| We call it fast food but we all eat it. And Wendy's is | | | | 1 cup Milk |
| one of our favorites. | | | | 1/2 Cup Nestle Quick |
| Wendy's is known for its square ground beef | | | | 3 Cups Vanilla ice Cream |
| hamburgers and the Frosty, a form of soft serve ice | | | | Put all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth... |
| cream. | | | | |
| The idea for Wendy's Old Fashioned hamburgers was | | | | Or try... |
| actually inspired by Dave Thomas's trips to Kewpee | | | | --Wendy's Chili-- |
| Hamburgers in his home town of Kalamazoo, Michigan. | | | | 1 pound ground chuck |
| The Kewpee sold square hamburgers and thick malt | | | | 1 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes (liquid included) |
| shakes, much like the famous restaurant that Thomas | | | | 1 15-ounce can of red kidney beans (liquid drained) |
| eventually founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1969. Thomas | | | | 1 15-ounce can of pinto beans (liquid drained) |
| named the restaurant after his fourth child Melinda Lou | | | | 1 8-ounce can Hunt's tomato sauce |
| "Wendy" Thomas. | | | | 1/2 medium white onion, diced |
| And today they even serve nutritional meals for the | | | | 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies (with liquid) |
| diet conscious. Like Ultimate Chicken Grill with a Side | | | | 2 Tablespoons chopped celery |
| Salad. Junior Hamburger Deluxe without mayonnaise | | | | 2 Tablespoons chili powder |
| with a Side Salad and fat-free dressing. Large Chili | | | | 1/2 Tablespoon ground cumin |
| with a Side Salad and fat-free dressing. Plain Baked | | | | 1 teaspoon salt |
| Potato and a small Chili... | | | | 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
| >>> So if you want to prepare a delicious meal | | | | 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
| to impress family, friends or even a hot date - maybe | | | | 1 cup water |
| someone you met on a romantic dating site - here are | | | | 1. Brown the ground chuck over medium heat, breaking |
| Wendy's most popular recipes of all... | | | | into small pieces with the spatula. Add a dash of salt |
| | | | | and pepper while cooking. |
| --Wendy's Chicken Caesar Fresh Stuffed Pita-- | | | | 2. Empty the cooked meat into a spaghetti strainer, |
| 4 pita breads | | | | and rinse well under very hot water. This removes the |
| 4 teaspoons shredded, fresh parmesan | | | | bulk of the fat. |
| >> Dressing: | | | | 3. Transfer the beef into a dutch oven, and add the |
| 1/2 cup water | | | | remaining ingredients. Stir together to combine |
| 1/8 teaspoon dry, unflavored gelatin | | | | thoroughly. |
| 1/3 cup white vinegar | | | | 4. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer. Reduce the |
| 1/2 cup olive oil | | | | burner to low, and continue simmering 50-60 minutes, |
| 1/2 teaspoon finely minced red bell pepper | | | | stirring occasionally. |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt | | | | |
| 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder | | | | --Wendy's Garden Sensation Mandarin Chicken |
| 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce | | | | Salad-- |
| 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepperdash | | | | >> Sesame Dressing: |
| parsleydash oreganodash thymedash basil | | | | 1/2 cup corn syrup |
| 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese | | | | 3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar |
| 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese | | | | 2 tablespoons pineapple juice |
| 2 tablespoons egg substitute | | | | 4 teaspoons granulated sugar |
| >>Chicken | | | | 1 tablespoon light brown sugar |
| 2 boneless, skinless chicken breastssaltpepper | | | | 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce |
| >>Salad | | | | 1 teaspoon sesame oil |
| 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped | | | | 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard |
| 1/4 cup red cabbage, shredded | | | | 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
| 1/4 cup carrot, shredded | | | | 1/8 teaspoon salt |
| 1. Make the dressing by first dissolving the gelatin in the | | | | 1/8 teaspoon paprika |
| water. Heat the mixture in the microwave on high for | | | | 1 dash garlic powder |
| two minutes or until it begins to rapidly boil. Add the | | | | 1 dash ground black pepper |
| vinegar, then whisk while adding the oil. Add bell pepper, | | | | 1/2 cup vegetable oil |
| salt, garlic powder, worcestershire, black pepper, | | | | 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds |
| parsley, oregano, thyme and basil. | | | | |
| 2. Let dressing cool for about 15 minutes before adding | | | | >>Mandarin Chicken Salad: |
| cheeses and egg substitute. Whisk until slightly thicker, | | | | 4 chicken breast fillets |
| then chill. Overnight refrigeration makes the dressing | | | | 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped |
| thicker. Preheat a barbecue or indoor grill to medium | | | | 4 cups red leaf lettuce, chopped |
