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Questions tagged [restaurant-mimicry]

Questions with this tag should be about mimicking some existing dish, snack, drink, etc.

Questions with this tag should be about mimicking some existing dish, snack, drink, etc.

You ate or drank something you want to replicate. You should have already attempted mimicking it at least once, so you can add the exact thing you tried and the difference between your current result and your goal. Details on the dish are definitely helpful and should be included, since not everybody will know what you want to achieve.

These questions are not recipe requests, but more "method" requests.

See this Meta Q/A for more information.

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How to emulate pike of Starbucks

Recently, I have developed a taste for pike roast flavor of Starbucks. I was wondering if I can make coffee with the same taste in my home? What would be the coffee bean and an appropriate coffee maker for that?
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How can I cook chicken breast like Nando's?

I want to make chicken butterfly breast similar to Nando's but plain. I read this question which gave me a good insight. I have no grill so only a gas oven/halogen oven and a frying pan. Am I able to cook it like Nando's Butterfly chicken using a…
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What is the orange coloured cream inside McAloo Tikki called and what are its ingredients?

The McAloo Tikki: (McDonalds' official page has a smaller image.) I have seen the onions, tomatoes, Aloo Tikki, and an orange coloured cream inside this burger. I wish to know what is that cream called and what are its ingredients?
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Help me duplicate Potbelly's fat-free vinaigrette

Can anyone help me duplicate Potbelly Sandwich Works' fat-free vinaigrette dressing? I'm NOT a cook, so I have no idea where to start. It's fairly clear, somewhat sweet, and based on the lack of "globules", it appears to have little to no oil in it.…
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How to get those professional looking peaks on top of tiramisu?

Most tiramisu-recipes end with the last layer of mascarpone mixture spread on the last layer of lady fingers/sponge cake (and some chocolate powder on top). So you have a flat surface. I've seen pictures of tiramisu with a bumpy surface, like small…
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Is there a way to replicate the consistency of chain pizza "garlic dipping sauces" easily?

Replicating the taste of "garlic dipping sauce" from various pizza chains is very easy, essentially start with melted butter, and add garlic powder and salt to taste. While this nails the flavour, the problem is you end up with something that has…
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Olive Garden ‘Spicy Calabrian Chicken’ Recipe

I recently had Olive Garden’s ‘Spicy Calabrian Chicken’. They were spicy chicken tenders. They were great. Lots of heat, but I could still taste all the flavors and the heat dissipated, leaving me craving more. Does anyone, especially anyone whose…
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How can I recreate canned whipped cream from scratch?

I tried by using two quarts of heavy cream, two cups of sugar and a spoon of honey and mixed it all together but I feel like it's missing something to the flavor. I'm trying to create something similar to what you get out of a can of whipped cream.…
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How can I get my flavorings to flavor my carnitas all the way through the pork?

So, I've been trying for a while to mimic taqueria carnitas at home with my slow cooker. I initially tried a recipe that had you put some water in and then cook in its own juices, with seasoning; that was good, but it was a bit dry, and the…
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What is inside the Prawn Cocktail crisps flavour?

I'm looking to make something close-enough at home for a friend. I'm suspecting it doesn't actually have Prawns in it.
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How to make this shawarma hot sauce?

I'm not sure how to ask this question so bear with me. This shawarma place nearby has this amazing hot sauce but I have no clue whats in it! I want to re-create it if possible. I talked to the clerk and he said that it may be BBQ sauce and hot…
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Homemade coconut milk in coffee compared to store bought

I've been making my own homemade coconut milk recently because I don't like the list of ingredients (thickeners, emulsifiers, etc.) typically found in store-bought coconut milk. The problem is, I really like the taste of store-bought coconut milk…
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How is congee made?

Does anyone know how to make the congee like those in Dim Sum/Yum Cha restaurants?
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How to mimic Giordano's Pizza SAUCE? (Part 2)

I am trying to mimic Giordano's pizza at home, as stated in part 1 I need to learn how to make both the crust and the SAUCE. I think I can manage the rest... I am looking for advice on how to make a pizza sauce to mimic Giordano's. I can make a…
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How to mimic Giordano's Pizza CRUST at home ? (part 1)

Yesterday I indulged in a real luxury, I had Giordano's Pizza, (from Chicago) delivered to me in Oklahoma. It takes two days notice and six hours to thaw the pizza before you can 'finish' baking it; BUT OH IT IS WORTH IT... Of course, what would be…
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