PREFACE
This cookbook is a compilation of 101 of the most beloved restaurant dishes in America based on our research and consumer surveys. These are the secret recipes which are generating billions of dollars for the restaurant industry every year. Now you can have them to prepare in your own kitchen! Everyone enjoys eating out but theres nothing like a home cooked meal made from scratch. Why not have the best of both worlds? Enjoy these dishes made fresh at home and save money in the process.
How much can you save? The amount youll save depends on how many times you substitute preparing these recipes at home instead of eating out. Heres an example of the potential savings:
Fettuccini Alfredo from the Olive Garden Retail Price: $10.25 Home Version: $4.28 You Save: $5.97 When you consider that the home version recipe serves 6, you are actually saving $35.82.
Over time, saving money this way really adds up. How did we get these recipes? No, we didnt sneak into the kitchens of Americas favorite restaurants and run off with their secret cookbooks (although it may have been easier that way). The recipe collection in this cookbook has been researched and compiled with the help of our RecipeSecrets.net community of over 100,000 subscribers. Each recipe has been tested and tweaked to taste just like the original. Due to intellectual property laws, we can only claim to offer clones of these famous dishes. However, were confident that if you follow these instructions, you wont be able to tell the difference.
We encourage you to put the book to good use and make these famous dishes yourself. Once youve tried the recipes, youll see what makes them so special and why we have so many satisfied customers. You can also get thousands of additional recipes and interact with our online community through our free Secret Recipe Forum - go to: www.RecipeSecrets.net/forum. I hope this cookbook brings enjoyment for you, your family and friends for years to come. Ron Douglas Author of Americas Most Wanted Recipes LEGAL DISCLAIMER Recipe Secrets.net and Verity Associates, LLC are not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with any recipe source. We disclaim using any copyright or trademark.
This document is a compilation of recipes and cooking tips based on personal interpretation of the foods listed. Through trial and error, each recipe was created to taste the same as, or similar to, its restaurant/brand counterpart, but they are not the actual recipes used by the manufacturer or creator. The brand or restaurant names for the recipes have only been included as an aid in cataloging the recipes and do not imply authenticity or endorsement by the manufacturer or creator. All restaurant and company names are trademarks of their respective owners. Please see our Trademarks section towards the end of this cookbook for detailed trademark credits. All information provided through this cookbook is intended to be accurate.
However, there may be inaccuracies at times which we will make every attempt to correct when found. Some of the information provided may be intended to assist you in making decisions but does not eliminate the need to discuss your particular circumstances with a qualified professional. For the actual and authentic version of the food products listed in this compilation, please patronize the individual restaurant or manufacturer. Printed in the United States of America. Published and distributed by Verity Associates, LLC - Kew Gardens Hills, NY. CONTENTS Applebees El Pollo Loco Hard Rock Caf Benihana Boston Market IHOP Joes Crab Shack Chi Chis KFC Macaroni Grill Chilis Olive Garden CONTENTS CONTINUED Outback Steakhouse Taco Bell The Cheesecake Factory PF Chang Planet Hollywood The Soup Nazi Popeyes Red Lobster Wendys Ruby Tuesday Shoneys T.G.I. CONTENTS Applebees El Pollo Loco Hard Rock Caf Benihana Boston Market IHOP Joes Crab Shack Chi Chis KFC Macaroni Grill Chilis Olive Garden CONTENTS CONTINUED Outback Steakhouse Taco Bell The Cheesecake Factory PF Chang Planet Hollywood The Soup Nazi Popeyes Red Lobster Wendys Ruby Tuesday Shoneys T.G.I.
Fridays *Applebees Baby Back RibsBaby back ribs basted in a sweet BBQ sauce. Youll be licking your fingers once you taste this delicious dish.Typically served with baked beans, fries and cole slaw. 3 (1 lb) racks pork baby back ribs cut in half 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoon dark brown sugar 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon liquid smoke 1/2 teaspoon salt 1. Place ribs in a large pot and fill pot with enough water to cover ribs. 2. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until ribs are fork tender. 3.
While ribs are boiling, combine remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. 4. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring often, for 30 minutes, or until slightly thickened. 5. Place boiled ribs, meat side down, on a broiler pan. 6.
Brush with half the sauce mixture and broil 4" to 5" from heat for 6-7 minutes. 7. Turn ribs over, brush with remaining sauce, and broil additional 6-7 minutes, or until edges are slightly charred. Serves 3 RecipeSecrets.net tip: If you like your ribs falling off the bone, add 1 cup of apple cider vinegar to water before placing ribs to boil. *Applebees Bacon Scallion Mashed Potatoes 2 lbs. potatoes - peeled, cut into 1" cubes 4 cloves garlic - peeled 5 strips bacon - cut into 1/2" pieces 1 cup thinly sliced scallions 1/2 cup low fat milk - warmed 1/2 cup low fat sour cream 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1.
In a large pot, cover potatoes and garlic with lightly salted water. 2. Boil until potatoes are fork tender. 3. Fry bacon in skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels. 4.
Pour out all but 1 teaspoon bacon grease from pan. 5. Add scallions to grease, saut until soft, but not brown. Add bacon. 6. 7. 7.
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