Copy Cat Recipes: B - Restaurants and Brands

For those seeking nostalgia, this sweet cream base recipe mirrors the beloved Ben & Jerry's style. Made with simple ingredients, these smooth flavors provide a...


Time:   1-2 hours

Bruschetta is the way to go for easy appetizers. This Buca Di Beppo copycat is a keeper - tomatoes, onion, and fresh basil on top of garlic-toasted bread.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

When you need a rich, creamy dressing as a dip for wings and veggies or for a wedge salad, look no further.


Time:   2-5 hours

Copy the famous Italian salad from Buca di Beppo. It's loaded with cheese, veggies, sausage, olives, and peppers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Homemade dressing is the easiest way to give your salads an upgrade. Benihana's ginger dressing works on everything from a simple spinach side salad to a full-out dinner...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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Burrito Brothers started in the 1960s in California, serving only tacos, quesadillas, and their soon-to-be-famous Big-Beef burrito.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The chocolate cake at Bill Knapp's was a favorite of chocoholics. It's a simple chocolate cake that is drenched with a rich chocolate sauce and served with a scoop of ice...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Deep fried shrimp are coated in mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, and sriracha to make a close copycat version of Bonefish Grill's popular recipe.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Prepare to be initiated into the delicious monte cristo world of fried turkey, ham, and cheese sandwiches topped with powdered sugar and raspberry jam.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This orange flavored ice cream is definitely dreamy, Ben and Jerry were spot-on with the name. Try a scoop or two in lemon-lime soda for a fruity version of...


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with olive oil, celery, green onions, fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, wasabi powder, mayonnaise, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Benihana's ginger sauce is so easy to make at home. It's perfect with crispy deep-fried shrimp, other fried seafood, or tempura vegetables.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Looking for a dressing that's both creamy and zesty? This honey mustard salad dressing from Bennigan's whispers sweet nothings to your greens.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, onion, yellow squash, eggs, bread crumbs, butter or margarine, sugar, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A copycat version of Borden's brand of sweetened condensed milk. Made with nonfat dry milk powder, sugar, water, and butter.


Time:   1-2 hours

Bennigan's may have gone out of business but you can still have their famous potato soup by making this copycat recipe at home!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Sauteed chicken tenders and garlic deglazed in white wine with artichokes and cream. You'll need your appetite present to finish this pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Skip the bottled Bloody Mary mix next time and make your own. It has just the right balance of spices and is delicious enough to drink without the vodka too.


Time:   30-60 minutes

What if you could make fresh pizza crust ahead of time, and have your bread machine could do most of the work for you? These make-ahead, freeze-ahead Boboli crusts just brought...

Method:   bread machine, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

The Bonefish Grill's sidecar cocktail is perfect for unwinding after a long day or celebrating special occasions. Served in a sugar-rimmed glass, it is as...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with scallions, chicken wings, jerk seasoning, olive oil, Jamaican jerk seasoning, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, dark Jamaican rum, red onion

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with crushed peanuts, vanilla pudding mix, skim milk, peanut butter, whipping cream, pie shell, chocolate syrup, Cool Whip


Time:   2-5 hours

Diced chicken and celery mixed with mayo, dill, and chives forms a crunchy and creamy salad that you can serve straight up or on a flaky croissant.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Bennigan's may not be around any longer but you can make their popular potato wedges at home. Tender potato bites are topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions and served...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

If you think corn is destined to be boring and uninspired, think again. This thick, creamy, and slightly sweetened Southern-style corn proves that a side dish can be a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with heavy cream, lemon juice, white wine, chicken breast halves, Prosciutto ham, fresh sage, olive oil, all-purpose flour, artichoke hearts, capers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Discover how to whip up Bonefish Grill's Raspberry Martini, a perfect mix of raspberry vodka and schnapps balanced with a splash of sour mix.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Make these famous Boston Market potato wedges in your own kitchen. You won't know you're not sitting in the restaurant.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Coffee liqueur and banana make up a frosty cocktail that's borderline too good. If you're looking for a thicker drink (to slow yourself down?), try freezing the banana...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pecans, brown sugar, sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, butter, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with fresh green beans and a simple yet tasty lemon butter sauce, these copycat green beans from Buca di Beppo are a delicious and easy side dish that pairs well with a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A dozen recipes in one. Three different ice cream base options, with scrumptious variations like coconut rum or chocolate chip. Fire up the ice cream maker, things are...


Time:   1-2 hours

This copycat recipe tastes just like the rotisserie chicken from Boston Market, but it's a fraction of the price. Serve this chicken with some roasted potatoes...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Step up your taco game with these amazing tacos just like they serve at the Border Grill restaurants. No taco seasoning mix here!

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This knock off recipe for Bennigan's potato soup tastes just like they used to serve at the restaurant!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Ben & Jerry's has been making ice cream history since 1978. This recipe duplicates their rich and creamy chocolate ice cream.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Make some Jamaican yucca flatbreads, aka bammies, just like they do at the famous resorts. You only need a few ingredients for this golden-fried staple.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cheesy? Check. Creamy? Check. Just like Boston Market's famous mac and cheese? Make this copycat recipe and let the kudos roll in.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A white pizza with a full palate of flavors. Prosciutto, sauteed onions, and lemon-pepper cream make your next pizza night an artisanal affair.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Enjoy a refreshing clones of Boston Market's cucumber salad, blending crisp cucumbers, zesty red onions, and juicy tomatoes in a tangy olive oil and vinegar dressing.


Time:   over 5 hours

Blue Fox's trick is to butterfly the shrimp and give them a quick soak in milk before pan-frying them and stirring in the classic white wine, butter and parsley.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

As Bubba once said,"shrimp is the fruit of the sea." Do him proud with this copycat coconut shrimp from Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. The secret to the recipe is in...

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

The Brown Hotel in Kentucky is famous for their Hot Brown sandwich. It's made of turkey, bacon, tomatoes, and mornay sauce on toast. If you can't get to the Brown Hotel...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with half and half, heavy or whipping cream, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat tartar sauce is a delicious condiment that can be used on many different types of foods. It can be used as a dipping sauce for seafood, fries, chicken, fish...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Spicy stir fry packed with Thai flavors. Lime juice, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes spice up chicken, tofu, and scrambled eggs for a filling noodle dish that's just as...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sweetened condensed milk, shortening, cake flour, sugar, salt, egg, skim milk, egg yolks, key lime juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Just a good old-fashioned shrimp boil! The magic is in the poaching liquid - hot sauce, beer, and bay leaves help turn out a big, well-seasoned...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Bob Evans' Maple Sausage Breakfast Burritos are a hearty take on the traditional breakfast burrito.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with mayonnaise, French salad dressing, pickle relish, white vinegar, sugar, hamburger buns, burgers, American cheese, lettuce, white onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

This Ben and Jerry's copycat gives variations for standard Heath and coffee-Heath ice creams, both crazy creamy and made with nothing but the good stuff.


Time:   2-5 hours

Make your own copycat version of the famous fried rice at Benihana's. It's quick and easy to prepare, and even has tips on how to make it in advance.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Baker's Fish House in Wagoner, Oklahoma is famous for their onion rings. They are made with a unique buttermilk batter and then deep fried until crisp and golden brown.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes