We get in these modes where we don't like to eat out. It's expensive and a lot of times- you leave wondering why you ate there and spent the $X amount you just spent. We like to cook and feel we can make food as good as if not better than the restaurants do.
However, there are some favorites that I do enjoy. But, it doesn't mean you can't make them yourself. Here's a great website to search for your favorites. You can pull up recipes for things like Olive Garden House Dressing, Hooters Wing Sauce or Red Lobster Cheese Biscuits.
http://www.copykat.com
There are 2 favorites of mine that I just observed when ordering and have figured out to do myself.
One is my non-sugar Vanilla Latte from Starbucks. I got my mom to give me a very nice expresso maker a couple of years ago for Christmas, bought the syrup and played around with the technique until I thought it tasted exactly the same.
My new favorite that I've learned to copy is the Shaken Iced Tea Lemonade at Starbucks.
I tried it on vacation and tried the Passion Tea flavor. Starbucks uses Om tea which you can find in the grocery stores here. Again, I'm pleased with my version.
Both recipes work for me, keep me away from Starbucks because it's hard to pay $4-5 when I know I can make several for price of one!
I've also found the copycat for our favorite wing sauce in Atlanta. We have a chain here called Taco Mac. Mike did a google search for "Taco Mac Wing Sauce" and found this recipe. It is great so now we make all of our wings at home as well.
2/3 cup Franks Hot Sauce
1/3 cup Valentina Salsa Picante (you find this in the authentic Mexican section at the store)
Butter
Salt to taste
Check the site out or google your favorites and see what you can find. Enjoy food for less at home!!
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