| Do you ever sit down at at the Cheesecake Factory | | | | classes. You will be charged for the class and the |
| and wish that you had the knowledge to make the | | | | chef will cook a meal which everyone will get a |
| same recipes that they have for their food. Well | | | | chance to try. While watching him cook, take notes |
| there are ways that this is possible, and you will | | | | of the different ingredients he uses. Then take what |
| definitely pay a lot less for your food. | | | | you learned to your kitchen. |
| Try these ideas to make that great food the same | | | | And here is a copycat version of the Cheesecake |
| way the restaurants do: | | | | Factory Bleu Cheese Dressing: |
| 1. You can try going to the restaurant's website to | | | | Ingredients needed: |
| see if they sell a copy of the recipe. If that doesn't | | | | - 2 shallots, finely minced |
| work, ask the waiter and see what he can do for | | | | - 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil |
| you. If you search the internet enough, you will | | | | - 2 ounces of crumbled blue cheese |
| probably be able to find a free recipe somewhere. | | | | - 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk |
| 2. When you take home the food, take a guess at | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon salt |
| what goes into the food to give it all of its tastes. | | | | - 12 cups of mixed baby greens |
| Ask a waitress what is in the food and then go | | | | Directions: |
| home and experiment with what you believe the dish | | | | 1. Combine all of the ingredients except for the mixed |
| consists of. | | | | baby greens and whisk until smooth or blend the |
| 3. Try asking a friend, who is good with food, what | | | | ingredients at low speed. |
| he thinks the recipe consists of. If this fails, talk to | | | | 2. Chill this blend. |
| the chef and flatter him; he might be more inclined to | | | | 3. When you are ready to serve, put two cups of |
| tell you how to make the dish. | | | | greens on each salad dish and top with bleu cheese |
| 4. Certain chefs actually have their own cooking | | | | dressing. Enjoy! |