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America’sRestaurant Recipes

Volume 1Sample Edition

Ron Douglas

Make Your Favorite Restaurant Dishes at Home

America’s Restaurant Recipes 1 Sampler

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CONTENTS

Auntie Anne’s® Pretzels 3

Carl’s Jr.® Famous Star 5

Cheesecake Factory® Chicken Madeira 7

Chili’s® Presidente Margarita 9

Hard Rock Cafe® Handmade Onion Rings 11

Ikea® Swedish Meatballs 13

Joe’s Crab Shack® Popcorn Shrimp 15

Mrs. Fields® Peanut Butter Cookies 17

Olive Garden® Chicken Marsala 19

Planet Hollywood® Pot Stickers 21

Red Lobster® Chocolate Lava Cakes 23

Sonic® Drive‐In Cranberry Limeade 25

Taco Bell® Burrito Supreme 26

Waffle House® Waffles 28

Wendy’s® Chili 30


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duplicate. Please also note that many nation‐wide restaurant chains

vary their menus and ingredients by region so the version provided may

not be similar to what you may have tried before. Any trademarked

names are used only to identify the recipe and give the restaurant or

product named in the recipe a little free publicity.


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Auntie Anne’s Pretzels

Description: Hand-rolled soft pretzels with a distinctively goodtaste.

1. In large bowl, combine yeast, sugar and water; stir to mix; let proof 5 to 10 minutes (until foamy).

2. Stir in flours and salt; mix well; turn onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.

Ingredients:1 1/8 teaspoon active dry yeast (1 1/2 packages)2 tablespoons brown sugar1 1/2 cups warm water1 cup bread flour3 cups all-purpose flour1 1/8 teaspoons salt

Topping:2 cups warm water2 tablespoons baking sodacoarse salt, to taste2 - 4 tablespoons butter, melted


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3. Place ball of dough into lightly greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with damp towel and let rise at room temperature 45 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease baking sheet; set aside.

5. With sharp knife, divide dough into 10 pieces of equal size.6. Roll each piece into a long rope ½-inch in diameter. Shape

into a twisted pretzel.7. In shallow dish, combine water and baking soda; dip each

pretzel and place on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

8. Remove from oven, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.

Makes 10 pretzels


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Carl’s Jr. Famous Star

Description: Duplicate your own version of this grilled burgerwith its secret sauce.

1. Preheat grill to high.2. Meanwhile, mix the ketchup and relish together to create the

secret sauce. Set aside.3. Cut onion rings in quarters; set aside.

Ingredients:1 sesame-seed hamburger bun2 onion rings1 1/2 teaspoons ketchup1/2 teaspoon sweet pickle relish1/4 lb ground chuck beefsalt, to taste

1 teaspoon mayonnaise3 dill pickle slices2 tomato sliceschopped lettuce


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4. Form the beef into a thin round patty with a 5-inch diameter; grill 2 to 3 minutes on each side or to desired doneness. Sea-son with salt, to taste.

5. Toast the faces of the buns on a preheated griddle.5. Spread the secret sauce and 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise over

the top bun. Then spread 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise on the bottom bun and top with pickle slices, lettuce, tomato and onion.

6. Place the cooked beef patty on top of the onion and place the top bun on top.

Serves 1


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Cheesecake Factory Chicken Madeira

Description: Sauteed chicken breasts topped with fresh aspara-gus and melted mozzarella cheese, covered with fresh mushroomMadeira sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes.

1. Separate the chicken breast into two cutlets. Season with black pepper and sea salt. Cover with plastic wrap and flatten with a mallet until about 1/4-inch thick.

Ingredients:1 large whole, boneless chicken breast1/2 lb. baby portabello mushrooms2 slices mozzarella cheese4 asparagus spears

Madeira Sauce:1 1/2 cups Madeira wine1 cup beef stock1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons Wondra or flour1/4 teaspoon black peppercrushed sea salt, to taste


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2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken and pan fry for about 5 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover and set aside.

