I LOVE food trucks. Whenever I am visiting a new city, I like to look up what food trucks the place is known for. When I was in Portland, Oregon a year ago, I visited a whole neighborhood of them, and it was amazing. Living in New York for so long, I was always surprised by what new food truck would pop up. There was a Sweet Treats truck that was always swinging around with fresh brownies, and a Belgian-themed food truck that would pull up with hot beignets. Of course, there are many nights when I stopped at one of the taco trucks for a delicious dinner that cost less than five bucks. Here are some of my favorite food truck recipes and instructions on how you can make them at home … in case there is no food truck parked on your block!
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There is nothing better than fresh Belgian waffles hot off the griddle, which is what some food trucks specialize in. Our crispy, creamy recipe will satisfy every single time!
Make vanilla Belgian waffles -
I love hot chocolate from the street truck for a late afternoon treat. Now I can have it at home too!
Make Mexican hot chocolate -
Coffee trucks are tasty and convenient, but there is nothing better (or cheaper!) than being your own barista.
Make vanilla iced coffee -
Some food trucks serve these portable pockets for a tasty, quick lunch on the go. Our copycat version is so easy to whip up yourself!
Make beef empanadas -
These cozy dumplings are comfort food at their best. Now you can make them at home!
Make pork dumplings -
These doughy, soft pretzels are just like the ones from the street truck — especially with the cheddar dipping sauce on the side.
Make soft pretzels with cheddar sauce -
These delicious veggie gyros come with their own homemade tzatziki sauce and are served wrapped in foil, just like from an actual truck!
Make vegetable gyros with tzatziki -
These authentic pork tacos taste like they fell right off the truck, complete with fresh citrus salsa.
Make pork tacos with pineapple salsa -
Or, if you want a seafood version, these fish tacos are filled with crunchy vegetables and topped with spicy mayonnaise.
Make fish tacos with mayonnaise -
These juicy burgers are a food truck classic and are a cinch to make for any family gathering.
Make burgers with blue cheese -
This two-fister steak sandwich is the best way to satisfy a hungry crowd at home.
Make a steak sandwich -
These hot dogs are a classic in Chicago. Make one at home if you won't be in the Windy City anytime soon.
Make Chicago-style hot dogs -
This recent trend in street food is a fusion of Mexican and Korean cuisine and is bound to be a new hit in your house.
Make Korean BBQ tacos -
These pretzels are so billowy and soft you will want to bake a batch a day!
Make soft baked pretzels -
This sauce has a delicious citrusy bite with a hint of floral rosemary will be a huge hit at your table.
Make cranberry sauce with grapefruit and rosemary -
Can't make it to baja? No problem! Enjoy these amazing tacos at home with this simple recipe.
Make fish tacos with mango salsa -
This classic bbq tacos are so simple to make and the whole family loves them. Don't forget the guacamole!
Make pulled pork tacos -
This sauce has a delicious citrusy bite with a hint of floral rosemary will be a huge hit at your table.
Make cranberry sauce with grapefruit and rosemary -
The simplest recreation of a taco truck is incredibly simple and tasty!
Make simple taco truck tacos -
These delicious veggie gyros are warm and tasty and better than just about anything found in a food truck!
Make veggie gyros -
These sweet nuts are so alluringly fragrant, you should probably make one batch for yourself before you give 'em away.
Make cinnamon roasted almonds -
Dessert food trucks often offer an amazing array of cupcake flavors. These Nutella cupcakes are a particular favorite.
Make Nutella cupcakes -
My favorite New York treats truck serves the most amazing brownies. These are a close second!
Make jumbo brownies -
These classic beignets are a common European street food that have made their way across the pond. Next time you see a Waffles & Beignets truck, be sure to stop!
Make apple beignets -
Our local dessert truck offers amazing milkshakes. With this recipe now I can make something similar — at home!
Make marshmallow milkshakes -
The perfect two-bite treat, these tasty whoopie pies are a popular offering at bakery trucks.
Make red velvet whoopie pies -
These delicious cherry swirl cones are as flavorful as the ones sold at gourmet ice cream trucks — and a cinch to make at home!
Make cherry swirl ice cream cone
Want to make your restaurant favorites at home, too? Try our 41 copycat recipes!
Article Posted 5 years Ago