Simple and easy to prepare recipes and cooking tips
Pick up a loaf of French Bread at your local bakery, or even at Panera. (Of course, you could bake your own as well.)
1 Loaf of French Bread, cut in half lengthwise
1 1/2 cups canned tomato sauce (or 1/2 cup of your own favorite tomato sauce)
1/2 cup fresh basil chiffonade, lightly packed (chiffonade = [...]
Source:Copycat Panera Bread French Bread Margherita Pizza
More : More RecipesThe Melting Pot is a great restaurant to go to with a group of friends or a special date. The bill can get pretty steep though… I like to create these dishes at home when I’m inviting guests over. More money in my pocket is always a good thing! This dip goes great with [...]
Source:Copycat The Melting Pot Green Goddess Dip
More : More Recipes 2-1/2 cups water
6-8 green cardamom pods
2 whole black peppercorns
1-2 slices fresh ginger, peeled and diced
2 sticks cinnamon
1-2 cloves
2/3 cup (175 ml) milk
4 tsp honey
2-3 tsp loose black tea
Put the water in a saucepan, add the spices, and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. [...]
Source:Copycat Starbucks Tazo Chai Tea
More : More Recipes Chipotle has become one of my favorite take-out restaurants. I love how they use fresh, organic ingredients–and the portions are HUGE! I love the chicken and this is how you can prepare it at home…
1 (2 ounce) package dried ancho chiles
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
6 cloves garlic
1/2 red [...]
Source:Copycat Chipotle Marinated Chicken
More : More Recipes 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 lime
Seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Mix the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter to [...]
Source:Copycat Chili’s Spicy Garlic & Lime Shrimp
More : More RecipesI purchased a package of Betty Crockers “Suddenly Salad” once, but I did not understand what the craze was about. While it tasted good, I couldn’t justify paying 3 bucks for what is really just some pasta and seasoning. You can make three times as much pasta salad for the same price if you buy [...]
Source:Copycat Suddenly Salad Bacon & Ranch Pasta Salad
More : More Recipes I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. I really miss my local Macaroni Grill. However, since they closed the location near me, I’ve been getting my fix by recreating their dishes at home. Most times it comes out even better!
8 to 10 ounces sliced thin boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/4 ounce diced Andouille [...]
Source:Copycat Macaroni Grill Chick l’Orange
More : More Recipes Never ending salad and breadsticks…. An Olive Garden signature. I usually wrap up a few of the breadsticks and take them home. Who knew it was so easy to make these at home?
1 loaf bread dough – (not frozen)
olive oil or non-stick cooking spray
garlic powder
dry crushed oregano
Spray your fingers with cooking spray or oil [...]
Source:Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks
More : More Recipes You have to love the McDonald’s shakes, but they certainly do help raise the price of your meal. So simple to make at home at a fraction of the retail price.
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 1/4 cups low fat milk
3 tablespoons sugar
Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix on high speed until smooth. [...]
Source:Copycat McDonald’s Vanilla Shake
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