Secret Recipes From Restaurants

In today's society there are some truly fantastic restaurants such as PF Chang's, The Olive Garden, Chilli's,Cheesecake Factory, and Red Lobster to name a few. It would be real nice to know the top secret recipes from restaurants like that, recipes that you could make in your own home for your family members. It would be a means to save some money while eating the foods that you truly love. On the internet you could perform a search at your preferred search engine like Google, and find plenty of recipes that maintain that it will taste like the restaurants version. Do they really taste just like that dish that you really love?

There are recipes for popcorn chicken like Kentucky Friend Chicken, there are so many other copycat types that you really have to try them to see if they even come close. You can experiment in your kitchen when your family is not around, and really put those recipes to the test. It won't hurt to try and really see if they come close.

A few folks might say why bother, why not go out to eat at those eating places. Well in today's economy going out to eat may perhaps not be an option for many families, more, and more each day presently there are many Americans being laid off like never before, so it make more sense that going out to eat would not be an option for many people. For many the family going out to eat on the weekends is a happy time, and in order to bring back those happy times trying to prepare those dishes would bring back a spark of happiness.

Presently there are several incredibly good cook books on the market with all the great ones from restaurants that in fact get rave reviews on how precise the flavor, and even the look of those tasty dishes. You can do a search for restaurant copycat recipe books, and get many results to research before you make a purchase, or try the free results when you get the urge to surprise your family.

Being able to bring a smile to your families faces when you prepare a meal that is different than the usual dinner, but also a dinner that taste so familiar will really create some excitement, and rave reviews from your family. They will really want you to continue to wow them with more favorite restaurant meals.

The benefits of doing a search for secret recipes from restaurants or such books is to save money for one, and to make your family happy with a new variety of meals that they really miss, and now can enjoy in there home.

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Low-Cholesterol Recipes: Insanely Easy Cranberry Sauce | Submitted By: TartResponse

2 1/2 cups white wine2 cups white sugar2 tablespoons ground cinnamon1 pinch ground ginger3/4 pound fresh cranberries1/4 pound fresh cherries, pitted and halvedCombine the wine, sugar, cinnamon, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cranberries and cherries. Return to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes stirring occasionally. Refrigerate until cold before serving. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 292 | Total Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 8

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Calories: 292

Total Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgTotal Carbs: 61g    Dietary Fiber: 3.2gProtein: 0.5g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Sugar Substitute Recipes: Janie's Amazing Smoothie | Submitted By: Janie

1 zucchini, cubed5 ice cubes1 cup orange juice2 tablespoons granular sucrolose sweetener (such as Splenda®)3/4 teaspoon vanilla extractPlace the zucchini, ice cubes, orange juice, sweetener, and vanilla extract into a blender. Cover, and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 77 | Total Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 77

Total Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 9mgTotal Carbs: 19.1g    Dietary Fiber: 0.9gProtein: 1.6g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Low-Fat Recipes: Tempura Dipping Sauce | Submitted By: Crimson

1 cup water1 tablespoon dashi granules1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)2 tablespoons soy sauceIn a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in dashi, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in mirin and soy sauce. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 38 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 38

Total Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 453mgTotal Carbs: 5.3g    Dietary Fiber: 0.1gProtein: 0.6g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Types of Chinese Recipes

When you come to Chinese recipes, there are different types of recipes. We all have our favorite dishes but all restaurants may not be using the same recipes for it.

When you try to make it the thing will cause you a lot of problems therefore you might have to try many times to get it the way you want it to be. If you want to get the best recipes then you have to spend some extra money for a cookbook which is being hand down through family lines.

Chinese recipes standard types are rice, noodles, meats, seafood and vegetable. These recipes might be from different parts of the china for example your Lo Mein don't taste that good as it does in the Shanghai.

In china food matters a lot and every region of it has its own taste and recipes. Good restaurants incorporate with the different regions in china so that they can provide the real taste of the food for which it is famous.

