INDEX

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A

Arby’s

Big Montana, 106

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich, 52–53

Curly Fries (small), 114–15

B

Back Yard Burgers

Black Jack Burger, 36–37

Bacon

Burger King: Enormous Omelet Sandwich, 174–75

Del Taco: Macho Bacon and Egg Burrito, 178–79

for breakfast dishes, 172

for burgers, 21

Hardee’s: 13-Lb Western Bacon Thickburger, 33–35

Jack in the Box: Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger, 30–31

McDonald’s: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel, 183

McDonald’s: Egg McMuffin, 173

Papa John’s: Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Original Crust Pizza, 152–53

Pizza Hut: Meat Lover’s Hand-Tossed Style Pizza, 138–39

Sbarro: Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza, 148–49

Subway: Turkey Breast and Bacon Melt Wrap (with Chipotle Southwest Sauce), 96–97

Wendy’s: Big Bacon Classic, 26–27

Baking sheets, nonstick, 8

Bananas

Starbuck’s: Banana Pound Cake, 200–201

Beans

refried, buying, 214

Taco Bell: Double Decker Taco Supreme, 162–63

Taco Bell: Mexican Pizza, 164–65

Taco Bell: Nachos Supreme (beef), 168–69

Beef

Arby’s: Big Montana, 106

Back Yard Burgers: Black Jack Burger, 36–37

Blimpie: Beef and Cheddar Wrap, 108–9

Carl’s Jr.: Chili Cheese French Fries, 116–17

Carl’s Jr.: Six Dollar Burger, 32

Del Taco: Macho Beef Burrito, 166–67

for pizza toppings, 131

for Southwestern-style dishes, 158

Hardee’s: 13-Lb Western Bacon Thickburger, 33–35

In-N-Out Burger: Double-Double with Onion, 24–25

Jack in the Box: Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger, 30–31

lean, buying, 214

McDonald’s: Big Mac, 22–23

Original Tommy’s: Hamburger, 38

Original Tommy’s Chili Topping, 39

Pizza Hut: Meat Lover’s Hand-Tossed Style Pizza, 138–39

Pizza Hut: Supreme Personal Pan Pizza, 133–35

Pizza Hut Beef Topping, 136

Sonic: Country-Fried Steak Sandwich, 100–101

Steak ’N Shake: Frisco Melt, 104–5

Subway: Chipotle Southwest Cheese Steak, 94–95

Subway: Meatball Marinara, 91–92

Taco Bell: Double Decker Taco Supreme, 162–63

Taco Bell: Mexican Pizza, 164–65

Taco Bell: Nachos Supreme (beef), 168–69

Taco Bell: Soft Taco Supreme (beef), 160–61

Wendy’s: Big Bacon Classic, 26–27

White Castle: Slyders, 28–29

Beverages. See Shakes

Biscuits

Chick-fil-A Biscuits, 182

Blimpie

Beef and Cheddar Wrap, 108–9

Peppercorn Sauce, 109

Breads

burger buns, buying, 20

Burger King: French Toast Sticks, 185

Chick-fil-A Biscuits, 182

Cinnabon: Classic Cinnamon Roll, 195–97

Dunkin’ Donuts: Corn Muffins, 188–89

Dunkin’ Donuts: Cranberry Orange Muffins, 186–87

Breakfast dishes, 171–89

Burger King: Enormous Omelet Sandwich, 174–75

Burger King: French Toast Sticks, 185

Chick-fil-A: Chicken Biscuit, 180–81

Cinnabon: Classic Cinnamon Roll, 195–97

