If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be?

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (Captain Morgan)

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:10:56 GMT

thanks for the help on the Bang Bang

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (mbrookes)

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:53:03 GMT

The Stienhilber's (VA Beach) fried shrimp.

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (allyk)

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:20:21 GMT

I can think of 2: Prince's Hot Chicken and this wild rice bisque I had in Minneapolis several years ago. Can't remember the name of the cafe. It was around the corner from the Hilton downtown, where I was attending a conference.

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (agnesrob)

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:38:40 GMT

My daughter and I recently had lunch at The Olive Garden where I had the chianti braised beef short ribs served with portobello risotto and green beans. The green beans were blah but I really enjoyed the rest. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Olive Garden posts allot of their recipes on their website. I made it this past Sunday and again really enjoyed it but in the comfort of my home!

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (FlaMoe57)

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:37:35 GMT

Made the Bang Bang Shrimp from the recipes that were on this thread. "OUTSTANDING" Thanks it tasted even better than Bonefish Grill and I didn't have to wait in line

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (blinky193)

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:45:58 GMT

Thank you so much for all of your information Jack. I can't wait to visit the website and try it.

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (Dr of BBQ)

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:25:13 GMT

blinky193

I would love the recipe to Kentucky Fried Chicken, both the original and extra crunchy.

The KFC recipe is not that hard to figure out there are only 11 spices but you can duplicate it with 7.

The trick with both the extra crispy and the regular recipe is in the cooking and you can do both at home very easily.

Gloria Pitzer became a friend of mine many years ago and has written many copy cat recipes in just as many cook books.

She wrote over 5000 recipes that she named with a name that was close enough to the company (the original owner of the recipe) that you would recognize the original source.

I have over the years lost touch with her but at one point introduced her to my mother and as they talked fried chicken Gloria started laughing and said you have been using the Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe before we even knew there was a KFC. I’m not sure Gloria is still with us but you can find her books at used book stores or garage sales. They were always very inexpensive and I’m sure the same is true today.

Here is her web site:
http://www.therecipedetective.com/Recipes.html

Back to KFC Chicken
For both you should use a black iron skillet, with a tight fitting lid and it MUST HAVE the tiny tits on the underside of the lid. Those little bumps will collect and drip the moister back onto the chicken as you fry it.

Most people don’t understand the basic heat vs amount of meat you put into any frying vessel, and it’s basic relationship to the taste of the finished product.

When you load a frying pan with chicken it drops the temperature of the grease, and it changes the taste because the chicken absorbs the grease, as the moisture evaporates into the cooking chamber. If just before you load the pan with chicken parts you’d turn up the burner to high and then load the chicken parts you will seal the chicken very quickly and the chicken will retain more of its moisture. But that said after you have loaded the pan and the grease is rolling turn down the heat to your normal frying temperature, and cover the pan with the lid.

When the top of the chicken starts to turn golden brown turn each piece over and recover the pan. With the correct lid some of the moisture will evaporate from the chicken, collect on the lid and drip back down onto the chicken. This will cause a self basting process and your chicken will be very moist/juicy and tender.

Now when you follow the above directions when you’re finished you’ll get the original recipe chicken with the soft very moist meat and crust.

If you want the extra crispy just remove the lid just before the chicken is finished and again turn up the heat. You’ll lose some of the moisture but the chicken crust will firm up and become very crispy.

You’ll find a much more detailed description in one of Gloria Pitzer’s books plus a bunch of other recipes that have been brought up on this thread.
Good Luck
Jack

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (blinky193)

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:03:00 GMT

I would love the recipe to Kentucky Fried Chicken, both the original and extra crunchy. Can you help Mr. Hoffman?

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (Dr of BBQ)

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:54:34 GMT

What a great thread.
Jack

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (surrycounty)

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:23:55 GMT

Definitely Mrs. Proffitt's barbecue sauce from the Ridgewood Restaurant in Bluff City, Tennessee.

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (yodeler)

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:27:22 GMT

My dream is simple. I want to recreate the recipe for Pizza Huts Creamy Romano Dressing. I have tried and tried but have never come close. It's a part of history for my wife and I and we long to be able to make that flavor ourselves. Not many of the PH's around here even serve that dressing anymore. Anyway, if you know how to create that...you are on my A list forever.

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (boyardee65)

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:13:13 GMT

Here is the Old Chicago Buffalo wing Recipe minus a few key ingredients. Probably get sued for this but here goes anyway.

1 gallon of Durkee, or Frank's Hot Sauce.
2 lbs. real butter
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup canned jalapeno juice
cayenne pepper to taste

David O.

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (gostillerz)

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:10:04 GMT

Pizza Hut's Creamy Italian Dressing. The recipe that's all over the web is horrible. I even e-mailed Todd Wilbur to no avail.

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (Baah Ben)

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:29:15 GMT

Greymo - Thanks for the recipe....

Anyone have their coconut shrimp recipe? I love their coconut shrimp, too!

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (ann peeples)

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:19:13 GMT

I think Bone-Fish grill is horrible.Eat all you want of their bang bang shrimp....

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (exsquidao)

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:09:45 GMT

Russ Jackson

Roberto's Carne Asada Burritos in San Diego. I have tried to duplicate it for 20+ years. I am very close but not still not there. I am missing something in the marinade. I would be willing to pay for the recipe...Russ

Without a DOUBT the most singular thing I miss from SD, add the rolled tacos with cheese and guacamole...MMMMMMMM

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (PapaJoe8)

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:05:04 GMT

Melvis, thanks! That sounds like the real deal to me. Nut, it can live w/o tha MSG I think?