As people in the Northern part of the china use wheat and noodles and people in southern region use rice and rice flour in their recipes. As china is a large country therefore it has different climate in north and in south which also affect the recipes.

Chinese recipes use different types of recipes which make them really tasty and more appealing. The most famous Chinese spicy dish is Kung Pao. Usually used with shrimp or chicken and it is made up of pepper sauce and we can adjust the level of heat as we want to.

All Chinese recipes have something in common are usually the rice, noodles and meat and vegetable in them excluding the region or spicy factor from it. There are some exceptions such as soups and pancakes which are really famous Chinese foods and are great recipes that one should try.

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Healthy Salads: Pasta and Salmon Salad | Submitted By: Corwynn Darkholme

1 (8 ounce) package tri-colored pasta assortment3 tablespoons curry powder3/4 pound medium shrimp, in the shell1/4 pound smoked salmon, chopped1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon1 teaspoon lemon juice3 tablespoons olive oilsalt to tasteground black pepper to tasteFill a large saucepan with salted water and bring to a boil. Add the curry powder, let it dissolve, then add the pasta. When the pasta is cooked but still firm, drain and cool with running water. Drain again thoroughly and place in a large salad bowl. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Boil the shrimp until they turn pink and curl slightly, 2-3 minutes. Drain, place under cold running water and drain again. Peel and devein the shrimp and set aside. To the pasta add the cooked shrimp, smoked salmon and green peas. In a small bowl stir together the tarragon, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste until well mixed. Add the oil and stir vigorously until blended. In a small bowl stir together the tarragon, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste until well mixed. Add the oil and stir vigorously until blended. Pour dressing over pasta dish. Toss well and serve. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 481 | Total Fat: 14.6g | Cholesterol: 136mg

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Party Menu - Will Your Party Food Recipes be Crum-dida-le-um-shous?

Setting up the party menu can be the best part of planning a party. You get to look up new and exciting things and taste test your food before you decide. A person can do this for themselves or hire a party planner to find a good caterer for you to sample their dishes. When you cook the food for your own party you have a greater choice in the food that's being served and have direct control over how it's cooked. On the other hand it can be quite a task preparing all the food for a party and if something burns or is undercooked you've got a problem to take care off. Though hiring caterers can get expensive. Perhaps the best thing is a balance of both. Have a restaurant or caterer prepare the main entrée so you're not worrying about it and work on your own side dishes and appetizers which can be significantly easier to make.

People love a menu that fits with a theme party. If you are planning an under the sea party the easiest thing to put on the menu is seafood. Or you can set up a party entirely around appetizers for say the Oscar party and hire someone to carry the appetizers around on trays. If you don't have the budgets entice your kids into the job with a promise of extra allowance.

Be sure to send out a list of the food on the menu in your party invitations. Some people have allergies to things like seafood or even peanut butter and if they arrive at the party to find there's nothing alternative to munch on it can ruin their enjoyment. If you send the menu out early enough it will give guests a chance to mention that they have an allergy to this or that and you can make additions or an alteration.

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Low Glycemic Impact Recipes: Cajun Pineapple Salad | Submitted By: THEGARNERSISTERS

1/4 cup mayonnaise1/8 cup prepared mustard4 teaspoons sweet relish2 (16 ounce) cans pineapple chunks1 teaspoon Cajun pepper2 pounds iceberg lettuce, shredded1 cup bay leavesIn a small mixing bowl, stir together mayonnaise, mustard, and relish. Mix well until it becomes a nice pastel color. In a separate bowl, stir together pineapple and Cajun pepper. Place shredded lettuce into a large bowl. Pour pineapple mixture on top of the lettuce. Place bay leaves as a garnish around the edge of the bowl. Drizzle dressing lightly over the salad. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 119 | Total Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg

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Egg-Free Recipes: Lace Rolls | Submitted By: k. blackburn

