Copycat – Chef Tom Cooks ! http://cheftomcooks.com A friendly cooking and recipe blog. Wed, 19 Jul 2017 21:49:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.8 Burger King Froot Loops Shake http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/burger-king-froot-loops-shake/ http://cheftomcooks.com/recipe/burger-king-froot-loops-shake/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2017 21:29:34 +0000 http://cheftomcooks.com/?post_type=recipe&p=107425 This copycat recipe makes a delicious milkshake out of one of your favorite cereals!

 

Burger King Froot Loops Shake
Servings1 Serving
Prep Time5 minutes
Instructions
  1. In a blender combine vanilla ice cream, milk, and marshmallow cream in a blender. Blend for about 60 seconds, then toss in the cereal and then pulse the mixture once or twice to just blend the cereal.
  2. Top with whipped cream if desired.
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Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes http://cheftomcooks.com/2009/12/06/copycat-taco-bell-cheesy-fiesta-potatoes/ http://cheftomcooks.com/2009/12/06/copycat-taco-bell-cheesy-fiesta-potatoes/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:23:17 +0000 http://cheftomcooks.com/?p=1141 Secret Copycat RecipesThis is my favorite snack from Taco Bell.  Very easy to reproduce at home.
Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: Serves 4
 
Ingredients
  • ½ tsp. of garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. of ground cumin
  • 2 lbs. of white potatoes, peeled and cubed to 1″ cubes
  • 2 tbsp. of butter
  • 2 tbsp. of olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1¼ c. of cubed Velveeta cheese
  • Tabasco sauce, to taste
  • ½ c. of sour cream, divided
  • 1 green onion, chopping only the green part
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 475 degrees. While your oven is preheating, you can get your mix together in a Ziploc bag. Mix the garlic powder and cumin together; add the cubed potatoes, seal the Ziploc, and toss it all together until all of your potato chunks are coated evenly.
  2. In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat melt the oil and butter together. Add the seasoned potato chunks in and cook, stirring frequently, until they’re a nice, golden brown, about 10 minutes; cover and cook an additional 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer the sauteed potatoes to a non-stick baking sheet and bake at 475 degrees F for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are nice and crisp.
  4. When your potatoes are almost done baking, put your cubed Velveeta, salsa, and Tabasco into a microwave-safe bowl (a large casserole Pyrex would work) and microwave for it 1 minute; stir and microwave it for another minute; stir it again and microwave, again, for another whole minute, and then stir until smooth.
  5. For each serving, place some potatoes in a bowl, then pour over ¼ of the melted Velveeta cheese sauce, top with some sour cream, then sprinkle with the chopped green onion.
 

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Copycat Starbucks Caramel Macchiato http://cheftomcooks.com/2009/12/01/copycat-starbucks-caramel-macchiato/ http://cheftomcooks.com/2009/12/01/copycat-starbucks-caramel-macchiato/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:16:59 +0000 http://cheftomcooks.com/?p=1126 I’m sure just like most of you, I am HOOKED on Starbucks Caramel Macchiatos. Unfortunately, at about 5 bucks a cup, I just can’t afford the habbit. I found that if you invest in some Starbucks Vanilla Syrup and Caramel Sauce, you can make this drink at home for a fraction of the price. You can get a big bottle of the Starbucks syrup for about 10 bucks and it lasts forever.

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2 tablespoons of Starbucks Vanilla Syrup
1/2 cup of fresh brewed espresso
8 oz. of steamed milk
4 tablespoons of Starbucks Caramel Sauce
16 oz. high ball glass

Take a 16-oz. high ball glass and dd in 2 tablespoons of Starbucks Vanilla Syrup.

Next, add in the steamed milk. Give the mixture a stir so that the syrup and milk are blended.

Now add in the Starbucks Caramel syrup to the mixture already in your glass and stir this well.

Finally, pour in the 1/2 cup of freshly brewed espresso. Stir again briefly and then serve immediately!

Want it iced? Follow the same recipe and pour it over ice.

Serves 1

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Copycat Bisquick Mix http://cheftomcooks.com/2009/11/01/copycat-bisquick-mix/ http://cheftomcooks.com/2009/11/01/copycat-bisquick-mix/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:55:13 +0000 http://cheftomcooks.com/?p=1054 This is a handy mix that is easy to make and always great to have around. Most kitchens usually have these ingredients and their are so many good uses for Bisquick mix.

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6 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup vegetable shortening

Sift flour, baking powder and salt three times into a large bowl.

Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

Store mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 months.

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Orange Gatorade Sports Drink http://cheftomcooks.com/2009/08/15/orange-gatorade-sports-drink/ http://cheftomcooks.com/2009/08/15/orange-gatorade-sports-drink/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:59:26 +0000 http://cheftomcooks.com/?p=902 Ever want to make Gatorade at home?

