Recipe Vault

a comprehensive and growing index of every published Restaurant Dropout recipe

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Dish Elements

Breads

Cornmeal Flatbread Dough

Utilized in Tostada Flatbread.

Flatbread Dough (Pizza Style)

Utilized in Chicken Caesar-ish Pizza Sandwiches, Thai Chicken Flatbread, and "Pizza Style” in BBQ Chicken Flatbread.

Flatbread Dough (Individual Rounds)

Utilized in Spiced Feta Meatball Gyros, Chopped Salad, Carmelized Cabbage Shakshouka, Tomato-Braised Chicken with Cumin & Feta, Spiced Feta Meatball Flatbreads, Spiced Beef Kebabs with Potatoes & Cheese, Lentil Curry with Potatoes & Mint Chutney, and Chicken Tikka Masala.

Flatbread Dough Hoagies

Utilized in Spiced Feta Meatball Flatbreads with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce.

Focaccia

Utilized in Bruschetta Chicken, Caprese Sandwiches, Caramelized Lemon Farro Salad with Salmon, Caprese Sandwiches with Balsamic Chicken, Harvest Moon Salad (Zoe’s Version), Chicken Parmesan, Loaded Sandwiches, and Focaccia Strata.

Homemade Breadcrumbs

Utilized in Cotija Cutlets with Elote Potato Salad, Barley Courgette Gratin with Honey Mustard Chicken, and Cheddar Chive Mashed Potatoes with Chicken Cutlets.

Pizza Dough

Utilized in Thai Pizza Sandwiches, California Salad Pizza, Eggs in Purgatory, Italian Meatball Pizza Pockets, Tostada Pizza with Salsa Verde, Trapizzini with Chicken Chile Verde, and Pasta Buffet Garlic Knots.

Pretzel Buns

Served with Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Burgers.

Sage Sourdough Breadcrumbs

Utilized in Brown Butter Halibut, Garlic Sage Meatballs, French Onion Tortellini, and Harvest Bowls.

Telera Rolls

Served with Chicken Tinga Tortas, Spring Panzanella (as croutons), BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, Shrimp Po’Boys, Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches with Grilled Pineapple, and Tortas ‘Al Pastor’.

Brines, Braising/Cooking Sauces, Marinades, & Poaching Liquids

‘Al Pastor’ Marinade

Utilized in Tortas ‘Al Pastor’.

Balsamic Marinade

Utilized in Balsamic Chicken Skewers, Bruschetta Chicken with Focaccia, Caprese Sandwiches, and Loaded Sandwiches.

Balsamic Marinade (Vegetable Skewers)

Utilized in Balsamic-Marinated Vegetable Skewers with Chive Walnut Pistou.

Cilantro-Garlic Marinade

Utilized in Tostada Flatbread, and Cilantro-Garlic Steak Tostadas.

Citrus Marinade

Utilized in Marinated Steak Tostadas, and Citrus-Marinated Chicken.

Cilantro Orange Marinade

Utilized in Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Cabbage & Corn Slaw, and Grilled Steak Tostadas with Avocado Crema.

Curry Base

Utilized in Coconut Curry with Lentils and Potatoes, and Chicken Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice.

Fajita Marinade

Utilized in Fajita Tacos, and Fajita Bowls with Lime Rice & Queso Fresco.

Garlic-Ginger Poaching Liquid

Utilized in Soba Noodles.

Garlic-Lemon Marinade w/ Sugar (version 2 w/ Honey)

Utilized in Vegetable & Couscous Toss with Garlic-Marinated Chicken, Summer Panzanella with Garlic-Lemon Chicken, and Cheddar Chive Mashed Potatoes with Chicken Cutlets.

Herbed Buttermilk Brine

Utilized in Herbed buttermilk-Brined Chicken with Spring Barley.

Honey Mustard Marinade

Utilized in Spring Panzanella with Honey Mustard Chicken Skewers, and Barley Courgette Gratin with Honey Mustard Chicken.

Hot Honey Pepper Sauce

Utilized in Hot Honey Pepper-Braised Chicken with Lemon Dill Rice Pilaf.

Lemon Garlic Marinade

Utilized in Spring Farro with Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers, and Caramelized Lemon Farro Salad with Salmon.

Lime Marinade

Utilized in Arrachera Steak Salad with Fajita Veggies, and Tostada Pizza with Salsa Verde.

Orange Chicken Glaze

Utilized in Orange Chicken Bowls.

