Copycat Recipes

Fatburger Banana Shake

2011-06-16T04:52:00.002-07:00

2 cups premium vanilla ice cream
3 tablespoons half and half (you can use milk)
2 teaspoons instant banana pudding powder

In a blender combine 2 cups of premium vanilla ice cream, 3 tablespoons of half and half, and 2 teaspoons of banana pudding powder and blend until rich and creamy. Fatburger banana shakes are topped with whipped cream before serving. If you are diabetic, you may want to use sugar free pudding and ice cream. This shake also works well with light ice cream.

KFC Fried Chicken

2011-06-16T04:52:00.001-07:00

1 Broiler fryer – cut up
3 C. Water
1 Tbsp. Salt
1 tsp. MSG
2 tsp. Onion Powder
2 pkg. DRY Instant Chicken Broth (Do Not Use Canned)
2 tsp. Seasoned Salt
1 tsp. fines herbs
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
1 C. Flour

1. Cover chicken with mixture of water and salt. Chill in bowl for least 1 hour.
2. Combine herbs, onion powder, seasoned salt, instant chicken broth, and pepper in a blender and mix well. Place this mixture in a bowl. Add the flour to this bowl. Mix flour and seasonings well.
3. Remove chicken from water, and dip it into the flour mixture coat well. Place coated pieces on a plate for 5 minutes.
4. Melt enough shortening or salad oil to make 1 inch depth in a large skillet. Heat to 375 degrees. Fry chicken pieces turning once, every 5 minutes, be sure to cook chicken until done. Lift chicken out and drain on paper towels. You can keep the chicken warm in the oven by placing it in the oven, and serve when all pieces are finished cooking.
MSG stands for Monosodium Glutamate. It is a spice, found in your grocery store. It can be sold as MSG or under the brand name “Accent”. Some people are extremely allergic to MSG, over 98% of the population is not. It serves to make flavors stronger, and almost pop right out at you.
Fines herbs used to be used more frequently many years ago. Fines herbs was a poultry seasoning. Since so many people have difficultly in obtaining the herb, it has been removed from the recipe. If you can access Fines herbs add 2 teaspoons to the flour mixture.

Houston’s Walnut Apple Cobbler

2011-06-16T04:50:00.000-07:00

1 20 oz. Can Sliced Apples
Divide into:
1 1/2 C. Apple Juice from the can of apples
1 C. Apples Drained
2 C. English Walnuts (coarsely chopped)
1 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. Cinnamon
1/8 tsp. Nutmeg
1/8 tsp. Salt
3 Tbsp. Melted Butter
1/4 C. White Corn Syrup
1 C. Brown Sugar
In Mixing bowl add all above ingredients and stir well. If you do not have enough apple juice from can of apples add a little water to make up the difference. Set aside.

Cookie Topping for Cobbler

1/2 C. Flour
1/4 tsp. Baking Powder
1 Stick of Butter (chilled)
1/2 C. Brown Sugar
1 Egg Yolk
1/4 tsp. Vanilla
1/4 tsp. Salt

This is easy to blend in a food processor. Cut butter into four pieces and place in processor, add sugar, vanilla, and egg. Process until blended. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, blend dry ingredients until all is mixed well. Should form a ball very quickly. Remove from processor and place between waxed paper and chill just long enough so dough may be rolled out with out sticking to wax paper.

Spray baking pan with a oil spray and pour walnut mixture in a 8″x11.5″x2″ baking dish and cover with rolled out cookie dough topping. Bake at 375 degrees 20 – 24 minutes, top should be golden brown.

Walnut cobbler should be served hot with crust side down with a generous serving of your favorite vanilla ice cream on top.

Please note you divide the can of apples into the apples and the juice. You will have some apples left over. You also may need to add some more apple juice to this.

Subway Orchard Chicken Salad

2011-06-16T04:49:00.000-07:00

Yield: 6 cups of chicken salad.
3 cups cooked chicken breast
1 red apple – Honeycrisp works well
1 granny smith apple
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup cherry juice infused Craisins
1 to 1/2 cups light mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste

Chop both apples into small cubes, and place into a bowl. Sprinkle over 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over apples, this will help them from turning brown. Add chopped chicken, chopped celery, and craisins. Mix well. Add 1 cup of light mayonnaise, and stir well. Depending on how the salad is coated, you may want to add an additional 1/2 cup of light mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Allow flavors to marry in the refrigerator in a covered container for about an hour before serving.

After making this recipe a few times, I added some toasted almond slivers to this salad, and thought the almond slivers added a really nice touch.

Cloning a Snickers Bar - Blindfolded!

2010-09-16T13:19:00.000-07:00

How to clone a Big Mac

2010-09-16T13:12:00.000-07:00

Golden Corral’s Brass Bakery Yeast Rolls

2010-09-16T13:07:00.000-07:00

Ingredients

1 envelope Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cup very warm Water
1/3 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Butter
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup scalding hot Milk
1 Egg - lightly beaten
4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose Flour
2 tablespoons melted Butter - for brushing the rolls.

