Chef Pablo’s Restaurant Recipes

This is by request for someone who was trying to make the Outback Steakhouse Recipe for their side salad.  The salad itself is fairly basic, but these croutons are what adds that special punch to the mix. These are a very buttery and rick flavored crouton with a nice subtle mix of cajun flavoring that adds just a touch of spice (but not too much).  I would suggest using the cheapest bread you can find, even (and maybe especially) if it’s getting a little stale.  This may be the time to try out some of the stuff you find at the day-old bakery.

As you make these croutons, please take the care to get the butter to the exact right consistency. Some have said it should look a lot like mayonnaise when it’s just right.  If you follow the instructions exactly, this should work out well for you if you have  standard wattage microwave.
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Outback Steakhouse Croutons Recipe

Restaurant recipes are rarely shared on the restaurants website.  But, Olive Garden™ has decided to do just that with their new Caprese Flatbread.

A light and cripsy 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.

This is a great light snack you can enjoy on the patio with a crisp white wine such as Pinot Grigio.  Make a little extra and it could pass as a light main course served with a cool salad.

Ok, time to make this wonderful dish:
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Olive Garden™ Caprese Flatbread

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 breadsticks, a meal at The Olive Garden™ isn’t complete without a few of these in your belly. This is one of the restaurant recipes your friends will be begging you to forward to them. Best part, it’s extremely easy to make.

There appears to be a bit of a controversy about the inclusion of oregano in the recipe. Many have said true Olive Garden™ bread sticks don’t have any oregano. Keep this in mind when you make these up for your family. Crumble up the oregano very fine and don’t over do it on each stick. If you want to see if you can tell the difference, just skip the oregano on a couple of the bread sticks. After all, it’s your taste buds you’re looking to satisfy.
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Olive Garden™ Bread Sticks Recipe