29 just copycat Recipes

extra lean ground beef, olive oil, onion, minced, green bell pepper, chopped, potatoes, diced into 1/4-inch cubes (about two medium potatoes), garlic cloves, petite diced tomatoes, drained, water, dried oregano (mexican oregano preferred. it is a different herb than italian oregano, and tastes similar, but has ), dried epazote leaves or 4 fresh epazote leaves, finely chopped or 2 more tsp dried oregano, sugar, cumin, cayenne powder, dried ancho chile powder or 1 tbsp mild new mexico chile powder, salt (to taste), wheat bran flakes , optional. wheat bran adds no flavor, just fiber

chopped nuts or 1 cup just use peanuts, chocolate chips, shortening, vanilla ice cream, sugar ice cream cones

filet mignon steaks (6-8 oz. each), salt and pepper, sourdough french rolls, mayonnaise, spicy mustard (i just use dijon ), tomatoes, shredded iceberg lettuce

shrimp, shelled and deveined smaller shrimp works best, mayonnaise, thai sweet chili sauce, drops hot chili sauce , just a few drops, cornstarch , to coat the shrimp in

shots espresso, milk, steamed, vanilla-flavored syrup, caramel syrup (from the ice cream aisle)

chicken breasts (pounded thin), olive oil, sliced mushrooms, lemons (halved ), heavy whipping cream, artichokes, parsley, angel hair pasta , cooked just al dente, fried pancetta, fried capers, fresh lemon juice, chablis, butter, whipping cream, thyme, salt, pepper

glue (not super , just the regular white school ), warm water

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cajun spices (i use tony s creole seasoning or zataran s), cilantro, chopped, green onion, diced, tomatoes, diced (i used 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes, drained), garlic cloves, crushed, heavy cream, roasted red peppers, salted butter, penne pasta, snow peas, parmesan cheese, shredded (we just sprinkle on top, like spaghetti)

gelatin, cold water, boiling water, ice water, nonfat dry milk powder, sugar (or more if desired), oil, vanilla

coleslaw (in produce section of store), onions (grated ), miracle whip, tarragon vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, milk or 1 tbsp cream

chopped cabbage (1 head ), grated and chopped carrot, diced onion, miracle whip, sour cream, sugar

whole wheat bread, swiss cheese (deli-style), sliced deli turkey, american cheese (deli-style), sliced ham (deli-style), egg yolks, ice water, all-purpose flour, baking soda

espresso (or strong coffee), half-and-half, low-fat milk, sugar, chocolate syrup (optional)

cream cheese, softened, onion, minced, red bell pepper, minced, garlic cloves, minced, white mushrooms, minced, shredded cheddar cheese, crabmeat (i used victoria brand), cheddar cheese (for topping ), nacho chips (for serving) or toasted pita bread, cut into triangles (for serving)

chipotle chiles in adobo (sold in can), adobo sauce (from can), cider vinegar, salsa (or fresh tomatoes), olive oil, onion powder, romano cheese or 2 tsp parmesan cheese, parsley, sugar, garlic cloves, minced or 1 -2 tsp garlic powder, cilantro or 1 tsp oregano, salt, mayonnaise

egg, at room temperature, dry mustard, salt, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil (i use canola), white vinegar

marshmallow creme, powdered sugar, water, caramels, salted peanuts, milk chocolate chips (optional) or 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz), vanilla ice cream, hot fudge topping, powdered sugar