Directions

1. Sprinkle the yeast over very warm water in a large bowl (Very warm water should feel comfortably warm when dropped on wrist.)
2. Stir until yeast dissolves.
3. Add sugar, the 1/4 cup butter or margarine and salt to hot milk and stir until the sugar dissolves and butter or margarine is melted.
4. Cool mixture to 105 to 115 degrees.
5. Add milk mixture to the yeast, then beat in egg.
6. Beat in 4 cups of the flour, 1 cup at a time, to form a soft dough.
7. Use some of the remaining 1/2 cup of the flour to dust a pastry cloth.
8. Knead the dough lightly for 5 minutes, working in the remaining flour (use it for flouring the pastry cloth and your hands).
9. Place dough in a warm buttered bowl; turn greased side up.
10. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Punch dough down and knead 4 to 5 minutes on a lightly floured pastry cloth.
11. Dough will be sticky, but use as little flour as possible for flouring your hands and the pastry cloth, otherwise the rolls will not be as feathery light as they should be.
12. Pinch off small chunks of dough and shape into round rolls about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches in diameter.
13. Place in neat rows, not quite touching, in a well-buttered 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan.
14. Cover rolls and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 30 to 40 minutes.
15. Brush tops of rolls with melted butter or margarine, then bake in a 375 degree oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until nicely browned.

Serve warm with plenty of butter.
This recipe yields about 2 dozen rolls.

Golden Corral’s Bourbon Street Chicken

2010-09-16T13:05:00.000-07:00

Golden Corral’s Bourbon Street Chicken

Ingredients

1 Pound Chicken Leg or Thigh Meat, pulled apart or cut in bite size chunks
4 ounces Soy Sauce
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon powdered Ginger
2 tablesoons dried minced Onion
1/2 cup Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey (that's KENTUCKY Bourbon!)
2 tablespoons White Wine

Directions

Mix all the marinade ingredients and pour over chicken pieces in a bowl.
Cover and refrigerate (stirring often) for several hours (best overnight).
Bake chicken at 350 for one hour in a single layer, basting every 10 minutes.
Remove chicken.
Scrape pan juices with all the brown bits into a frying pan.
Heat, and add 2 Tbs. white wine.
Stir and add chicken.
Cook for 1 minute and serve.

Zov's Vegetable Tagine With Couscous Recipe

2010-09-16T13:03:00.000-07:00

Zov's Vegetable Tagine With Couscous
Serving Size: 12

Ingredients
1 bundle trimmed asparagus
1/2 pound haricots verts (small French green beans)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion. peeled, and roughly chopped
5 celery stalks. trimmed, and cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2" chunks
2 large carrots -- peeled, and thinly sliced
4 large carrots -- peeled, and cut on the diagonal into 1" chunks
2 large leeks, white and light green part -- halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced
12 large mushrooms -- quartered
6 garlic cloves -- minced or chopped
4 ripe tomatoes -- diced
2 yellow bell peppers -- cored, seeded, and cut into 1" chunks
1 green bell pepper -- cored, seeded, and cut into 1" chunks
5 Japanese eggplants -- trimmed, and cut into 1 1/2" chunks
7 medium red new potatoes -- quartered
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup water
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons minced fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
4 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 boxes couscous - (12 oz ea)
1/2 cup hot water almost simmering, but not boiling

Cooking Directions
Bring a pot of water to a boil
Add asparagus and cook until just barely tender.
Drain and refresh with cold water.
Drain again; set aside.

Bring pot of water to a boil
add haricots verts and boil until cooked tender-crisp.
Drain and refresh with cold water.
Drain again; set aside.

In a large Dutch oven or pot, add oil.
Heat on high heat until very hot, but not smoking.
Add onion, celery, 2 thinly sliced carrots, and leeks.
Cook on medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent and celery is lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, bell peppers, 4 carrots, eggplant and potatoes.
Add tomato paste, 1 cup water, salt and pepper.
Stir to combine.
Bring to boil; lower heat and simmer, covered, until all vegetables are very tender and sauce thickens, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Should have a stew-like consistency.
Stir in parsley and basil.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Place couscous in a large bowl.
Pour 1/2 cup water over top.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Toss.

Presentation:
Place couscous on large serving platter.
Top with vegetable tagine mixture.
Allow to sit 10 minutes before serving, so that the couscous can absorb some of the liquid.
If you have excess juices, serve them in a sauce boat on the side.
Garnish with reserved asparagus and haricots verts.

KFC Potato Wedges Recipe

2009-03-17T07:27:00.000-07:00

* shortening (for frying)
* 5 baking potatoes, cut into wedges
* 1 cup milk
* 1 egg
* 1 cup flour
* 2 tablespoons salt* 1 teaspoon pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon msg
* 1/4 teaspoon paprika
* 1 dash garlic powder

Directions:

1. Preheat shortening to 375°F.
2. Cut the potatoes into 16 to 18 equal size wedges.
3. Mix the egg and milk till well blended in a big bowl.
4. Mix the dry ingredients into a large bowl.
5. Put some potatoes in the milk and egg then into the flour mixture till well coated.
6. Fry in fryer for 3 minutes, remove from the oil and allow them to sit for one minute and then cook them again for 5 minutes or until cooked.
7. It may take up to 6 minutes.
Makes: 4 to 6 servings

KFC Coleslaw Recipe

2009-03-17T07:26:00.000-07:00

* 8 1/4 cups cabbage
* 1/3 cup carrots
* 1 teaspoon onions, chopped fine
* 1/3 cup sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 1/8 cup milk
* 3/4 cup buttermilk
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Directions:

