Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

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

One of the most popular foods at Fat Ronnie's Burger Bar in Oak Bluffs, MA can be made at home with this to-die-for onion rings recipe.

Method:   deep fryer
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

The prettiest lemonade you'll ever see, thanks to the dazzling blend of Blue Curacao and sour mix. The Curacao is joined by vodka and triple sec, so this stunner packs...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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Red Lobster's smoked salmon canapes are an easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. They can be made ahead of time, making them a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

If you can't go to Disneyland, bring Disneyland to you. This copy cat recipe is made with a graham cracker crust, fresh lemon in the filling, and a fluffy meringue.

Method:   stovetop, 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

Sucker for TGI Friday's sweet cinnamon drink, or just looking for a creamy summer treat? Splashes of cinnamon and caramel syrup are the key.


Time:   under 30 minutes

With a cilantro parmesan pesto and a small army of sauteed onions and other veggies, these customizable fajitas are as flavor-packed as any of their meaty...

Method:   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

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

Arnaud's is a famous New Orleans restaurant known for their Creole cuisine. This rich caramel custard is one of their most popular dessert items.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 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

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

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

Pate a choux, also known as choux pastry, is a pastry dough used in both sweet and savory applications. It's the dough used in profiteroles and cream puffs.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, pecans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

If you are cutting calories then this copycat recipe from Strings Restaurant is a good choice of Alfredo sauce. It uses non-fat milk, arrowroot starch, and non-fat...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The easiest, cheesiest dip you could imagine. Ground beef, tomatoes, with chiles and Velveeta cheese make up a meaty and substantial queso that's perfect on game day with a bowl...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Enjoy a home-cooked version of Applebee's Bourbon Street steak. With a simple marinade of bourbon, honey, and steak sauce it's perfect for busy weeknights or weekend...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

If you haven't tried La Madeleine's famous potato soup yet, now you can without leaving your house. It has a rich beef base with leeks, onions, and of course, potatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These crunchy onion rings from Arizona Republic can be either baked or fried.

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 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

A good Cajun seasoning is critical to have on hand for rubbing down seafood or for adding a bit of kick to soups, stews, and gumbo.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, orange juice concentrate, garlic, brown sugar, thyme, smoke flavoring

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Battered chicken breasts are quickly pan fried and finished in the oven; lemony sauce made with white wine and garlic poured over the chicken gives the dish its name.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

The chardonnay mushrooms at Applebee's are the perfect way to add a little elegance to your meal. Serve with grilled steak (they are also delicious with pork chops).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

In between filming Marvel movies, Scarlett Johansson enjoys cooking and one of her famous go-to recipes this tasty banana bread. It's simple to make and...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ground cloves, cider vinegar, ground red pepper, steak sauce, beef brisket, paprika, onion powder, chili powder, garlic powder, sugar

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

Chicken is one of the best things on Chipotle's menu, and one of the best additions to burrito bowls to pack them with filling protein. This copycat is all...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

Copy the breadsticks you get at the Olive Garden with this easy recipe using frozen bread dough.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Fried shrimp, coleslaw, tartar sauce and flour tortillas make these copycat burritos a dinner you'll want to repeat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This Harbor House copycat uses half-and-half for crazy creamy grits and throws some Italian sausage in with the shrimp.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Great dinner and great excuse to buy a new bottle of bourbon. The bourbon marinade with white grape juice, teriyaki sauce, and seasonings is where all the flavorful magic...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

If there's one ingredient that could enhance your recipes in a big way, it's anchovies. They're the real secret to Avanti's chicken Caesar, adding an unmistakably...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

This simple copycat recipe from Chili's is made with chicken, margarita mix, and black pepper - that's it! You can either grill or pan sear the chicken.

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

Colby, mozzarella, and bechamel sauce turn ordinary potatoes into an extravagant affair. No need to dine out for this delicious dish. This copycat can easily be made at...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with semisweet chocolate, butter, eggs, flour, powdered sugar, raspberries, sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

One of the most popular dishes at Impastato's restaurant. Made fresh and to order, with wine simmered shrimp in a lemon-butter sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This Caesar salad is absolutely packed with flavor. The fun starts with a pureed marinade of cilantro and roasted pumpkin seeds, and continues on with a...

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

Made with whipped cream or ice cream, egg whites, vinegar, vanilla extract, sugar, strawberries or raspberries

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

These crispy, crunchy chicken fingers aren't on the menu anymore at Chili's but you can still make them at home!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Start your day off in style with this delicious breakfast copycat recipe from Red Lobster.

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

La Maida House was a bed and breakfast in California run by former actress Megan Timothy. They were known for their delicious vegetarian meals and amazing gardens.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes