Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

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


Time:   under 30 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

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 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 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

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Made with flour tortillas, cream cheese, sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, apples, almond toffee bits

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

Avocados, tomatillos, and jalapeno with sour cream and cilantro make a kickin' creamy sauce that's perfect for dipping tortilla chips or quesadilla slices.


Time:   2-5 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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Give your food a bold makeover with this fun horseradish whipped cream sauce. Don't be fooled by its simplicity; it packs a flavorful punch...


Time:   1-2 hours

There's nothing not to like here. Macadamia nuts, ice cream, hot fudge, cool whip... All that in one pie. If you can find some macadamia nut ice cream it really makes a difference


Time:   2-5 hours

Simple grilled chicken infused with lime and tequila flavors, layered on a bed of crunchy tortilla chips. Ready in under 30 minutes, this copycat recipe is an easy...

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

Made popular in malls in the 1980s, this classic drink has actually been around since the 1920s when the first Orange Julius drink stand opened in Los Angeles.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This old-fashioned macaroni and cheese is creamy but not overly rich.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with half and half, frozen strawberries, sour cream, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, grenadine syrup


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with whole milk, eggs, salt, baking soda, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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

Anybody who's checked into a Doubletree knows that the cookie is the best part of the stay. Grab the recipe and make your home feel as luxurious as a hotel for...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

There's a double hit of fruity flavor from the lime filling and the raspberry sauce, and it's baked in a cinnamon-pecan pie crust. Seriously, what more...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This martini is a delicious twist on the classic cocktail. P.F. Chang's combines orange vodka, orange liqueur, orange bitters, and orange juice for a smooth and refreshing...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vegetable oil, paprika, black pepper, whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, garlic, onion powder, salt, baking powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with barbecue sauce, St. Louis ribs, water

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

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

This easy pickled cabbage slaw is perfect on a sandwich or served on the side.


Time:   1-2 hours

This Jack Daniel's honey mustard recipe is perfect for dipping, glazing, or dressing a salad. Made with smooth whiskey, sweet honey, tangy mustard, and horseradish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you're looking for a great steak sauce, go straight to the source. This steakhouse copycat is a delicate balancing act of flavors and it'll make your grilled...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic, milk, eggs, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Grilled salmon is a summer staple for a reason. Serve over rice, with grilled veggies, on a salad... however you dress it up, this garlic butter salmon is...

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

Ready to shake up your appetizer lineup? This copycat sweet onion salsa is not just for chips; it can transform anything from tacos to grilled meats.


Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

When it comes to French apple tart, there are few things more tempting than a perfectly baked crust filled with sweet and juicy apples.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Bullock's Country Family Restaurant in MD knows how to make a delicious lemon pie. It uses meringue as the crust (you can double the meringue and use it...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Looking for a centerpiece treat? A fun twist on classic pumpkin pie, this version layers ice cream and spiced pumpkin filling for a unique dessert option.

Method:   stovetop
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

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

Made with jalapeno slices, sour cream, lettuce, Mexican-seasoned beef, tortilla chips, black beans, queso cheese sauce, tomatoes


Time:   under 30 minutes

Let the crispness of the breadcrumbs and the sizzle of garlic and pepper take you on a seafood adventure with this Applebee's recipe - it's shrimp-ly...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

This coffee cake has a moist, tender crumb with subtle cinnamon flavor with brown sugar and buttermilk. A sweet streusel topping finishes it off.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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 salt, cream cheese, brown sugar, peanut butter, vanilla extract, eggs, whipping cream, peanut butter cups

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Make gnocchi night a tradition. This Olive Garden copycat has a serious sauce with parmesan, white wine, and basil bringing full flavor to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Copy the popular cheese fries from Outback Steakhouse with this simple recipe that starts with frozen french fries and ends with a sprinkling of bacon.

Method:   deep fryer, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This CPK copycat BBQ chicken pizza with red onion, gouda, and a honey-infused crust will seriously change the way you do pizza night (or make pizza night a...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours