About

Laura Ritterman, founder of Recipe Fairy

About Recipe Fairy

Hi, I’m Laura

Professional chef, MSc in Nutrition and mom of two. Recipe Fairy is where I turn the restaurant and fast-food favorites you love into clear, reliable recipes you can make at home, usually in about 30 minutes.

  • MSc Nutrition
  • Professional chef
  • 20+ years cooking
  • 800+ recipes and guides
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800+recipes and guides
11,000+Facebook followers
20+years in the kitchen
MScin Nutrition

My story

I’ve been cooking for more than 20 years, both professionally as a chef and at home for my family. After my two kids were born, I chose to work from home full time. That gave me more time with them, and the chance to build something around the thing I love most: cooking.

Recipe Fairy began when I brought my Nutrition degree and my kitchen experience together in one place. It started as a small, quiet project. Today it’s a community of home cooks, with more than 11,000 followers on Facebook and a Pinterest audience that grows every day.

The goal is simple: recipes that work the first time, with no guesswork and no wasted ingredients.

You’ll find everyday dinners, baking, drinks and, above all, copycat versions of restaurant favorites, written with exact amounts, step-by-step photos and the little details that make the difference.

How every recipe is made

  1. Study the original

    Every copycat starts with the dish itself: how it looks, tastes and is described, so the home version aims at the right target.

  2. Build it for a home kitchen

    Everyday ingredients, standard pans and exact amounts in cups, ounces and grams, with no restaurant equipment needed.

  3. Write clear steps

    Step-by-step instructions with photos, times, visual cues and a printable recipe card, so nothing is left to guesswork.

  4. Check food safety

    Doneness temperatures follow USDA guidance (chicken 165°F, ground beef 160°F) and storage advice stays conservative.

  5. Listen and update

    Reader questions and corrections lead to real fixes. Updated recipes show the date they were last revised.

Our editorial standards

Honest copycats

Recipes are homemade versions inspired by restaurant dishes. Recipe Fairy is not affiliated with the brands named, and the recipes are never presented as official or "secret" formulas.

Nutrition-minded

With an MSc in Nutrition behind the site, calorie counts are estimates per serving and nutrition notes stay factual, with no medical claims.

Food safety first

Safe internal temperatures, the 2-hour rule for perishable food and sensible storage times are built into the recipes, not tucked away.

Corrections welcome

Spot a mistake? Comment on the recipe or use the contact form. Fixes are made on the page itself, and the "Updated" date shows when.

Reader favorites

Slice of copycat Burger King Hershey's Sundae Pie showing the cookie crust, chocolate cream and pudding layersBurger King Hershey Pie RecipeCopycat McDonald's caramel frappe in a tall glass topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzleMcDonald's Caramel Frappe RecipeCopycat McDonald's chocolate chip cookies with soft chewy centers and golden edges, one broken in halfMcDonald's Chocolate Chip Cookies RecipeCopycat Burger King chicken nuggets with dipping saucesBurger King Chicken Nuggets RecipeChinese-style braised pig feet in a glossy soy and star anise glaze with green onion and a bowl of riceHow to Cook Pig Feet: Easy Braised RecipeCopycat Wendy's taco salad topped with chili, cheddar, tortilla chips, salsa and sour creamWendy's Taco Salad Recipe

Let’s cook together

Questions about a recipe, a dish you’d love to see recreated, or a correction? I read every message.

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