I have tried many variations of waffle recipes. And while they are all good in their own way, this one, is THE one.

These homemade cheese crackers or cheez-its are made with just 4 simple ingredients and tastes even better than store-bought!

These cinnamon apple waffles are warmly spiced with a touch of sweetness making them the perfect breakfast treat!

This copycat McDonald's McChicken sandwich tastes so good it might cause a lawsuit. Just kidding. But it does taste pretty damn close and it is simple to make at home.

Jimmy Garoppolo

Making homemade Oreo Mcflurries is life-changing, especially when your McDonald's never has a functioning ice cream machine!

Homemade McDonald's Chicken McGriddles recipe is really worth mastering at home. It is not hard to make at all, however, you need to follow the instructions carefully. I'm on the row of making copycat recipes here. After Chick-fil-A Chicken minis and Popeyes Chicken Sandwich are so popular on our website, we're stopping at McDonald's next. So today, I've decided to make one amongst the legendary fast food breakfasts of all time, the McDonald’s McGriddles Copycat, and it turned out pretty darn awesome! McDonald's Chicken McGriddles Pancake buns are really soft and have small pockets of warm maple syrup throughout each bite. There's also a small secret to getting the syrup inside these McGriddles. I was introduced to the Chicken McGriddles through my friend, Johana. Johana loves McGriddles, and this was forever her favorite meal to order at McDonald’s. And I had heard and seen the name many times; however, I never really knew that a McGriddle was pancaked BUNS rather than biscuits or McMuffins. I really don’t visit McDonald’s a lot any longer, however, when I do have the urge to indulge in a fast food breakfast, it's almost always Mcdonald's and it is always Chicken McGriddles. This recipe is precisely just like the original. The sole difference is that they're homemade, so they are a touch thicker, with a bit more syrup, and simply taste like homemade. But not losing any flavors. Be sure to check the newest addition to my recipes: Homemade McDonald’s Hash Browns. For McDonald's Chicken I've decided to fry up a chicken breast fillet for this recipe rather than making a “formed” chicken patty. I will always take chicken breasts over ground and shaped chicken patty any day of the week. The breading and seasoning is incredibly similar to the McChicken however won’t be exactly just like the original. This is an upgrade for sure for this recipe, and you'll have to trust me! For McDonald's Syrup There are a number of recipes on the internet that tell you to use 100% pure maple syrup. I'm sorry about that, but they need to update cause that doesn't taste like McGriddle. For real, you want a real pancake syrup. The secret to those pockets of syrup is you actually boil the syrup to form a candied solid “glass.” You break it down into tiny shards and then stick pieces into the batter as it cooks. While it warms up, it begins to break down and get gooey inside the McGriddles. Pin the image below if you like this McGriddles Recipe! Ingredients McGriddle 2 cups of Pancake Mixture 1/3 cup of whole milk   2 tsp of vanilla extract Butter for the griddle/pan 1 cup of pancake syrup McChicken 1 cup of all purpose flour 2 tablespoons of cornstarch 1/2 tsp of pepper 1 tsp of salt 1 tsp of seasoning salt 1/2 tsp of garlic powder 1 tsp of onion powder 2 tsp of paprika 2 chicken breasts, pounded and cut to 3x3 Frying oil How to make Homemade McDonald's Chicken McGriddles (Copycat) McGriddle Syrup Glass Instructions Line the baking dish with parchment paper and put aside. Take a small cooking pan with a candy thermometer connected, add one cup of pancake syrup over medium heat. Allow it to come to a boil point and stir often till it calms down. Watch the temperature closely and swirl oftent ill it reaches 265 degrees, it should take about ten minutes. Take away from the heat and carefully pour into ready baking dish, spreading it around equally. Set pan aside to chill as you prepare the chicken and McGriddles. Once the syrup is ready, break it into tiny shards. Keep a handful of the pieces into a bowl close to the stove for later. McChicken Fillets Instructions Heat oil to 375 F in a fry-safe pot. Optional - flip the oven to 210 F(to keep chicken heat while you prepare McGriddles) Prepare a surface to put the finished deep-fried chicken – a chilling rack beside your stove, lined with layers of paper towels. Mix the beaten egg and water using a small bowl. Add all dry ingredients in a shallow bowl. Place the chicken fillets into the flour mixture to coat nicely, dip them into the egg wash, and then again back to the flour mixture. Make sure all of the area of the chicken fillets are coated in batter. Fry the chicken in batches, not overcrowd the pan, adjusting the temperature as required to keep it steady and equal. Once the chicken is close to being cooked, 6-7 minutes, take away from the pot and place onto ready surface. Allow it to cool for just a minute, more or less and place back to the pan for about 1-2 minutes more. Take away from the frying oil and allow to chill. You can keep them in the oven, while making McGriddles. McGriddle Pancakes Instruction Combine the pancake mixture, milk and vanilla extract and mix nicely. Heat your frying pan on a medium-low heat, add butter and allow it to brown, just slightly. Place the round cookie cutter at the bottom of the pan and pour a couple of spoons of batter into the circle. Spread nicely. Put a couple of shards of the syrup glass onto the batter. Top with a couple of additional spoons of batter. When the batter starts bubbling, easily take away the ring (it’s hot) and flip the McGriddle. If you've liked this be sure to check these Keto Chicken Wings

