Copy Cat Recipes: G - Restaurants and Brands

This popular buffet item at the Golden Corral crab salad is made with imitation crab, ranch salad dressing, mayo, green onion, bell pepper, and celery.


Time:   over 5 hours

Love the creamy chicken tortilla soup from Ground Round? Make it at home with this simple version that takes only minutes to prepare.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

No need to stand in the buffet line for this sweet treat. This homemade version is made with cubed French bread and served with a sweet white sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Famous for chicken fingers and their signature dipping sauce. This creamy sauce has a kick to it from lots of added black pepper. Use with chicken fingers or nuggets, or as a...


Time:   2-5 hours

Bring the city's famous deep dish pie right to your table. A crispy crust, melted mozzarella and tangy tomato sauce is guaranteed to knock this one out of the...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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Bulgur, soaked oats and mushrooms help make this Gardenburger clone a hearty veggie patty. Brown them, bake them, then load them up with toppings!

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

A clone recipe of the soft dinner rolls from the Golden Corral restaurant. The rolls are made with yeast, sugar, butter, flour, egg, and milk.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

A copycat chili recipe from one of Midtown Manhattan's most famous steakhouses. It's is made with Guinness stout, two kinds of beans, ground sirloin and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

One of the most popular items at Golden Corral is the bourbon chicken. No need to stand in line at the buffet with this copycat recipe.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Gatorade is a popular sports drink that can be purchased at most convenience stores. However, did you know that you can easily make your own Gatorade at home?


Time:   under 30 minutes

Make your favorite Chinese restaurant orange chicken, at home! Tender pieces of fried chicken are coated in a sweet and sour orange sauce. Serve with rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cereal, vanilla extract, miniature marshmallows, chocolate bars, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

If you ever wondered how a few simple ingredients could come together to create something so tasty, look no further. This recipe combines juicy sausage with crisp...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A blend of sausage and beef spiced with everything from fennel seeds to basil makes a hearty, heavenly pasta sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This Belgian batter makes use of folded-in, whipped egg whites for fluffy waffles that just beg to be topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with all-purpose flour, butter, baking soda, kosher salt, vanilla extract, almond extract, sugar, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These are no ordinary chops. With a delectable stuffing made with rice and raisins and a sweet balsamic apple sauce poured over top, these pork chops...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with purple kale, butter, shrimp, scallops, salmon, lobster, frozen puff pastry sheets, parsley, red bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic salt, Cheddar cheese, butter, sherry, horseradish

Method:   crock pot
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with process cheese spread, water, carrots, green onions, celery, butter, flour, white onion, milk, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, black pepper, chives, egg white, butter, shallots, Maryland crabmeat, cognac, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with water, flour, active dry yeast, shortening, sugar, milk, salt, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with brown sugar, baking soda, water, flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, allspice, nutmeg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with mint flavoring, Devil food cake mix, eggs, water, oil, cocoa powder, chocolate chips

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with beef stock, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaf, chicken stock, olive oil, ham, smoked turkey, thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter, flour, white pepper, frozen corn, whipping cream, milk, salt, Accent, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, eggs, sugar, instant coffee, water, flour, walnuts, semisweet chocolate

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with chocolate chips, coconut, shortbread cookies, butter, sugar, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fresh cilantro, green bell peppers, rice, water, chicken stock base, butter, red bell peppers

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

A very traditional version of the classic Green Goddess salad dressing made with parsley, green onions, garlic, anchovies, tarragon, mayo, vinegar, and sour cream.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, vinegar, whole wheat flour, baking soda, brown sugar, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Parmesan cheese, flour, ears corn, whipping cream, salt, sugar, MSG, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with oil, eggs, beer, corn oil, soy sauce or tamari, shrimp, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with paprika, black pepper, ground cumin, lard, rice, water, green bell pepper, onion, tomato, chicken bouillon granules

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with milk, ground beef, onion, carrot, fresh parsley, granulated chicken bouillon, garlic, black pepper, egg, fresh breadcrumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with milk, eggs, vanilla extract, raisins, crushed pineapple, water, sugar, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with avocados, red onion, tomato, chickpeas, salt and pepper, fresh cilantro, lime juice, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours