We've all fallen victim to culinary laziness after a long, hard day. It takes close to no effort to pop open a sack of chips, rip open a wrapped Hostess cupcake or make a quick stop for a greasy bagged burger at the drive-thru.
But convenience need not trump taste. Food can be so much more enjoyable when made at home -- thanks, in part, to freshness and less-processed ingredients. So, we're particularly excited by copycat recipes that let us have the best of both worlds: delicious indulgences made and enjoyed in the comfort of our own homes. We put together some of our top picks for homemade alternatives -- including Hostess' snack cakes, Cinnabons and McDonald's Big Mac -- that taste way, way better than the original.
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Instead Of Baked! Lays...
Simply Recipes
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Instead Of Hostess Ding Dongs...
Beantown Baker
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Instead Of Fruit By The Foot...
Our Best Bites
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Instead Of Store-Bought Basil Pesto Hummus...
Simply Recipes
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Instead Of Dunkin' Donuts' Blueberry Cake Donut...
How Sweet It Is
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Instead Of Jamba Juice's Apple 'N Greens Smoothie...
A Spicy Perspective
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Instead Of Hostess Cupcakes...
With Sprinkles On Top
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Instead Of McDonalds' Big Mac...
Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice
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Instead Of Red Lobster's Biscuits...
Gimme Some Oven
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Instead Of Gas Station ICEEs...
How Sweet It Is
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Instead Of Cinnabons...
Kelly Senyai/Epicurious
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Instead Of Auntie Anne's Pretzel Nuggets...
Annie's Eats
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Instead Of Gerber 1st Foods Sweet Potatoes...
Weelicious
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Instead Of Jamba Juice's Peanut Butter Moo'd Smoothie...
Macheesmo
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Instead Of Chipotle's Barbacoa Tacos...
Bev Cooks
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Instead Of Dunkin' Donuts' Peanut Butter Kreme Donut...
How Sweet It Is
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Instead Of Smucker's Magic Shell...
James Ransom/Food52
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Instead Of Kellogg's Pop Tarts...
A Beautiful Mess
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Instead Of Drake's Devil Dogs...
What's Cooking in your World?