3. Using the same pan, melt the butter and saute the sliced mushrooms for about 3 minutes. Add wine, stock and Won-dra and then bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes stirring frequently, the sauce will thicken.

4. While the sauce is cooking, boil the asparagus in water for about 4 minutes.

5. Add the chicken breasts to the sauce and coat well. Saute for another 2 minutes on each side.

6. Place 2 of the aparagus on top of each piece of chicken, then top with a slice of cheese. Once the cheese has melted, transfer to a serving dish and drizzle some sauce on top.

Serves 2


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Chili’s Presidente Margarita

Description: Just another fabulous margarita that you can duplicate at home.

1. Salt the rim of a martini glass and fill with a couple ice cubes.2. Fill a shaker glass with ice. Squeeze the lime wedge over the

ice and drop the wedge into the shaker.

Ingredients:2 oz. Sauza Commemorativo Tequila1 oz. Presidente brandy1 oz. Cointreau liqueur1 oz. Rose’s lime juice5 oz. sour mix2 fresh lime wedgesmargarita salt (or Kosher salt)ice cubes


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3. Add the tequila, brandy, Cointreau, lime juice and sour mix Cover glass and shake well.

4. Strain the margarita into the prepared margarita glass. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

Serves 1


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Hard Rock Cafe Handmade Onion Rings

Description: Golden fried onion rings seasoned with Hard RockCafe’s own seasoning.

1. Place flour in shallow dish.2. Place bread crumbs in separate shallow dish.3. In another shallow dish, combine eggs and milk; mix well.

Ingredients:flour to coatbread crumbs to coat3 eggs blended with 1/2 cup milk (egg wash)1 yellow onion, sliced into ½- inch rings, save inner rings for another recipe, soak the larger rings in cold watervegetable oil for deep frying

Hard Rock Cafe Seasoning:1/2 cup kosher salt1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 1/2 teaspoons coarse black pepper1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt


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4. Remove onion rings from water; shake off excess water; place in flour and coat evenly.

5. Place floured onions (shake off excess flour) in egg wash; coat well. Shake off excess flour and place onions in bread crumbs; coat well. Shake off excess breadcrumbs.

6. Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Place onion rings in a fry basket, fry 3 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from oil; drain well.

7. While onions are frying, in a small container, combine all sea-soning ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Sprinkle Hard Rock Cafe Seasoning over hot onion rings. Serve immediately.

Serves 4


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Ikea Swedish Meatballs

Description: Nicely seasoned beef-and-pork meatballs servedwith a gravy-cream sauce.

1. In saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil and add onions; saute until soft and clear; set aside.

2. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs with milk, let soak for 10 minutes.

Ingredients:1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 small onion, finely chopped1/2 cup bread crumbs1 cup milk1 egg, lightly beaten2/3 lb. lean ground beef1/3 lb. ground lean pork1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)1 (10 oz.) can beef gravy1/2 cup cream


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3. In large bowl, combine onions, bread crumb/milk mixture, egg, meat and seasonings; mix well. Form into small meat-balls.

4. In large skillet, heat with 1 tablespoon oil. Brown meatballs; cook until cooked through.

5. In small saucepan, combine gravy and cream; heat through but do not boil.

6. Serve meatballs with gravy and boiled potatoes or hot cooked pasta.

Serves 4-6


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Joe’s Crab Shack Popcorn Shrimp

Description: Creole seasoning and a splash of Tabasco give these delicately golden fried shrimp their wonderful flavor.

1. In medium bowl, combine shrimp, garlic powder, brown sugar and Tabasco sauce; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.

Ingredients:1 lb small fresh shrimp (cleaned and shelled)1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce2 eggs, beaten1/4 cup water1/3 cup flour

1 cup cracker meal1/3 cup plain bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon Creole seasoning4 tablespoons cornstarchoil, for frying


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2. In small bowl, beat eggs and water; set aside.3. In separate bowl, combine flour, cracker meal, bread crumbs,

paprika and Creole seasoning; blend well.4. Place cornstarch in separate bowl.5. Heat oil for frying.6. Working with one at a time, dust shrimp with cornstarch; place

in egg wash; shake off excess; roll in cracker mixture. Place on plate. Repeat until all are coated.

