Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

Made with powdered sugar, carrots, crushed pineapple, mayonnaise, raisins


Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

The sauce is key for these crispy, coconut-coated morsels. Sweet mango with a bite of jalapeno and a splash of Thai fish sauce make up the delightful dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

As a beloved recipe featured by the iconic advice columnist Dear Abby, this pecan pie combines sweet corn syrup and rich brown sugar with toasted pecans for a classic...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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This recipe is a great copycat of the restaurant's Young Chow Fried Rice. It calls for shrimp, ham, and shredded barbecued pork which is the signature...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

Made with pecan halves, salt, semisweet chocolate chips, pecans, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

This cottage pie with buttery mashed potatoes, baked to a beautiful golden brown in the oven and layered on top of a savory beef and onion mixture may not be complicated...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with hamburger buns, butter, salt and freshly ground black pepper, celery, chicken broth, ground top sirloin, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, grated nutmeg

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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

Pagano's copycat chicken Marsala is a classic Italian dish that is simple to make and full of flavor. The chicken is cooked in a rich Marsala wine sauce and is best served with...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Patti LaBelle's potato salad is the perfect blend of creamy and tangy, with just the right amount of spice (since you control how much goes into it).


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with chili seasoning mix, chili powder, chili con carne seasoning, cumin, sugar, thyme, fresh sage, onions, chile peppers, red kidney beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red wine vinegar, olive oil, iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, red onion, pimientos, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, corn or vegetable oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, shrimp, cornstarch or potato starch, canola oil, lemon, vegetables, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
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

Sylvia Woods is known as the Queen of Soul Food and her signature banana pudding, still served at her restaurant today, is a perfect example of her...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A perfectly cooked, tender beef patty is topped with a homemade BBQ sauce to copy these famous Bar-B-Que hamburgers from Harrah's.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These aren't just any ribs, they're Claim Jumper ribs, marinated in a concoction that's part backyard genius, part culinary wizardry.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

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

A side salad is crucial for a big family-style Italian affair of lasagna or chicken parm and this copycat recipe makes a proper creamy Italian...


Time:   over 5 hours

Fresh shrimp is stir fried with bean sprouts, water chestnuts, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots and served with crispy chow mein noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These copycat fish tacos from Austin's famous Hula Hut are topped with a roasted jalapeno sauce made with garlic and ranch dressing that completes the tropical island ensemble.

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

This copycat recipe for Chili's Calypso Cooler is the perfect way to enjoy the cocktail at home. The spiced rum, peach schnapps, and orange juice create the unique flavor it's...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, cornstarch, bananas, eggs, lemon juice, salt, ground cinnamon, sour cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Marinated chicken is served with a blended adobo cream sauce, green chiles, penne pasta, and cojita cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

An easy salsa recipe that tastes like the salsa fresca from Don Pablo's restaurants


Time:   under 30 minutes

Make your own Olive Garden-inspired lemon cream cake from scratch. This airy cake, filled with rich lemon pie filling, is a delicious way to satisfy those...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, salt, cream cheese, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Imagine yourself at The commander's Palace in New Orleans when you bite into these jumbo lump crabcakes. Easy to make at home with the taste of NOLA that they...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Tasty and healthy steamed fish fillets. Mild whitefish takes on the flavors of ginger and toasted sesame oil. Perfect served with steamed broccoli...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with yellow bell peppers, red bell peppers, Spike seasoning, Accent seasoning mix, black pepper, baby back ribs, garlic, jalapeno peppers, onions, green bell peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

This Red Lobster shrimp diablo may be fiery but it tastes like heaven. Shrimp baked in a buttery, spicy BBQ sauce make perfect spicy little appetizers.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Looking to impress your friends with your bartending skills? This copycat Applebee's Bahama Mama is an easy yet impressive concoction that blends sweetness and zest.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Enjoy your Olive Garden favorite, Tuscan garlic chicken, at home. This delicious dish combines chicken, garlic, red bell pepper, and spinach, served with penne...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

No grill? No problem. This recipe can easily be made with a grill pan (or cast iron skillet) instead.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

What's better than these famous bakery brownies? Hmmm, maybe making them at home and serving with ice cream.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A bruschetta appetizer is the easiest way to be an A+ host for a dinner party. This Red Lobster copycat with shrimp, melty fontina, and white cheddar really makes the grade.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Instead of making dressing from scratch, why not turn some store-bought Italian into this creamy Olive Garden copycat? And we're talking Olive Garden here - don't forget the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with mushrooms, black pepper, chicken breast, Marsala wine, butter, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The 36th president was a native Texan so he knew his way around barbecue sauce. Try this simple sauce on chicken or ribs.

Method:   stovetop
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

Crispy-edged baked mashed potatoes surrounding a creamy, lemony melange of scallops and mushrooms. Absolutely a dish worthy of company, but is the company worthy of...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with red onions, garlic, water, brown sugar, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, white grape juice, bourbon, Tabasco sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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