A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to go to the Epcot Food and Wine festival. One of the many wonderful attractions that is available there is that there are booths for different countries and you can sample a variety of dishes from many of the countries that are represented there. This was one [...]

Red Robin restaurants are known for their tasty treats.  Unique menu items are their specialty.  Red Robin makes a tangy lemonade with strawberries that really hits the spot.  You can make a drink that tastes just like theirs. 
2 Tbsp. frozen strawberries with syrup (let melt)
1 ½ C MinuteMaid Lemonade
Ice
In a tall highball glass, place two [...]

This is a seasonal favorite from the Cracker Barrel, but you can enjoy this rich chocolate goodness anytime.  Be sure to serve this with premium vanilla bean ice cream.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1 (6 ounce) package nestle semisweet chocolate morsels
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 [...]

The Red Lobster bacon wrapped sea scallops have been on the menu at Red Lobster for a long time.  The reason is that they are so tasty.  Sea scallops are marinaded in wine and butter, and then wrapped in bacon before cooking. 
1 1/2 lbs. sea scallops
1/3 lb. bacon, cut slices in half
1/4 lb. butter, melted
1/2 [...]

Banana Foster was originally created by Brennan’s, and it is hard to make this recipe any better.  Butter, caramlized bananas, cinnamon, nutmeg, and different types of liquer make this a true delight.
¼ cup (½ stick) butter
1 cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup banana liqueur
4 bananas, cut in half
lengthwise, then halved
¼ cup dark rum
4 scoops vanilla [...]

Red Lobster made for one of their unlimited shrimp feasts, barbeque style shrimp.  Barbeque style shrimp is a Cajun way of making shrimp, spicy and buttery this is an easy way to make shrimp in a unique style.  Now when we say barbeque style shrimp, that doesn’t mean shrimp covered with barbeque sauce, rather, it [...]

Red Lobsters makes a flavorful and not too spicy cajun seasoning.  This goes well on top of shrimp, chicken, fish, and sprinkled on top of baked potatoes or even corn on the cob.  This spice mix can be best described as something between Old Bay Seasoning, and Tony Casares seasoning.    If you haven’t had the pleasure [...]

It is such a treat to go into Starbucks and enjoy a coffee and something sweet.   It is one of my life’s little pleasures.  Freshly  baked banana bread is hard to beat.  Banana walnut bread isn’t difficult to make, in fact you can make banana walnut bread that will taste just like Starbucks.  I recommend [...]

Chicken Tikka Masala is a very popular dish served in many Indian restaurants.  While this isn’t an authentic Indian recipe, but rather it was created for people outside of India, this is still an outstanding dish.  Now, Indian cooking isn’t difficult, the spices are becoming more and more available in most grocery stores.  One of [...]

This recipe for the Olive Garden Bolognese has been on the Internet for years.  It is rumored to be their actual recipe.  I haven’t seen this recipe on their menu for a long time.  This isn’t the typical meat sauce that you get there.  This one is packed full of fresh vegetables, and it should [...]

Going to Sonic drive in while growing up was always a real treat.  Myself or one of my friends got the car, and what better place to go than to the drive in?  We went there for their Cherry Limeade, onion rings, and their burgers.  Now days, I still go there sometimes even if I [...]

Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Red Onions
Photos and recipe by Jacki Schklar
You don’t have to be a certified nutritionist to realize that ground turkey is healthier than beef. Just try washing ground beef sludge off your hands after molding it. It takes 5 minutes to get clean. But turkey rinses away almost instantly. I created this [...]

For so long I have gone into my favorite local pet store and eyeballed expensive hand made dog biscuits.  These typically sell for $1.50 each, and being the good pet owner that I am I never felt like I could buy just one.  This recipe is easy to make, and you can make it quickly [...]

These are wonderful to make for a stay at home pizza night, or when you want a little snack.  These are easy to make, and you can save money by making these at home.
1 package pizza mix, or your favorite recipe
1/4 C. melted butter (they don’t use butter, you can use margarine)
1/2 C. sugar
2 tsp. [...]

This is a popular appetizer that the Olive Garden has served.  Marina sauce, and seafood make this dip extra special.
6 oz. can tiny shrimp (drained, reserve liquid)
6 oz. can crab meat (drained, reserve liquid)
2 ounces cream cheese, (room temperature and cubed)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/3 cup [...]