Applebees Copycat Food

COPYCAT APPLEBEES RED APPLE SANGRIA

Steps:

• Mix and serve over ice, garnished with skewered fruits as suggested, with lime just floating in drink.

ALTERNATE HONEY BARBECUE SAUCE WITH RIBLETS (APPLEBEE'S COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Preparing the Riblets: First, season the riblets with salt, pepper and garlic, depending on how spicy you want them.
• Then, sear the ribs on the grill/broiler until both sides are mahogany in color and the meat has begun to pull away from the bone (155°F internal temperature).
• Place the riblets on rack in a deep pan/roaster.
• Cover the bottom of the pan with a mixture of water and liquid smoke flavoring (4:1 ratio of water to liquid smoke).
• Apply the mixture strategically, so as not to touch the riblets (it will make them bitter), just cover the space between them.
• Seal the pan tightly with two layers of foil wrap to cover.
• Slow cook the riblets in 275°F oven until their meat is tender. Time varies with how many riblets are being cooked, the pan used and your oven temperature. Plan on anywhere from two to five hours, but check to be sure. The slower, the better for this process. Just make sure an internal food temperature of 155°F is maintained.
• You can also try covering the riblets with chopped onions, peppers and tomatoes. This also keeps them moist and adds a nice flavor.
• When the riblets are fully cooked and tender, remove them from the oven and finish them off on grill/broiler until the marrow in the bone tips "sizzles".
• Preparing the Honey Barbecue Sauce: Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a saucepan and simmer them for 20 minutes.
• Brush the riblets with the sauce and serve them warm.

APPLEBEE'S GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Place a single layer of garlic cloves on a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil and wrap tightly.
• Roast in 400F degree preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes or until soft.
• Unwrap and let cool until touchable.
• Peel cloves and mash with potatoes when they are ready.
• Wash and rinse potatoes under cold water.
• It is not necessary to peel potatoes, unless you desire.
• In large sauce pan (or pot), bring red potatoes to a slow boil for approximately 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and drain in colander.
• In pan or bowl, combine potatoes, peeled and roasted garlic cloves, and all other ingredients and mash with a potato masher.
• Keep warm.

COPYCAT APPLEBEES CREAMY PENNE PASTA WITH SLICED PRIME RIB

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper.
• Place a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat with 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil. Once very hot, place the steak in and cook for 5 minutes on the first side. Flip over and transfer to the oven and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest.
• Add the remaining butter and oil to another large skillet and set over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shallot and garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until they've browned, about 8 minutes.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Add the cream, lower the heat and simmer until reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in ¾ cup of the parmesan and the sun dried tomatoes. Stir in the cooked pasta and parsley and stir until evenly combined.
• Slice the steak into thin slices on an angle and then add to the pasta. Stir until just combined. Serve with parsley and parmesan on top.

BONELESS HOT WINGS--APPLEBEE'S COPYCAT

Steps:

• Trim breasts and cut into 1 inch chunks.
• Combine the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt in a LARGE bowl.
• Mix together in a separate bowl 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup hot sauce, a dash of garlic powder and a dash of pepper and heat in microwave for about 20 seconds. stir to mix well. set aside.
• Put the wings into the large bowl of flour mixture, coating each wing evenly.
• dip into mixture of butter and hot sauce, then again into flour mixture. place all the "wings" on a plate and put them in the refrigerator for 60 to 90 minutes. (This will help the breading to stick to the wings when fried.).
• Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F (You want just enough oil to cover the wings entirely -- an inch or so deep at least.).
• Fry them for 10 to 15 minutes or until some parts of the wings begin to turn dark brown.
• Remove the wings from the oil to a paper towel to drain, but don't let them sit too long because you want to serve the wings hot.
• For Coating:.
• Combine another 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup hot sauce, ground pepper, and garlic powder in a small saucepan over low heat. Heat until the butter is melted and the ingredients are well blended.
• Quickly put the wings into a large bowl. *You could also use a large plastic container with a lid for this.
• Add the coating mixture and stir, coating all the wings evenly or simply put all the wings inside the container with the lid, add the sauce, then shake.