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Naked Chicken Chalupa
Taco Bell's Naked Chicken Chalupa might be dead and gone but that's no reason you can't enjoy a delicious taco in a shell made from fried chicken
Fruit-By-The-Foot
Okay, there might be something special about the processed flavor of processed fruit leathers that is lost when you make them at home
Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches
The South's favorite fried chicken sandwich isn't as unattainable as you may think. No matter where you live you're only a brine and some seasoned flower
Doritos
We're going to drop a bombshell on you to kick this one off -- not only are these tortilla chips more delicious than Doritos, they're also vegan
Cheez-Its
We're going to stick with Fork and Beans for this next recipe too, because they have done the impossible – they have made gluten free
McDonald's Fries
Serious Eats has a well-deserved reputation for recreating beloved fast food staples – and this might be their crown jewel
Gummy Bears
you're going to need special molds for these, but once you've gotten them, there's nothing stopping you from making healthy gummy bears for your kids
Reese's Cups
we know these don't really look like Reese's cups. And that they aren't filled with peanut butter like Reese's cups are. But take our word for it
Chicago Popcorn
Most people outside the Midwest are sadly unaware of one of the best-ever junk foods: Chicago-style popcorn, a delicious mix of cheese and caramel corn
Twix Bars
Twix bars might just be the most underrated candy bars that parents routinely steal from their children's pillowcases every year on Halloween.
Softee Soft Serve
it's always tough to get that perfect, ice-cream-truck-slash-Dairy-Queen-dip soft serve texture. Serious Eats has cracked the code using gelatin
Butterfingers
True story: When I was very young, I wrote a letter to Nestle asking them how they get the peanut butter so crispy in their Butterfingers bars
Lucky Charms
Lucky Charms is labor intensive and tough. But for those of you who are willing and able, making them yourself is well worth the effort.
Kettle Chips
at home really isn't that hard. But nailing the texture of a kettle chip? Well, you might need a bit of guidance with that Serious Eats has come to the rescue
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