Feb. 11, 2008
Tightwad Tuesday
I mentioned in my last post how we were going out to eat to my favorite restaurant. Well, I love eating out, but I was reminded once again why we don’t do it very often. It cost just too much money!!! When I was pregnant we used to go to this restaurant so often they actually knew us. They even brought my cheese nachos, which I order every time I go, occasionally without me having to actually order them. I would say on average, we would go once a week, sometimes more. Well, at about $25.00 a meal, needless to say that added up fast!!!! I eventually learned how to make the cheese nachos (it is a white cheese dip) very similar to theirs. We stopped going so much. If fact, I think this was the 1st time in about a year that we were there. We have saved so much money now that I can satisfy that taste without the huge cost. It’s still not the most frugal meal, but it sure beats $25.00 a pop. Well, the Net is full of copycat recipes and so I compiled a list of some of the sites that have these recipes. So if you have a craving for something like Outback’s Bloomin Onion or Red Lobster Cheese Biscuits and you don’t want to spend the high prices to eat out, you can search for the recipes here. Please note, I have not tried these yet, so please don’t blame me if they don’t turn out! lol!
This site has absolutely tons of copycat recipes
http://www.all-restaurantrecipes.com/
Here's another site with copycat recipes
http://www.copykat.com/
Here’s a Yahoo User Group that has lots of stuff!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TopSecretRecipes/
A Copycat Blog with Lots of Stuff!
http://top-secret-recipes.blogspot.com/
Another Copycat Blog
http://www.recipesecrets.net/blog/
List of several favorites
http://listverse.com/miscellaneous/top-10-secret-recipes/
This site charges a fee for most of their recipes, but there are several that are free
http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipes.asp
Here’s a few extra fun ones:
McDonald’s McFlurry
http://www.recipelink.com/ch/2002/december/topsecretdrinkrecipes1.html
Wendy’s Frosty
http://www.recipelink.com/ch/2002/december/topsecretdrinkrecipes3.html
Duncan Donuts
http://www.recipelink.com/ch/2002/december/moretopsecretrecipes1.html
Chili’s Fajita’s
http://www.recipelink.com/ch/2002/december/topsecretrestaurantrecipes1.html
Nabisco Graham Crackers
http://www.recipelink.com/ch/2002/december/lowfattopsecretrecipes3.html
Little Debbie Oatmeal Lights
http://www.recipelink.com/ch/2002/december/lowfattopsecretrecipes2.html
TGI Friday’s Potato Skins
http://www.recipezaar.com/138403
For more Tightwad Tuesday posts, go to Mary’s blog.
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Feb. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by dawnkick
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I have tried a copycat recipe for the Red Lobster biscuits and they turned out awesome. Great sites. Thanks. Glad the root canal went well and you are feeling better. I like you blog. It was my first time visiting. Take care and God bless!
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by psalms16vs2
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I make the red lobster biscuits all the time. I do like the copycat recipe sites a lot. Thanks for sharing the list. :)
JoAnn
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by Canadagirl
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Yum !!! I will have to come back tomorrow and really start clicking on these links. Thank you for sharing !!! ((hugs))
Blessings and I hope you are doing well.
Big ((((HUG)))) my SSiC and friend
In Him<><
-Mary
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by bakerswife
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TGIF Friday's potato skins will something to try for sure. Eating at home is such a great way to save money. My DH and I love leftovers!!! It's like eating free food. (-:
Mama Karen
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by blessedwith2angels
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Those recipes sound wonderful and will certainly save lots of money. My daughter loves Wendy's frosties and I like to eat out!
Pam
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by PlainJane
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Ohhhhhhh Lynn, Thank you so much for posting this! I have already bookmarked 2 of the sites this morning, printed out 3 recipes (TGI Fridays Potato Skins, Auntie Annie's Pretzels; Chocolate Macarooms), and have made a note to print out some more (Cracker Barrel Recipes). Yummmm! THANK YOU!!!!
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jab300
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Wow, what great links! I will definitely be checking those out, thanks for sharing. Julie
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Gina
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I use several of the copy cat recipes all of the time!
Red Lobster biscuts!! Can't live without them! LOL...
When I was a teenager I worked at Taco Bell for a very short time... back then they had Cinnamon Crispas, I think they were called... I make them all of the time for snacks or with tacos... basically cut tortillas into 8 wedges, deep fry and toss in cinnamon sugar!! YUMMY
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by jenn4him
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Oh, what fun it would be to try a few. Thanks. I start to crave a food and try to find a suitable substitute also.
Jenn
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MiryClay
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Hi Lynn!
You are always chuck full of websites that bless us. Thanks for sharing. Oh poor Prince Caspian, a root canal. Ouchie! I pray he's not in any pain from it. My mother made it through surgery great. Thank you so much for the prayers.
Love ya,
Lori
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by socalval
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Just stopping by to say hello and to remind everyone that tomorrow is Weblink Wednesday. No special links needed - just whatever educational link that you find helpful. I'm going back to posting Weblink Wednesday every week. You know, what you wrote today would serve just as well... good links!
Have a great rest-of-the-day.
Valerie
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Feb. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by HeartnSoul
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The cheese nachos sound good :) I'll have to come back and look into them further!
hugs
Denise
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/HeartnSoul/479413
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