7. Fry shrimp in hot oil until golden brown. Shrimp will float to top when cooked through; remove from hot oil and place on paper towels to drain.

Serves 6


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Mrs. Fields Peanut Butter Cookies

Description: Just an old-fashioned favorite drop cookie with thatfamiliar and delicious flavor of peanut butter.

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.2. In medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt to combine;

set aside.

Ingredients:2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup softened butter1 1/4 cup granulated sugar3 eggs1 cup creamy peanut butter2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 1/4 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar


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3. In large bowl, cream butter with mixer at medium speed; add sugar; beat until it forms a paste; add eggs, peanut butter and vanilla extract. Continue beating on medium speed until light and fluffy.

4. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture and brown sugar; continue to beat until just mixed.

5. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets plac-ing 1 ½ inches apart. Using the tines of a fork, gently press a criss-cross pattern into top of cookies.

6. Place in preheated oven and bake 10 to 20 minutes until cookies are done and slightly brown around edges; do not overbake.

7. Transfer immediately to wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Serves 8-10


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Olive Garden Chicken Marsala

Description: Lightly coated chicken breasts skillet fried withsauteed mushrooms in a Marsala sauce.

1. In shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper and oregano; stir to blend.

2. In heavy skillet, heat oil and butter until butter melts and

Ingredients:1/4 cup cake flour (Wondra)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon oregano4 tablespoons oil4 tablespoons butter4 chicken half breasts - boneless, skinless

1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup Marsala wine


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mixture bubbles lightly.3. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour; shake off excess; saute

in pan 2 minutes for the first side or until lightly browned; as you turn chicken, add mushrooms around the chicken piec-es. Cook about 2 more minutes, until lightly browned on the second side; stir mushrooms. Once the second side is lightly browned, add wine around the pieces; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Transfer to plates and serve.

Serves 4


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Planet Hollywood Pot Stickers

Description: Deep-fried wonton wrappers filled with groundturkey, ginger, onions and water chestnuts.

1. Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F. or heat 1 to 2

Ingredients:vegetable oil for frying1 egg1/4 lb. ground turkey1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger1 teaspoon minced green onion1 teaspoon minced water chestnuts1/2 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder12 wonton wrappers (3 x 3-inch size)


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inches of oil in a heavy skillet - just enough to cover pot stickers.

2. Beat egg in small bowl; set aside.3. In another small bowl, combine turkey, ginger, green onion,

water chestnuts, soy sauce, peppers, salt, and garlic powder; mix well to blend. Add 1 tablespoon beaten egg. (The remain-ing egg will be used later.)

4. Using a round 3-inch diameter cookie cutter, cut the centers of wonton wrappers to make circles.

5. Spoon ½ tablespoon of turkey mixture into center of wonton wrapper; brush some of the beaten egg around half the edge of wrapper; fold over wrapper, gathering as you seal, making a crinkled edge. Make sure you seal the edges well. Repeat with all wrappers.

6. Fry pot stickers, a few at a time, in hot oil for 5 minutes or until browned; drain on paper towels.

7. Serve with hoisin sauce for dipping.

Serves 4


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Red Lobster Chocolate Lava Cakes

Description: A warm chocolate cake with a soft, moist center.

1. Spray inside of 6 individual souffle dishes or custard cups with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

Ingredients:6 (1 oz.) squares semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup flour3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder3/4 teaspoon baking powder3 large eggs, room temperature

1 (10 oz.) package frozen raspberries thawed, pureed in blenderconfectioners’ sugar, for dusting1/2 cup heavy cream, softly beatenfresh mint sprigs, optionalfresh raspberries, optional


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2. Over low heat, in small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate, stirring until smooth; add butter and sugar; stir until butter is melted and sugar has dissolved.

3. Transfer to large bowl.4. In small bowl, combine flour, cocoa and baking powder; whisk

well to combine.5. With electric mixer, beat chocolate mixture at medium-high

speed; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each ad-dition; add dry ingredients; beat until thickened, about 5 or 6 minutes.

6. Divide mixture evenly among prepared dishes; cover with plastic wrap; place in freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight.

7. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove from freezer; discard plastic wrap. Place on baking sheet and bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are set and center is moist.

8. Cool slightly before carefully inverting onto serving plates.9. Drizzle with raspberry puree; sprinkle with confectioners’

sugar; top with whipped cream; and garnish with mint leaves and add fresh raspberries if desired.

Serves 6


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Sonic Drive-In Cranberry Limeade

Description: A simple blend of lemon-lime soda and cranberrywith an extra twist of lime.

1. In 16-oz. glass, add ice until 2/3 of the glass is filled.2. Pour cold Sprite over ice; squeeze lime juice (from lime

wedges) over glass; drop lime wedges into glass.3. Add cranberry juice to fill; serve with a straw.

Makes one 16-oz. drink

Ingredients:

1 (12 oz.) can Sprite soda1/2 lime, cut into wedges1/4 cup cranberry juice


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Taco Bell Burrito Supreme

Description: A warm, soft tortilla wrapped around seasonedground beef, hearty beans, tangy red sauce, shredded lettuce,Cheddar cheese, diced onions, diced tomatoes and reduced fatsour cream.

Ingredients:1 lb. lean ground beef1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon onion powderdash garlic powder1/2 cup water1 16-oz. can refried beans

8 10-inch flour tortillas1/2 cup enchilada sauce3/4 cup sour cream2 cups shredded lettuce2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese1 medium tomato, diced1/2 cup diced yellow onion


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1. In bowl, combine ground beef, flour, chili powder, salt, minced onion, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder; mix well.

2. Pour water into skillet; add beef mixture; fry over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks and the meat browns.

3. Microwave refried beans for 90 seconds, stirring halfway through.

4. Place flour tortillas on microwavable plate, cover with plastic wrap and heat in microwave 30 to 45 seconds.

5. Spread ¼-cup beans over center of tortilla; spoon 1/8th meat mixture over beans; top with a tablespoon of enchilada sauce over meat.

6. Spread about 1 ½ tablespoons sour cream over meat; top with lettuce, cheese, tomato, and onion. Fold the end closest to you over the filling; fold in one side and then fold down the top of the tortilla, leaving one side open. Repeat with remain-ing tortillas.

Serve immediately.

Makes 8 burritos


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Waffle House Waffles

Description: Buttermilk waffles baked until lightly golden andsure to please everyone.

1. In small bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda. Whisk well; set aside.

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening1 egg or equivalent of egg substitute3/4 cup half and half cream1/2 cup buttermilk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract


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2. In large bowl, using electric mixer, cream sugar, shortening and egg until smooth.

3. With mixer still running, gradually add half and half, buttermilk and vanilla; add dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Cover; refrigerate overnight.

4. When ready to serve, preheat waffle iron and grease or spray with non-stick cooking spray; ladle ½ cup batter onto pre-pared iron and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with favorite syrup, top-ping or sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.

Serves 6


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Wendy’s Chili

Description: Rich and meaty chili. Low in fat and high in fiber.

1. In large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown meat; drain fat. Using a fork, crumble meat. Transfer to Dutch oven.

Ingredients:2 lbs. ground beef1 (29-oz.) can tomato sauce1 1/2 cup water1 (29-oz.) can pinto beans, undrained1 (29-oz.) can kidney beans, undrained1 cup diced onion1/2 cup diced green chili1/2 cup diced celery

3 medium tomatoes, chopped2 teaspoons ground cumin3 tablespoons chili powder1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper2 teaspoons saltdash garlic powder


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2. Add remaining ingredients to Dutch oven; reduce heat to low; bring to simmer; simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Serves 10


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