Greenville locals know the Bacon Bliss is a must-order at Sidewall Pizza Company. While nothing beats grabbing the real thing at the Travelers Rest OG, here’s my at-home version for when you can’t make it there.
Tag: Copycat
Air Fried Artic Char with an Easy Citrus Hollandaise
Years ago on Isle of Palms, SC, we had an special at The Boathouse at Breach Inlet: Arctic Char with veggies + citrus hollandaise. That memory popped up recently, so I had to try a copycat.
My version: Air-Fried Arctic Char 🐟 with sautéed local Swiss chard, roasted carrots, smashed potatoes, and citrus hollandaise. Ingredients came from a couple of favs—Broadwater Shrimp Co. + Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery.
Sous Vide Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Grits, Broccolini, Habanero Cream with Charred Scallion and Almond Pesto
This recipe features an easier, lighter version of Soby’s Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, using sous vide cooking for precise doneness. It incorporates charred scallion and almond pesto, substituting grits for mashed potatoes, and replacing butter and cream with olive oil and almond creamer.
Air Fried Korean Chicken Thighs, Steamed Bok Choy and Kimchi Carolina Gold Fried Rice
This recipe for Air Fried Korean Chicken Thighs and Kimchi Carolina Gold Fried Rice, featuring gochujang and veg from the fridge inspired by a closed restaurant, is quick and tasty.
Algonquin Cocktail
The Algonquin cocktail, originating from the early 20th century, combines rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and pineapple juice. This drink balances sweet and sour flavors, elevated by shaking for a frothy finish, served chilled with garnishes pineapple and cherry.
Seared Halibut, Spiced Butternut Purée, Harissa Roasted Baby Carrots with Lemon Crème Fraîche (Copycat from The Lazy Goat)
The Lazy Goat posted this and I tried to copycat it. Butternut Squash Purée, Lemon Crème Fraîche, Roasted Harissa Baby Carrots and Seared Halibut.
Kung Pao Scallops (PF Chang’s Copycat Recipe)
Thinking about my favorite PF Chang’s Kung Pao Scallops that are no longer on the menu. I attempted a homemade version using South Carolina scallops and Kung Pao sauce, achieving decent results but not replicating the restaurant’s quality.
Shrimp, Greens and Grits (Reboot Weekday Version) with Anchovy Cream
Thinking again about a meal we had at Belford’s in Savannah, GA, I’m sharing a simplified, quick version of the Shrimp, Greens, and Grits dish. The recipe features a quick Anchovy Cream sauce, aiming for a lighter, quick-to-prepare meal.
Easy Copycat Filet ‘O Fish Sandwich
This is a quick version of a McDonald’s Filet ‘O Fish sandwich and fries using frozen ingredients cooked in an air fryer. A customized tartar sauce adds flavor, catering to nostalgia for the wife, despite our fast food avoidance.
Carolina Red Snapper, Sea Island Red Peas, Charred Lunchbox Peppers, Fennel, Herb Pistou and Pea Shoots
This recipe was inspired by a Mr. Crisp dish. I substituted tilefish with local red snapper and used Sea Island Red Peas instead of White Acres. My version includes herb pistou, fennel, carrot and charred peppers.
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