Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

That's right, you can make your own Worcestershire sauce at home!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

A copycat version of the popular restaurant dish. The chicken has a crispy coating and is topped with slices of ham and Swiss cheese and served with a tangy mustard-mayo sauce.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Tired of dull-looking soups? This homemade Kitchen Bouquet will add that rich, dark color in a snap. So simple yet so effective.

Method:   stovetop
Time:  

Copy the famous flavors from P.F. Chang's with this easy to make stir fry sauce. Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This low carb copycat recipe skips the carbs but keeps the flavor. Use anywhere you use regular thousand island salad dressing.


Time:   1-2 hours

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Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth and tangy cream cheese filling, Marie Osmond's famous "killer cheesecake" is sure to satisfy your sweet...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

The "famous" $250 cookie recipe from Neiman Marcus. Even better than the legend behind the cookie is the delicious flavor of the cookies with two kinds of...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Tender slices of beef are grilled to perfection and smothered in a rich, flavorful balsamic sauce in this Olive Garden copycat recipe.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken is a copycat recipe that you can easily make at home. The chicken is grilled, covered in creamy mexi-ranch dressing and cheese, and served...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

These individual, decadent, gooey lava cakes perfectly copy Red Lobster's discontinued dessert (some locations may still serve it).

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

To bring the Hard Rock Cafe home with you, just make these ribs and toss on some classic rock n' roll music. These ribs have a sweet and tangy sauce that is irresistible.

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

The Outback Steakhouse serves this honey mustard with their famous Alice Springs chicken. You can use it as a dipping sauce or salad dressing.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Nothing says Hawaiian flavor like the pairing of pineapple and soy sauce. Using that dynamic duo in a marinade is an awesome idea for flavorful grilled chicken.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with parsley, mayonnaise, dungeness crab meat, onion, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Learn to make this awesome Outback appetizer at home. Shrimp get a dunk in easy homemade coconut batter before being fried, baked, and served with tangy orange dipping...

Method:   electric skillet/wok, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Famous Dave's is a Midwest restaurant chain specializing in barbecue but they also make a killer pecan pie.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This recipe hails from Loretta's Restaurant in Mobile, Alabama. It's just as good without the vodka, too.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat red pepper soup is perfect for any day of the week. Roasted red peppers, basil, balsamic, and cream really take this scrumptious soup over the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Recreate the Cheesecake Factory's famous banana cream cheesecake with this simple recipe. A crispy cookie base and a creamy, banana-infused filling...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

These ribs get both a rub and a sauce for a double dose of flavor. Add in the smoky flavor that comes from slow-cooking over hickory and you'll see why these...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

The Chi Chi's Mexican restaurant chain no longer exists in the U.S. but you can make chicken chimichangas just like they used to with this recipe.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

This copycat CPK pizza brings the Thai flavor with a spicy peanut sauce, shredded carrots and cilantro. If you're up for a delicious kitchen challenge...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Pico de gallo is an absolute must for Mexican night. Tomatoes, onion, jalapeno and cilantro is how Applebee's does it. Great on tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, you name it.


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, nonfat dry milk, water, egg, shortening, butter, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This recipe mimics the Minnesota-based restaurant's famous caramel rolls and simplifies it by using frozen bread dough.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Egg drop soup is a delicious and easy-to-make Chinese dish made with only a few ingredients. Egg drop soup is a popular choice for take-out, but it's also simple...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Homemade sangria is the way to go for summer entertaining. If you're not sure how much to make of this Olive Garden copycat, opt for a bigger batch. Trust us.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Not quite chili and not quite beans and rice, this black bean stew is in a category of its own. Call it what you will, it all works great together.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A delicious dessert that has a long history originating in the 19th century. Famous Dave's does right by this southern treat with this recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Applebee's no longer serves this fish sandwich but you can make it at home. The seared tilapia sandwich is made famous by its tango...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Make the popular shrimp dish from PF Chang's at home with this copycat recipe. Shrimp is marinated and stir fried along with vegetables and noodles and tossed with a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Apple butter gives a sweet tang to BBQ sauce that makes it perfect for slathering on ribs or dumping in a slow cooker with pork shoulder to make a big batch of...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Shrimp is simmered in a garlicky wine-butter sauce and served over pasta that's been tossed with olive oil to copy the scampi served at Red Lobster.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These copycat Applebee's pizza snacks are somewhere in the delicious in-between of pizza and breadsticks. Sausage, pepperoni, or any of your other favorite pizza toppings can...

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with lake perch, all-purpose flour, paprika, salt, egg, half and half, clarified butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Pancakes may not have a reputation as the healthiest breakfast food, and fair enough, they do have cake in their name. A stack of these nut and grain pancakes...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This sweet potato casserole is the perfect bridge between dinner and dessert. Sweet potatoes mashed with cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar are baked with a...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Try your hand at making this famous Applebee's blondie recipe at home. A blonde brownie with white chocolate chips is topped with a creamy maple butter...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with barbecue sauce, St. Louis ribs, water

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Made with all-purpose flour, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, Monterey Jack cheese, butter, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, cumin, black pepper, butter...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Copy this famous Outback Steakhouse recipe at home! Shrimp are seasoned with a dry rub then pan fried or grilled with an olive oil and white wine baste.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

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 jalapenos, whole milk, buttermilk, egg, oil, sugar, baking powder, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, red bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Discover how to make Kyoto Steak House style teriyaki chicken at home with just a few ingredients. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chicken, sesame seeds...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes