it’s possible for you to mimic the delicious flavors of a restaurant-quality meal with these copycat recipes.
Enjoy with a green salad and breadsticks for dipping.
Baked Falafel Sandwiches
This street-style falafel sandwich is herbaceous, tangy and rich.
Photo: Will Dickey
The falafel gets nice and crispy in the oven while the veggies inside keep it simple and fresh.
Make the tahini sauce (see Associated Recipes) ahead of time for easy prep.
Serve with a salad or a grilled cheese for dunking.
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Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthier dinner.
Buttermilk and a dash of rice vinegar add tang.
Caprese Sandwich
This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta.
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen Spollen
The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor.
Look for a low-sodium soup that has 450 mg sodium or less per serving.
Copycat Panera Frontega Chicken Sandwich
Got leftover chicken?
This copycat Panera Frontega Chicken Sandwich is easy to make at home.
You get smoky flavor and mild heat from the chipotle peppers, while the mayonnaise adds creaminess.
The bread is super crispy, with basil adding freshness.
White wine and vermouth bring slight acidity, while thyme gives an earthy flavor.
The thick, cheesy slices of whole-wheat bread soak up the delicious broth.
The dressing would also work well as a dip or spread, or over potato or pasta salad.
Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Tossing the broccoli in hot sauce and crushed red pepper lends a spicy note to this flavorful bowl.
Enjoy with crusty bread to sop up the leftovers.
Whisk together the simple tahini sauce while the other ingredients cook.
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
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Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen Spollen
