I had a few people request my Olive Garden soup, salad, and bread stick recipes, but just so you know- I am terrible at giving recipes. I really have nothing against sharing, it's just that I don't really follow recipes, I just add a little of this and a little of that. So if you really need specific amounts and measurements- you're out of luck. I have made them all a number of times and adjusted them to what my family likes. So this may just be a baseline and you can make them the way you like. Enjoy!
Olive Garden Recipes- copycat | |
"All you can eat- soup, salad, and bread sticks... anytime" | |
Bread Sticks- | |
2 C warm water | Topping- use before and after baking |
2T yeast | Melted butter |
2T butter | Salt |
2T sugar | Garlic powder |
1T salt | Oregano |
4-5 C flour | |
In kitchenaid add all ingredients until dough cleans the sides of the bowl. If it sticks, gradually add more flour. | |
Knead for 8 minutes. Let rise. Punch down- roll into 24 bread sticks. Add topping, let rise again. | |
Bake 350 for 10-12 minutes (my oven sucks, so your time may be different?) Add topping again. | |
Salad- | |
1/2 romaine, 1/2 leaf lettuce | |
Thin slices purple onion | |
Roma tomato wedges | |
Olives | |
Croutons | |
Grated parmesan cheese | |
Toss all with Zesty Italian dressing | |
Zuppa Toscano- (potato sausage soup) | |
1lb italian sausage- a bit spicy is better for flavor | |
2 cloves garlic | |
1/2 onion diced | |
Oregano | |
Potatoes sliced then halved (D) | |
Chicken broth- enough to barely cover the potatoes | |
1/2 and 1/2 or cream | |
2 C kale or swiss chard- my kids are lame so I leave this out. | |
Brown sausage, add onions, garlic, oregano. Add potatoes and enough chicken broth to cover them. | |
Boil until potatoes are soft, then add kale or swiss chard, then half and half. Simmer for a few minutes- serve. | |
Minestrone- | |
1lb browned hamburger | Season to taste- |
Chicken broth | Salt |
Tomato juice | Pepper |
Carrots- slices | Garlic |
Celery- slices | Oregano |
Onion- diced | Basil |
Can kidney beans | Thyme |
Cabbage- chopped | Parsley |
Mini pasta- I don't know what it is called- short macaroni noodles? | |
Zucchini- depends on how much the kids complain. | |
Brown hamburger- season as you like. Add everything except zucchini. Boil until veggies are soft. | |
Add zucchini last or it will get soggy. Cook until tender- Serve. |
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