Copy Cat Recipes: E - Restaurants and Brands

A bed of crisp romaine and crunchy fried tortillas is the perfect way to let the roasted chile, pepita, and cilantro salad dressing shine.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A slice of this copycat Entenmann's pound cake is the perfect way to end a meal, or to enjoy as a snack. The rich, dense cake is moist and flavorful, with a hint of lemon or...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A tasty clone recipe from the famous Mexican-style chicken restaurant chain. It's made with canned black beans, onion, yellow bell pepper, garlic, barbecue sauce, liquid...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This copycat recipe for the famous chicken enchiladas at El Torito uses cooked chicken and fire-roasted green chile enchilada sauce mixed with sour cream.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This version of the restaurant's famous salsa contains both canned and fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, serranos, cumin, oregano, and fresh cilantro.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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Spice things up in your kitchen with this homemade Emeril's Essence blend. It's a simple yet bold way to keep your culinary flair fresh.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, baking powder, whipping cream, butter, shortening, masa harina, water, frozen corn, cornmeal, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with celery salt, dried thyme, paprika, salt, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chili powder, cumin, paprika, ground coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, crushed red pepper, dried oregano


Time:   under 30 minutes

Nothing beats milk and cookies for a sweet dose of nostalgia. If you're looking for a fat-free fix, these copycat oatmeal raisin cookies like Entenmann's...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sherry, egg yolks, cooked shrimp, butter, flour, sea salt, cayenne pepper, ground nutmeg, light cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic, chipotle chile en adobo, pickled jalapeno pepper, dried Mexican oregano, cumin, salt, white pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with dried black beans, chicken or vegetable stock, olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with oil, maraschino cherries, vanilla ice cream, corn flake crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, honey or chocolate syrup, whipped cream

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, cream of coconut, rice noodles, cooked shrimp, cooked chicken, barbecued pork, Spanish onion, green onions, pea pods, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vegetable oil, garlic, onion, bell pepper, water or salt-free broth, tomatoes, rice, salt, cumin, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Monterey jack cheese, mild green chili enchilada sauce, cream cheese, corn tortillas, onion, chicken

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with water, tomato paste, fresh parsley, thyme, salt, dried oregano, fresh spinach, zucchini, lima beans, elbow macaroni

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with roux, pumpkin seeds, green chiles, fresh parsley, chicken stock, oil, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green chiles, cheddar or jack cheese, eggs, flour, salt, black pepper, oil, taco sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with corn, poblano chiles, butter, garlic, red bell pepper, chives, cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, white pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with smoked sausage, black pepper, butter, flour, milk, chicken broth, garlic, smoked porter beer, Cheddar cheese, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with baking soda, applesauce, vanilla extract, cook and serve chocolate pudding, dry milk powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, self-rising flour, egg...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sugar, red wine vinegar, cabbage, red cabbage, mayonnaise, onion, black pepper, salt, corn oil


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with pork chops, whiskey, maple syrup, Bouquet, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with whipped cream, butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, eggs, pecan, pie shell

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours