Copycat Recipes

Panda Express Orange Chicken

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:03:09 GMT

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, chopped into bite sized pieces
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
white pepper
oil (for frying)
1/2 cup cornstarch, plus
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red chili pepper
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon rice wine
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Orange Sauce for Stir Fry:
1 1/2...

P.F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:32:13 GMT

3 tablespoons oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup water chestnut
2/3 cup mushroom
3 tablespoons chopped onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4-5 leaves iceberg lettuce

Special Sauce:
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon hot mustard
2 teaspoons water
1-2...

Rainforest Cafe's Rasta Pasta for Two

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:31:38 GMT

1 (8 ounce) box bow tie pasta
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup broccoli florets
1 medium red pepper, roasted (you can purchase roasted peppers in jars at your grocers)
1 cup grilled chicken, sliced into 1/2 inch wide strips
1 cup prepared alfredo sauce
1/8 cup basil pesto
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 teaspoons shredded parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions....

Ninfa's Banana Empanadas

feeds@yuku.com (alvinsduckie) — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 03:04:06 GMT

Ninfa's Banana Empanadas

Notes:
Source San Antonio Express News. Ninfa's is a popular chain of Mexican restaurants located in Texas.

Ingredients:
EMPANADA DOUGH: (Makes enough for about 8-10 empanadas)
2 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. sugar
4 Tbsp. lard, shortening or butter, cut into small bits
3/4 C. warm water
1 tsp. salt
1 egg yolk, optional

FOR EACH EMPANADA:
2 1/2 ounce ball of dough (about the size of an...

Panchos restaurant?

feeds@yuku.com (alvinsduckie) — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 02:21:14 GMT

hello =)

does anyone have the recipe for Panchos buffet sour cream enchaladas?

thanks! great site btw

Benihana's Japanese Fried Rice

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:48:54 GMT

4 cups cooked rice or 1 cup uncooked rice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons carrots, finely diced
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup onions, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
salt
pepper

Cook rice following instructions on package (Bring 2 cups water to a boil, add rice and a dash of salt, reduce heat and simmer in covered saucepan for 20 minutes).
Pour rice into a large bowl to let it cool in the refrigerator....

Cracker Barrel's Hashbrown Casserole - another version

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 07:32:33 GMT

2 lbs frozen hash browns
1/2 cup melted margarine
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pint sour cream
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Mix the above ingredients together and bake in a 11x14 baking dish
for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F. or until brown on top.

Chili's Salsa

feeds@yuku.com (freebiefix) — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 07:43:56 GMT

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes (plus the juice)
4 teaspoons jalapenos (canned,diced, not pickled)
1/4 cup yellow onions (diced)
1/2-3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon sugar

In food processor place jalapenos and onions.
Process for just a few seconds.
Add both cans of tomatoes, salt, sugar, and cumin.
Process all ingredients until well blended but do...

Cracker barrel's hashbrown casserole

feeds@yuku.com (rusty2rusty) — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 18:18:03 GMT

Cracker barrel's hashbrown casserole
Ingredients
2 lbs. frozen hashbrowns
1/2 cup melted butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pt. sour cream
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups grated cheddar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cups crushed cornflakes
1/4 cup melted butter
Directions
Defrost hashbrowns. Combine next 7 ingredients and mix with
hashbrowns. Put all in a 3 qt. casserole. Saute cornflakes in
butter and sprinkle on top. Cover and bake...

Twisted Lemonade LIKE CHILI'S

feeds@yuku.com (rusty2rusty) — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 12:49:11 GMT

Twisted Lemonade LIKE CHILI'S

Prep. Time: 0:05
Serves: 1

1 shot vodka
1/2 shot triple sec
sweet & sour mix - as needed
1 lemon wedge - for garnish

-Fill a pint glass with crushed ice
-Pour vodka and triple sec into glass.
-Fill to brim with sweet & sour mix.
-Garnish with a lemon wedge on the edge of the glass.

Notes: Add a splash of cranberry juice to make this a pink lemonade twist.

Applebee's® Baby Back Ribs

feeds@yuku.com (rusty2rusty) — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 12:48:05 GMT

Applebee's® Baby Back Ribs
These are sooo good and taste just like the ones Applebees has!!

Serves: 2-4
Prep. Time: 1:15

3 lbs. pork baby back ribs - cut in 2-4 sections
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 Tbls. dark brown sugar
3 Tbls. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. liquid smoke
1/2 tsp. salt

-Place ribs in a large pot and fill pot with enough water to cover ribs.
-Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer...

Don Pablo's Tortilla Soup

feeds@yuku.com (Spirit61) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:38:18 GMT

3 Split Breasts
1 Gallon Water
3 Carrots 1/4 Sliced
3 Celery Stalks 1/4 Sliced
1/2 cup Onion Chopped
2 tablespoons Garlic Minced
4 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon White Pepper
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/4 cup Celantro Chopped
1 Can Rotel Tomatoes Mild
1/2 Pint Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 Can Corn Or Fresh
1 Bag Corn Tortillas
12 Ounces Monterey Jack Cheese Fancy

...

Panera Bread Grilled Shrimp Bruschetta With Salsa Fresca

feeds@yuku.com (Spirit61) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:36:34 GMT

12 deveined, peeled shrimp
1 French baguette, sliced into ½ inch pieces on the diagonal
4 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (basil, thyme, or rosemary)
2 Tablespoons chopped garlic
2 large vine ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 jalapeno, diced
2 Tablespoons red onion, diced
juice of ½ lime
12 cilantro sprigs
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:

Combine 3 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon garlic and chopped fresh...

Blimpie's Zesto Pesto Turkey Salad

feeds@yuku.com (Spirit61) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:12:52 GMT

This unique new salad is a blend of sharp provolone cheese with tender turkey slices and a zesty pesto dressing all served in a crunchy taco shell bowl.

1 pre-baked taco shell bowl
1 1/2 ounces spring salad mix
3/4 ounces pre-sliced provolone cheese
1 teaspoon black olive slices
1 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
8 rings jalapeno rings
2 1/8 wedges red ripe tomatoes
4 slices oven roasted turkey breast
1 ounce prepared pesto dressing
1...

Applebee's Santa Fe Stuffed Chicken

feeds@yuku.com (Spirit61) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:10:15 GMT

8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (8 oz or larger) package Monterey jack cheese,
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1-1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. ground black pepper
1 small red bell pepper
1 small green bell pepper

Cut part of the cheese into 8 slices, and reserve part of it for the cheese sauce. Place 1 chicken breast between two sheets of wax paper. Working...

Planet Hollywood Spinach Dip

feeds@yuku.com (Spirit61) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:05:27 GMT

Planet Hollywood Spinach Dip
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup yellow onions
1 1/4 cups sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup sour cream
1 pound spinach

Cook onions and mushrooms in saucepan, and slowly add in remaining ingredients, adding the spinach last. Once all the ingredients are mixed in together, top with...

Macaroni Grill Gemberetti Noci E De Pino

feeds@yuku.com (Spirit61) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 09:59:00 GMT

Macaroni Grill Gemberetti Noci E De Pino

24 jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
3 C. sliced mushrooms washed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 1/2 T. roasted pine nuts
6 handfuls fresh spinach leaves
6 C. cooked vermicelli pasta
4 T. butter
2 T. fresh garlic minced

Lemon Butter Sauce
1 T. shallots minced
1 T. fresh garlic minced
1/2 C. dry white wine
1 C. heavy cream
1/2 C. lemon juice freshly squeezed
1/8 t. white pepper...

Romano's Macaroni Grill Reese's Peanut Butter Cake

feeds@yuku.com (Spirit61) — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 09:57:28 GMT

3/4 cup Unsalted butter
3/4 cup Creamy style peanut butter
2 cups Packed brown sugar
3 Eggs
2 cup Unsifted all purpose flour
1 tablespoon Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla

Peanut Butter Filling:
1 cup Cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Creamy style peanut butter

Chocolate Glaze:
1/2 cup Water
4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
1/2 cup Cocoa
1 cup Unsifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla
...

KFC Chicken

feeds@yuku.com (MomTaylor) — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 00:20:07 GMT

KFC Chicken

6 cups Crisco cooking oil
1 egg beaten
2 cups milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons of salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
3 tablespoons spice mixture (recipe follows)
2 frying chickens with skin, each cut into 8 pieces

Pour the oil into pressure cooker and heat over...

Baskin Robbins BR Blast

feeds@yuku.com (cougar2212) — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 18:42:53 GMT

Cappuccino

1 cup double-strength coffee (see Tidbits)
1 cup milk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 heaping cup vanilla ice cream
2 cups crushed ice or ice cubes

Garnish
whipped cream
cinnamon

1. Combine the strong coffee, milk and sugar in a blender and mix on medium speed for 15 seconds to dissolve sugar.
2. Add ice cream and ice then blend on high speed until smooth and creamy....