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Snowman7784:
Can't speak for op but I found these to be pretty close and easy!
If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably tried to cook or bake your fave dishes at home already. In our experience, it can be far more chaotic than it looks at first glance. In the middle of everything, you realize that you don’t have one ingredient, you’ve almost run out of another, and you don’t even have the right equipment to do one of the most important steps.
We have some hard-won but simple wisdom to share: make sure to read the recipe in advance. That way, you know what to expect and how long the cooking will take. You can buy everything you need in advance. Meanwhile, you can even do some of the prep work ahead of time. All of this is going to reduce the number of potential missteps you can make. Drastically!
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Ingredients:
* 1 slice Canadian Bacon
* 1 slice American cheese
* Kosher Salt
* 1 English Muffin
* Butter
1. Set pan on stove over medium heat. Place egg ring in center and spray with cooking oil.
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Ingredients:
* ½ stick salted butter
* 1 c uncooked white rice
* 2 c chicken stock
* ¼ c soy sauce
* 1/3 fresh parsley
* 1 t cayenne pepper
* 1 T garlic powdered
* 1 t minced garlic
* 1 T paprika
* 1 small yellow onion
* Salt
* Pepper
1. Mince the onion and parsley. Set aside separately (Don’t combine).
2. Using a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir often to keep it from burning.
3. When the butter is melted, add in the rice. Cook for about 6 minutes while stirring often. Note that it should be browned evenly.
4. Add in ¼ cup of the minced onions. You may add more or less, depending on your taste.
5. Cook for 3 minutes while stirring often.
6. Add in all of the remaining ingredients then bring them to a boil.
7. Boil for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
8. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
Another thing to always keep front of mind is that we all make mistakes in the kitchen. Even veterans of a thousand lunches and top-tier celebrity chefs aren’t immune to cooking blunders. We could all stand to be more compassionate to ourselves when something doesn’t come out quite right.
The secret is to get up from your failure, dust yourself off, and keep at it. Laugh it off if you can! Given enough mindful practice, you’ll only get better. But the key is not to blame yourself or to assume that you can’t do anything right. Some recipes might be too complicated for beginners. Or they’re badly written and lack clarity. It takes a bit of experience to figure out what ingredient combinations and cooking techniques work best together… and which ones don’t make much sense.
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Cooking at home has its own share of pros and cons compared to dining out. In the latter case, you do save a lot of time and energy, but you tend to spend more money and can’t control the ingredients that go into the dish. Meanwhile, when you’re the one making the dish, you’re in charge of every ingredient. You can keep costs down by hunting for bargains while focusing on better nutrition.
During a previous interview with Bored Panda, Jake Butler from the UK organization Save the Student pointed out that the best way to save money on fast food and takeaways is not to buy them. “The good news is that you can easily recreate your favorites at home for a fraction of the price. It’s much healthier this way, too. Google is definitely your friend here, as you can find fakeaway recipes from a number of sites,” he told us.
For example, at one point, McDonald’s published instructions for making their breakfast egg McMuffins at home.
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INGREDIENTS: Vegetable Oil - 2 TBSP``` Button Mushrooms – 1 1/2 cups Port Wine – 4 TBSP Au Jus or Beef Stock – 2 TBSP Butter – 1 TBSP Fresh Julienned Basil - 1 TBSP
Preparation: In a saute pan, heat the oil on medium high heat, add the mushrooms. Saute until slightly browned. Season with salt & pepper, add the port wine and au jus or beef stock. Reduce the liquid until most of it is absorbed by the mushrooms. Add the butter and stir until melted and creamy. Top with fresh julienned basil. Serve with your favorite steak, chicken or pork dish!
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“The ingredients for most of these recipes aren’t too pricey, and you can still hunt for bargains to make the dish cheaper. Buying in bulk is always a winner too when it comes to saving money, so it’s a great idea to get together with friends and maybe take it in turns to make your favorite fakeaways,” Butler said, adding that seasoning is incredibly important when cooking.
“Salt and pepper won't break the bank, but they can make or break a meal. Don't forget that sugar can take a dish to the next level too.”
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2 1/2 c. Bisquik
4 Tbsp. COLD butter, cubed
1 1/4 c. grated sharp cheddar
3/4 c. COLD half & half
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. dried parsley
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Which of your favorite dishes have you tried to recreate at home, Pandas? Were you happy with the end results? Have you found any ‘copycat’ recipes that work surprisingly well?
We’d love to hear about your experiences in the kitchen. So, if you have a spare moment, tell us all about it in the comments. Meanwhile, we’re so hungry, so we’re gonna go grab ourselves a snack or two…
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