1. First core and shred the cabbage finely using the fine shredder disk attachment for the food processor.
2. Shred the carrots.
3. In a bowl combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, milk and lemon juice. Mix with a whisk till well combined.
4. Add the seasoning.
5. Add the sugar to the sauce and mix well.
6. Add the sauce to the cabbage and carrot mixture and mix well.
7. Allow the mixture to marinate for 13 hrs.
Makes: 9 cups

Copycat KFC Original Recipe

2009-03-17T07:24:00.000-07:00

* 2 fryer chicken, cut up into 8 pieces and marinated
* 6 cups Crisco shortening
* 1 egg, well beaten
* 2 cups milk
* 2 cups flour
* 2 teaspoons ground pepper
* 3 tablespoons salt
* 1 teaspoon msg
* 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 dash paprika

Directions:

1. Place shortening into the pressure cooker and heat over medium heat to the shortening reaches 400°F.
2. In a small bowl, combine the egg and milk.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining six dry ingredients.
4. Dip each piece of chicken into the milk until fully moistened.
5. Roll the moistened chicken in the flour mixture until well coated.
6. In groups of four or five, drop the covered chicken pieces into the shortening and lock the lid.
7. When pressure builds up cook for 10 minutes.
8. Release to manufacturer's instructions.
Makes: 4 to 6 servings

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2008-03-18T17:11:00.000-07:00

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Bennigan's Hot Bacon Dressing

2008-03-18T17:10:00.000-07:00

2 ounces Bacon grease
1/4 pound Red onion, dice fine
2 cups Water
1/2 cup Honey
1/2 cup Red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Tabasco (optional)

Place the bacon grease in a saucepan over medium−high heat.
Add the onions and saute until the onions start to blacken. While
the onions are carmelizing, in a mixing bowl place the water,
honey, pepper sauce, and red wine vinegar. Using a wire whisk,
mix the ingredients well.

Add the cornstarch and whisk well. After the onions have
carmelized, add the Dijon mustard to the onions and stir together
with a rubber spatula. Add the water, vinegar, pepper sauce
honey and cornstarch to the mustard and onions and mix.
Continue stirring until mix thickens and comes to a boil. Remove
from heat and store in refigerator until needed. To reheat use a
double boiler.

Bennigan's Broccoli Bites

2008-03-18T17:09:00.000-07:00

3 eggs
6oz. shredded monterey jack cheese
6 oz. shredded colby cheese
1− 16 oz. box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained and dried
2 1/2 ozs. bacon pieces
1/2 oz. diced yellow onion
1 oz. all purpose flour
Italian bread crumbs as needed

Drain thawed broccoli thoroughly by pressing through a strainer. Beat eggs
in a mixing bowl with a whisk until well blended. Place all the ingredients
into a plastic container, except the bread crumbs. Stir together with a
spatula until thoroughly combined. Refrigerat mixture for about 1 hour. This
will help to bind the mix making preparation much easier. Heat about 4 cups
oil in a fryer or deep pan for frying at 350F. Set up a shallow pan with
bread crumbs. Scoop about 1/2 oz. portion of the broccoli mixture into the
bread crumbs. Form each portion into a ball and coat it well. Place broccoli
bites into the fry basket or frying pan. Make sure they do not stick
together. Fry for one minute, then remove and place onto a plate lined with
paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve with : HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING 3/4
cup sour cream 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup dijon mustard 1/3 cup honey 1
Tbsp. + 1 tsp. lemon juice In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise
and mustard. Blend thoroughly using a whisk. Slowly pour in the honey and
lemon juice, continue mixing until smooth and well combined.

Bennigan's Onion Soup

2007-06-01T15:32:00.001-07:00

1/2 pound Firm white onions −− sliced
1/4 cup Butter
2 tablespoons Corn oil
3 tablespoons Flour
1 quart Chicken broth
1 quart Beef broth
8 slices French bread
Swiss cheese −− shredded
Parmesan −− grated

Saute onions in butter and oil until onions are transparent, but not
well browned. When tender, turn heat to lowest point and sprinkle with
flour, stirring vigorously. Pour into Dutch oven and stir in broths.
Heat thoroughly and divide among 8 oven−proof bowls. Mix equal parts of
cheese to smooth paste and spread over bread. Float a slice of
bread atop each serving. Place all bowls on oven rack 4" from broiler heat
and broil until cheese melts. Serve at once. Leftover soup freezes
well up to 6 months.

Benihana Shrimp Sauce

2007-06-01T15:31:00.001-07:00

2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup water
1 Teaspoon sugar
1/4 Teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic juice
3−4 Teaspoons ketchup
1 Teaspoon ground ginger
1 Teaspoon hot sauce
1 Teaspoon dry mustard
1 Teaspoon paprika
3/4 Teaspoon white pepper

Whisk together.

Benihana Magic Mustard Sauce

2007-06-01T15:30:00.000-07:00

3 tb Powdered mustard
2 tb Hot water
1/2 c Soy sauce or tamari sauce
2 t. Sesame seeds, toasted
1 Garlic clove

In a small bowl, blend mustard and water into a paste.

Pour paste into blender container; add remaining ingredients and process
about 1 minute or until smooth.

Makes 6 servings, about 2 Tb. each.

Benihana's Ginger Salad Dressing

2007-06-01T15:29:00.000-07:00

1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed for about
30 seconds or until all of the ginger is well−pureed.

Makes 1 3/4 cups.

Benihana's Fried Rice

2007-06-01T15:25:00.000-07:00

1 c Uncooked rice
5 T Butter
1 c Chopped onion
1 c Chopped carrots
2/3 c Chopped scallions
3 T Sesame seeds
5 Eggs
5 T Soy sauce
Salt
Pepper

Cook rice according to package directions. In a large skillet melt butter.
Add onions, carrots and scallions. Saute until carrots are translucent.
Set aside. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place sesame seeds in a shallow pan.
Bake until golden brown (10 to 15 minutes), shaking pan occasionally for
even color. Lightly grease another skillet. Beat eggs. Pour into hot
skillet. Cook as you would scrambled eggs. Combine rice, vegetables,
sesame seeds and eggs. Add soy sauce. Stir. Salt and pepper to taste.

Ben and Jerry's NY Super Fudge Chunk

2007-04-22T14:59:00.000-07:00

1/4 cup White chocolate; chop coarse
1/4 cup Semisweet chocoate; chop
1/4 cup Pecan halves; chopped
1/4 cup Walnuts; chop coarse
1/4 cup Chocolate covered almonds; cut in half
4 oz Unsweetened chocolate
1 cup Milk
2 Large Eggs
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Heavy or whipping cream
1 teas Vanilla extract
1/2 teas Salt

Combine the coarsely chopped chocolate, pecans, walnuts and chocolate
covered almonds in a bowl, cover and refrigerate. Melt the unsweetened
chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling water.
Whisk in the milk, a little at a time, and heat, stirring constantly,
until smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool. Whisk the eggs in a mixing
bowl until light and fluffy, 1−2 minutes. Whisk in the sugar, a little at a
time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute more.
Add the cream, vanilla and salt and whisk to blend. Pour the chocolate
mixture into the cream mixture and blend. Cover and refrigerate until cold,
about 1−3 hours, depending on your refrigerator. Transfer the cream mixture
to an ice cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer's instructions.
After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done), add the
chocolate and nuts, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.

Makes one Quart.

Ben and Jerry's Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies

2007-04-22T14:58:00.000-07:00

1/2 cup Butter, room temperature
1/4 cup Granulated sugar
1/3 cup Brown sugar
1 Large egg
1/2 teas Vanilla extract
1 cup (+ 2 teas) All Purpose Flour
1/2 teas Salt
1/2 teas Baking Soda
1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup Coarsely Chopped Walnuts

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. Beat the butter and both sugars in a large mixing bowl until light
and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.

3. Mix the flour, salt, and baking soda in another bowl. Add the dry
ingredients to the batter and mix until well blended. Stir in the
chocolate chips and walnuts.

4. Drop the dough by small scoops 2 to 3 inches apart on an ungreased
cookie sheet. Flatten each scoop with the back of a spoon to about 3
inches in diameter.

5. Bake until the centers are still slightly soft to the touch, 11 to
14 minutes. Let cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer
to racks to cool completely.

Makes 12 to 15 cookies.

Ben and Jerry's Fresh Georgia Peach Ice Cream

2007-04-22T14:57:00.000-07:00

2 Cup Ripe peaches finely chopped
1 1/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 Juice of lemon
2 Large Eggs
2 Cup Heavy or whipping cream
1 Cup Milk

The best way to capture the elusive flavor of summertime. Ben and Jerry
prefer small peaches because they have more flavor and less water than the
larger ones.

Combine the peaches, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the lemon juice in a bowl.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring the mixture every 30 minutes.
Remove the peaches from the refrigerator and drain the juice into another
bowl. Return the peaches to the refrigerator. Whisk the eggs in a mixing
bowl until light and fluffy, 1−2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 3/4 cup
sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended,
about 1 minute more. Pour in the cream and milk and whisk to blend. Add the
peach juice and blend. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze
following manufacturer's instructions. After the ice cream stiffens (about 2
minutes before if is done) add the peaches, then continue freezing until the
ice cream is ready. Makes 1 generous quart.

Ben and Jerry's Heath Bar Crunch Ice Cream

2007-04-22T14:56:00.000-07:00

4 Heath Bars
2 Cup Heavy or whipping cream
2 Large Eggs
1 Cup Whole milk
3/4 Cup Sugar
2 Teaspoon Vanilla

Using a sharp knife, cut the candy bars into 1/2 to 1 inch chunks. You
should have about 1 cup. Place the chucks in a bowl, cover and freeze.

Whisk the egg in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1−2 minutes. Whisk in
the sugar, a little at a time, then continue to whisk until completely
blended, about 1 minute more. Pour in the cream, milk, vanilla, and whisk to
blend. Transfer the mixture to ice cream maker and freeze following
manufacturer's instructions.

After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done) add the
candy, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.

Variation: COFFEE HEATH BAR CRUNCH:

Omit vanilla and substitute 3T good quality freeze−dried coffee. Add 2 T
coffee with the cream and milk, and add the remaining 1 T coffee with the
candy. (after the ice cream stiffens).

Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia

2007-04-22T14:55:00.000-07:00

1/4 cup shaved semi−sweet chocolate bars
1/4 cup fresh Bing cherries, halved and pitted (you may
use canned cherries, but be sure to drain the syrup)
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups heavy or whipping cream
1 cup milk

1. Place the shaved chocolate flakes and the cherries in
separate bowls. Cover and refrigerate.

2. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1
to 2 minutes. Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then
continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute
more. Pour in the cream and milk and whisk to blend.

3. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze
following the manufacturer’s instructions.

4. After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is
done), add the chocolate and the cherries, then continue
freezing until the ice cream is ready.

Beef Jerky

2007-04-20T01:39:00.000-07:00

1/2 cup dark soy sauce
2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp monosodium glutamate (optional)
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp powdered ginger
2 Tbls. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp Tabasco
1/2 tsp liquid smoke seasoning
2 lbs lean beef brisket, eye−of−round or flank steak,
trimmed completely of fat and cut across grain into
slices 1/4 inch thick

To aid in slicing meat thinly, freeze the meat slightly
until ice crystals are formed.
Blend all ingredients except meat in small bowl. Dip each piece
of meat into marinade, coating well. Place in shallow dish.
Pour remaining marinade over top, cover and refrigerate
overnight.

Oven method: Preheat oven to lowest setting (about 130F).
Place several layers of paper towels on baking sheets. Arrange
meat in single layer on prepared sheets and cover with
additional toweling. Flatten meat with rolling pin. Discard
towels and set meat directly on oven racks, with foil below
to catch any drips.
Let dry 8 to 12 hours (depending on temperature of oven).

Dehydrator method: Arrange meat on trays in single layer and
dehydrate 10 to 12 hours, depending on thickness.

Store jerky in plastic bags or in tightly covered containers in
cool, dry area.

BB King's BBQ Ribs

2007-04-20T01:37:00.000-07:00

2 Pounds Pork Loin Ribs
Dry Spice Rub (recipe follows)
4 cups canned tomato sauce
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dried onion
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water

Coleslaw and grilled corn on the cob as
accompaniments

Rub ribs well with some of the Dry Spice Rub and refrigerate,
covered, for 4 to 6 hours.

In a saucepan combine tomato sauce, tomato, sugar,
Worcestershire sauce, onion, soy sauce, water, and 1/2 cup
Dry Spice Rub and cook over very low heat for 3 hours.

Preheat a grill or smoker over low heat until hot. Add ribs and
cook, covered, for 3 to 5 hours. Brush with sauce during last
minutes of cooking. Serve with remaining sauce, coleslaw, and
corn.

Dry Spice Rub:

1 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic granules
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons seasoned salt

In a jar combine all ingredients well and store in a dry place,
covered, until ready to use.

Bailey's Original Irish Cream

2007-04-20T01:35:00.000-07:00

1 cup light cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)
1 2/3 cups Irish whiskey
1 teaspoon instant coffee
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed
for about 20 seconds.
Transfer to a clean bottle with a tightly fitting cap.
Store, refrigerated, and shake well before using.

Baby Ruth Bars

2007-04-20T01:34:00.000-07:00

1 1/3 cups margarine
2 cups brown sugar
1/3 cup white corn syrup
8 cups oatmeal
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter

Melt margarine. Add brown sugar, syrup, peanut butter,
oatmeal and vanilla. Put in 9x13 cake pan.
Bake 350 for about 15 minutes.

Topping:

6 oz. package. chocolate chips
1/2 6 oz. package butterscotch chips
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup chopped nuts/peanuts

Melt together and spread on top. Cut into bars when cool.

Auntie Ann's Pretzels

2007-04-20T01:31:00.000-07:00

1 1/2 cup warm water
1 1/8 tsp. active yeast (1 1/2 pkg)
2 Tbs. brown sugar
1 1/8 tsp. salt
1 cup bread flour
3 cups regular flour

2 cups warm water
2 Tbs. baking soda

To taste coarse salt
2−4 Tbs. butter (melted)

Sprinkle yeast on lukewarm water in mixing bowl; stir to dissolve. Add
sugar, salt, and stir to dissolve; add flour and knead dough until smooth
and elastic. Let rise at least 1/2 hour.

While dough is rising, prepare a baking soda water bath with 2 cups warm
water and 2 Tbs. baking soda. Be certain to stir often.

After dough has risen, pinch off bits of dough and roll into a long rope
(about 1/2 inch or less thick) and shape. Dip pretzel into soda solution
and place on greased baking sheet. Allow pretzel to rise again. Bake in a
450 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until golden. Brush with melted
butter and enjoy!

Toppings:

After you brush with butter try sprinkling with coarse salt.

Or for Auntie Anne's famous cinnamon sugar, try melting a stick of butter
in a shallow bowl( big enough to fit the entire pretzel) and in another
bowl, make a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. dip the pretzel into the
butter, coating both sides generously. then dip again into the cinnamon
mixture.

Aunt Jamima's Maple Syrup

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2 Cup Water
1 Cup Sugar
2 Cup Dark corn syrup
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Maple flavoring

Combine the first four ingredients in a saucepan over med. heat. Stir
occasionally, until the mixture comes to a full boil. Let it boil for 7 min.
Turn the heat off and let the syrup cool for 15 min. Add the maple flavoring
and stir. When completely cool, transfer the syrup to a covered plastic or
glass container.

VARIATION: For syrup with a butter flavor, just add 3 tbsp. of butter to the
mixture before heating. For a lighter syrup, use a sugar substitute instead
of the regular sugar.

Aunt Jemima's Pancake Mix

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2 cups Self−rising flour
2 cups Bisquick
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Non−dairy creamer powder

TO USE THE MIX:
1 Egg
8 ounces 7−up
1 3/4 cups prepared pancake mix

THE MIX: In an 8−cup container, stir together flour, Bisquick, sugar and
creamer. Cover tightly. Refrigerate mix to use within 3 months.

Makes 7 cups of mix.

TO USE: Into blender, put egg, 7−up and prepared pancake mix. Blend at high
speed until smooth, 1 minute. Allow 1/3 cup batter for each 6" pancake.

Arthur Treacher's Fish Batter

2007-04-15T01:52:00.000-07:00

3 Pounds Fish Fillets
2 Cups All−purpose flour
3 Cups Pancake mix
3 Cups Club soda
1 Tablespoon Onion powder
1 Tablespoon Seasoned salt

Dip moistened fish pieces evenly but lightly in the flour.

Dust off any excess flour and allow pieces to air dry on waxed paper,
about 5 minutes. Whip the pancake mix with the club soda to the
consistency of buttermilk− pourable, but not too thin and not too thick.
Beat in the onion powder and seasoned salt.

Dip floured fillets into batter and drop into 425 oil in heavy saucepan
using meat thermometer. Brown about 4 minutes per side.

Arrange on cookie sheet in 325 oven until all pieces have been fried.

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Arby's Horsey Sauce

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1 cup mayonnaise
3 tbsp. Bottled horseradish cream
1 tbsp. Sugar
2 packages Equal

Mix all ingredients and chill.

Arby's Barbecue Sauce

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1 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons water
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce

1. Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over medium
heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to boil,
5 to 10 minutes.

2. Remove the sauce from the heat. Cover and allow to cool.

3. Pour into a covered container for storage in your refrigerator.
Keeps for a month or two.

Makes 1 cup.

Applebee's Spinach Pizza Appetizer

2007-04-11T04:39:00.002-07:00

Pita Bread (2 or 3 whole)
1 − 10 oz. pkg frozen spinach
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1 med. onion
5 or 6 plum tomatoes
8 Ounce pkg fresh mushrooms
3−4 cloves garlic
1 Teaspoon of each of the following spices:
basil, parsley, cayenne pepper
1/2 to 1 cup rice milk
4 Tablespoon flour

Thaw spinach completely, press out all water. Heat milk in saucepan, when
hot but not boiling stir in flour. Stir until sauce begins to thicken, turn
heat down. Add nutritional yeast and spinach. Stir constantly until thick
and gooey, only about 3−4 min. In separate pan, saute onion, garlic, until
onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, mushrooms, and spices. Saute until just
done. Preheat oven to 425. Using a very sharp bread knife, split each pita
bread so that you have two round flat pieces instead of one thick one.
Place each piece of bread on a cookie sheet or pizza pan. Spread spinach
sauce over each. Top with tomato mixture, being careful to avoid the juice.
Bake for 5 to 7 min. Watch closely so that the edges of the pita don't
burn.

Applebee's Club House Grill Sandwich

2007-04-11T04:39:00.001-07:00

2 thick slices of french bread
softened butter
mayonnaise
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 slices deli turkey breast
2 slices deli ham
2 slices tomato
2 tsps. bullseye barbecue sauce

Butter one slice of bread and put butter side down into preheated skillet,
on medium heat. Spread the up side of the slice with mayo. Sprinkle on half
of cheese. Heat the turkey and ham slices in the same skillet for about 30
seconds. Lay the turkey on the cheese, then the tomato. Spread bbq sauce
over tomato, then lay on the ham, sprinkle the rest of the cheese over ham.
Butter the second slice of bread on one side and put on top, with butter
side up. The first bread slice should be brown, flip sandwich over and brown
the second side for 2−3 minutes, or till golden brown. Remove from skillet,
cut in half diagonally and serve with additional bbq sauce.
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Applebee's Bourbon Street Steak

2007-04-11T04:38:00.000-07:00

1/2 cup bottled steak sauce
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
4 beef rib, round, or chuck steaks (10 ounces each)

Combine all the ingredients except the steaks in a baking dish or resealable
plastic storage bag; mix well. Add the steaks; cover (or seal) and
refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight. Preheat the grill to medium−high
heat. Grill the steaks for 12 to 15 minutes, or until desired doneness,
turning them over halfway through the grilling.

Applebee's Baby Back Ribs

2007-04-11T04:37:00.000-07:00

3 racks (about 1 lb. each) pork baby back ribs, each cut in half
Barbecue sauce:
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinager
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Put ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring water to a
boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until ribs are fork tender.

2. Mix all sauce ingrediants together in a medium sauce pan and bring to a
boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring often, for 30 minutes or
until slightly thickened.

3.Heat broiler. Line broiler with foil for easy cleanup. Place ribs, meat
side down, on broiler pan, brush with 1/2 the sauce and broil 4−5 inches
from heat source for 6 to 7 minutes. turn ribs over, brush with remaining
sauce and broil 6 to 7 minutes longer or until edges are slightly charred.

Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad

2007-04-11T04:36:00.000-07:00

Salad:
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup corn flake crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half
oil for frying
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup red cabbage
1 cup Napa cabbage
1/2 carrot, julienned or shredded
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1/3 cup chow mein noodles

Dressing:
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Grey Poupon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil

Prepare dressing ingredients by mixing in a small bowl. Refrigerate while
preparing salad.

