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10 Favorite Restaurant Dishes You Can Make At Home
We get it: Eating out is expensive, but sometimes you're craving that rich, creamy shake or fried caloric yumminess you just can't make at home. READ: 10 Things You Didn't Know About McDonald's, Taco Bell And Other Fast Food Restaurants According to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry is projected to control 47 percent of the U.S. food dollar and bring in a whopping $683.4 billion in sales this year. In their recent survey of consumers, the association found that 2 in 5 people say restaurants are an essential part of their lifestyle. However, with the price of everything from limes to meat on the rise, going out to eat frequently can put a big dent in your wallet. But you can have your Red Lobster biscuit and eat it too! Now you can make restaurant treats at home. Check out these 10 recipes and get cooking. READ: The Items You Should Never Ever Order At Fast Food Restaurants
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Starbucks' mini vanilla scones are delicious, but at $1 each enjoying a few of them can start to add up. Inspired by her weekly visits to Starbucks, blogger Dorothy Kern from Crazy for Crust whipped up her own version of these sweet treats. Click here for the recipe. RECIPE: Low-Cal Sticky Bunsread moreCrazy for Crust/Dorothy KernShare
Is there anything more delicious than a warm, freshly-glazed Krispy Kreme doughnut? Instead of driving around waiting for the store's "Hot Light" to indicate when there are doughnuts right out of the oven, try this recipe from Ashton at Something Swanky for copycat Krispy Kreme doughnuts straight from your own kitchen. Click here for the recipe. PHOTOS: Six Of The Craziest Doughnuts In The U.S.read moreAshton Swank/Something SwankyShare
The popular bright green Shamrock Shake at McDonald's is only available for a limited time each year. But with this copycat recipe from Melissa at No. 2 Pencil, you can enjoy the minty goodness all year round. Click here for the recipe. RECIPES: 10 Awesome Milkshakes To Try Right Nowread moreMelissa Mondragon/ No. 2 PencilShare![Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits]()
There's nothing quite like the taste of warm, gooey Cinnabon cinnamon rolls fresh out of the oven, but getting one of these sugary treats usually requires a visit to an airport or mall food court. Donna from the Slow Roasted Italian whipped up another copycat recipe so you can enjoy these giant cinnamon rolls at home. Click here for the recipe. RECIPE: Cinnamon Roll Pancakesread moreDonna Elick/The Slow Roasted ItalianShare
Panera Bread is a favorite spot for comforting staples like sandwiches, salads and soups. With this copycat recipe from Yammie's Noshery you can create your own version of their popular broccoli cheddar soup, complete with a crusty, delicious bread bowl. RECIPE: Pretzel Bread Bowlread moreYammie's NosheryShare![Wendy's Chili]()
Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana is a favorite for its rich, creamy taste and flavorful chunks of sausage, kale and potato. Jaclyn from Cooking Classy created her own version of the popular soup which gives you a real bang for your buck (check out the comparison between the amount of soup the homemade recipe produces and the amount you get at Olive Garden!) Click here for the recipe, and also check out her copycat recipe of Olive Garden's famous breadsticks. RECIPE: 70-Calorie French Onion Soupread moreCooking Classy/Jaclyn BellShare
The Crunchwrap Supreme is one of the most popular items at Taco Bell, with its savory mix of soft and hard tacos stuffed with ground beef and other toppings. Blogger Larissa Zitzman created her own version of the fast food favorite you can make at home in a few simple steps. Check out her recipe over at Just Another Day in Paradise. RECIPE: The Iron Chef's Fish Tacosread moreLarissa Zitzman/Just Another Day in ParadiseShare
These may not come from a restaurant, but Girl Scout cookies are an item you can't get just anywhere. Kelly at Just A Taste has created a near-identical recipe to the chocolate-y, coconut-y goodness of Samoas so you can enjoy them year-round (without needing to stockpile a horde of boxes to get your cookie fix!) Check out her recipe here. RECIPES: 5 Ridiculously Tempting Dishes With Girl Scout Cookiesread moreKelly Senyei/Just a TasteShare- Published11 Images
10 Favorite Restaurant Dishes You Can Make At Home
We get it: Eating out is expensive, but sometimes you're craving that rich, creamy shake or fried caloric yumminess you just can't make at home. READ: 10 Things You Didn't Know About McDonald's, Taco Bell And Other Fast Food Restaurants According to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry is projected to control 47 percent of the U.S. food dollar and bring in a whopping $683.4 billion in sales this year. In their recent survey of consumers, the association found that 2 in 5 people say restaurants are an essential part of their lifestyle. However, with the price of everything from limes to meat on the rise, going out to eat frequently can put a big dent in your wallet. But you can have your Red Lobster biscuit and eat it too! Now you can make restaurant treats at home. Check out these 10 recipes and get cooking. READ: The Items You Should Never Ever Order At Fast Food Restaurants
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