APPLEBEE’S SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD

MENU DESCRIPTION: “Grilled chipotle chicken breast with guacamole and sour cream on a bed of greens tossed with two cheeses, pico de gallo, tortilla stnps and our Mexi-ranch dressing.” Create a robust chipotle marinade that fills your chicken fillets with flavor. As you wait for the chicken to marinate you have plenty of time to […]

APPLEBEE’S BAKED FRENCH ONION SOUP

It may not be listed on the menu, but this is Applebee’s most ladled soup each and every day. Just be sure you have some oven-safe soup bowls on hand before you jump into this clone, since you’re going to pop the dish under the broiler to brown and melt the cheese on top. Under […]

APPLEBEE’S ONION PEELS

MENU DESCRIPTION: “Crisp-fried tender onion strips served with a creamy horseradish dipping sauce.” This signature appetizer from Applebee’s is the chain’s reaction to overwhelming success of Outback’s Bloomin’ Onion and Chili’s Awesome Blossom. But, while accurate kitchen cloning of a Bloomin’ Onion requires a special slicing device, cloning Onion Peels requires only the most basic […]

APPLEBEE’S PERFECT SUNRISE

Applebee’s latest cocktail creation is a tasty warm-weather companion. The combination of tequilas, juices and syrups is served up in a chilled martini glass as the perfect recreation of the classic tequila sunrise. MAKES 1 DRINK.   INGREDIENTS 1¼ ounces 1800 Silver tequila ¼ ounce 1800 Reposado tequila ½ ounce simple syrup ½ ounce lime […]

APPLEBEE’S PERFECT APPLE MARGARITA

Here’s a great twist on the traditional margarita. Sour apple schnapps and apple juice join forces with tequila and sweet and sour mix in a martini glass that’s rimmed with cinnamon sugar Hey, it’s like drinking apple pie! This recipe makes one drink, but it’s easy to double up. That’s a good thing, since it […]

APPLEBEE’S MUD SLIDE

MENU DESCRIPTION: “Bury your sweet tooth with smooth Kahlua, creamy vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and rich Hershey’s chocolate syrup.” Sure, there’s a little Kahlua in there, but this famous Applebee’s drink is more dessert than cocktail, really And the presentation will make you look like a pro because you spiral the chocolate syrup around […]