Del Taco: Macho Bacon and Egg Burrito, 178–79

Dunkin’ Donuts: Corn Muffins, 188–89

Dunkin’ Donuts: Cranberry Orange Muffins, 186–87

ingredients for, 172

Jack in the Box: Extreme Sausage Sandwich, 176–77

McDonald’s: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel, 183

McDonald’s: Egg McMuffin, 173

McDonald’s: Hash Brown, 184

Brownies

Dairy Queen Brownies, 210

Burger King

BK Fish Filet, 82–83

Breakfast Sausage Patties, 175

Chicken Tenders, 64–65

Enormous Omelet Sandwich, 174–75

French Toast Sticks, 185

Onion Rings (medium), 125

Original Chicken Sandwich, 54–55

Tartar Sauce, 83

Burgers, 19–41

Back Yard Burgers: Black Jack Burger, 36–37

buns for, 20

Carl’s Jr.: Six Dollar Burger, 32

cooking, tips for, 21

Fatburger: Turkeyburger, 40–41

Hardee’s: 13-Lb Western Bacon Thickburger, 33–35

ingredients for, 20–21

In-N-Out Burger: Double-Double with Onion, 24–25

Jack in the Box: Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger, 30–31

McDonald’s: Big Mac, 22–23

Original Tommy’s: Hamburger, 38

Wendy’s: Big Bacon Classic, 26–27

White Castle: Slyders, 28–29

Burritos

Del Taco: Macho Bacon and Egg Burrito, 178–79

Del Taco: Macho Beef Burrito, 166–67

Butter, light, 193, 213

C

Cakes

Starbuck’s: Banana Pound Cake, 200–201

Starbuck’s: Pumpkin Pound Cake, 198–99

Calories, cutting, 11, 11–12

Carl’s Jr.

Chili Cheese French Fries, 116–17

Chili Seasoning Mix, 117

Six Dollar Burger, 32

Cheese

Arby’s: Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich, 52–53

Back Yard Burgers: Black Jack Burger, 36–37

Blimpie: Beef and Cheddar Wrap, 108–9

Burger King: BK Fish Filet, 82–83

Burger King: Enormous Omelet Sandwich, 174–75

Carl’s Jr.: Chili Cheese French Fries, 116–17

Carl’s Jr.: Six Dollar Burger, 32

Cinnabon Frosting, 197

cream cheese, reduced-fat, 193, 213

Del Taco: Macho Bacon and Egg Burrito, 178–79

Del Taco: Macho Beef Burrito, 166–67

Domino’s: Crunchy Thin Crust Cheese Pizza, 141–42

Domino’s: Ultimate Deep Dish America’s Favorite Feast Pizza, 144–45

El Pollo Loco: Cheese Quesadilla, 159

El Pollo Loco: Macaroni and Cheese, 127

for breakfast dishes, 172

for burgers and sandwiches, 20

for pizza, 130

for sandwiches and wraps, 90

for Southwestern-style dishes, 158

guide to brands, 213

Hardee’s: 13-Lb Western Bacon Thickburger, 33–35

Hardee’s: Big Hot Ham ’N’ Cheese, 107

In-N-Out Burger: Double-Double with Onion, 24–25

Jack in the Box: Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger, 30–31

Jack in the Box: Extreme Sausage Sandwich, 176–77

McDonald’s: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel, 183

McDonald’s: Big Mac, 22–23

McDonald’s: Egg McMuffin, 173

McDonald’s: Filet-O-Fish, 80–81

nacho cheese sauce, buying, 214

Original Tommy’s: Hamburger, 38

Papa John’s: Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Original Crust Pizza, 152–53

Pizza Hut: Meat Lover’s Hand-Tossed Style Pizza, 138–39

Pizza Hut: Supreme Personal Pan Pizza, 133–35

Sbarro: Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza, 148–49

shredded, weights and measures, 9

shredders for, 10

Steak ’N Shake: Frisco Melt, 104–5

Subway: Chipotle Southwest Cheese Steak, 94–95

Subway: Meatball Marinara, 91–92

Subway: Turkey Breast and Bacon Melt Wrap (with Chipotle Southwest Sauce), 96–97

Taco Bell: Double Decker Taco Supreme, 162–63

Taco Bell: Mexican Pizza, 164–65

Taco Bell: Nachos Supreme (beef), 168–69

Taco Bell: Soft Taco Supreme (beef), 160–61

Wendy’s: Big Bacon Classic, 26–27

Chicken, 43–67

Arby’s: Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich, 52–53

bone-in breasts, preparing, 44

boneless breasts, preparing, 44

breading technique, 44–46

Burger King: Chicken Tenders, 64–65

Burger King: Original Chicken Sandwich, 54–55

buying, 45

Chick-fil-A: Chicken Biscuit, 180–81

Chick-fil-A: Chick-n-Strips, 62–63

Church’s Chicken: Southern Fried Chicken Legs, 60–61

drumsticks, preparing, 44

frozen, thawing, 47

grilling, 46–47

Hardee’s: Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich, 56–57

KFC: Original Recipe Chicken Breast, 58–59

KFC: Popcorn Chicken (large), 66–67

KFC: Twister, 98–99

McDonald’s: McChicken Sandwich, 48–49

Papa John’s: Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Original Crust Pizza, 152–53

Sonic: Grilled Chicken Wrap, 102–3

Wendy’s: Spicy Chicken Fillet, 50–51

Chick-fil-A

Biscuits, 182

Chicken Biscuit, 180–81

Chick-n-Strips, 62–63

Chocolate

chips, buying, 214

cocoa powder, buying, 214

Dairy Queen: Brownie Earthquake, 209–10

Dairy Queen: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard (medium), 206–7

Dairy Queen Blizzard Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 207

Dairy Queen Brownies, 210

Starbuck’s: Mocha Frappuccino Blended Coffee (grande), 208

Steak ’N Shake: Chocolate Malt Shake (regular), 203

syrup, buying, 214

Church’s Chicken

Southern Fried Chicken Legs, 60–61

Cinnabon

Classic Cinnamon Roll, 195–97

Frosting, 197

Coffee

Starbuck’s: Mocha Frappuccino Blended Coffee (grande), 208

Cookies and brownies

Dairy Queen Brownies, 210

reduced-fat chocolate sandwich, buying, 214

Subway: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, 202

Cornmeal

Dunkin’ Donuts: Corn Muffins, 188–89

Crabmeat

Long John Silver’s: Lobster Crab Cakes, 78–79

Cranberries

Dunkin’ Donuts: Cranberry Orange Muffins, 186–87

Cream cheese

Cinnabon Frosting, 197

reduced-fat, about, 193

reduced-fat, buying, 213

D

Dairy products. See also Butter; Cheese; Ice cream; Yogurt

guide to brands, 213

Dairy Queen

Blizzard Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 207

Brownie Earthquake, 209–10

Brownies, 210

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard (medium), 206–7

Del Taco

Crinkle-Cut Fries (large), 124

Macho Bacon and Egg Burrito, 178–79

Macho Beef Burrito, 166–67

Secret Sauce, 179

Desserts, 191–210

Cinnabon: Classic Cinnamon Roll, 195–97

Dairy Queen: Brownie Earthquake, 209–10

Dairy Queen: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard (medium), 206–7

