BENIHANA MANDARIN ORANGE CHEESECAKE

This charismatic cheesecake is a specialty at the world’s largest Benihana restaurant located in the Hilton hotel and casino in Las Vegas. But don’t expect to find this amazing dessert on the menu at any of the other 69 Benihana eateries, since it’s custom-made just for the Sin City location and probably unlike any cheesecake […]

BENIHANA JAPANESE ONION SOUP

MENU DESCRIPTION: “It takes half a day to make this perfect combination of onion, celery, carrot and garlic.” Before a skilled chef appears tableside to perform his culinary prestidigitation on the hot hibachi grill at Benihana, you’re treated to a tasty bowl of chicken broth-based soup with fried onions, sliced mushrooms and green onions floating […]

BENIHANA GINGER SALAD DRESSING

Before your meal at the Benihana chain of hibachi grill restaurants you are served a side salad doused in this tangy, slightly sweet, fresh ginger dressing. When spooned over a simple iceberg lettuce salad this easy clone transforms your bowl of greens into a great start for any meal. Making the dressing is as simple […]

APPLEBEE’S WHITE CHOCOLATE & WALNUT BLONDIE

MENU DESCRIPTION: “Dare to indulge with a white chocolate and walnut blondie under a scoop of ice cream and chopped walnuts. Served warm and topped at your table with a rich, sizzling maple butter sauce.” For Applebee’s regulars, this dessert is a hands-down favorite. In a hot skillet comes a delicious slice of white chocolate […]

APPLEBEE’S TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN

MENU DESCRIPTION: “A tender boneless chicken breast marinated with lime juice and tequila flavors and grilled. Served on a bed of crisp tortilla strips. Topped with a Mexi-ranch and Jack-Cheddar sauce. Served with Southwest rice and pico de gallo.” Because of the huge success of this dish, Applebee’s has recently changed the name to “Fiesta […]

APPLEBEE’S HONEY GRILLED SALMON

MENU DESCRIPTION: “Flame-grilled Atlantic Salmon with Applebee’s Honey Pepper Sauce served with a side of almond rice pilaf, seasoned vegetables and toasted garlic bread.” It’s all about the sauce. This sweet, tangy and slightly spicy sauce goes perfectly with salmon, but can also be used on chicken or ribs. Just be sure to watch the […]

APPLEBEE’S CRISPY ORANGE CHICKEN BOWL

MENU DESCRIPTION: “Breaded boneless chicken breast is delicately spiced and covered in a spicy-sweet orange glaze. Served in a big bowl over almond rice pilaf and a flavorful mixture of mushrooms, broccoli, red pepper, sugar snap peas and shredded carrots. Topped with toasted almonds and crispy noodles.” Concoct a carbon copy of the delicious spicy […]

APPLEBEE’S CHICKEN FAJITA ROLLUP

MENU DESCRIPTION: “A large flour tortilla topped with melted Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, grilled chipotle chicken, shredded lettuce and pico de gallo. Rolled, sliced and served with a Mexi-ranch dipping sauce” Take Applebee’s delicious chicken chipotle fajita recipe, roll it up in a large flour tortilla with lettuce, cheeses and fresh pico de gallo […]

APPLEBEE’S BOURBON STREET STEAK

MENU DESCRIPTION: “This succulent 10 oz. steak is jazzed up with Cajun spices and served with sautéed onions, mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes and garlic toast.” This Cajun-style dish is named after the famous street in the French Quarter in New Orleans. No bourbon is needed to re-create the secret taste of this signature steak entree […]

APPLEBEE’S ALMOND RICE PILAF

You’re grilling some steaks or baking some chicken and don’t know what to serve on the side? Try out this simple clone for a dish that’s served along with several of Applebee’s entrees. Since the recipe requires converted rice (because instant rice is gross) you have to plan ahead about 25 minutes to give the […]