Copy Cat Recipes: J - Restaurants and Brands

This copycat dip from Joe's Crab Shack is rich, cheesy, and chock-full of crab.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat version of the salad served at J. Alexander's restaurant is made with wild rice, orzo pasta, onions, corn, currants, bell pepper, and basil tossed...


Time:   2-5 hours

A delicious creamy mustard dipping sauce for crab just like you get at Joe's Stone Crab restaurants.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Bake this chocolate bundt cake for a dessert that's full of rich flavors and topped with gooey hot fudge. Perfect for any occasion or just because you deserve...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

If you're looking for a hearty tagliatelle pasta dish that combines creamy goodness with a bit of jalapeno heat, J. Alexander's Rattlesnake Pasta is the answer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Etouffee is a Cajun comfort staple. Crawfish or shrimp in a creamy sauce of celery, onion and mushroom soup poured over a scoop of rice pilaf, just like Joe's Crab Shack...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This Jack Daniel's honey mustard recipe is perfect for dipping, glazing, or dressing a salad. Made with smooth whiskey, sweet honey, tangy mustard, and horseradish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with whole milk, eggs, salt, baking soda, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

It's easy to copy this recipe from Joe's Crab Shack! It simply consists of red potatoes, salt, fresh parsley, and of course, butter!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Fresh-squeezed juice is the way to go for orange smoothies. This healthy Jamba Juice copycat is equal parts citrusy and creamy thanks to plenty of vanilla frozen yogurt.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Junior's, an iconic NYC restaurant, is known for its famous cheesecake. No need to travel to the Big Apple, you can make this decadent dessert at home.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Blend the nostalgia of a classic milkshake with the holiday allure of eggnog, and you've got yourself the ultimate indulgent sipper.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with milk, egg, water, quick rise dry yeast, sugar, flour, salt, sharp cheddar, large eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with brown sugar, vanilla ice cream, pie shell, pumpkin, sugar, salt, pumpkin pie spice, heavy cream, whipped cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with garlic, salt, black pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce


Time:   under 30 minutes

Flip the script on dinner with these Joe's Crab Shack inspired crab cakes, a crustacean creation so full of flavor, you'll want to wear a bib even at home.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green onions, bourbon, butter, shallots, garlic, red bell pepper, corn, whipping cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with slider rolls, ground sirloin, black pepper, seasoned salt, onion, American cheese, pickle, peanut oil, ketchup

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with orange wedge, vodka, gin, rum, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix, Sprite


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, cream cheese, butter, apples, sugar, all-purpose flour, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with blueberries, salt, butter or margarine, flour, pastry flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes