Secret Recipes, Sauces and Potions!

[WoodWitch]

Majickal Sauces & Potions

During these tough economic times, this frugal Kitchen Witch has found fun ways to enjoy eating out, without actually eating out.  I thought I would share a few of my secret majickal sauces and potions with you so that when you feel like going out but just can't afford it, stop at the grocery store instead or even look in your pantry and create some carry out at home...

Garlic Dipping Sauce, a Papa John's clone ~

Simply melt together and dip your favorite bread sticks or pizza!

• 1/2c margarine
• ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder
• Dash Salt

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Bloomin' Onion Sauce, an Outback clone ~

Whisk all the ingredients together and dip your favorite oniony things in it!

• ½ c Mayo
• 2 tsp. Ketchup
• 2 Tbs. Horseradish
• ¼ tsp. Paprika
• ¼ tsp. Salt
• 1/8 tsp. Oregano
• Dash of Black Pepper
• Dash of Cayenne Pepper

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Special Sauce, a BigMac clone ~

We all know the song, so here's the secret so you can make your own favorite sammy at home!

• ½ c Mayo
• 2 Tbs. French Dressing
• 4 tsp. Pickle Relish
• 1 Tbs. Minced Onion
• 1 tsp. White Vinegar
• 1 tsp. Sugar
• 1/8 tsp. Salt

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Onion Dipping Sauce for Petals, an Applebee's clone ~

Another fun sauce for dipping all your favorite oniony things, just whisk the ingredients together!

• ½ c Mayo
• 1 Tbs. Horseradish
• 2 tsp. Vinegar
• 1 tsp. Water
• 1 tsp. Ketchup
• ¼ tsp. Pepper
• 1/8 tsp. Oregano
• 1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
• Dash Garlic Powder
• Dash Onion Powder

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Special Sauce, a BigBoy clone ~

For those who still crave the original double decker sammy, mix a little sauce and make one tonight!

• 1 ½ Tbs. Mayo
• 1 tsp. Relish
• 1 tsp. Tomato Sauce

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SanteFe Mexi-Ranch Dressing, an Applebee's clone ~

Fabulous dressing for any type of salad, but especially a grilled or fried chicken topped salad.

Mix all the ingredients together and enjoy.

• ½ c Mayo
• 2 Tbs. Minced Onion
• 2 Tbs. Diced Tomato
• 1 Tbs. Buttermilk
• 1 Tbs. Vinegar
• 2 Tsp. Cilantro (fresh)
• 1 tsp. Chopped Green Chiles
• ¾ tsp. Paprika
• ½ tsp. Sugar
• ¼ tsp. Salt
• Dash of Dill
• Dash of Cumin
• Dash of Cayenne

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Seasoned Taco Beef, a Taco Bell clone ~

• ¼ c Flour
• 1 Tbs. Chile Powder
• 1 tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. Minced Onion
• ½ tsp. Paprika
• ¼ tsp. Onion Powder

Whisk these ingredients together well then work into the meat thoroughly. Add ½ cup of water to the skillet, add meat, mix and brown. A little pasty in texture but that is how the Bell makes it. Use this in all your taco, burrito dishes. The key is using enchilada sauce as the "taco sauce".

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Gyro Seasoning

Turn any ground meat into a gyro with this combination of herbs and spices.  Simply form into a patty and grill/fry.  Tuck it into some flat bread with lettuce, tomato, onion and some cucumber dressing!

• ½ tsp. Oregano
• ¼ tsp. Rosemary
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Salt
• ¼ tsp. Pepper
• 2 Tbs. Lemon Juice
• ½ c. Minced Onions
• 2 Cloves Garlic
• 1 ½ lbs. Ground Meat (Beef/Veal/Lamb)

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Potato Skins ~ Need I say more...

•   1/3 c. Sour Cream w/1 Tbs. Chives
•   4 Large Potatoes
•   Melted Butter
•   1 1/2 c. Shredded Cheddar
•   Bacon, crumbled

Bake up the potatoes in the microwave ahead of time.  Cut in half and scoop out some of the center of the potato.  Brush inside and out with butter.  Broil in oven for six minutes (or bake at 400 for 20 minutes).  Remove and fill each with cheese and top with bacon.  Broil in oven for 2 minutes (or bake for at 400 for 10 minutes) to melt the cheese.  Remove to a platter and top with sour cream and chives!

[Narniaprincess]

Nov. 8, 2009 at 10:18 PM

OH WOW. WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW.

I am so excited about these little recipes, especially the Gyro sauce! You rock!