Dairy Queen Brownies, 210

ingredients for, 192–94

McDonald’s: Vanilla Triple Thick Shake (32-ounce), 204–5

Starbuck’s: Banana Pound Cake, 200–201

Starbuck’s: Mocha Frappuccino Blended Coffee (grande), 208

Starbuck’s: Pumpkin Pound Cake, 198–99

Steak ’N Shake: Chocolate Malt Shake (regular), 203

Subway: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, 202

Domino’s

Crunchy Thin Crust Cheese Pizza, 141–42

Crunchy Thin Crust Pizza Dough, 142

Pizza Sauce, 143

Sausage, 147

Ultimate Deep Dish America’s Favorite Feast Pizza, 144–45

Ultimate Deep Dish Pizza Dough, 146

Dunkin’ Donuts

Corn Muffins, 188–89

Cranberry Orange Muffins, 186–87

E

Eggs

Burger King: Enormous Omelet Sandwich, 174–75

Del Taco: Macho Bacon and Egg Burrito, 178–79

egg substitutes, 172, 194

egg white substitutes, 172, 194

for breakfast dishes, 172

Jack in the Box: Extreme Sausage Sandwich, 176–77

McDonald’s: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel, 183

McDonald’s: Egg McMuffin, 173

El Pollo Loco

Cheese Quesadilla, 159

Macaroni and Cheese, 127

nutritional data and, 13

Entrées. See also Burgers; Pizza; Sandwiches and wraps

Burger King: Chicken Tenders, 64–65

Chick-fil-A: Chick-n-Strips, 62–63

Church’s Chicken: Southern Fried Chicken Legs, 60–61

Del Taco: Macho Beef Burrito, 166–67

El Pollo Loco: Cheese Quesadilla, 159

Jack in the Box: Fish and Chips, 86–87

KFC: Original Recipe Chicken Breast, 58–59

KFC: Popcorn Chicken (large), 66–67

Long John Silver’s: Crunchy Shrimp Basket (Shrimp Only), 76–77

Long John Silver’s: Lobster Crab Cakes, 78–79

Taco Bell: Double Decker Taco Supreme, 162–63

Taco Bell: Nachos Supreme (beef), 168–69

Taco Bell: Soft Taco Supreme (beef), 160–61

White Castle: Fish Nibblers (small), 84–85

F

Fast food

cost of, 5–7, 6

driving time and, 4–5

most popular dishes, 3–4

nutritional data for, 12–16

nutritional disclaimers and, 15

Fatburger

Turkeyburger, 40–41

Fats, dietary

reducing, in recipes, 11, 11–12

substitutes for, 192

Fish

best types, for sandwiches, 70

breading, 72

Burger King: BK Fish Filet, 82–83

buying, tips for, 71

cooking, 72

Jack in the Box: Fish and Chips, 86–87

McDonald’s: Filet-O-Fish, 80–81

White Castle: Fish Nibblers (small), 84–85

Fries

Arby’s: Curly Fries (small), 114–15

baking tips, 112

best potatoes for, 112

boiling and baking technique, 112

Carl’s Jr.: Chili Cheese French Fries, 116–17

Del Taco: Crinkle-Cut Fries (large), 124

Jack in the Box: Fish and Chips, 86–87

McDonald’s: French Fries (medium), 122–23

olive oil for, 113

Popeye’s: Cajun Battered Fries (regular), 118–19

Frosting

Cinnabon Frosting, 197

Fruit. See Bananas; Cranberries; Pineapple

G

Grains. See Cornmeal; Oats

H

Ham

Arby’s: Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich, 52–53

Hardee’s: Big Hot Ham ’N’ Cheese, 107

Pizza Hut: Meat Lover’s Hand-Tossed Style Pizza, 138–39

Hardee’s

BBQ Sauce, 35

Big Hot Ham ’N’ Cheese, 107

Charbroiled Chicken Grilling Sauce, 57

Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich, 56–57

13-Lb Western Bacon Thickburger, 33–35

I

Ice cream

Dairy Queen: Brownie Earthquake, 209–10

Dairy Queen: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard (medium), 206–7

fat-free, sugar-free, about, 194

fat-free, sugar-free, buying, 213

McDonald’s: Vanilla Triple Thick Shake (32-ounce), 204–5

Steak ’N Shake: Chocolate Malt Shake (regular), 203

Ingredients

for breakfast dishes, 172

for burgers, 20–21

for desserts, 192–94

for recipes, 3, 12

for sandwiches and wraps, 90

for Southwestern-style dishes, 158

guide to brands, 213–14

smart substitutions, 11, 11–12

In-N-Out

Burger Double-Double with Onion, 24–25

Secret Sauce, 25

Italian-style dishes

Domino’s: Crunchy Thin Crust Cheese Pizza, 141–42

Domino’s: Ultimate Deep Dish America’s Favorite Feast Pizza, 144–45

Pizza Hut: Meat Lover’s Hand-Tossed Style Pizza, 138–39

Pizza Hut: Supreme Personal Pan Pizza, 133–35

Sbarro: Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza, 148–49

Subway: Meatball Marinara, 91–92

J

Jack in the Box

Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger, 30–31

Breakfast Sausage Patties, 177

Extreme Sausage Sandwich, 176–77

Fish and Chips, 86–87

nutritional data and, 13

Onion Rings, 126

K

KFC

Original Recipe Chicken Breast, 58–59

Popcorn Chicken (large), 66–67

Twister, 98–99

Twister Sauce, 99

Kitchen scale, 9–10

L

Lettuce

Del Taco: Macho Bacon and Egg Burrito, 178–79

Del Taco: Macho Beef Burrito, 166–67

for Southwestern-style dishes, 158

Lobster, imitation

buying, 214

Long John Silver’s: Lobster Crab Cakes, 78–79

Long John Silver’s

Crunchy Shrimp Basket (Shrimp Only), 76–77

Lobster Crab Cakes, 78–79

M

Malted milk powder, buying, 214

Mayonnaise, buying, 214

McDonald’s

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel, 183

Big Mac, 22–23

Big Mac Sauce, 23

Egg McMuffin, 173

Filet-O-Fish, 80–81

French Fries (medium), 122–23

Hash Brown, 184

McChicken Sandwich, 48–49

Tartar Sauce, 81

Vanilla Triple Thick Shake (32-ounce), 204–5

Meatballs

Subway: Meatball Marinara, 91–92

Meats. See also Bacon; Beef; Ham; Pork; Sausage

ground, weights and measures, 9 mallets for, 10

Milkshakes. See Shakes

Muffins

Dunkin’ Donuts: Corn Muffins, 188–89

Dunkin’ Donuts: Cranberry Orange Muffins, 186–87

Mushrooms

Domino’s: Ultimate Deep Dish America’s Favorite Feast Pizza, 144–45

N

Nachos

Taco Bell: Nachos Supreme (beef), 168–69

O

Oats

Subway: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, 202

Olive oil

extra virgin, buying, 214

for fries, 113

sprayers, 8, 46, 72

Onions

Burger King: Onion Rings (medium), 125

Hardee’s: 13-Lb Western Bacon Thickburger, 33–35

In-N-Out Burger: Double-Double with Onion, 24–25

Jack in the Box: Onion Rings, 126

onion rings, bread coatings for, 113

Original Tommy’s

Chili Topping, 39

Hamburger, 38

P

Panko, buying, 214

Papa John’s

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Original Crust Pizza, 152–53

Pizza Dough, 155

Sauce, 154

Pasta

El Pollo Loco: Macaroni and Cheese, 127

Pepperoni, turkey

buying, 214

Domino’s: Ultimate Deep Dish America’s Favorite Feast Pizza, 144–45

Pizza Hut: Meat Lover’s Hand-Tossed Style Pizza, 138–39

Pizza Hut: Supreme Personal Pan Pizza, 133–35

Sbarro: Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza, 148–49

Pineapple

Papa John’s: Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Original Crust Pizza, 152–53

Pizza, 129–55. See also Pizza dough

Domino’s: Crunchy Thin Crust Cheese Pizza, 141–42

Domino’s: Ultimate Deep Dish America’s Favorite Feast Pizza, 144–45

Papa John’s: Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Original Crust Pizza, 152–53

Pizza Hut: Meat Lover’s Hand-Tossed Style Pizza, 138–39

Pizza Hut: Supreme Personal Pan Pizza, 133–35

sauce for, 130

Sbarro: Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza, 148–49

Taco Bell: Mexican Pizza, 164–65

toppings for, 130–32

Pizza dough

Domino’s Crunchy Thin Crust Pizza Dough, 142

Domino’s Ultimate Deep Dish Pizza Dough, 146

forming into crust, 131

Papa John’s Pizza Dough, 155

Pizza Hut Pizza Dough, 135

preparing, 130

Sbarro Stuffed Crust Pizza Dough, 150

Pizza Hut

Beef Topping, 136

Meat Lover’s Hand-Tossed Style Pizza, 138–39

Pizza Dough, 135

Pizza Sauce, 136

Pork Topping, 137

Sausage, 140

Supreme Personal Pan Pizza, 133–35

Popeye’s

Cajun Battered Fries (regular), 118–19

nutritional data and, 15–16

Popcorn Shrimp Po’ Boy, 73–74

Tartar Sauce, 75

Pork. See also Bacon; Ham

Burger King: Enormous Omelet Sandwich, 174–75

Burger King Breakfast Sausage Patties, 175

Domino’s: Ultimate Deep Dish America’s Favorite Feast Pizza, 144–45

Domino’s Sausage, 147

for pizza toppings, 131

Jack in the Box: Extreme Sausage Sandwich, 176–77

Jack in the Box Breakfast Sausage Patties, 177

Pizza Hut: Meat Lover’s Hand-Tossed Style Pizza, 138–39

Pizza Hut: Supreme Personal Pan Pizza, 133–35

Pizza Hut Pork Topping, 137

Pizza Hut Sausage, 140

sausage, for breakfast dishes, 172

Sbarro Sausage, 151

Potatoes

Arby’s: Curly Fries (small), 114–15

Carl’s Jr.: Chili Cheese French Fries, 116–17

Del Taco: Crinkle-Cut Fries (large), 124

Jack in the Box: Fish and Chips, 86–87

McDonald’s: French Fries (medium), 122–23

McDonald’s: Hash Brown, 184

Popeye’s: Cajun Battered Fries (regular), 118–19

shredded, buying, 213

Sonic: Tater Tots (regular), 120–21

Poultry. See Chicken; Turkey; Turkey pepperoni

Pumpkin

Starbuck’s: Pumpkin Pound Cake, 198–99

Q

Quesadillas

El Pollo Loco: Cheese Quesadilla, 159

R

Ranch dressing mix, buying, 214

Recipes

beef in, 3

cooking methods, 3

ingredients for, 3, 12

serving sizes, 2, 113

symbols, guide to, 17

S

Sandwiches and wraps, 89–109. See also Burgers

Arby’s: Big Montana, 106

Arby’s: Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich, 52–53

Blimpie: Beef and Cheddar Wrap, 108–9

Burger King: BK Fish Filet, 82–83

Burger King: Enormous Omelet Sandwich, 174–75

Burger King: Original Chicken Sandwich, 54–55

Chick-fil-A: Chicken Biscuit, 180–81

Hardee’s: Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich, 56–57

Hardee’s: Big Hot Ham ’N’ Cheese, 107

ingredients for, 90

Jack in the Box: Extreme Sausage Sandwich, 176–77

KFC: Twister, 98–99

McDonald’s: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel, 183

McDonald’s: Egg McMuffin, 173

McDonald’s: Filet-O-Fish, 80–81

McDonald’s: McChicken Sandwich, 48–49

Popeye’s: Popcorn Shrimp Po’ Boy, 73–74

Sonic: Country-Fried Steak Sandwich, 100–101

Sonic: Grilled Chicken Wrap, 102–3

Steak ’N Shake: Frisco Melt, 104–5

Subway: Chipotle Southwest Cheese Steak, 94–95

Subway: Meatball Marinara, 91–92

Subway: Turkey Breast and Bacon Melt Wrap (with Chipotle Southwest Sauce), 96–97

Wendy’s: Spicy Chicken Fillet, 50–51

Sauces

Blimpie Peppercorn Sauce, 109

Burger King Tartar Sauce, 83

Del Taco Secret Sauce, 179

Domino’s Pizza Sauce, 143

for pizza, 130

for Southwestern-style dishes, 158

Hardee’s BBQ Sauce, 35

Hardee’s Charbroiled Chicken Grilling Sauce, 57

In-N-Out Secret Sauce, 25

KFC Twister Sauce, 99

McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce, 23

McDonald’s Tartar Sauce, 81

Original Tommy’s Chili Topping, 39

Papa John’s Sauce, 154

Pizza Hut Pizza Sauce, 136

Popeye’s Tartar Sauce, 75

Sonic Ranch Sauce, 103

Steak ’N Shake Frisco Sauce, 105

Subway Chipotle Southwest Sauce, 95

Subway Marinara Sauce, 93

Sausage

Burger King: Enormous Omelet Sandwich, 174–75

Burger King Breakfast Sausage Patties, 175

Domino’s: Ultimate Deep Dish America’s Favorite Feast Pizza, 144–45

Domino’s Sausage, 147

for breakfast dishes, 172

Jack in the Box: Extreme Sausage Sandwich, 176–77

Jack in the Box Breakfast Sausage Patties, 177

Pizza Hut: Meat Lover’s Hand-Tossed Style Pizza, 138–39

Pizza Hut Sausage, 140

Sbarro Sausage, 151

Sbarro

Sausage, 151

Stuffed Crust Pizza Dough, 150

Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza, 148–49

Scale, kitchen, 9–10

Seafood, 69–87. See also Fish

buying, 70–71

buying, tips for, 71

cooking, 72

Long John Silver’s: Crunchy Shrimp Basket (Shrimp Only), 76–77

Long John Silver’s: Lobster Crab Cakes, 78–79

Popeye’s: Popcorn Shrimp Po’ Boy, 73–74

shrimp, buying, 71

shrimp, frozen, thawing, 71

Seasoning mixes

buying, 214

Carl’s Jr. Chili Seasoning Mix, 117

Taco Bell Seasoning Mix, 161 Shakes

Dairy Queen: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard (medium), 206–7

McDonald’s: Vanilla Triple Thick Shake (32-ounce), 204–5

preparing, 193

Starbuck’s: Mocha Frappuccino Blended Coffee (grande), 208

Steak ’N Shake: Chocolate Malt Shake (regular), 203

Shellfish

cooking, 72

Long John Silver’s: Crunchy Shrimp Basket (Shrimp Only), 76–77

Long John Silver’s: Lobster Crab Cakes, 78–79

Popeye’s: Popcorn Shrimp Po’ Boy, 73–74

shrimp, buying, 71

shrimp, frozen, thawing, 71

Shredders, for cheese, 10

Shrimp

buying, 71

cooking, 72

frozen, thawing, 71

Long John Silver’s: Crunchy Shrimp Basket (Shrimp Only), 76–77

Popeye’s: Popcorn Shrimp Po’ Boy, 73–74

Side dishes, 111–27

Arby’s: Curly Fries (small), 114–15

Burger King: Onion Rings (medium), 125

Carl’s Jr.: Chili Cheese French Fries, 116–17

Del Taco: Crinkle-Cut Fries (large), 124

El Pollo Loco: Macaroni and Cheese, 127

Jack in the Box: Onion Rings, 126

McDonald’s: French Fries (medium), 122–23

McDonald’s: Hash Brown, 184

Popeye’s: Cajun Battered Fries (regular), 118–19

serving sizes, 113

Sonic: Tater Tots (regular), 120–21

Taco Bell: Nachos Supreme (beef), 168–69

Skillets, nonstick, 7

Sonic

Country-Fried Steak Sandwich, 100–101

Grilled Chicken Wrap, 102–3

Ranch Sauce, 103

Tater Tots (regular), 120–21

Southwestern-style dishes, 157–69

Del Taco: Macho Bacon and Egg Burrito, 178–79

Del Taco: Macho Beef Burrito, 166–67

El Pollo Loco: Cheese Quesadilla, 159

ingredients for, 158

Subway: Chipotle Southwest Cheese Steak, 94–95

Taco Bell: Double Decker Taco Supreme, 162–63

Taco Bell: Mexican Pizza, 164–65

Taco Bell: Nachos Supreme (beef), 168–69

Taco Bell: Soft Taco Supreme (beef), 160–61

Starbuck’s

Banana Pound Cake, 200–201

Mocha Frappuccino Blended Coffee (grande), 208

Pumpkin Pound Cake, 198–99

Steak ’N Shake

Chocolate Malt Shake (regular), 203

Frisco Melt, 104–5

Frisco Sauce, 105

Substitutions, ingredient, 11, 11–12

Subway

Chipotle Southwest Cheese Steak, 94–95

Chipotle Southwest Sauce, 95

Marinara Sauce, 93

Meatball Marinara, 91–92

nutritional data and, 14

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, 202

Turkey Breast and Bacon Melt Wrap (with Chipotle Southwest Sauce), 96–97

T

Taco Bell

Double Decker Taco Supreme, 162–63

Mexican Pizza, 164–65

Nachos Supreme (beef), 168–69

Seasoning Mix, 161

Soft Taco Supreme (beef), 160–61

Tacos

Taco Bell: Double Decker Taco Supreme, 162–63

Taco Bell: Soft Taco Supreme (beef), 160–61

Tomatoes

Del Taco: Macho Bacon and Egg Burrito, 178–79

Del Taco: Macho Beef Burrito, 166–67

Domino’s Pizza Sauce, 143

for Southwestern-style dishes, 158

Hardee’s BBQ Sauce, 35

Pizza Hut Pizza Sauce, 136

Subway Marinara Sauce, 93

Tools, kitchen

cheese shredders, 10

kitchen scale, 9–10

meat mallet, 10

nonstick baking sheets, 8

nonstick skillets, 7

olive oil sprayer, 8

Tortillas

Blimpie: Beef and Cheddar Wrap, 108–9

buying, 214

Del Taco: Macho Beef Burrito, 166–67

El Pollo Loco: Cheese Quesadilla, 159

for sandwiches and wraps, 90

for Southwestern-style dishes, 158

KFC: Twister, 98–99

Sonic: Grilled Chicken Wrap, 102–3

Subway: Turkey Breast and Bacon Melt Wrap (with Chipotle Southwest Sauce), 96–97

Taco Bell: Double Decker Taco Supreme, 162–63

Taco Bell: Mexican Pizza, 164–65

Taco Bell: Nachos Supreme (beef), 168–69

Taco Bell: Soft Taco Supreme (beef), 160–61

Turkey. See also Turkey pepperoni

Fatburger: Turkeyburger, 40–41

for pizza toppings, 131

Subway: Turkey Breast and Bacon Melt Wrap (with Chipotle Southwest Sauce), 96–97

Turkey pepperoni

buying, 214

Domino’s: Ultimate Deep Dish America’s Favorite Feast Pizza, 144–45

Pizza Hut: Meat Lover’s Hand-Tossed Style Pizza, 138–39

Pizza Hut: Supreme Personal Pan Pizza, 133–35

Sbarro: Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza, 148–49

V

Vegetables. See also specific vegetables

for pizza toppings, 132

for sandwiches and wraps, 90

W

Wendy’s

Big Bacon Classic, 26–27

Spicy Chicken Fillet, 50–51

White Castle

Fish Nibblers (Small), 84–85

Slyders, 28–29

Y

Yogurt

for baked goods, 192

frozen, taste of, 194