This recipe will equal the electrolyte replacement found in many popular sport drinks like Gatorade.

1 package of unsweetened orange Kool Aid (or any flavor you like)
2 quarts cold water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice

Mix all the ingredients together. Serve chilled or over ice.

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Arby’s Jamocha Shake – Copycat Recipe http://cheftomcooks.com/2009/08/13/arbys-jamocha-shake-copycat-recipe/ http://cheftomcooks.com/2009/08/13/arbys-jamocha-shake-copycat-recipe/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:03:09 +0000 http://cheftomcooks.com/?p=885 arbys1 cup cold coffee
1 cup low-fat milk
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 cups vanilla ice cream
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Combine the coffee, milk, and sugar in a blender and blend for 15 seconds or until the sugar is dissolved.
Add ice cream, and chocolate syrup then blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour drink into two glasses.
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Serves 2

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Copycat KFC Bean Salad http://cheftomcooks.com/2009/05/16/copycat-kfc-bean-salad/ http://cheftomcooks.com/2009/05/16/copycat-kfc-bean-salad/#comments Sat, 16 May 2009 23:03:47 +0000 http://cheftomcooks.com/?p=621 Secret Copycat Recipes1 16-oz can green beans
1 16-oz can wax beans
1 16-oz can kidney beans
1 medium green pepper, sliced and chopped
1 medium-sized white onion sliced and cut up
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Drain and rinse kidney beans well. Drain additional beans and combine all ingredients together. Marinate and refrigerate overnight. Bean salad tastes better after 3 or 4 days.
Makes about 7 cups.

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Howard Johnson Spicy Mustard http://cheftomcooks.com/2009/03/06/howard-johnson-spicy-mustard/ http://cheftomcooks.com/2009/03/06/howard-johnson-spicy-mustard/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:31:16 +0000 http://cheftomcooks.com/?p=524 Howard Johnson’s is a chain of restaurants and hotels, located primarily throughout the United States and Canada. The name is derived from the founder of the original company, Howard Deering Johnson, who started the initial chain of restaurants and motels.

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup French’s prepared mustard
1/4 cup honey

1. Combine all ingredients.

2. Refrigerate.

Makes 3/4 cup.

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Copycat Girl Scout Samoa Cookies http://cheftomcooks.com/2008/10/31/copycat-girl-scout-samoa-cookies/ http://cheftomcooks.com/2008/10/31/copycat-girl-scout-samoa-cookies/#comments Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:06:52 +0000 http://cheftomcooks.com/?p=302 6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 of 14?oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 cups toasted coconut
1 cup semi?sweet or milk chocolate chips

In 2?quart saucepan over medium?low heat, combine butter, sugar and corn syrup. Heat to a full boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly pour in sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly. Continue cooking over low heat until candy thermometer reaches
220?228 degrees. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Beat until creamy. Immediately stir in toasted coconut and mix well.
Spoon mixture by teaspoonfuls into circular mounds onto buttered waxed paper. Flatten slightly and with the end of a wooden spoon poke a small round hole into the center of each
cookie. Cool completely.
Melt chocolate chips and drizzle thinly in stripes over cookies and let chocolate harden at room temperature. Store in airtight container.

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How To Make Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup http://cheftomcooks.com/2008/05/20/how-to-make-panera-bread-broccoli-cheese-soup/ http://cheftomcooks.com/2008/05/20/how-to-make-panera-bread-broccoli-cheese-soup/#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 00:43:40 +0000 http://cheftomcooks.com/?p=156 Everyone loves eating at Applebee’s, Chili’s, McDonalds, T.G.I. Friday’s and Red Lobster. Many have a desire to cook these famous foods at home. When it comes to copycat recipes, some call it a hobby, some call it a science. Whatever you call it, the truth is, thousands of home cooks are having fun and saving time by recreating their favorite restaurant dishes in their home kitchen. Here is a great copycat recipe that tastes just like Panera Bread’s Broccoli Cheese Soup. I serve mine in bread bowls just like at Panera. If you are interested in more great copycat recipes, pick up a copy of America’s Secret Recipes.

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Serves/Makes: 4
Ready In: 30-60 minutes

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup melted butter
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 pound fresh broccoli
1 cup carrots, julienned
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt & pepper, to taste
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar

Directions:
Saute onion in butter. Set aside.
Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for about 4 minutes. Be sure to stir frequently.
Slowly add the half-and-half, continue stirring.
Add the chicken stock whisking all the time.
Simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat until the veggies are tender, about 20 minutes.
Add salt and pepper.
By now the soup should be thickened.
Pour in batches into blender and puree.
Return the puree to the pot and place over low heat, add the grated cheese; stir until well blended.
Stir in the nutmeg.
Serve.

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