Make Fast Food At HomeIf your family loves fast food but your budget does not, find ways to replicate your favorites at home. Here are some of our family favorites.
Mezzetta's Giardiniera Recipe?I love Mezzetta's giardiniera. Does anyone have a similar recipe for making
Substitute for La Choy Brown Gravy Sauce?LaChoy used to make a brown gravy sauce. It came in a small glass bottle. It had the consistency of dark molasses. It was great in a fried rice recipe given to me over 30 years ago. There was a substitute suggested by LaChoy. Can anyone help me?
Homemade Worcestershire SauceYou know what's going in it. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and saute the chopped sweet onion until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the tamarind paste, garlic, ginger, and jalapenos.
Tastefully Simple's Bruschetta Cheese Ball Mix?I love Tastefully Simple's Bruschetta Cheese Ball mix, but it is too expensive to keep buying. Has anyone created a copy cat recipe for that?
Mrs. Dash Copycat Recipe?Does anyone have a copycat recipe for Mrs. Dash?
"Eagle Brand" Milk (Copycat)Gradually stir powdered milk into water, stirring until smooth. Microwave on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute (should be steaming but not boiling).
Folgers Cafe Latte Vanilla Vibe Recipe?Does anyone know how to make the Folgers Cafe Latte Vanilla Vibe? I loved that coffee and have not found one that tastes like it. You can't buy it anymore.
Special K Snack Bar Recipe?Does anybody have a copycat recipe for the "Special K" snack bars?
Prepackaged Sweet Roll Icing Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe for that thick icing on packaged store bought sweet rolls? It's kind of gummy, not hard, not sugary like cake icing, not drippy like a syrup.
Aunt Nellie's Old Style Sauce?Does anyone have a recipe for something similar to Nellie's Old Style Sauce? It was mayonnaise based that had a bit of horseradish in it. It was the best mixed with plain mayonnaise for potato and shrimp salad.
Harry and David's Rosemary and Thyme Sauce?Does anyone have a comparable recipe for Harry and David's Rosemary and Thyme sauce? Harry and David doesn't make it any more, and I love it.
Don Pablo's Apple Pie Butter Sauce?I would love to have the recipe for Don Pablo's butter sauce that they put on their apple pie.
Italian Olive Oil House Dressing?There are many good quality Italian restaurants in Detroit that all make a great Olive oil based garlicky, but not sweet tasting house salad dressing.Does anyone have a recipe?
Recipe for Nature Valley Nut Cluster Snack?Nature Valley has come out with a nice nut cluster for snacks. I was wondering if anyone has a recipe for something similar. I would like to use the almonds, walnuts, and pecans that I have.
"Magic Shell" Ice Cream Topping?I am looking for a recipe for DQ chocolate sauce. The kind that forms a shell when it turns cold. Thank you.
Grandy's Green Bean Recipe?I would love to have the recipe for "Grandy's Restaurant" green beans. Can someone tell me how they make them. I really do like them and haven't been able to figure out how they make them?
Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and DipHere's the copycat recipe mentioned in the 'Search For Copycat Recipes For Your Favorite Foods' tip today :-) Now Thrifty Fun has it, too.
Homemade Grand Marnier?I am trying to make Homemade Gran Mariner from the recipes this site lists. It says to mix orange peels and liquor together and let "steep 2-3 weeks". Should I cover the mixture? Please help to explain this for me.
Max and Erma's Tortilla Soup Recipe?I'm looking for a copycat recipe for Max and Erma's Tortilla Soup.
Montana's Cornbread Muffin Recipe?Does anyone have Montana's Cornbread Muffin recipe? Thanks.
Chick Fil A Chicken Recipe?Does anyone know of the recipe for Chick-Fil-A chicken?
Barnelli's Baked Spaghetti?Do you have a recipe for Barnelli's (Portlllo's) baked spaghetti? Thank you.
Harry and David's Pepper and Onion Relish?I am looking for a recipe similar to the Harry and David's Original Pepper and Onion Relish. My family loves it and I would like to try to make some for us to use through the year. Thanks for any help.
Maple Nut Goodies Recipe?Does anyone have a maple nut candy recipe, like the Maple Nut Goodies candy? My father loves those candies and I was hoping to make him some for Christmas.
Homemade Breakfast Gravy Mix?Does anyone have a recipe for breakfast gravy mix, like Pioneer or McCormick's Peppered Gravy Mix? My hubby loves gravy and biscuits, but we don't eat sausage or ham so we don't have drippings to make gravy with milk.
Making V-8 Juice?I need a recipe for V-8 tomato juice.
Papa Vino's House Dressing?I'm looking for a salad dressing recipe from a restaurant in MI named Papa Vino's. It is their house dressing and it is for sale in the restaurant, but not on-line. I would love to make my own.
Crabby Joe's Smoothie Cake?Does anyone out there have the recipe for Crabby Joe's Tap and Grill's Raspberry Banana Smoothie Cake?
Chinese Buffet Coconut Shrimp?My family went out to eat supper at a Chinese buffet this past weekend and they had coconut shrimp. My family loved it and has asked for me to make it and I have searched everywhere for it.
Making a Sonic Java Chiller?How do you make a java chiller?
Applebee's Mexican Dipping Sauce Recipe?Does anybody have the recipe for Applebee's Mexican dipping sauce for chicken fajita roll ups?
"Thrifty Delights"Homemade version of Betty Crocker Warm Delights Minis. Thoroughly blend cake mix, oil and water into a washed and reused cooking bowl from a purchased package of Warm Delights Minis.
Mikata's Japanese Restaurant Style Salad Dressing?I need the recipe for the salad dressing at Mikata's. It has orange juice, orange zest, and I think rice wine vinegar. Does anyone know how to make it? It is great.
El Pollo Loco ChickenIf anyone out there loves El Pollo Loco Chicken as much I do, you'll definitely love having the recipe. I no longer live in California where I used to have their chicken at least twice a week so am a happy camper to have found this recipe.
Raspberry Sugar Cookie Mix Recipe?Does anyone have the recipe for the Raspberry Sugar Cookie mix that Home Interior has? It is so good, please let me know if anyone has a recipe for these. Thanks.
TGI Friday's Cajun Butter?Does someone know where can I get "Cajun Butter"? The kind that is used in TGI Friday's.
KFC Chicken SpicesI just found this, but haven't tried this yet. I'm just passing this on for anybody who wants to try it. A little bit more than the 11 spices and herbs. LOL.
Miyako's Sesame Seed Dressing?I am looking for the recipe for Sesame Seed Dressing used at Miyako's restaurant. I have tried many recipes I have found on searches but none come close to the recipe used at Miyako's. Does anyone have a recipe for this delicious dressing?
DeLuca's Restaurant Basil Vinegar Dressing?Anyone have a salad dressing recipe similar to DeLuca's Restaurant in Detroit? I had it yesterday while in town for a funeral and they said they sold the dressing, but I forgot by the time we finished our dinner and headed home. It was a sweet vinegar and oil with basil. It was outstanding!
Recipe for Walmart's Red Sauce?I have a delicious chili recipe that calls for Walmart's canned Red Sauce. My Walmart no longer stocks this sauce. Does anyone know how I can find out the recipe for this Red Sauce? Thanks in advance for any help.
Big Mac SauceCombine all ingredients together mixing well. Store refrigerated for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.
Zaxby's Dipping Sauce?Does anyone know a recipe for Zax's dipping sauce from Zaxby's restaurant? I have a grandchild that thinks its the best dipping sauce in the world.
MRE Wheat Snack Bread Recipe?Does anyone know how to make something like the Wheat Snack Bread that is found in the MRE's? It's a flat, shelf-stable (though that's probably due to the packaging) bread that is put in the soldier's MRE's.
Cheesecake Factory's Pasta DaVici Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe for Pasta DaVinci from the Cheesecake Factory?
Anthony's Fish Bar's Crab, Shrimp and Cheddar Melt?I had a crab, shrimp, and cheddar melt at Anthony's Fish Bar in the Seatac airport, it was wonderful. I'm trying to duplicate the recipe. Has anyone got any ideas?
Christy's Seafarin' Salad Recipe?Kudos for the Roumelade recipe from Christie's, my all time favorite restaurant. I have been looking for Christie's "Seafarin' Salad" recipe and would like to know if anyone has it. Also, I noticed a Christie's now open in Houston, and was wondering if this is the same family. Thanks!
Red Lobster Style Coleslaw?If anyone has a recipe for Red Lobster's coleslaw I would appreciate if you would pass it on. Thank you.
Wendy's Style Chili?I would like a recipe for Wendy's style chili.
Fresh Choice Style Ginger Carrot Soup?I'm looking for a recipe for Ginger Carrot soup. We really enjoy the one served occasionally at Fresh Choice.
Recipe For Cheese Filled Corn Dogs?Can someone please tell me how to make cheese dogs. I guess that's what you call it. It has cheese in it instead of a wiener. I don't like wieners but I love the corn dog that has cheese in them instead.
Dolly's Delight (Copycat)Slice two thick pieces of angel food cake. Fill with one scoop of vanilla ice cream. Top with hot fudge and whip cream. Add cherry on top.
Mushroom Mish Mash (Copycat)Cook hamburger patties size of steak burgers in sherry cooking wine. Saute mushrooms in butter and cooking sherry, combine with Mushroom Soup. Pour over patties and top with chopped green onions and shredded Cheddar Cheese.
Homemade Recipe For SoyJoy Bars?I love SoyJoy bars but they end up being expensive after awhile. Does anyone have a recipe for making something similar?
Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter?I would like a copy of the recipe for cinnamon butter that you can get at the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant. Does any one have it?
Carnation Breakfast Bars Recipe?The full recipe for Carnation Breakfast Bars posted her is not the correct one. Many are looking for the old version from the 70s and early 80s.
Raspberry Coating For Zingers?I am looking for a recipe for the raspberry coating used on Zingers by Hostess Bakery. It is put on the cakes before rolling in finely shredded coconut.
Homemade Pizza "Lunchables"My kids love those pizza lunchables, but they are mostly packaging with little food so I came up with this cheaper, tastier version so the kids can make their own little pizzas. So simple. Also makes a filling, quick little breakfast.
Sweet Tomatoes Style Brownie Muffins?The restaurant, Sweet Tomatoes, has brownie muffins that are yummy! Recipe anybody?
Making Homemade Minigos?Does anyone have a recipe for Minigos? They are those little yogurt cheese cups that kids love so much but they are so expensive! I would love to try making some on my own if there is a way to do it. Thanks!
Homemade Minigo?Does anyone know how to make your own minigo yogurts? They are those tiny little yogurt/cheese combinations that are sold in the grocery stores but they are SO expensive! Thanks.
Alba 77 Shake Recipe?We love Alba 77 shakes, does anyone have a 'make your own' recipe?
Baskin Robbins Jamoca Almond Fudge Mud Pie Recipe?For Father's Day, we purchased a Baskin Robbins Jamoca Almond Fudge Mud Pie (a family tradition). I paid $21.00. It seems to me I might be able to make one without the weird chemical tasting fake whipped cream for less money.
McAlister's Deli Style Chocolate Chip Cookies?I would love the recipe for McAlister's Deli chocolate chip cookies or the company they buy them from. Thanks in advance.
Mock Lobster1 lb. pkg. frozen haddock, cut into 2-3 chunks crosswise. Drop into boiling water to cover, to which 4 tsp. vinegar and 1 tsp. salt has been added.
Arby's Style Roast Beef?Does anyone have a recipe for Arby's Style Roast Beef? Thanks.
Longhorn Steak House Style Wild West Shrimp?I'm looking for the recipe used at Longhorn Steak House for their Wild West Shrimp. They are so great!
Copycat Recipe For Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal?Does anyone have a copycat recipe for Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal?
Roast 'Sticky' ChickenBetter than Boston Market's Baked Chicken. Blend all spices together and set aside. Remove neck and giblets from chicken cavity, rinse well inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Rub chicken with spice mixture, both inside and outside, then stuff cavity with onions.
Homemade 45 Calorie Bread?I buy Sara Lee 45 calorie per slice bread and would like a low-calorie, high fiber bread recipe, preferably pocketbook friendly. Does anyone have a recipe similar to the 45 calorie bread mentioned above?
Danner Foods Potato Salad Recipe?I am trying to find a copy cat recipe for Danner Foods Potato Salad. I think it's only distributed in the Central states. I tried all the copy cat recipe sites but to no avail.
Wendy's Ranch Dipping Sauce Recipe?Does anyone know who makes the yummy Ranch dipping sauce for Wendy's. My daughter loves it with chicken nuggets and I like it with veggies. I think it's called "Heartland Ranch".
Snicker BarsMelt 1/2 chocolate and half of butterscotch chips. Reserve other 1/2 for top. Spread in a greased 9x13 inch pan. Chill. Simmer sugar, milk, butter for 5 minutes.
What is the sauce on big mac?What is the sauce on a big mac?
Knott's Berry Farm MeatloafMix all the above ingredients by kneading them together with your hands (messy). Shape into two loaves and place 1-inch apart in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Girl Scout Samoa Cookie Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe for making Girl Scout Samoa Cookies for when they are not for sale? They are the best! I would love to try making them.
Peulo's Grill Slaw?Do you have the recipe for Peulo's Grill slaw?
Mock GS Tagalong CookiesMelt chocolate discs in microwave on half power until melted, stirring frequently. Spread a small amount of peanut butter onto the Ritz cracker and while holding it with the tongs, spoon melted chocolate over the peanut buttered side first.
Main Kwong Chinese Restaurant Crispy Chicken Sauce?I live in Charleston, WV. Does anyone have the recipe for the sauce Main Kwong Chinese Restaurant uses on their Crispy Chicken? If you've ever been there you know that's it's their most popular dish.
Instant OatmealProcess 1 cup of oats (in batches if necessary) in blender or food processor until powdered. In each plastic bag, combine 2 Tbsp. of the powdered oats, 1/4 cup unprocessed oats, and 1/8 tsp salt.
Ponderosa Key Lime Dessert?At the Ponderosa they have a key lime dessert. It is so good, I would cross over just for the dessert even though I love their steaks. Any ideal how to make the key lime dessert?
Cracker Barrel "Apple Streusel Pie" Recipe?Does anyone have the recipe for the Cracker Barrel "Apple Streusel Pie" that they serve in the fall of the year, or a good recipe for it?
Cracker JaxRecipe for Cracker Jax. Combine the sugar, margarine, corn syrup, and salt over low heat. Cook until the margarine melts. Cook an additional 3 minutes without stirring, then add the baking soda and the vanilla.combine the popped corn and peanuts in a large bowl.
Bear Creek Potato Soup Recipe?I am looking for a recipe to make a potato soup like the Bear Creek brand. Basically, it is potato flakes but there is something else in there that we can't figure out.
Copy Cat Version Of Arby's Jamocha ShakeCopy Cat Version Of Arby's Jamocha Shake. Combine coffee, milk, sugar in blender and process on medium for 15-25 seconds. Add ice cream and chocolate syrup and blend on high until smooth.
Homemade HP Sauce?Does any have recipes for homemade HP Sauce?
Marie Callendar's Lemon Cream Cheese PiePreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Make the crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar in a small bowl. Press the crust mixture into an 8-inch pie pan. . .
Caramel Frappucino Recipe?Caramel Frappucino Recipe. Does anyone have a recipe for a caramel frappucino drink. . .
Dunkin Donuts Coolatas Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe that mimics Dunkin Donuts Fruit Coolatas or Smoothies?
Hidden Valley Fiesta Ranch Dip Mix Recipe?Can someone send in the ingredients listed on the package for Hidden Valley Fiesta Ranch Dip mix, please?
IKEA Swedish Apple Pie Recipe?Does anyone have the recipe from IKEA Swedish Apple Pie or Cake. I would love to have the recipe.
Aunt Jemima Maple SyrupRecipe for Aunt Jemima Maple Syrup. Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until mixture comes to a full boil. . .
"Bullseye" BBQ SauceRecipe for "Bullseye" BBQ Sauce. Combine all ingredients in pan. Cover and simmer 30 minutes over low heat. . .
Steak & Shake's Chicken Melt?Does anyone know where I can find a recipe for Steak & Shake's Chicken Melt? I know the basic toppings and stuff but can't find the recipe for the Frisco sauce. I've checked all my usual recipe places online as well as checking on google and can't find anything.
Breakfast Crepes like Bob Evans?I am looking for a recipe similar to the crepes on the Bob Evans menu. They were very good.
Pace Picante Sauce Recipe?Does anyone have a cloned recipe for Pace Picante Sauce?