Have you ever wanted to make the same delicious food you enjoy at Applebees? There may be a way to save a lot of money by making the same delicious food at home. Here are some ways to try and mimic your favorite restaurant Applebee’s recipe:
1.) You may be able to get the restaurant’s recipe by visiting their website or asking the waiter for a copy. Some chefs are flattered when someone asks for their recipe. You may have already identified most of the ingredients in the recipe just by taste and appearance. If you just need to discover a few unique ingredients, don’t be afraid to ask what they are.
2.) Reverse engineering is another method you could try to reproduce the restaurant’s recipe. Order the plate to go, take it home and analyze it. You can make a game of trying to identify different ingredients on the plate by taste. Some people are really good at this, so invite your friends to help. Once you’ve identified the basic ingredients, experiment by trying different combinations of seasonings and cooking methods.
3.) Compare the taste of your experimental dish to takeout from the restaurant until it suits you.
The menu can even give you most of the ingredients in the item description. Write down the menu information and the responses you receive from the waitress. Take a picture of your plate when food is served and try to reproduce it at home.
And here’s a knockoff version of Applebee’s Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip:
Ingredients needed –
* 1 can (14 oz.) Artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
* 1 box (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed previously
* 1 cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese
* 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella cheese
* 4 ounces pre-softened cream cheese
* 10 ounces premade alfredo sauce
* 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
* pepper (optional ingredient)
Addresses
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and spread into a small baking dish.
3. Bake for approx. 25-30 minutes or until all cheese is melted
4. Serve with bread
Regardless of how you reproduce your favorite restaurant food recipe, be sure to write it down so you can make it as often as you like and get the same results every time you make it. Have fun copying the next Applebees recipe!
