Red Lobster® Cheddar Biscuits

Red Lobster® Cheddar Biscuits

Recipe by: cookingmaniac 

"I made these with baked potato soup and loved it. Great addition! I gave them to a friend and he said they tasted just like the ones at Red Lobster®. The recipe will yield more if made into smaller biscuits. They are best served fresh out of the oven."

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2/3 cup milk

1/3 cup butter

1 large egg

2 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a baking sheet.

Combine flour, Cheddar cheese, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl.

Combine milk, 1/3 cup butter, and egg in a separate bowl. Mix into the flour mixture until chunky; be careful not to over-mix the batter.

Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Brush melted butter on top and continue baking until golden brown, about 5 minutes more.

Cook's Note:

You can add about 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and/or 2 teaspoons dried parsley to the melted butter to then brush on top of the biscuits.

KFC's Original Fried Chicken (Copycat)

KFC's Original Fried Chicken

So what makes KFC chicken so special? Colonel Sanders used to say, "It's still freshly prepared in every restaurant, seasoned with a secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, and then hand breaded all day long by a certified cook." This copycat recipe (as the original recipe is not available to the public) actually does contain 11 herbs and spices, and the two secrets behind the delicious flavor are the monosodium glutamate (MSG) and the use of a pressure fryer.

Ingredients

1 large egg (beaten)

1 cup buttermilk

1 (3-pound) chicken (cut into 6 pieces)

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground oregano

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon dried sage

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried marjoram

1 teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons paprika

1 tablespoon onion salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons Accent (MSG seasoning)

1 can lard, enough to cover chicken in the fryer

Steps to Make It

Combine the egg and buttermilk in a large bowl. Soak the chicken pieces in the mixture.

Put the flour in a separate bowl and whisk in all the herbs and spices.

Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, letting the excess drip off. Roll the chicken in the seasoned flour until completely covered.

Add the lard to a pressure fryer and heat to 365 F. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions.

Using a utensil, lower 4 pieces of the chicken into the hot oil and lock the lid in place. Be careful not to burn yourself with the hot oil.

Allow to fry for 8 to 10 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and thoroughly cooked.

Once the pieces are cooked, release the pressure according to the manufacturer's directions and remove the chicken to paper towels or a metal rack to drain.

Repeat with the remaining 2 pieces of chicken.

Tips

Although you may not be a fan of using MSG, the real secret to making this taste like the original Kentucky Fried recipe is including the Accent in the recipe, so do not eliminate this if you want authentic flavor.

To assure the coating will stick, allow the chicken to sit for 20 to 30 minutes after rolling in the flour mixture.​

Using a pressure fryer is key to creating the KFC crispiness; make sure the fryer temperature is at 365 F before cooking the chicken.

To avoid making a mess and burning yourself, use a utensil when adding the chicken.

Quickly lock the lid on the pressure fryer once all the pieces of chicken have been added.

If you can't get your hands on a pressure fryer, you can use a deep fryer; add enough vegetable oil or lard to keep the chicken pieces submerged and set the temperature to 350. Fry for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

For crispier chicken, use Crisco (one 3-pound can) instead of lard and double-coat the chicken with the flour mixture.

East Side Mario's Garden Salad Dressing (Copycat)

East Side Mario's Garden Salad Dressing

Try this one! It's so close you will think it's the one.

1 cup of olive oil

1/2 cup of vinegar

1/2 cup of lemon juice

2 tsp of sugar

1 tsp of salt

1/2 tsp of dry mustard

1/2 tsp of onion powder

1/2 tsp of paprika

1/2 tsp of oregano

1/2 tsp of garlic powder

1/8 tsp of thyme

Now don't forget that you need to use Romaine lettuce, red onion, and the pickled hot peppers that they use to get the full flavor.

Houston's Restaurant Veggie Burge (Copycat)

By Claire #3

This is a recipe I am slowly trying to clone. So far, this is the closest I've come. I'm not so sure Houston's uses an egg white, but I added one to help bind the mixture together. Also, the cheese is optional. Houston's definitely grills their buns in butter, so that's probably another reason why their burgers are so good. If you try this and have any tips for me, please let me know. Thanks!! P.S. Thanks for the reviews. I don't have premium (yet) and can't email you all thank yous, but I'm reading the reviews and appreciate the input.

• 4 tablespoons hickory barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 tablespoon oat bran
• 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped canned beets
• 1 teaspoon beet juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 egg white, add more if needed (to bind)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 slices monterey jack cheese (optional)

To Make:

1. Stir together barbecue sauce and molasses. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mash beans. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the barbecue mixture (reserving remaining for brushing) and remaining ingredients -- rice through egg white. Form into four 6 oz patties.
3. Heat olive oil in a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium. Grill burgers for 2 minutes on one side. Turn and brush with remaining barbecue/molasses mixture. Top with Monterey Jack and grill for another 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
4. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions and mustard on a bun which has been grilled in butter.

A&W Whistle Dog (Copycat)

Author: Tara Noland

This Copycat Whistle Dog is taken from A&W who no longer have this on their menu. You can now make your own at home!

Hot dogs, all beef, sliced down the middle but not all the way through

Hot dog bun, toasted

Cheddar Cheese, grated

Bacon, cooked crisp

Sweet Relish

White onion, finely chopped

Add toppings to your personal preference

To Make

Heat up the bbq to medium and grill the hot dogs on both sides until nice grill marks appear. Toast the buns on the grill, open side down. Place one hot dog in each bun and fill the hot dog with cheese. Run it under a broiler to melt. Top with crisp bacon, relish and onion if desired. Serve immediately.

Wendy’s Chili (Copycat)

Credit: Dinner Then Dessert

Wendy’s Chili copycat made with kidney beans, onions, chilis, bell peppers and tomatoes with a spicy chili powder and cumin spices. Taste like a perfect copycat!

2 lbs ground beef 85/15

29 ounces canned tomato sauce

29 ounces canned kidney beans not drained

29 ounces canned pinto beans not drained

28 ounces canned tomatoes chopped (not drained)

1 yellow onion diced

1 diced jalapeno de-seeded and de-veined

2 stalks celery chopped

1 green bell pepper chopped

1 tablespoon cumin powder

1/4 cup chili powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons salt

1 cup water

1 tablespoon butter

To Make

In a heavy bottomed stockpot brown the ground beef. Drain the fat.

Add in the rest of the ingredients (except the butter) and bring to a boil.

Lower to a simmer and cook uncovered (please keep at a simmer level) for 2 hours stirring occasionally.

Add in the butter and stir until fully melted and incorporated.

Serve.

Pizza Hut Pizza Sauce (Copycat)

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1⁄4 cup water

1 teaspoon sugar

1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano

1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme

1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper

1 whole bay leaf

1⁄2 teaspoon lemon juice

To Make

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.

Cook over medium heat until sauce starts to boil.

Lower heat and simmer, covered,for 30 to 45 minutes or until it is as thick as you like it.

Makes enough for 2 pizzas.