FAQ: Your Forking Questions, Answered

Got questions? We’ve got answers. Whether you’re trying to make cheese sauce, get crispy edges on your smash burger, or just curious what you’ll find here, this page is for you.

We cover everything from cooking tips and troubleshooting to ingredient swaps, storage advice, and what kind of recipes you’ll find on this site.

If you’re new here, check out our Top Recipes or head to our Sandwiches, Burgers, and Sauces pages to dive in.
Still stuck? Contact us and we’ll help you out – or at least make you hungrier trying.

Forking Flavorful is your go-to spot for bold, over-the-top comfort food recipes, game day favorites, weeknight winners, and fast food copycats that leave you craving more. We’re all about big flavors and making sure your favorite foods are just as good (if not better) at home.

All of our recipes are created and tested by us, Jacqueline and Erika Piper. We’re a mother-daughter duo who love to cook, eat, and mess with fast food favorites until they’re forking incredible. Every recipe is made from scratch, tested multiple times, and written so it works for real people in real kitchens. Yes, this does take a lot of time and ingredients, and we thank you for visiting our website.

Think fast food copycats, smashed burgers, loaded sandwiches, breakfast-for-dinner, weeknight family faves, ridiculous party dips, and nostalgic classics with a twist. We like things crispy, melty, saucy, cheesy, and spicy.

We do. Forking Flavorful is all about making the most flavorful food, and our plant-based options get the same love as the rest of our recipes. Look for icons like “vegetarian,” “vegan,” or check our Plant-Based Recipes section.

Absolutely. Leave us a comment through our contact form or DM us on social. If there’s a fast food item you miss or a flavor combo you want turned into a wild grilled cheese, we’re listening.

Sometimes. We want to use methods that work for everyone, but some things are just great in an Instant Pot or Air Fryer. When we use a kitchen gadget, we’ll make it clear in the post and offer alternatives when possible.

Feel free to share a link to any recipe on social or with a friend. But please don’t copy and paste full recipes or use our photos without permission. Everything on this website is ©Forking Flavorful unless otherwise stated. It helps support our work when people visit the site directly.

Yep. It’s included in most recipes, but it’s calculated automatically and should be considered an estimate and not taken as medical advice. If you have dietary concerns, double-check with your own tools or talk to a professional.

We do not accept guest posts. Every recipe is written and tested by us.

Ok, we just wanted to answer this one. Cuz look at puppy, she’s wild and crazy and cute. She likes to help make her cookies and provides support when we’re doing computer work.

A dog in the background and ingredients for dog treats in the foreground.
A dog lying on its back.