This is a longer-than-average Best Of MCW post, with almost 50 out of the third 100 posts featured. What can I say? They are that good. A veritable delicious mishmash collection of prominently Iraqi, but also quite a bit of Asian, seafood, and international dishes. Perfect timing for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. You can see part 1 and part 2 before. For part 3 we kick off with Iraqi chicken tashreeb, which is deceptively simple for something that is much greater than the sum of its parts. Fried Iraqi Iroog can be served as a side to the main meal, but it is also a popular dinner item. Iraqi Carrot Rice, also supposed to be a side, but quite happily consumed as the main event itself. Iraqi Spinach Stew. So popular it's even got chicken and vegetarian versions of itself. Iraqi Turnip Kubba Soup. Don't let the nomenclature deceive you, while this is a soup, its also a one-pot meal. Roast Leg of Lamb. Classic must-have in any cooking repertoire. Iraqi White Bean Stew. Iraqis love their stews, and that love manifests in the delicious and homey flavor. Iraqi Sumac Roast Chicken. Quite possible your favorite roast chicken once you give it a go. Iraqi Chicken Saffron Stew. Lemony and delicious, don't be fooled by its humble looks. Chicken Fetteh. I've made this countless times. Roast Salmon with beans. Comes together in 5 minutes, bakes in 10 minutes. Seriously Best-Of worthy. Salt Crusted Whole Fish. Contrary to what you would think, the fish is not overly-salty at all. The salt draws out moisture from the flesh and gives it an amazing taste. Moules Frites. I've got some great associations with this one. Serve the white soupy sauce on the side. Sweet Chilli Shrimp. The definition of Asian express. Soy Glazed Salmon. Another express Asian recipe; one of my first ever successes. Chinese Chicken. Saucy and classic stir-fry at home. Chinese Fried Rice. Can't have all these Asian recipes without some Asian rice, right? Vegetable Spring Rolls. Americans call these egg rolls which confused me for the longest time. Either way, you can't go wrong with these on the menu. Broccoli Stir Fry. The last Asian recipe of the compilation, I would be happy munching on these by their lonesome. Roast Vegetables. Speaking of munching on by their lonesome, this is such a recipe that is great alone as it is beside a roast leg of lamb. Cabbage Rolls. We love our mahshis as Arabs, hence the giant repertoire of stuffed and rolled food. But cabbage rolls are a serious contender with vineleaves; I can't make up my mind which one wins. Iraqi Potato Chap. A close second to Kubba Halab. Sambusa. Iraqi, Indian, or Khaiji, it's all different versions of the same deliciousness. Tray Kubba. All the flavor of kubba but with a fraction of the work. Pumpkin Soup. As soothing to the stomach as it is for the heart. Iraqi Lablabi. Who knew boiled chickpeas could be so so good? Tabboula. A classic, we could have this every day without complaint. Iraqi Turnip Pickles. My favorite pickles. Zaatar Cheese Sandwiches. The freshness from the tomato and mint leaves in this sandwich inject an amazing overall flavor you will seek time and time again. Zaatar Toasties. I grew up on these. Toasted baguette slices and all. Spanish Tortilla. This features as a frequent breakfast for dinner. Kiri Croissants. Once you pop one, you can't stop. Date Kleicha. My beloved aunt's recipe lovingly passed on to me. Pignoles Tarts. No need to drop by Rue de Marche to this amazing treat. Pistachio Biscotti. So elegant yet so easy to make. Just needs a bit of planning since it is twice baked. Alfajores are Latino dulce de leche sandwich cookies. Another mega-elegant tea time favorite that is very simple to make. Home Made Granola. Mornings cannot go amiss with a jar of these at home. Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake. My first layer cake, combining amazing flavors. Everyday Tiramisu. Not authentic, but a great pay-off using available ingredients and no raw egg. Twix Mix. If ever there was a Top 10 Spoonable Desserts list, this would be on it. Zimtsterne Cinnamon Stars. Oh the memories! Only four ingredients to recreate this wonder. Oat M&M Cookies. No need to create a sales pitch for this one. Rice Mohalabi Pudding. Usually made with cornflour, it was my mom who used rice powder to inject an amazing texture and flavor profile to this classic. Lemon Ginger Infusion. Oddly enough, this is something I absolutely abhor yet find myself seeking its curative benefits over and over in times of sickness. A miracle tisane if there ever was one.