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Post by couchpotato on Apr 14, 2007 12:05:42 GMT -5
I'm making one big HUGE thread with all my favorite fast food copy cat recipes. These are recipes that are as close as you can get to actually eating at the restaurant. Try them today and let me know what happened. Time to gorge ourselves If you have a request post in here.
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Post by couchpotato on Apr 14, 2007 12:07:43 GMT -5
Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
Makes 8 1 pint of Heavy Cream 1 stick of butter 2 Tbsp. Cream Cheese 1/2 - 3/4 C. Parmesan cheese 1 tsp. Garlic powder
Methods/steps In a saucepan combine butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Simmer this until all is melted, and mixed well. Add the Parmesan cheese and Garlic powder. Simmer this for 15 - 20 minutes on low. You may wish to season with a little salt and pepper. I have done this with half and half, but we prefer the heavy cream. But I wouldn't try it with plain milk.
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Post by couchpotato on Apr 14, 2007 12:10:42 GMT -5
McDonald's Breakfast Burrito
Ingredients
Makes 10-12
1 lb. Rolled Pork Sausage (mild) 1/2 C. Yellow Onion (diced) 1/4 C. Fresh Tomatoes (diced) 1 Tbsp. Green Chili's (diced those in a can) 10 - 12 CT Pkg. Flour Tortillas Shells (8"-9" diameter) 9 Eggs ( 2 cups) 10 - 12 Slices American Cheese Favorite Taco Sauce or Picante Sauce. Methods/steps Crumble and fry pork sausage, stir and separate meat so it will fry in small little pieces. Remove from heat drain and rinse with hot water, drain water from sausage. Place drained sausage in fry pan add onion, green chili's and tomatoes, heat on medium temperature just until sausage and vegetables are heated through, stir frequently.
Measure 2 cups of eggs and beat. In large fry pan scramble eggs as usual. Before eggs are completely cooked add 1/2 cup sausage mixture and stir. When cooked remove from heat. Cover and store the sausage that is not used and refrigerate. It will keep for several days for your next breakfast. In the middle of one flour tortilla shell place one slice of cheese in the middle. Sthingy one - two tablesthingys of the egg mixture and roll up the shell. Place on platter and cover with plastic and pop in microwave just long enough to heat and melt cheese. Serve with your favorite taco or Picante sauce. You will find these are milder and relay great for breakfast. I like to place sour cream and little avocado in mine.
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Post by couchpotato on Apr 14, 2007 12:13:43 GMT -5
Hooters Hot Wings
Ingredients
4 1/2 LB - 5 LB. Chicken Wings ( cut into drumettes and flappers) 2 C. Whole Wheat Flour 1 C. All Purpose Flour 2 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. Paprika 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper Methods/steps
In large mixing bowl mix flours, salt, paprika and cayenne pepper together, blend well. Cut chicken wings into drumettes and flappers. Wash and drain chicken. Coat chicken in flour mixture, refrigerate chicken wings for 90 minutes. When ready to deep fry chicken wings heat oil to 375. Place chicken pieces in hot oil, do not crowd. Fry chicken wings until golden brown, remove from oil and drain. When all wings have been fried, place in a large bowl. Add Hot Sauce mixture and mix completely. Use a fork or tongs to place chicken pieces on a serving platter. Serve immediately and with lots of paper towels.
Hooters Chicken Wing Hot Sauce
Ingredients
3 Sticks Butter (softened) 1/2 C. + 2 Tbs. Tabasco Sauce 3 Tbs. Brown Sugar 3/4 tsp. Paprika 3/4 tsp. Salt 1 Tbs. Balsamic Vinegar 3/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper 2 Tbs. Chili Sauce
Methods/steps Mix all ingredients together. This will store well in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve this with the Hooter's Hot Wings.
Hooters Special Dipping Sauce for Wings
Description This is a copy of their sauce that you can find at the table in bottles. You may wish to use this on other things.
Ingredients
8 oz Tabasco Sauce 3 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 Tbsp. ketchup
Methods/steps Mix all three ingredients together in a small sauce pan. Simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes, stir frequently. When sauce has simmered and completely blended pour in a small serving bowl and let cool before serving
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Post by couchpotato on Apr 14, 2007 12:22:55 GMT -5
KFC Honey BBQ Strips
Ingredients
Makes 6
2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Strips 2 3/4 C. Flour 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Fresh Ground Pepper 1 C. Buttermilk Vegetable Oil (for deep frying)
Methods/steps Mix flour, salt and pepper in bowl and set aside. Place buttermilk in separate bowl. Heat oil for frying and dip chicken strips in flour then in buttermilk and then finally flour again. Place in hot oil, the temperature of the oil should be 375. Never over crowd chicken strips, fry until lightly golden brown. Remove strips and drain.
BBQ Sauce 1 C. Hickory Smoke BBQ Sauce (Heinz) 1/4 C. Water 2 Tbsp. Honey 1 Tbsp. Ketchup 1 tsp. Liquid Smoke
Place all above ingredients in a small sauce pan mix thoroughly and simmer on low heat stirring frequently for 20 minutes. After cooking for 20 minutes. Let sauce cool slightly, dip one chicken breast strip in sauce at a time and place in a baking pan that has been sprayed lightly with a none stick spray. Place in a preheated oven at 350 and bake for 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite side dishes or pack up a few things and have a picnic in the back yard.
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Post by aidensmom on Apr 14, 2007 19:46:30 GMT -5
I am going to try the alfraedo sauce, thanks Couch potato. but I don't class that as fast food!!
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