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This “Four Course Meal Challenge” Is Going Absolutely Viral on TikTok
Updated on Apr. 13, 2024
Nothing in the universe says, “I love you” with more passion than food. Whether it’s your mom cooking some of her homemade chicken soup while you’re sick, or your S.O. prepping some amazing chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day, food love comes on many different plates.
The creative fiends over on TikTok seem to understand this very well. One of the latest trends, deemed the “Four Course Meal Challenge,” includes a little bit of friendly competition, some bomb homemade meals and a whole lot of love!
What Is the Four Course Meal Challenge?
It’s basically a mini-tournament that includes four different rounds of rock, paper, scissors with a loved one (or loved ones). The four rounds are as follows: drinks, appetizers, main course and dessert.
You play rock, paper, scissors to determine who chooses a drink or dish for each round. It makes for some very interesting combos.
In a Tiktok video, user @moribyan shows the whole homemade deal. Drinks were homemade Baja Blasts inspired by Taco Bell. Her husband won the appetizer round and chose Buffalo Blasts from Cheesecake Factory. For the third round, her husband won AGAIN and chose Chipotle Chicken Pasta with extra Parm—also inspired by Cheesecake Factory.
For the last round, she finally won and decided to make homemade McFlurries complete with Oreos, M&M’s, Nutella and Kinder! Sounds like a wonderful meal to me.
You can make Cheesecake Factory meals at home, too—here’s how.
Cook Up Some Love This Valentine’s Day
Whether or not you consider yourself a cook, it’s not always about the level of talent when it comes to meals. It’s about the quality time spent together and the memories made in the process. What better day to make some memories than Valentine’s Day, am I right?
If you’re looking to stay inside this February 14, here are some ideas to start with:
- Drinks: Pumpkin Spice Latte, Starbucks Refreshers, Tropical Fruit Margarita
- Apps: Ultimate Nachos, Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Olive Garden Breadsticks
- Main course: CPK BBQ Chicken Pizza, Burnin’ Love Burger, BWW Chicken Wings
- Dessert: DQ S’mores Blizzard, Red Velvet Cake, Portillo’s Chocolate Cake
Remember, you can choose whatever you want. That’s half the fun! Now, go make your Valentine’s Day extra special this year.
Our Best Fast-Food Copycat Recipes
Inspired by: McDonald's Burger, Fries and a Shake
Make a fast food feast at home with our recipes for Burger Americana, Skinny Fries and Thick Strawberry Shakes. After just one bite you'll never go back to drive-thru fare.
Inspired by: KFC Original Recipe Fried ChickenThis crispy fried chicken recipe uses a batter instead of a flour coating. That helps the flour adhere to the chicken so it won’t fall off after cooking!
Inspired By: Chick-fil-A Mac and CheeseChick-fil-A is famous for its rich, creamy mac with a baked crispy top layer, and this copycat mac and cheese recipe stays true to the original. It features a blend of sharp cheddar, tangy Romano, nutty parmesan and melty American cheese and is baked in the oven for nice crunch on top.
Inspired by: Portillo's Chocolate CakeWe can confidently say that this is the best chocolate cake recipe and, at Taste Recipes, we make (and eat!) a lot of cakes. With three moist, fluffy cake layers and a rich, decadent chocolate frosting, we think this will become your go-to chocolate dessert as well.
Inspired by: Wendy's ChiliThis hearty slow-cooker chili recipe can cook for up to 10 hours on low in the slow cooker. It's so good to come home to its wonderful aroma after a long day away. —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana
Homemade Corn DogsLove fair food like funnel cake and corn dogs? Here is how to make perfectly golden, hand-dipped corn dogs at home.
Inspired by: Chick-Fil-A Chicken NuggetsI developed this recipe specifically to copycat Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets. The first time I made them I knew I had a winner because the whole family fought over who got the last one! For a dipping sauce, combine equal parts barbecue sauce and Dijon mustard, then stir in honey to taste. —Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia
Inspired by: Popeyes BiscuitsYou can make biscuits any day of the week with this simple 3-ingredient buttermilk biscuits recipe.
Inspired by: Culver's ButterburgerIt’s no secret that Wisconsinites love their dairy—so much that they sometimes top their burgers with a generous pat of butter.
My recipe is a lot like the butter burgers you’ll find in popular restaurants all over the state. —Becky Carver, North Royalton, Ohio
Inspired by: McDonald's Shamrock ShakeSave a sleeve of Girl Scout cookies for this creamy milkshake that's fun for kids and adults, too. —Shauna Sever, San Francisco, California
Inspired by: Burger King French FriesThese fries are always popular with my meat-and-potatoes bunch. The cheesy seasoning can easily double as a flavorful baked potato topper, too.—Maribeth Edwards, Follansbee, West Virginia
Inspired by: Chipotle BarbacoaThis slow-cooker barbacoa is simmered in lime juice, chipotle and cumin for a tender, flavorful beef dish. Top it with cilantro and a spritz of lime. Serve it with rice, tortillas or salad greens.
Inspired by: Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato FriesMake any dinner fun with my Loaded Waffle Fries, topped with a savory blend of cheese, scallions and bacon. I copied this family-favorite recipe from a local restaurant, and it's great with hot dogs, burgers or by itself. —Jeffrey Viccone, Decatur, Illinois
Grilled Pepper Jack Chicken SandwichesBasic, yet packed with flavor, this sandwich gets a kick from zesty cheese and savory bacon. It's a great meal for summer days. —Linda Foreman, Locust Grove, Oklahoma
Inspired by: Burger King Rodeo KingThis fantastic barbecue bacon burger has it all: melted cheese, tangy barbecue sauce, crispy bacon and thick onion rings. A cheeseburger doesn't get much better than this!
Inspired by: McDonald's Chicken McNuggetsMy 3-year-old went through a chicken-nuggets-and-french-fries-only stage, so I made these golden nuggets for him. Even the grown-ups like them! —Amanda Livesay, Mobile, Alabama
Inspired by: Burger King Chicken FriesKid-friendly and quick, these crunchy oven-baked chicken fries are coated with a mixture of crushed potato chips, panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip them in ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or honey-mustard sauce.—Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Mocha Cinnamon RollsI love cinnamon rolls and coffee together! They are the perfect flavor combination, which is proven by these mocha cinnamon rolls. —Victoria Mitchel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Inspired by: McDonald's Egg McMuffinI turned classic breakfast sandwiches into something heartier that you could even enjoy for dinner. We pile toppings like salsa and avocado—mayo and ketchup, too—on the homemade biscuits. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
Inspired by: Shake Shack Cheese FriesQuick, easy and a surefire hit at your next gameday potluck or family gathering, you need just 20 minutes and six ingredients to whip up a large batch of these cheese fries.
Custard Ice CreamWe'll show you how to make vanilla custard ice cream that is so good, you'll fall in love after the first scoop!
Inspired by: Dunkin' Glazed DonutThe light coffee flavor in these tasty sugar-glazed doughnuts makes them a perfect start to the morning...on Christmas Day or any day. You'll find that the recipe is a delectable way to use up leftover potatoes. —Pat Siebenaler, Random Lake, Wisconsin
Inspired by: Panda Express Chow MeinEasy chow mein is protein rich and packed with veggies. Feel free to follow this recipe as is or improvise, according to your preferences.
Inspired by: SONIC Hand Made Onion RingsThese onion rings cook to a crisp, golden brown. This is one of those foods you never tire of and a great side dish to so many meals. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
