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.

Pizza Hut Original Pan Pizza (Copycat)

Copycat Pizza Hut Original Pan Pizza

Make your own Pizza Hut pan pizza at home. This copycat recipe for the crust and sauce tastes just like the pizzas you get at Pizza Hut. 

Pizza Crust

1 package dry yeast

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup non-fat dry milk powder

1 1/3 cup warm water (105 degrees F)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for dough)

4 cups all-purpose flour

Pizza Sauce

1 can (8 ounce size) tomato sauce

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

For Assembly

9 ounces vegetable oil (3 ounce per pan)

butter flavored cooking spray

mozzarella cheese

pizza toppings as desired

To Make

 For The Dough:

 Combine the yeast, sugar, salt, and dry milk in a 2-quart size mixing bowl. Add the water and stir to mix. Let the mixture sit for 2 minutes or until the yeast starts to bubble. 

Add the oil to the dough mixture and stir to combine. 

Add the flour in one cup increments, stirring after each addition, until a dough forms and the flour is all combined. 

Turn the dough out onto a flat, lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes. 

Divide the dough into three equal balls. 

Place about 3 ounces of oil in the bottom of each 9-inch cake pan or cast iron skillet. Tilt the pans to spread the oil evenly. 

Using a rolling pin, roll out each ball of dough to a 9-inch circle and place in the prepared pans. 

Lightly coat each dough disk with cooking spray or oil and cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm, draft-free location and let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until puffy. 

Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining all the ingredients until blended. Let sit at room temperature for at least one hour. The sauce can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using. 

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. 

Olive Garden Minestrone Soup (Copycat)

Recipe by Suzy9725

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup minced white onion (about 1 small onion)

1⁄2 cup chopped zucchini

1⁄2 cup frozen cut Italian cut green beans

1⁄4 cup minced celery (about 1/2 stalk)

4 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)

4 cups vegetable broth (Swanson is good *note ( Do not use chicken broth!*)

2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained

2 (15 ounce) cans small white beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained

1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1⁄2 cup carrot (julienned or shredded)

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt

1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil

1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme

3 cups hot water

4 cups fresh Baby Spinach

1⁄2 cup small shell pasta

To Make

Heat three tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot.

Saute onion, celery, garlic, green beans, and zucchini in the oil for 5 minutes or until onions begin to turn translucent.

Add vegetable broth to pot, plus drained tomatoes, beans, carrot, hot water, and spices. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.

Disneyland's Clam Chowder Recipe (Copycat)

Disneyland's Clam Chowder Recipe (Copycat)

5 Tablespoons butter

5 Tablespoons flour

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced

1/2 cup diced onion

1/2 cup red pepper

1/2 cup green pepper

1/2 cup celery

2 1/4 cups clam juice 

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 cup clams, chopped

1/2 Tablespoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pinch white pepper

1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

sourdough bread, slices (optional)

To Make

Melt the butter in a saucepan and then add the flour to make a roux. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring often, then set aside.

In a large pot, heat the oil and saute the potatoes, onion, peppers and celery over medium heat until the potatoes are just barely tender, about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked.

Add the heavy cream, clam juice, clams, thyme, salt, pepper, Tabasco sauce, and roux. Whisk well to blend in the roux.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more seasoning to taste.

The Serve with a side of sourdough bread, if desire.