The Olive Garden’s Italian Salad Dressing

The Olive Garden’s Italian Salad Dressing

This one is a surprise for my wife.  The Olive Garden’s Italian Salad Dressing is the only dressing she will have with her salads.  She absolutely is a FREAK over this stuff.  So when I came across the copycat recipe, I had to try it for myself and share it with you guys.

Hope you enjoy!

Olive Garden's Salad Dressing - Hungry Doug

The Olive Garden's Italian Salad Dressing

The Olive Garden's Italian Salad Dressing is an iconic dressing that is sure to please everyone. The rich and zesty flavors will keep you coming back for more.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Staples
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Packet Italian Dressing Mix Hidden Valley is best
  • 3/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 Cup olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon mayonaise
  • 1/3 Cup White Vinegar
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp dried Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions
 

  • Thoroughly combine in a container of your choosing. Make sure to refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.
Keyword Copycat Recipe

Epic Banana Cheesecake

Epic Banana Cheesecake

Let me tell you something about Banana Cheesecake…it will rock your world. This cheesecake recipe isn’t for the faint of hearts. Personally, this is my favorite desert ever.

Whenever I go to The Cheesecake Factory, I try their version of this and they are pretty much identical. Men, go make this for your wife. If she doesn’t like bananas, you just eat it yourself. Thank me later.

Banana Cheesecake - Hungry Doug

Epic Banana Cheesecake

Let me tell you something about Banana Cheesecake...it will rock your world. This cheesecake recipe isn't for the faint of hearts. Personally, this is my favorite desert ever. Whenever I go to The Cheesecake Factory, I try their version of this and they are pretty much identical. Men, go make this for your wife. If she doesn't like bananas, you just eat it yourself. Thank me later.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 2 blocks Cream Cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 package Banana Pudding Mix Instant
  • 1 3/4 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 package Graham Crackers Enough to make a crust
  • 3.5 Bananas
  • 25 Nilla Wafers OPTIONAL
  • Cool Whip for topping
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds OPTIONAL
  • 1/3 Cup White Sugar for Crust

Instructions
 

Cheesecake Filling

  • Grab a large Bowl. Throw the blocks of cream cheese in and beat with a hand or stand mixer and the whisk attachments. Keep going until there are no clumps. Clumps are your enemy.
  • Throw in the sugar and continue mixing until it is combined throughout. Add the cream and vanilla. Keep whisking until you get "Stiff peaks" and set that off to the side.
  • Grab another bowl and whisk the pudding mix and milk. Throw that baby in the fridge for 10 minutes to thicken. Lightly combine and gently fold the pudding with the filling mix. Keep going until it is combined into one mixture.
  • Slice up those bananas into small chunks and combine them into the filling mix. Save about 1/2 of one banana for garnishing.

Graham Cracker Crust

  • Easy Peasy. Take your graham crackers and 1/3 cup of white sugar and place them in a ziplock bag. Beat the hell out of said bag with rolling pin, fists, or whatever want. Take 6 tablespoons of butter (doesn't have to be exact) and melt that in the microwave. Take 1 1/2 Cups of the Graham Cracker Mix and place that in your spring form pan. Drizzle the melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan. Make sure it is nice and tight.

Combine and Chill

  • Take your crust and fill it with your cheesecake filling. Smooth the top.
  • Refrigerate for 6 hours or Overnight (Overnight is better)
  • Take some cool whip and add a layer to the cake. However much you would like. Take those Nila wafers and crush them into a powder and sprinkle on top. Take the sliced almonds and sprinkle them on top as well. Slice up the remaining banana and arrange in any pattern you want on top.
Make your own Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwiches

Make your own Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwiches

Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwiches are King.  There I said it… I have had my fair share of chicken sandwiches and I can honestly say that out of all the fast food chain chicken sandwiches (notice I said fast food chain chicken sandwiches), Chick-Fil-A has to be the absolute king.  The only problem is, they are closed on Sunday.  Now we can make the recipe at home!

Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich

Have you ever wanted your chicken to taste like the heavenly goodness that is Chick-Fil-A? Or is it Sunday and you can't get into your local Chick-Fil-A? Well, look no further! We have the recipe here. Let me know in the comments below how that worked out for you.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Sandwiches

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Chicken Breasts about 8 oz
  • 1/2 tsp Basil
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Pickle Juice Dill
  • 1 Pickle Sliced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Celery Salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup Peanut Oil DO NOT SUBSTITUTE, you will regret the decision.
  • 4 Buns
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Take your chicken and split it into equal portions.
  • Pound the chicken flat (with a meat tenderizer or hammer, whichever floats your boat)
  • Put the chicken into a large ziplock with the pickle juice for 1 hour (longer if you wanted)
  • Combine all dry ingredients.
  • Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
  • Get pan ready on Medium-High heat with your peanut oil.
  • Dip the chicken into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then back into the flour mixture. Drop into the frying pan.
  • Cook until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes on each side)
  • Serve on Hamburger Buns and Pickle (add lettuce, jack cheese, and tomato to make it a deluxe)
  • Enjoy!