I have a new one and it's the chili known as Joe Rogers or from a place called The Den in Springfield.
Joe

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (Greymo)

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:29:58 GMT

http://www.recipezaar.com/Bang-Bang-Shrimp-Copycat-from-Bonefish-Grill-187731

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (Greymo)

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:37:03 GMT

Amazing!

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (Baah Ben)

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:18:10 GMT

I love Bone Fish's Bang Bang Shrimp. Just had some on Wednesday. It was hot!!

My neighbor made a version..Not bad at all.

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (Tommy B)

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:19:46 GMT

Tzatziki Sauce from THE SPA restaurant in Lake Hiawatha NJ.

Absolutely, without question, the best Tzatziki sauce I have ever had...anywhere.

I know there is greek yogurt, sour cream, garlic, dill, shredded cucumber, s & p, onion....but if I could get the exact recipe.......

I recently had a LAMB Cheesesteak with Tzatziki.............Outstanding !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (the ancient mariner)

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:30:39 GMT

People drive miles and miles to Eastport Long Island for the
marinated steaks at the Elbow Room.

As you waited in line (and you always had to) at this small restaurant (elbow room was a very apt way of describing the dining area) you could read letters of recommendation from all over the USA.

Included were the letters received from Gourmet, Bon Appetit, etc asking for the recipe used in marinating the steaks----but the
chef/owner turned them all down.

So, if you happen to be in possession of the marinate I would appreciate it-------the Elbow Room is now 1100 miles away and gas is expensive.

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (twodales)

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:49:55 GMT

"Japanese Steakhouse" Golden Egg Yolk sauce. It is poured over shrimp and then steamed to cook. It is somewhat mayo like but dang is it good. Full of fatty goodness no doubt. This is one of the most searched for recipes on the web, at least in terms of years...

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (NYPIzzaNut)

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:50:17 GMT

mr_melvis

PapaJoe8

We need some Cincinnati Chili recipe detectives!
Joe

Papa Joe:

Try this one - I found this on a computer bulletin board back in the late 80s (shows what a tech geek I am...). We've made it several times and it comes out pretty close to the real deal (I left in the original commentary):
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Should I call it skaleenie or something (G)? Supposed to be it.
   Couple guys I work with tried it and said it tasted just like
   it... before they screwed it up by taking the fat out too. Also
   said not to double up to make more though. Do it exactly like it
   says or it wont taste right. Something to do with the spices I
   think.

                        S K I L I N E   C H I L I

   2# lean ground beef
   1 quart water
   4 small onions, chopped
   1 tsp. garlic powder
   4 tsp. chili powder
   4 tsp. cinnamon
   2 tsp. crushed red pepper
   4 tsp. cumin
   1 tbsp. salt
   5 med. bay leaves
   1 tsp. ground allspice
   1 1/2 tbsp. vinegar
   2 tbsp. worstershire sauce
   1- 6oz. can tomato paste
   1 block unsweetened baking chocolate

   Add ground beef to water in a large pot and stir until beef
   separates to a fine texture. Add all other ingredients. Stir to
   blend. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer uncovered for
   about 3 hours. May cover for the last hour if desired consistency
   has been reached.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
mr_melvis

No MSG? I know Gold Star Chili uses it in their canned version at least.

Re:To Captain Morgan (Louis)

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:44:38 GMT

I want the recipe for the onion rings at Howard Johnson's. All I know is that they were made with clam batter.

To Captain Morgan (Barbarainnc)

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:27:16 GMT

My version of Bang Bang Shrimp

For the sauce mix some mayo, some Thai Sweet Chili Sauce and some Sriracha sauce to taste. Coat 1 pound of shrimp with dry cornstarch. Deep fat fry until they are crispy. Drain on paper towels. Coat with sauce and top with chopped scallions.

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (mr_melvis)

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:28:28 GMT

PapaJoe8

We need some Cincinnati Chili recipe detectives!
Joe

Papa Joe:

Try this one - I found this on a computer bulletin board back in the late 80s (shows what a tech geek I am...). We've made it several times and it comes out pretty close to the real deal (I left in the original commentary):
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Should I call it skaleenie or something (G)? Supposed to be it.
    Couple guys I work with tried it and said it tasted just like
    it... before they screwed it up by taking the fat out too. Also
    said not to double up to make more though. Do it exactly like it
    says or it wont taste right. Something to do with the spices I
    think.

                         S K I L I N E   C H I L I

    2# lean ground beef
    1 quart water
    4 small onions, chopped
    1 tsp. garlic powder
    4 tsp. chili powder
    4 tsp. cinnamon
    2 tsp. crushed red pepper
    4 tsp. cumin
    1 tbsp. salt
    5 med. bay leaves
    1 tsp. ground allspice
    1 1/2 tbsp. vinegar
    2 tbsp. worstershire sauce
    1- 6oz. can tomato paste
    1 block unsweetened baking chocolate

    Add ground beef to water in a large pot and stir until beef
    separates to a fine texture. Add all other ingredients. Stir to
    blend. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer uncovered for
    about 3 hours. May cover for the last hour if desired consistency
    has been reached.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
mr_melvis

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (mr_melvis)

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:07:30 GMT

doggydaddy

<snip>
One of my proudest recipe duplications was when I figured out how to make my own version of a bolognese sauce that I loved as a kid at Giambelli's in NYC. The secret ingredient was juniper berries.
<Snip>
mark

doggydaddy:

Would you be willing to post that bolognese sauce recipe? I have been searching for a good one for a while now, and would like to give yours a shot...

mr_melvis

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (IansMom)

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:40:20 GMT

I want the mushroom soup recipe from George's Camalot on Lido Isle, Newport Beach CA.... Mmmmm

Re:If you could get just one restaurant recipe which would it be? (PapaJoe8)

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:07:14 GMT

We need some Cincinnati Chili recipe detectives!
Joe