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Copycat Recipes: Carrabba’s House Dressing
Copycat Recipes: Carrabba’s House Dressing Learning new copycat recipes is a frugal way to get your restaurant fix for less. This copycat version of the Creamy Parmesan dressing at Carrabba’s Italian Grill is not only frugal, it’s super-easy! I … Continue reading
Copycat Recipe: P.F. Chang Mongolian Beef
The P.F. Chang Mongolian Beef has got to be one of the most popular items on their menu. Who knew this mouth-watering goodness was so easy to make at home, and even better than the original? If you can get … Continue reading
Olive Garden Salad Dressing Copycat Recipe
Olive Garden Salad Dressing 1/2 C. mayonnaise 1/3 C. white vinegar 1 tsp. vegetable oil 2 Tbsp. corn syrup 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp. Romano cheese 1/4 tsp. garlic salt 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. parsley flakes 1 Tbsp. lemon juice One of the best things about the Olive Garden is their … Continue reading
Copycat Recipe: Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Who doesn’t just LOVE the garlic cheddar biscuits at Red Lobster? They’re so tasty it can be hard not to fill up on them before your meal arrives. These were so easy, my 11-year-old made the biscuits pictured above. If … Continue reading
Copycat Recipe: Panda Express Orange Chicken
Panda Express Orange Chicken Ingredients 2 lb chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon salt pepper to taste 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup flour 1 tablespoon oil Oil for frying 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon minced garlic … Continue reading
Copycat Recipe: The Cheesecake Factory’s Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes
The Cheesecake Factory is my favorite “nice” restaurant to eat at. It’s pretty expensive, so we don’t go often, but when we do I always order the same thing – the Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes. It’s on the appetizer menu, … Continue reading
Copycat Recipe: Chili’s Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie
Recently, we ate at Chili’s restaurant and tried the Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie for dessert. It was so good we decided to try making our own copycat recipe at home and it turned out great! It was delicious and fattening, … Continue reading
Copycat Recipe: Magnolia Bakery Red Velvet Cupcakes
Recently, I made it my goal to duplicate the world-famous red velvet cupcakes served up at the Magnolia Bakery in New York City. These little gems cost a pretty penny — but by making them at home, I could make … Continue reading
A Frugal Twist on the Godiva Chocolate Martini
I had the pleasure of meeting up with two Mommysavers members in Chicago last month (that’s me in the middle). We treated ourselves to these indulgent chocolate martinis at The Signature Room Lounge on the 96th floor of the John … Continue reading