Cut each chicken breast into 5 strips. In one bowl, beat egg with milk.

In another bowl, combine flour with corn flake crumbs, salt and pepper.

Preheat oil over medium heat.

Dip individual chicken pieces in egg mixture and then roll in the flour
mixture. Fry chicken until browned, drain and set aside.

Prepare salad by tossing the chopped romaine with the chopped red
cabbage, Napa cabbage, and carrots. Sprinkle sliced green onion on top of
the lettuce. Sprinkle almonds over the salad, then the chow mein noodles.
Cut the chicken into small chunks. Place the chicken onto the salad
forming a pile in the middle. Serve with salad dressing on the side.

Applebee's Lemonade

2007-04-11T04:35:00.000-07:00

1 Quart water
1 Cup sugar
1 Cup FRESH lemon juice
Sparkling Water (not tonic water, like Perrier)

Mix first three togther. Fill a tall glass 2/3 to
3/4 with Lemon mixture then fill with sparkling water.

An intresting variation is to puree some fruit
(raspberries, strawberries, etc) with a little
superfine or powdered sugar and put that in the
glass before adding the the lemonade and water.

Applebee's Blonde Brownies

2007-04-08T08:21:00.001-07:00

2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3 /4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda

1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter (10 Tbsp.)
2 cups packed golden brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Flour and butter a 9 x13 x 2 pan.
Sift flour into a bowl. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and baking
soda. Set aside. Melt butter. In mixing bowl, place melted butter
and add sugar, mixing well. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
Add flour slowly, blending. Batter will be slightly thick.
Spread in pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans over all.
Bake for 25 − 30 minutes.

Andouille Sausage

2007-04-08T08:17:00.000-07:00

1−1/2 Yards large sausage casing, approximately (about 2−3 inches wide)
4 Pound Lean fresh pork
2 Pound Pork fat
3 1/3 Tablespoon Finely minced garlic
2 Tablespoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
1/8 Teaspoon Cayenne
1/8 Teaspoon Chili powder
1/8 Teaspoon Mace
1/8 Teaspoon Allspice
1/2 Teaspoon Dried thyme
1 Tablespoon Paprika
1/4 Teaspoon Ground bay leaf
1/4 Teaspoon Sage
5 Teaspoon Colgin's liquid hickory smoke

Soak the casing about an hour in cold water to soften it and to loosen the
salt in which it is packed. Cut into 3 yard lengths, then place the narrow
end of the sausage stuffer in one end of the casing. Place the wide end of
the stuffer up against the sink faucet and run cold water through the inside
of the casing to remove any salt.

(Roll up the casing you do not intend to use; put about 2 inches of coarse
salt in a large jar, place the rolled up casing on it, then fill the rest of
the jar with salt. Close tightly and refrigerate for later use.)

Cut the meat and fat into chunks about 1/2 inch across and pass once through
the coarse blade of the meat grinder. Combine the pork with the remaining
ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon. Cut the
casings into 26 inch lengths and stuff as follows: Tie a knot in each piece
of casing about 2 inches from one end. Fit the open end over the tip of the
sausage stuffer and slide it to about 1 inch from the wide end. Push the
rest of the casing onto the stuffer until the top touches the knot.

(The casing will look like accordian folds on the stuffer.)

Fit the stuffer onto the meat grinder as directed on the instructions that
come with the machine, or hold the wide end of the stuffer against or over
the opeoning by hand. Fill the hopper with stuffing. Turn the machine on if
it is electric and feed the stuffing gradually into the hopper; for a manual
machine, push the stuffing through with a wooden pestle. The sausage casing
will fill and inflate gradually. Stop filling about 1 1/4 inches from the
funnel end and slip the casing off the funnel, smoothing out any bumps
carefully with your fingers and being careful not to push the stuffing out
of the casing. Tie off the open end of the sausage tightly with a piece of
string or make a knot in the casing itself. Repeat until all the stuffing is
used up.

To cook, slice the andouille 1/2 inch thick and grill in a hot skillet with
no water for about 12 minutes on each side, until brown and crisp at the
edges.

Almond Joy Bars

2007-04-08T08:15:00.000-07:00

Ingredients (26 servings)

4 c (8 1/2−oz) shredded coconut
1/4 c Light corn syrup
1 pk (11 1/2−oz) milk chocolate pieces
1/4 c Vegetable shortening
26 Whole natural almonds (1−oz)

Line two large cookie sheets with waxed paper. Set large wire cooling rack
on paper; set aside.

Place coconut in large bowl; set aside.

Place corn syrup in a 1−cup glass measure. Microwave on high (100%) 1 minute
or until syrup boils. Immediately pour over coconut. Work warm syrup into
coconut using the back of a wooden spoon until coconut is thoroughly coated.
This takes a little time, and yes, there is enough syrup.

Using 1 level measuring tablespoon of coconut, shape into a ball by
squeezing coconut firmly in palm of one hand, then rolling between both
palms. (HINT: Measure out all of the coconut then roll into balls.) Place 2
inches apart on wire racks. Let dry 10 minutes. Reroll coconut balls so
there are no loose ends of coconut sticking up.

Place milk chocolate and shortening in a 4−cup glass measure or 1 1/2 quart
microwave−safe bowl. Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture can
be stirred smooth and is glossy; stirring once or twice.