2/3 cup ground blanched almonds1/2 cup white sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 cup butter2 tablespoons milkPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour cookie sheet. In 10-inch skillet over low heat, cook all ingredients. Stir until mixture is blended. Keep mixture warm over very low heat. Drop 4 heaping teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, on sheet. Bake 5 minutes. When cookies are golden, remove cookie sheet from oven. Loosen cookies from sheet with spatula. Roll each cookie around handle of wooden spoon and cool. If cookies get too hard, reheat in oven. Finish cooling on rack. Repeat steps 2-5, greasing and flouring cookie sheet each time. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 120 | Total Fat: 9.4g | Cholesterol: 16mg

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Super Foods: Tri-Pepper Salad | Submitted By: Janet

1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces1/2 orange bell pepper, julienned1/2 red bell pepper, julienned1/2 yellow bell pepper, julienned1/4 ounce Parmesan cheese, thinly sliced1/4 cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressingIn a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, orange pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper and cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 35 | Total Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: < 1mg

Because this called for raspberry vinaigrette, not balsamic vinaigrette, that's what I used. In fact, rather than using a bottled vinaigrette, I made "Raspberry Vinaigrette," using fresh raspberries, submitted by Dorothy Smith. The salad on it's face is merely lettuce and peppers, not really a recipe. Mediocre bordering boring, but a good way to use up mixed peppers. Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
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Sugar Substitute Recipes: Portable Chinese Chicken Salad | Submitted By: Monica Recktenwald

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 (16 ounce) package coleslaw mix2 (3 ounce) packages chicken flavored ramen noodles, crushed, seasoning packet reserved1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds1/2 cup corn oil1/2 cup rice garlic vinegar1 packet artificial sweetenerSaute chicken in a large skillet until well browned. Place coleslaw in a large bowl, add chicken and set aside (or refrigerate if not serving soon). Break up ramen noodles into a small bowl; add almonds and set aside. In a small bowl combine the corn oil, vinegar, ramen seasoning packets and artificial sweetener. Mix well and set aside until ready to serve. When you arrive at your destination, add noodle mixture and dressing mixture to large chicken/coleslaw bowl and stir together. Serve with a smile! Amount Per Serving  Calories: 236 | Total Fat: 12.6g | Cholesterol: 29mg

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Dairy-Free Recipes: Basil and Pesto Hummus | Submitted By: fantastic dan

1 (16 ounce) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed1/2 cup basil leaves1 clove garlic1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon soy saucesalt and ground black pepper to tasteCombine the garbanzo beans, basil, and garlic in a food processor; pulse several times. Use a spatula to push mixture from sides of processor bowl. Pulse the mixture again while drizzling in the olive oil. Add the vinegar and soy sauce; pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 134 | Total Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by Kaitlyn    This is absolutely delicious, especially served on a slice of homemade french bread!!! I did have a few changes to the recipe, however. First of all, I did not have any balsamic vinegar on hand, so I used red wine vinegar instead. Secondly, while pureeing the mixture, it became very dry, so I added water until it was the desired consistency. Other than those two changes, the recipe was fantastic! I made this for Christmas, and everyone loved it's amazing flavor! Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
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Sugar-Free Recipes: Cheddar and Olive Balls | Submitted By: M. Hammond

18 1/2 ounces extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 teaspoon paprika1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour45 pitted green olivesAllow cheese to sit out until it is at room temperature. In a large bowl, mix together the cheese, butter and paprika using a pastry blender. Gradually mix in flour, first using the pastry blender, then using your hands. Mix until the dough pulls together. It should form a solid ball with a smooth appearance, but have a crumbly texture when pulled apart. If dough appears too dry, add more shredded cheese. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pinch off a small piece of dough, and cover an olive with it. Roll gently between your palms to smooth and seal the olive inside the ball. Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet and repeat with remaining dough and olives. Place the tray of covered olives into the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned. Serve hot or at room temperature. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 83 | Total Fat: 6.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg

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