Tuesday, August 26, 2025

🎉 Copycat Recipes Made for Labor Day Weekend

Hi friend,

As we wrap up August and head into Labor Day weekend, it’s the perfect time to gather with friends and enjoy summer’s final fling. These party-friendly CopyKat recipes are easy to share, fun to eat, and guaranteed to please a crowd.

🧀 Olive Garden Spinach Artichoke Dip – Creamy, cheesy, and a must-have for any snack table.

🍕 Pizza Hut Breadsticks – Soft, buttery, and loaded with that famous seasoning.

🍔 White Castle Sliders – Mini burgers with big flavor—ideal for feeding a crowd without the fuss.

🍹 Chili’s Presidente Margarita – Smooth, citrusy, and party-ready.

🍰 Cheesecake Factory Oreo Cheesecake – A decadent finale that will have guests asking for seconds.

👩‍🍳 Party tip: Make dips and desserts ahead, then focus on grilling and drinks the day of—it keeps entertaining stress-free.

IN MY KITCHEN THIS WEEK 🛒

A few things making my end-of-summer hosting easier (and way more fun):

✨ Cosori Air Fryer – My go-to for quick appetizers, crispy wings, and even reheating leftovers so they taste fresh.

✨ Stasher Food Bags – Perfect for marinating sliders ahead of time or stashing extra breadsticks and dip after the party.

✨ Plastic Margarita Glasses – Festive and shatterproof—because nobody wants to worry about broken glass at a cookout.

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Here’s to celebrating summer with good food, great company, and all your favorite copycat treats.

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