Pineapple Glaze

Utilized in Soyaki Chicken Meatball Bowls and Tiki Burgers.

Red Chili Sauce Braising Liquid

Utilized in Red Chili Chicken Bake, Chile Colorado, and Red Chili Chicken Tostadas.

Savory Soy Stir-Fry Sauce

Utilized in Ginger Scallion Shrimp with Soba Noodles.

Smoky Pepper Braising Liquid

Utilized in Santa Fe Bowls, and Cowboy Caviar Tacos.

Soy Ginger Glaze

Utilized in Soy Ginger Popcorn Chicken and Yakisoba Noodles.

Soy Ginger Poaching Liquid

Utilized in Soy Ginger Salmon.

Spiced Yogurt Marinade

Utilized in Chicken Skewers with Lemon Dill Rice Pilaf.

Spicy Dill Marinade

Utilized in Mediterranean Salad with Dilly Chicken Skewers.

Steak Marinade

Utilized in Marinated Steak Bowls with Brown Butter Lentil Rice.

Teriyaki Marinade

Utilized in Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches with Grilled Pineapple.

Tinga Braising Liquid (Non-Traditional/Shortcut Version)

Utilized in Tinga Tostadas, and Burrito Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Bean-oa.

Tinga Braising Liquid (Traditional)

AKA “Chipolte Braising Liquid”. Utilized in Chicken Tinga Tortas, Burrito Bowls with Quinoa, Crunchwrap Supremes, Taco Salad, and Burrito Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Rice.

Tomato Garlic Sauce

Utilized in Tomato-braised shrimp with Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

Yellow Coconut Curry Base

Utilized in Yellow Coconut Curry with Basmati Rice, and Curried Couscous with Spiced Shrimp.

Yogurt Marinade

Utilized in Cotija Cutlets with Elote Potato Salad.

Dressings & Vinaigrettes

Buttermilk Ranch

Utilized in BBQ Chicken Flatbread, and BBQ Chicken Sandwiches.

Caramelized Lemon Vinaigrette

Utilized in Spring Farro with Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers, and Faux-sotto with Pesto Butter Shrimp.

Chipotle Dressing

Utilized in Taco Salad, and Burrito Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Rice.

Cilantro Lime Dressing

Utilized in Chicken Tinga Tostadas, and Burrito Bowls with Quinoa.

Citrus Vinaigrette (Grapefruit)

Utilized in California Salad Pizza and Citrus Salmon Salad.

Citrus Vinaigrette (Orange)

Utilized in Orange Chicken Bowls, Marinated Steak Tostadas, Citrus-Marinated Chicken, and White Fish with Jalapeño Citrus Salsa.

Creamy Basil Vinaigrette

Utilized in Barley Bowls, and Harvest Salad.

Cucumber Lemon Salsa

Utilized in Spring Farro with Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers, and Caramelized Lemon Farro Salad with Salmon.

Cumin Lime Vinaigrette

Utilized in Arrachera Steak Salad with Fajita Veggies, Grilled Mahi Mahi with Corn Salad, and Tostada Pizza with Salsa Verde.

Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing

Utilized in Caesar & Frites with Grilled Chicken, and Caesar-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Crispy Potato Salad.

Herbed Yogurt Dressing

Utilized in Herbed Couscous with Seared Salmon, and Harvest Moon Salad (Zoe’s Version).

Herby Lemon Vinaigrette

Utilized in Mediterranean Salad with Dilly Chicken Skewers.

Jalapeño Orange Vinaigrette

Utilized in Mahi Mahi Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Slaw, Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches with Grilled Pineapple, and Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Cabbage & Corn Slaw.

Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Utilized in Pesto Butter Salmon with Herbed Quinoa Salad, and Spring Panzanella.

Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Utilized in Chicken Caesar-ish Pizza Sandwiches, and Lemon Salmon with Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes.

Lemon Vinaigrette

Utilized in Vegetable & Couscous Toss with Garlic-Marinated Chicken, and Harvest Moon Salad (Zoe’s Version).

Maple Sesame Vinaigrette

Utilized in Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp, and Coconut Crispy Rice Salad.

Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

Utilized in Winter Pasta Salad, and Chicken & Kale Melts.

Ranch Base

Utilized in Santa Fe Bowls, and Green Goddess Salad.

Sesame Ginger Dressing

Utilized in Laab Gai Meatball Bowls, and Sesame Ginger Soba Noodles.

Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette

Utilized in Chinese Chicken Salad, and Soyaki Chicken Meatball Bowl.

Tahini Date Dressing

Utilized in Chicken Skewers with Lemon Dill Rice Pilaf, Salmon en Papillote with Baby Gem Salad, Butternut Squash Panzanella, and Harvest Bowls.

Thai-Inspired Vinaigrette

Utilized in Thai Curry-Marinated Chicken with Mango Crunch Salad.

Tomato Garlic Vinaigrette

Utilized in Tortellini Caprese Salad.

Zesty Ranch

Utilized in the Southwest Salad with Cotija Chicken Cutlets.

Grains, Legumes, & Starches

Black Bean Salsa

Served with Southwest Chicken Burritos, and Taco Salad.

Cheater Beans

Utilized in Fajita Bowls with Lime Rice, Tostada Pizza with Salsa Verde, Trapizzini with Chicken Chile Verde, and Chile Colorado.

Cilantro-Lime Rice

Served with Southwest Chicken Burritos, Crunchwrap Supremes, Elote Shrimp Tacos, Burrito Bowls with Chipotle Dressing, Mahi Mahi Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Slaw, Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Cabbage & Corn Slaw, Grilled Steak Tostadas with Avocado Crema, Red Chili Chicken Bake, Chile Colorado, and Red Chili Chicken Tostadas.

Coconut Corn Soup

Utilized in Arancini with Coconut Corn Soup.

Coconut Rice

Served with Blackened Shrimp Tacos, Soy-Ginger Salmon, Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp, Coconut Crispy Rice Salad, Cilantro-Garlic Steak Tostadas, Mahi Mahi Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Slaw, Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Cabbage & Corn Slaw, Grilled Steak Tostadas with Avocado Crema, Garlic Shrimp with Coconut Rice & Side Salad.

Cowboy Caviar (Bean Salsa)

Utilized in Santa Fe Bowls, and Cowboy Caviar Tacos.

Crispy Rice Cakes (Prep)

Served with Coconut Crispy Rice Salad.

Elote Potato Salad

Served with Cotija Cutlets, and Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Burgers.

Falafel

Served with Falafel Bowls with Lemon Dill Pilaf, and Mediterranean Salad with Dilly Chicken Skewers.

Lemon Dill Rice Pilaf (updated) (original)

Served with Chicken Skewers, Hot Honey Pepper-Braised Chicken, and Falafel Bowls.

Lentil Rice

Utilized in Skillet Spiced 1/2 Chicken & Broccolini, and Marinated Steak Bowls.

Refried Black Beans

Served with Tostada Flatbread, and Cilantro-Garlic Steak Tostadas.

Risotto Base

Utilized in Asiago Risotto with Mahi Mahi & Mango Salsa, and Arancini with Coconut Corn Soup.

Summer Orzo Salad

Served with Seared Salmon.

Turmeric Rice

Served with Spiced Feta Meatball Gyros, and Mediterranean Bowls.

Twice-Baked Potatoes

Served with BBQ-Spiced Chicken Skewers.

Meats & Eggs

Balsamic Baked Chicken

Utilized in Harvest Salad.

Garlic Sage Meatballs

Utilized in French Onion Tortellini, and Harvest Bowls.

Honey Soy Marinated Eggs

Utilized in Sesame Ginger Soba Noodles, and Peanut Crunch Bowls.

Italian Sausage Meatballs

Utilized in Caramelized Cabbage Pasta and Italian Meatball Pizza Pockets.

Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Burgers & Meatballs

Served with Pretzel Buns, Jalapeño Cheddar Meatball Skewers with Baked Potatoes, Meatball Subs, Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Honey Mustard Sauce, Meatball Skewers with Baked Potatoes, and Macaroni and Cheese.

Laab Gai Meatballs

Utilized in Laab Gai Meatball Bowls, and Thai Pizza Sandwiches.

Popcorn Chicken Dredge

Utilized in Soy Ginger Popcorn Chicken, and Orange Chicken Bowls.

Soyaki Chicken Meatballs & Burger Patties

Utilized in Soyaki Chicken Meatball Bowls and Tiki Burgers.

Spiced Feta Meatballs

Utilized in Spiced Feta Meatball Gyros, Mediterranean Bowls, Spiced Feta Meatball Flatbreads, and Spiced Feta Meatball Subs.

Spicy Italian Meatballs

Utilized in Pasta Buffet, and Trapizzinis.

Sauces, Dips, & Spreads

Avocado Crema

Utilized in Mahi Mahi Tacos with Pineapple Jalapeño Slaw, Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Cabbage & Corn Slaw, and Grilled Steak Tostadas.

Barbeque Sauce

Utilized in BBQ Chicken Flatbread, and BBQ Chicken Sandwiches.

Bechamel Sauce

Utilized in Broccoli Cheddar Skillet, Potatoes Au Gratin, and Macaroni and Cheese.

Butternut Squash Purée

Utilized in Brown Butter Halibut, and Butternut Squash Soup.

Caramelized Onion Aioli

Utilized in Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches with Grilled Pineapple.

Chive Walnut Pistou

Utilized in Balsamic-Marinated Vegetable Skewers.

Cilantro Lime Crema

Utilized in Fajita Tacos, Chicken Tinga Tortas, Burrito Bowls with Quinoa, Tostada Flatbread, Cilantro-Garlic Steak Tostadas, Southwest Chicken Burritos, Taco Salad, and Burrito Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Rice.

Crazy Feta

Utilized in Falafel Bowls with Lemon Dill Pilaf, and Mediterranean Salad with Dilly Chicken Skewers.

Cumin-Spiced Tomato Sauce

Utilized in Tomato-Braised Chicken with Cumin & Feta, and Spiced Feta Meatball Subs.

Curried Tomato Sauce

Utilized in Curried Salmon with Braised Vegetables & Rice.

Dip-Style Buttermilk Ranch

Utilized in Crispy Ranch Potato Salad, and Chopped Salad.

Dumpling Sauce

Utilized in Dumpling Salad, and Dumpling Noodles.

Elote Pico version 1 (version 2 with some spice)

Utilized in Blackened Shrimp Tacos, Southwest Salad, Elote Shrimp Tacos, and Burrito Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Rice.

Fire-Roasted Salsa

Utilized in Tostada Flatbread, and Cilantro-Garlic Steak Tostadas.

Garlic Butter

Utilized in Balsamic Chicken Skewers, BBQ Chicken Flatbread, Seared Salmon with Basil Couscous, BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, and Garlic Butter Shrimp.

Garlicky Yogurt Sauce

Utilized in Tomato-Braised Chicken with Cumin & Feta, Spiced Feta Meatball Flatbreads, Spiced Feta Meatball Subs, Spiced Beef Kebabs with Potatoes & Cheese, Skillet Spiced 1/2 Chicken & Broccolini, Coconut Curry with Lentils and Potatoes, Marinated Steak Bowls, Chicken Tikka Masala, Caramelized Cabbage Shakshuka, and Garlicky Yogurt & Herb Pasta.

Honey Mustard Sauce

Utilized in Jalapeño Cheddar Meatball Skewers with Baked Potatoes, Meatball Subs, Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Burgers with Honey Mustard Sauce, and Meatball Skewers with Baked Potatoes.

5-Minute Hummus

Utilized in Spiced Feta Meatball Gyros, Mediterranean Bowls, and Harvest Moon Salad (Zoe’s Version).

Lemon Aioli

Served with Shrimp Po’Boys.

Lemon Chimichurri

Utilized in Herbed Buttermilk-Brined Chicken with Spring Barley and Chimichurri Steak Kebabs.

Lime Crema

Utilized in Grilled Mahi Mahi with Corn Salad, Arrachera Steak Salad with Fajita Veggies, Fajita Bowls with Lime Rice, Tostada Pizza with Salsa Verde, and Trapizzini with Chicken Chile Verde.

Mango Salsa

Utilized in Asiago Risotto with Mahi Mahi, and Shrimp Tacos.

Mint Chutney

Utilized in Skillet Spiced 1/2 Chicken & Broccolini, Coconut Curry with Lentils and Potatoes, Marinated Steak Bowls, and Chicken Tikka Masala.

Muhammara Sauce

Utilized in Loaded Sandwiches, and Focaccia Strata.

Parmesan Bechamel

Utilized in Barley Courgette Gratin with Honey Mustard Chicken.

Peanut Sauce

Utilized in Laab Gai Meatball Bowls, Thai Pizza Sandwiches, and Peanut Crunch Bowls.

Peperonata Sauce

Utilized in Jammy Pepper Rice with Feta and Basil, and Peperonata Pasta with Shrimp.

Pesto Butter

Utilized in the Pesto Butter Salmon, and Faux-sotto with Pesto Butter Shrimp.

Pistou

Utilized in Balsamic Chicken Skewers, Seared Salmon with Basil Couscous, Bruschetta Chicken with Focaccia, Caprese Sandwiches with Balsamic Chicken, and Tomato Pasta.

Red Pepper-Tomato Sauce

Utilized in Carmelized Cabbage Shakshouka.

Sage Broccoli Pesto

Utilized in Butternut Squash Panzanella with 1/2 Roast Chicken, Pesto Chicken Melts, and Harvest Bowls.

Salsa Verde

Utilized in Tostada Pizza, and Trapizzini with Chicken Chile Verde.

Sriracha Aioli

Utilized in Soyaki Chicken Meatball Bowls and Tiki Burgers.

Thai-Inspired Peanut Sauce

Utilized in Soba Noodles, and Thai Chicken Flatbread.

Tomato Basil Salsa

Utilized in Bruschetta Chicken with Focaccia.

Tomato Sauce

Utilized in Eggs in Purgatory, Italian Meatball Pizza Pockets, and Tomato-Braised Shrimp with Rice.

Chunky Tzatziki

Utilized in Feta Chicken Cutlets, and Salmon en Papillote with Baby Gem Salad.

Tzatziki

Utilized in Spiced Feta Meatball Gyros, Mediterranean Bowls, Falafel Bowls with Lemon Dill Pilaf, Mediterranean-style Loaded Potatoes with Steak, and Golden Chicken & Rice Pilaf.

Whipped Soy Garlic Butter

Utilized in Barley Bowls, and Rice-Fried Barley.

Winter Tomato Sauce

Utilized in Chicken Parmesan, and Focaccia Strata.

Yakisoba Sauce

Utilized in Yakisoba Noodles.

Seasonings & Spice Rubs

BBQ Spice Rub

Utilized in Twice-Baked Potatoes with BBQ-Spiced Chicken Skewers.

Blackened Seasoning

Utilized in Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Elote Pico, Southwest Chicken Burritos, Elote Shrimp Tacos, version 2 of Elote Pico, Mahi Mahi Tacos, Asiago Risotto with Mahi Mahi, and Shrimp Tacos.

Jalapeño Salt

Utilized in Shrimp Rolls with Jalapeño French Fries, and Cotija Cutlets with Elote Potato Salad.

RD Masala

Utilized in Spiced Beef Kebabs with Potatoes & Cheese, Skillet Spiced 1/2 Chicken & Broccolini, Coconut Curry with Lentils and Potatoes, and Chicken Tikka Masala.

Masala Rub

Utilized in Quinoa-Crusted Salmon, and Green Goddess Salad.

Toppings

Citrus Gremolata

Utilized in Orange Chicken Bowls, Marinated Steak Tostadas, Citrus-Marinated Chicken, White Fish with Jalapeño Citrus Salsa, and Potato & Fennel Soup.

Crispy Shallots

Utilized in Khao Soi-Inspired Noodle Soup, and Arancini with Coconut Corn Soup.

Garlic Breadcrumbs

Utilized in Broccoli Cheddar Skillet, and Macaroni and Cheese.

Hot Honey Soy Cashews

Utilized in Barley Bowls, Thai Chicken Flatbread, and Harvest Salad.

Pickled Fresno Chiles & Shallots

Utilized in Soba Noodles, Barley Bowls, Thai Chicken Flatbread, Harvest Salad, Rice-Fried Barley, Coconut Crispy Rice Salad, Cilantro-Garlic Steak Tostadas, Shrimp Po’Boys (without Shallots).

Pickled Jalapeños & Shallots (updated)

Served with Chicken Tinga Tortas, Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Lime Crema, and BBQ Chicken Sandwiches. Also utilized without jalapenos in Pesto Butter Salmon with Herbed Quinoa Salad, Spring Panzanella, BBQ Chicken Flatbread, Falafel Bowls with Lemon Dill Pilaf, Mediterranean-style Loaded Potatoes with Steak, Spiced Kebabs with Cheesy Potatoes, Skillet Spiced 1/2 Chicken & Broccolini with Lentil Rice, Marinated Steak Bowls with Brown Butter Lentil Rice.

Pickled Jalapeños & Red Onion

Utilized in Chicken Tinga Tostadas, Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Lime Dressing, Santa Fe Bowls, Indian-Style Potatoes, and Cowboy Caviar Tacos.

Zesty Pepitas

Utilized in Santa Fe Bowls, Quinoa-Crusted Salmon, and Green Goddess Salad.

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