# Sunday, August 05, 2007

Riddle me this, Applebee's

Tyler Florence is a genius. Witness his Ultimate Steak Sandwich:

Gruyère bechamel:

  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter
  • 3 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups grated Gruyère
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

Arugula mayonnaise:

  • 1 bunch baby arugula
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steak sandwich:

  • 12 soft hoagie rolls
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 pound rib-eye, finely sliced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

[ The Ultimate Steak Sandwich Recipe: Recipes: Food Network ]

And yet no where to be seen on the Applebee's new menu. Personally I've never been a fan of Applebee's, and even less so with the new acquisition, but the Tyler Florence thing did peak my interest, unfortunately what Applebee's has allowed him to style for them leaves much to be desired. If you were smart, Applebee's, you'd get him to give you some of his "Tyler's Ultimate" recipes for your menu.

#    Comments [2] |
Monday, August 06, 2007 7:18:22 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
I look at that, and I think:

Saturated fats:
* butter
* whole milk
* gruyere
* mayonnaise
* rib-eye

Refined carbs:
* flour
* hoagie rolls

Kosher salt x 3

"Applebee's is a sometime food" to paraphrase Cookie Monster.
Monday, August 06, 2007 7:56:39 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
Yes, the sandwich isn't very healthy, but that is part of the appeal, and would seem to fit in with the Applebee's menu. I think my problem is that I look at the Applebee's menu and see a ton of unhealthy food but none of it looks appetizing.
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