Stephanie Manley

Houston

Book Author and Food Blogger at CopyKat

Cookbook author, food blogger, Youtuber, I like to recreate restaurant recipes.

Articles

Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning Easy Recipe

1 week ago | copykat.com | Stephanie Manley

Store-bought taco seasoning packets often fall flat with bland, one-dimensional flavor that leaves your chicken tacos tasting ordinary. This homemade chicken taco seasoning changes everything with its bold, smoky blend, transforming simple ground chicken into restaurant-quality tacos. The secret lies in the perfect balance of eight carefully selected spices that create layers of flavor without overwhelming heat. This post contains affiliate links.
Easy Copycat Popeyes Blackened Chicken Sandwich Recipe

2 weeks ago | copykat.com | Stephanie Manley

The night before you make the sandwiches, prepare the brine: In a medium bowl, combine the kosher salt, sugar, and water. Stir until completely dissolved. Place the chicken breasts in a zipper bag or covered container and pour the brine over them, ensuring the chicken is fully submerged. Seal the container and refrigerate for 12 hours. The next day, remove the chicken from the brine and rinse under cold water to remove excess salt. Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels.
25 Best Texas Roadhouse Copycat Recipes

2 weeks ago | copykat.com | Stephanie Manley

There are plenty of choices when it comes to casual sit-down dining chains. Still, it’s hard to beat the combination of steakhouse style and Southwestern-inspired flair that defines the menu at Texas Roadhouse. Over three decades of operation, more than 650 Roadhouses have opened their doors nationwide. However, if you find yourself far from one or crave these delicious dishes without the cost or hassle of dining out, you’re in luck.
Perfect Copycat Chili's Big QP Burger Recipe

2 weeks ago | copykat.com | Stephanie Manley

Experience the ultimate burger satisfaction with this spot-on recreation of Chili’s legendary Big QP Burger. This isn’t just another oversized burger, it’s a masterpiece of flavor engineering that combines a perfectly seasoned half-pound chuck patty with double cheddar cheese, tangy pickles, and crisp red onions, all nestled in a buttery brioche bun.
Dill-icious Diva Chicken Salad

3 weeks ago | copykat.com | Stephanie Manley

This Chicken Salad Chick Dill-icious Diva copycat recipe brings the beloved seasonal favorite to your kitchen year-round. Featuring tender poached chicken tenders, fresh dill, crisp cucumber, and a creamy ranch-enhanced dressing, this refreshing chicken salad delivers the perfect balance of flavors and textures that make the original a customer favorite.
Doritos Chicken Footlong Copycat

3 weeks ago | copykat.com | Stephanie Manley

Preheat the broiler. If using cold rotisserie chicken, warm it slightly in a microwave or skillet. Warm the cheddar cheese sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth and pourable. On a large broiler-safe serving platter or baking sheet, arrange a generous layer of Doritos. Top with the warm rotisserie chicken and pour the warm cheddar cheese sauce evenly over the chips and chicken. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
Copycat Subway Baja Chipotle Sauce Recipe (Easy Homemade Version)

1 month ago | copykat.com | Stephanie Manley

Craving that bold, smoky flavor of Subway’s famous Baja Chipotle Sauce? This straightforward copycat recipe brings all that creamy, spicy goodness to your kitchen in just 5 minutes. With its perfect balance of smoky chipotle peppers, tangy lime, and rich mayonnaise, this sauce transforms ordinary sandwiches into restaurant-quality creations. The best part? You can make it with simple pantry ingredients and keep it on hand whenever those cravings strike. This post contains affiliate links.
Teriyaki Madness Chicken Teriyaki Copycat Recipe

1 month ago | copykat.com | Stephanie Manley

In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, sugar, pineapple juice, garlic powder, ginger powder, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. When the mixture begins to foam/rise, immediately remove from the heat. Remove 1 cup of the mixture from the saucepan. Set it aside and let it cool to room temperature. This will be used as a marinade. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Get fizzy

1 month ago | rapidcityjournal.com | Stephanie Manley

You can order a Diet Coke with a slice of lime any-where, but what about a Diet Coke with lime juice, coconut syrup and coconut cream? Unless you are at a soda shop that serves one of these trendy drinks, you may wind up with a dirty look instead of a dirty soda. Dirty sodas — sodas with flavorful add-ins — have been popping up on social media and TV for years. Just about anything is fair game, but the most popular additions are flavored syrups, half-andhalf cream and fruit purees.
Get fizzy

1 month ago | bismarcktribune.com | Stephanie Manley

You can order a Diet Coke with a slice of lime anywhere, but what about a Diet Coke with lime juice, coconut syrup and coconut cream? Unless you are at a soda shop that serves one of these trendy drinks, you may wind up with a dirty look instead of a dirty soda. Dirty sodas — sodas with flavorful add-ins — have been popping up on social media and TV for years. Just about anything is fair game, but the most popular additions are flavored syrups, half-and-half cream and fruit purees.