When it comes to restaurant recipes, one name stands above the rest, Kentucky Fried Chicken™. The competition has been trying to duplicate Colonel Harland Sanders secret blend of herbs and spices for many years.

Kentucky Fried Chicken™ was founded in 1952 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky. The first ever “Kentucky Fried Chicken™” was actually opened in Salt Lake City. Prior to that, Col. Sanders Restaurants were known as “Sanders Court & Cafe.”

Many people have searched for a way to duplicate the signature flavors of the Colonels Original Recipe, it’s actually the Cole slaw (or coleslaw) recipe most people search for on Google. Don’t worry, we have both… and more.

KFC™ Original Recipe Chicken
This is probably the most secret of the restaurant recipes. As a matter of fact, Colonel Sanders build an entire restaurant chain based on his original recipe chicken with 11 secret herbs and spices.

KFC™ Coleslaw
Nothing even comes close to the unique flavors found in KFC™ coleslaw. Chopped cabbage rather than shredded along with a slightly sweet taste make this a unique side dish your family will love.

On a cold winter night, you can make up a batch of the hearty soup for dinner. There’s nothing like the aroma of this soup when you walk in the house from a cool evening out.

Olive Garden™ Minestrone soup not only tastes amazing, it leaves you feeling quite full. One of the most searched for restaurant recipes, you’ll be proud to serve this to your family or friends. This isn’t the quickest recipe, but it’s definitely worth the effort.

I heard the real secret on this is to add a bit of red wine to the stock.  I didn’t put that into the “official” recipe, but you can feel free to experiment.
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Olive Garden™ Minestrone Soup Recipe

This it the best recipe you’ll find for these amazing Red Lobster™ Biscuits. This is one of the easiest restaurant recipes you’ll make. But just because it’s easy doesn’t mean it’s not going to amaze your family. Try these with any meal or make an entire Red Lobster experience.

These can save in the refrigerator and be heated again in the microwave, so don’t be afraid to double the batch.
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Red Lobster™ Biscuits Recipe

The first Olive Garden™ opened in 1982 in Orlando Florida. Today there are over 145 locations around the country.

Most of the newer Olive Garden™ locations are designed to look like a farm house in Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany on the grounds of the Rocca delle Macie winery.

Olive Garden™ is most famous for their bottomless bread baskets. But, my suggestion is GO EASY on those so you have room for what’s to come. Delicious pasta, soups and salads at a price you afford to enjoy often. Bring your kids because every kid I know loves pasta.

If you’re looking for some restaurant recipes that you’re kids are going to beg for night after night, you’re in the right place. I would even solicit a little help from them and let them receive a few of the accolades.

Alfredo Sauce
This recipe does NOT include garlic powder or cream cheese. This is the real deal as far as I can tell. Regardless, this is a recipe your family will rave about.

Minestrone Soup
This soup not only tastes amazing, it leaves you feeling quite full. One of the most searched for restaurant recipes, you’ll be proud to serve this to your family or friends.

Zuppa Toscano Soup
One of the most popular restaurant recipes from Olive Garden™. This is a spicy sausage and bacon soup with russet potatoes and greens in a creamy broth.

Caprese Flatbread
A light and crispy flat bread with a nice chunky tomato mixture, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.  It’s reminds me of a very fresh and natural tasting pizza.

Bread Sticks
If you’re not careful you could end up eating WAY too many of these bread sticks on your next trip to The Olive Garden™. Famous for their “bottomless basket” of bread sticks, a meal at The Olive Garden™ isn’t complete without a few of these in your belly. Best part, it’s extremely easy to make.

House Salad
A cool crisp salad with a great tangy dressing makes this a great way to start your meal.  Fresh tossed at your table with Parmesan cheese grated right there on your salad.  With everything being prepared at your table, it’s one of the most anticipated salads you’ll eat.

Sangria
Looking for how to make Olive Garden sangria? Look no further.  The Olive Garden™ Sangria is a refreshing alcoholic beverage that’s perfect for any outdoor party.

When you walk into an Outback Steakhouse™, you’ll find boomarangs on the wall, stuffed crocodiles, didgeridoos and maps of Australia. You’ll also find menu items named after cities in Australia. Does it taste like Australian food? I have no idea. I’ve never been to Australia.

Outback Steakhouse™ really made a name for itself with their “Bloomin’ Onion”. It’s rare for restaurant recipes to actually have a product on late night TV, but that’s what happened with the Bloomin’ Onion. You could order a special tool to make your onions “bloom” as well.

Recipes:

Alice Springs Chicken
Grilled chicken breast topped with bacon, honey mustard sauce, sautéed mushrooms, Monterey Jack and Cheddar. Normally served with Aussie Chips.

Bloomin’ Onion
This is what put Outback Steakhouse™ on the map. You might want to buy a special tool to cut these just right.

Chopped Blue Cheese Salad
This Outback salad is an amazing mix of sweet candied pecans, creamy blue cheese, soft butter lettuce along with red leaf and iceberg. A very simple restaurant recipe you can make often.

Ranch Dressing
This is a rich and creamy dressing that starts with Hidden Valley Ranch powder dressing mix. You can change it up a bit if you like your dressing a little on the spicy side.

Potato Soup
I have scoured all of my resources and found a very close, if not exact, copy of the Outback Steakhouse potato soup recipe.  This comes straight from one of the former cooks at Outback.

Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp
Tender crispy shrimp in a beer batter with a light flaky coconut coating on the outside.  Delicious with the tangy tart flavors that come in the Creole marmalade.

Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie
Slightly seasoned and delicately grilled shrimp served with their signature remoulade sauce.  This is one of the most popular appetizers at Outback Steakhouse.

Remoulade Sauce
A rich and creamy sauce with just enough zip from the horseradish. Serve this with the Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie or their Pan Seared Lump Crab Cakes.

Bushman Bread
This is a fantastic dark bread with a delicious crunchy crust.  Server it warm from the oven and delight your guests.

Wallaby-Darned
The way the Outback™ describes it is like this: “Down under frozen wonder with peaches, DeKuyper Peachtree Schnapps, champagne, Smirnoff Vodka and secret mixers.”

I’ve seen a lot of restaurant recipes for Olive Garden™ Alfredo Sauce. The majority of them include cream cheese and garlic powder.

One visit to Olive Garden™ and you’ll know there are real chunks of garlic in there, not powder. I’ve also never heard of Alfredo sauce including cream cheese. So, after a lot of searching I’ve found what I believe is the real Olive Garden™ Alfredo Sauce recipe. If you have inside information, please post a comment and I’ll try to correct this.
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Olive Garden™ Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Red Lobster™ started in 1968 in Lakeland Florida by Bill Darden. Today there are over 600 Red Lobster™ Restaurants in 44 of the 50 United States (are 31 restaurants in Canada).

Even though Red Lobster™ may be known for their seafood, most people are seeking restaurant recipes for their Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Rest assured, we’ll include all of the authentic Red Lobster™ recipes we can find. But, we know what you’re looking for right now.

Red Lobster™ Biscuits Recipe
This it the best recipe you’ll find for these amazing Red Lobster™ Biscuits. This is one of the easiest restaurant recipes you’ll make. But easy doesn’t mean it’s not going to amaze your family. Try these with any meal or make an entire Red Lobster experience.

The very first Cheesecake Factory™ was opened in Beverly Hills, CA in 1978.  Founder David Overtony wanted to create a restaurant with a very diverse menu, large portions and, of course, plenty of options for the cheesecake lover in (almost) all of us.

David’s parents Evelyn and Oscar Overton started the first actual factory in their basement in 1949.  Eventually they moved the factory to Beverly Hills and things began to grow. It was their son David who took things to a whole new level.  To this day, they’re still shipping cheesecake all over the country.

There are a large number of restaurant recipes sought from The Cheesecake Facory™, including the ones listed here.

Chicken Madeira
The most popular chicken dish at The Cheesecake Factory™. Sauteed chicken breast topped with fresh asparagus and melted mozzarella cheese, covered with fresh mushroom madeira sauce.

Lettuce Wraps
With all of the different ingredients and sauces, these lettuce wraps are perfect for sharing with a group.  These make a great dish for bringing to a pot luck.

Original Cheesecake
For what you would pay for one slice of cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory, you can make an entire cake. It’s not nearly as difficult as people claim.  I’ve made this several times and it comes out perfect.

Pumpkin Cheesecake
All of the rich and creamy goodness of The Cheesecake Factory cheesecake with a wonderful taste of pumpkin.  This makes a great dessert during the holidays or anytime of year.  Hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice will be wafting through your house this bakes.  Not for the weak willed.

Pasta Da Vinci
Sauteed chicken, mushrooms, onions and garlic in a delicious Madeira wine sauce tossed with penne pasta and Parmesan cheese.

Whether it’s cole slaw or coleslaw, to me, nothing tastes better than KFC. I sifted through all of the restaurant recipes for Kentucky Fried Chicken coleslaw and this is the one that tastes just like the real thing. If you’ve tried making this before and it it tasted close, but not exactly right, try it again with this secret change. Tarragon vinegar instead of any other vinegar you may have used in the past.
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KFC Cole Slaw Recipe

When most college students go away for spring break, all they come back with is a sunburn. But not Ralph Rubio.

Every spring, Ralph and his buddies would head to the Baja village of San Felipe, where you could camp on the beach for free, catch some rays, and forget about studying. One night, a hungry Ralph spotted a taco shop with an unusual specialty advertised in the window: fish tacos. He ordered one, took a few bites, and was hooked.

Over time Ralph became pals with Carlos, the man behind the counter. Carlos showed Ralph how his fish tacos were made. Ralph went back to San Diego and perfected a recipe of his own.

Several years later, with his father Ray as his partner, he opened his first restaurant – a walk-up stand in Mission Beach. Since that day back in 1983, Ralph, with the help of a lot of great people, has sold more than 50 million fish tacos.

When I first began my quest for restaurant recipes, the Rubio’s Fish Taco™ was one of my goals. I couldn’t get enough of that amazing taste, but the closest store was too far away. I didn’t just want these at home, I needed them there.

Rubio’s Fish Tacos
This is what started the Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill franchise.  A great tasting combination of crispy mild fish, tangy white sauce, a soft warm corn tortilla and crispy fresh cabbage.

Rubio’s™ Hot Sauce
One of the items I had the most trouble with was Rubio’s™ hot sauce. Finally, I discovered the secret and life is great! I use this sauce on everything now. It’s even great with a bowl of chips.

Rubio’s™ White Sauce
This extremely simple white sauce will make or break your attempt to recreate Rubio’s fish tacos.  It seems too simple, but it adds a wonderful tangy flavor your family will rave over.