We’re all missing restaurants right now. Luckily Manchester chefs have come to our aid, sharing recipes from Simon Wood’s meat and potato pie to James Martin’s sticky toffee pudding.
But you know what else we’re missing? Fast food. Yep, much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise, we’d do anything for an occasional McDonald’s breakfast or a cheeky Nando’s.
Favourite fast food recipes
Now, the fast food giants have started to share the recipes and methods behind their most loved dishes, so you can have a go at home. And they’re much easier than you might think.
We're all missing restaurants right now. But you know what else we’re missing? Fast food. Which is your favourite? 😅
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— I Love Manchester (@ILoveMCR) May 4, 2020
We're all missing restaurants right now. But you know what else we’re missing? Fast food. Which is your favourite? 😅
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— I Love Manchester (@ILoveMCR) May 4, 2020
How to make McDonald’s hash browns
We asked @McDonaldsUK for their hashbrown recipe because we missed them. They replied so obviously we tried it out. You’re welcome. pic.twitter.com/PW7YKzMD8p
— Dave (@davechannel) April 15, 2020
We all love these crisp, golden treats. And it turns out all you need to make them at home is a potato, an egg, oil and seasoning. Cheers, Dave.
How to make McDonald’s sausage and egg McMuffin
Craving a McMuffin? We've got you… 🍳😋 pic.twitter.com/cI4FR1Dops
— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) April 4, 2020
You know what goes perfectly with a hash brown? A soft, pillowy, comforting McMuffin. If you can get hold of English muffins, sausage meat, eggs and plastic cheese, you’re on your way to creating the ultimate hangover cure.
How to make a Greggs steak bake – and vegan version
https://www.facebook.com/greggsofficial/videos/giy-steak-bake/231757807879236/
Do you have cravings for the flaky, savoury joy of a steak bake? Greggs have shared a step-by-step video guide – and you can try the vegan version, too.
How to make IKEA’s Swedish meatballs
https://www.facebook.com/IKEAUK/photos/missing-your-ikea-meatball-fix-weve-created-a-recipe-for-you-to-recreate-this-de/2788285591209050/
The shopping bit may leave you frazzled and irritable, but any trip to IKEA is worth it just for the Swedish meatballs with creamy sauce in the cafe. Now, their easy to follow instructions mean you really can do it yourself.
How to make Nando’s peri-peri chicken
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_XpCTvFukA/
Recreating Nando’s at home is super-simple thanks to their range of ready-made sauces. Their step-by-step guide means you can get your chicken fix – and knock up some spicy rice to go with it, too.
How to make a Burger King Whopper
https://twitter.com/BurgerKingFR/status/1245017096205086720
Burger King France have revealed how to make their signature burger at home as well as the all-important assembly order: bottom bun, beef patty, cornichons, ketchup, raw onion, tomato, lettuce, mayo, top bun. Plus, saying it in French – Le Whopper de la Quarantaine – sounds a bit more glamorous, non?
How to make a Wagamama katsu curry
This panko breadcrumbed chicken with fragrant curry sauce and rice is one of Wagamama’s most loved classics. Now, you can make it yourself with a few store cupboard ingredients.
How to make a Pizza Express margherita and dough balls
Got your Dough Balls ready?
Who's ready for a new recipe? 🙌🙌🙌
Check out how to make Cheese and Bacon stuffed Dough Balls – https://t.co/f2rjTU1BbP
You're welcome – just remember to share your pics with us!#StayHome #PizzaExpress #HomemadeFavourites pic.twitter.com/kZhlsflOzL— PizzaExpress (@PizzaExpress) April 12, 2020
Pizza can be daunting to try at home. But all you need to make your own Pizza Express style dough is plain flour, yeast, olive oil and sugar. Top it with passata, mozzarella, oregano and basil to keep it classic, or add toppings of your choice. You can do your own dough balls, too.
How to make KFC gravy
Missing your favourite fast food chains during lockdown? @SimonJWoodUK has got you covered with his exclusive @kfc gravy recipe, why not have a go yourself by following the link below? 🍗 https://t.co/YNZkBolfnv pic.twitter.com/N9s5Ix2Ezj
— No.8 First Street (@no8firststreet) March 30, 2020
Every Northerner knows that the best thing about Kentucky Fried Chicken is the gravy. Although KFC would never reveal their official special recipe, MasterChef champion Simon Wood has his own method for those looking to recreate something damn close to KFC gravy at home.
How to make Pret’s coffee frappe
Grab your blender to make this cool coffee and ice cream frappe just like you’d find in the high street coffee shop chain.