Working quickly, spoon 1 level measuring tablespoon of the chocolate
over each coconut ball, making sure chocolate coats and letting excess
chocolate drip down onto waxed paper. While chocolate coating is still soft,
lightly press whole almond on top of each. Let stand to set or place
in refrigerator. Store in a single layer in airtight container.
Keeps best if refrigerated. Makes 26.

Almond Bark

2007-04-08T08:12:00.000-07:00

1 Cup Whole blanched almonds
1 Tsp. Butter
1 Lb. White chocolate

This is a mircowave recipe. Place almonds and butter in a 9−inch glass pie
plate. Cook on high (max. power) 4 to 5 1/2 minutes, or until almonds are
toasted, stirring twice during cooking. Set aside. Place chocolate in large
microwave proof mixing bowl and cook on high (max. power) 2 1/2 to 3
minutes, or until softened. Stir in almonds and pour onto waxed paper lined
baking sheet. Spread to desired thickness and refrigerate until set. Break
into serving size peices. Makes (approx.) 1 1/2 lbs.

A1 Sauce

2007-04-08T08:11:00.000-07:00

1/2 Cup Orange Juice
1/2 Cup Raisins
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
1/4 Cup White Vinegar
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp Bottled Grated Orange Peel
2 Tbsp Heinz Ketchup
2 Tbsp Heinz Chili Sauce

1. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes stirring.
2. Remove from heat. Allow to cool to lukewarm.
3. Put mixture in a blender till it is pureed. Pour in bottle.
4. Cap tightly and refrigerate to use within 90 days.

A and W Onion Rings

2007-04-08T07:54:00.000-07:00

1 cup McCormick Golden Dipt Tempura batter mix
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup beer

1 extra large white onion, sliced 3/8" thick
6 cups vegetable oil in your deep fryer

Preheat the deep fryer to 375F
Combine the tempura mix with the spices and liquid to make a
batter using a fork. There will be some small lumps; don't worry
about those.
Slice the onion, and separate all of the rings.
Dip the individual rings in the batter, and drop into the
preheated oil. Deep fry 3−5 minutes until golden brown. Remove
to a paper towel lined plate, salt lightly, and serve hot.

A and W Chili Dogs

2007-04-08T07:44:00.000-07:00

1 Sabrett brand 2 ounce beef frankfurter (7½" long)
1 regular hot dog roll
3 Tablespoons A&W Coney Island Sauce (see recipe below)
1 Tablespoon chopped white onion
1/2 Tablespoon Kraft shredded mild cheddar cheese (optional)
A&W Coney Island Chili Dog Sauce
1 pound ground chuck
1 six ounce can Hunts tomato paste
1 Cup water
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 Tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 Tablespoon dried, minced onion
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (heaping)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Making the Chili Dog Sauce:

1. In a 2 qt. saucepan, brown the ground chuck, breaking into very small
pieces. Salt and pepper lightly while cooking. Do not drain the fat.

2. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, 30−45 minutes until it
thickens. Stir occasionally.

3. Allow to cool, cover, and refrigerate until "Dog−Time". You'll be
microwaving what you need later.

Cooking your A&W Chili Dog

1. Bring a 2 qt. saucepan of water to a rolling boil.

2. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and add the desired number of
frankfurters to the water. Cover and let sit about 10 minutes.

3. After the franks are done, microwave the chili dog sauce until steaming.

(Only microwave what you need, save the rest) Then microwave each hot dog
roll 10 seconds....just enough to warm.

4. Remove the cooked franks with tongs, and place on the microwaved hot dog
roll.

5. Add about 3 Tablespoons of your prepared A&W chili dog sauce, and the
chopped onion. Grated cheddar cheese is optional.

3 Musketeers Bars

2007-04-08T07:41:00.000-07:00

3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 egg whites
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 bags milk chocolate chips (12−ounce bags)

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar,
corn syrup, water, and salt. Heat, stirring, to boiling, then continue
to cook using a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
Beat the egg whites until they are stiff and form peaks. Don't use a
plastic bowl for this. When the sugar solution comes to 270 degrees F,
or the soft−crack stage, remove from the heat and pour the mixture in
thin streams into the egg whites, blending completely with a mixer set
on low speed. Continue to mix until the candy begins to harden to the
consistency of dough. This may take as long as 20 minutes. At this point
add the semisweet chocolate chips. Remember that the candy must
already be at the consistency of dough when you add the chocolate;
the nougat will thicken no more after the chocolate is added.
When the chocolate is thoroughly blended and the nougat has thickened,
Press it into a greased 9x9−inch pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 30
minutes. With a sharp knife, cut the candy in half down the middle of
the pan. Then cut across into 7 segments to create a total of 14 bars.
Melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave for 2 minutes on half
power, stirring halfway through the heating time. Melt completely, but
be careful not to overheat. Resting a bar on a fork dip each bar into
the chocolate to coat completely and place on wax paper.
Cool until firm at room temperature, 1 to 2 hours. Makes 14 candy bars.
3 Musketeers Bars 3

101st Airborne Beer Cheese Soup

2007-04-08T07:36:00.000-07:00

1 large can chicken broth
1 medium jar cheese whiz
1 can stale beer
cayenne pepper to taste

Heat broth to boiling, reduce heat, add cheese whiz, stir till melted, add
beer and reheat, but do not boil. Top with bacon bits and green onions