Top Secret Recipes Step-by-Step

The #1 Bestselling Top Secret Recipes Series—With More Than 4 Million Books Sold! 

A full-color cookbook from America's Clone Recipe King
 
For more than twenty-five years, Todd Wilbur has been obsessed with recreating America's most iconic brand-name foods at home. In his first cookbook with color photos, the New York Times bestselling author brings you 125 new clone recipes: 75 first-time hacks and 50 overhauled all-time favorites. Each recipe comes with easy-to-follow step-by-step photos so that even novice cooks can perfectly recreate their favorite famous foods with everyday ingredients. And your homemade versions cost just a fraction of what the restaurants charge! The result of years of careful research, trial-and-error, and a little creative reverse-engineering, Top Secret Recipes® Step-by-Step hacks:

   • KFC® Original Recipe® Fried Chicken and Cole Slaw
   • Cinnabon® Classic Cinnamon Roll
   • IKEA® Swedish Meatballs
   • Pinkberry® Original Frozen Yogurt
   • Raising Cane's® Chicken Fingers and Sauce
   • Arby's® Curly Fries
   • Lofthouse® Frosted Cookies
   • Wendy's® Chili
   • Panera Bread® Fuji Apple Chicken Salad
   • Starbucks® Cake Pops
   • Cafe Rio® Sweet Pork Barbacoa
   • McDonald's® McRib® Sandwich
   • The Melting Pot® Cheddar Cheese Fondue
   • P.F. Chang's® Chicken Lettuce Wraps
   • The Cheesecake Factory® Stuffed Mushrooms
   • Ben & Jerry's® Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
   • Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich
   • Chili's® Baby Back Ribs
   • Chipotle Mexican Grill® Adobo-Marinated Grilled Chicken & Steak
   • Cracker Barrel® Hash Brown Casserole
   • Mrs. Fields® Chocolate Chip Cookies
   • Ruth's Chris Steakhouse® Sweet Potato Casserole

And over 100 more delicious dishes, from snacks and appetizers to entrees and desserts!

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs