12. The Cheesecake Factory’s Original Cheesecake
The Cheesecake Factory made perfect sense when they chose the name of their restaurant. They are, after all, the benchmark of the perfect cheesecake – light yet dense and with the perfect balance of sweet and cheesy. For those times you can’t make a trip to the factory, a copycat of their original cheesecake would do the trick. Get the recipe here.
13. Texas Roadhouse’s Steak Rub
The formula for the perfect steak is a combination of a good rub, an excellent piece of meat, and a knowledge of cooking time. Get the recipe here.