| heat. Salt and pepper the chicken, then grill it for 5 | | | | 1 1/3 cups canned mandarin orange segments |
| minutes per side, or until done. | | | | 1 cup rice noodles |
| 3.Remove chicken from the grill and dice it. While | | | | 1 cup roasted sliced almond. |
| chicken cooks, prepare the salad by combining the | | | | Prepare dressing by combining all dressing ingredients |
| romaine lettuce, red cabbage and shredded carrot in a | | | | except vegetable oil and sesame seeds in a blender |
| large bowl and toss. | | | | on high speed. Slowly add oil to mixture, to create an |
| 4. Prepare the sandwiches by first microwaving each | | | | emulsion. |
| pita for 20 seconds. Fold each pita in half like a taco, | | | | Add sesame seeds and blend for just a couple |
| then add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the romaine salad into the | | | | seconds. Pour dressing into a covered container (such |
| bread. Add about 1/3 cup of diced chicken on top of | | | | as a dressing cruet)and chill until needed. (1 1/2 CUPS |
| the salad in the pita. | | | | DRESSING) Rub each chicken breast fillet with oil, then |
| Pour about a tablespoon of dressing over each | | | | lightly salt and pepper each piece. |
| sandwich. Sprinkle about a teaspoon of shredded | | | | Grill on medium/high heat until done. Chill chicken |
| fresh parmesan on top of each one and serve. | | | | breasts in refrigerator. When chicken is cold, build each |
| | | | | salad by first arranging about 4 cups of iceberg lettuce |
| --Wendy's Old Fashioned Burger-- | | | | in the bottom of a large salad bowl or on a plate. |
| 1 Sesame-seed hamburger bun | | | | Arrange a cup of red leaf lettuce on the iceberg |
| 1/4 Pound Ground beef | | | | lettuce. |
| 1 d Salt | | | | Dice each chicken breast into bite- size pieces and |
| 3 Dill pickle slices | | | | sprinkle the pieces from each one over each salad. |
| 1 Teaspoon Catsup | | | | Arrange about 1/3 cup of mandarin orange wedges on |
| 3 White onion ring slices | | | | each salad. Next, sprinkle about 1/4 cup of rice noodles |
| 2 Tomato slices | | | | and 1/4 cup of roasted sliced almonds on top of each |
| 1/4 Cup Chopped iceburg lettuce | | | | salad. Add desired amount of sesame dressing and |
| 1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise | | | | serve. |
| 1. Using waxed paper, form the 1/4 pound of beef into | | | | |
| a 4-inch square patty. Refrigerate until you're ready to | | | | Dig In and Enjoy! |
| cook. | | | | |
| 2. Preheat a barbecue grill on high. Toast both halves | | | | A Graduate of the Holland College Culinary Course, |
| of the bun, face down, in a hot skillet. 3. Lightly salt the | | | | Brian Alan Burhoe has cooked in Atlantic Coast |
| hamburger patty and cook on the barbecue grill for 2 | | | | restaurants for over 30 years. He is a member of the |
| to 3 minutes per side. Build the burger in the following | | | | Canadian Culinary Federation. Brian's articles reflect his |
| stacking order from the bottom up: bottom bun, | | | | interests in food service, dreamstudy, imaginative |
| hamburger patty, pickles, catsup, onion rings, tomatoes, | | | | literature and our best friends -- our dogs. |
| lettuce, mayonnaise, top bun. | | | | His Home Page is A CULINARY MYSTERY TOUR - |
| Details: If you'd like the classic Wendy's double, cook | | | | A Literary Chef. His articles have been reprinted on |
| two patties, and dress the bun the same. If adding | | | | numerous culinary websites and various Blogs, including |
| cheese, use only real American cheese and place it on | | | | the popular Romantic Relationship site |
| top of the dressed bun prior to adding the cooked | | | | Other Popular items on theWendy's Restaurant Menu: |
| beef. Double cheese? Do the same. | | | | Honey BBQ Boneless Wings - Tender, juicy chicken |
| For Wendy's classic bacon cheese burger, cook the | | | | breast, hand-tossed in a honey barbeque sauce |
| burger and dress the bun as directed above. For the | | | | made with real amber honey. |
| bacon, use Oscar-Mayer Ready-Made pre-cooked | | | | Homestyle Chicken Fillet - Wendy's signature chicken |
| bacon. Simply microwave 2 slices for about 30 | | | | fillet. Specially seasoned, lightly breaded and topped |
| seconds, and add to your burger between the cheese | | | | with mayonnaise. |
| and the beef patty. | | | | Wendy's Spicy Chicken Go Wrap - Their chicken fillet |
| | | | | made with a fiery blend of peppers and spices. Plus |
| --Wendy's Original Frosty-- | | | | crisp lettuce, cheddar cheese and a zesty ranch |
| The Frosty was invented at Wendy's owner Dave | | | | sauce all wrapped in a flour tortilla. |
| Thomas' request by dairyman E.M. "Bill" Barker. The | | | | Wendy's Chicken Club - Crisp strips of Applewood |
| actual flavor of the original Frosty is a mixture of | | | | smoked bacon, sliced natural Swiss cheese and fresh |
| chocolate and vanilla. You can add M&M's, | | | | toppings join a whole breast fillet for one tender, tasty |
| Butterfinger Chips or Oreo Chips - whatever you | | | | sandwich. Available lightly breaded or grilled. |
| desire. | | | | |