🔥 Easy Copycat Recipes for Your Next Cookout


Hi friend,

Nothing says summer like cooking outside—whether it’s the grill, the patio table, or just a cooler by your side. These easy copycat recipes bring big flavor to your next cookout (without a lot of fuss):

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🍗 KFC Original Recipe Chicken – Juicy, crispy, and seasoned just right. A cookout classic. This is the original 1960s recipe.

🥗 Easy Homemade Coleslaw – Creamy, crunchy, and the perfect side to balance smoky meats.

🥔 Ponderosa Loaded Mashed Potatoes – Comfort food that travels well and always disappears fast.

🍹Outback Steakhouse Wallaby Darned Cocktail – Fruity, frosty, and exactly what you want on a hot day.

🍪 Jason's Deli Strawberry Shortcake – This is an easy no-fuss recipe that requires no baking!

👩‍🍳 Cookout tip: Prep sides and desserts ahead, then focus on grilling the main dish the day of—it makes outdoor hosting a breeze.

Here’s to good food, sunshine, and copycat comfort all summer long.

IN MY KITCHEN THIS WEEK 🛒

These little helpers make outdoor cooking and serving so much easier:

🔥 Grill Basket – Perfect for veggies, shrimp, or anything that would slip through the grates.
🥘 Chicago Metallic Professional Non-Stick Cookie & Jelly Roll Pan with Wire Rack – Sturdy enough for baking cookies and roasting sides; the rack is great for cooling or crisping.
🐻 Alpha Grillers Meat Claws – Shred pulled pork or chicken in seconds—plus they’re fun to use!

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Happy cooking,

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