Episode 323: Developing Copycat Recipes with Erica Walker of Favorite Family Recipes


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Nov 14 2024 45 mins  

In today’s episode, I interview Erica Walker, one of the four sisters behind Favorite Family Recipes, a blog that has grown from a family recipe swap into a platform featuring over 1,000 recipes and reaching more than 2 million visitors each month. Erica shares insights from their newest cookbook, Most Requested Copycat Dishes: 101 Homemade Versions of Your Favorite Restaurant Recipes, along with tips on recreating restaurant-quality dishes at home.

About Favorite Family Recipes

  • Founded by Erica and her three sisters to share recipes among family
  • Now features over 1,000 recipes with a monthly audience of 2 million+ readers
  • Known for user-friendly recipes and family-favorite dishes

Highlights from Most Requested Copycat Dishes

  • Features 101 homemade versions of beloved restaurant recipes
  • Includes insider tips and step-by-step photo instructions for more challenging dishes
  • Perfect for both seasoned chefs and enthusiastic home cooks

Discussion Points

  • Popular and Requested Recipes: Erica talks about some of the blog's top recipes and fan favorites
  • Fall Recipe Favorites: A look at Erica’s favorite recipes for the fall season
  • Top Ten Tips for Creating Copycat Recipes: Erica’s best advice for recreating restaurant dishes at home

Things We Mention In This Episode

Most Requested Copy Cat Dishes

Favorite Family Recipes

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat