Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

When you go this simple, it's all about good ingredients. Fresh rosemary and cracked black pepper give meat a no-frills touch that lets the flavor of a...


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

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 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

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

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Made with cayenne pepper, honey, pork rib chops, orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, Dijon-style mustard

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Love the rich cheese toast at Sizzler? Make your own at home with three simple ingredients. Cheesy butter is spread on sliced bread and cooked on a griddle until gooey and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Tavern on the Green's Chicken Francais was an iconic dish that was served at the Tavern for many years. The dish is made with seared chicken breasts in a creamy...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you're a fan of Olive Garden's shrimp sauce, then you'll love this copycat recipe. It's easy to make and can be used as a dipping sauce or with shrimp or other seafood.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

You're probably in one of two groups. Either you own a waffle iron and are about to make this recipe, or you're currently doing some online shopping for waffle irons.

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

They're called the Cheesecake Factory, of course they make good cheesecake! Gingersnap crust, creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, and a candied pecan topping make...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

An absolutely packed bowl of rotini with cauliflower, bell pepper, onion and much more gets an herby dressing made from olive oil, basil and parsley instead of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

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

Benihana's ginger sauce is so easy to make at home. It's perfect with crispy deep-fried shrimp, other fried seafood, or tempura vegetables.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Made with beef broth, New York strip steak, salt, black pepper, butter, shallots, cognac, dry white wine or dry vermouth, Dijon mustard, steak sauce

Method:   stovetop
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

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

Method:   oven
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

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

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

If you're looking to jazz up your pork dishes, this blend is a must-try. With its blend of paprika, lemon pepper, and brown sugar, it provides a great balance of flavors that...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with pecans, almonds, walnuts, vanilla wafers, butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

These bacon wrapped shrimp morsels may just be appetizers, but chances are you'll want them as a main course.

Method:   outdoor grill
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

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

There is nothing better than a bowl of rich, creamy soup on a chilly day. This copycat bourbon butternut squash soup recipe will warm you from the inside...

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

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with garam masala, salt, chicken, vegetable oil, onion, fresh ginger, garlic, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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

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

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

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

Looking to spice up your appetizer repertoire? Gene Autry's stuffed mushrooms combine earthy mushrooms with a cheesy filling featuring Swiss and Parmesan. The added kick...

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, orange juice concentrate, garlic, brown sugar, thyme, smoke flavoring

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Let's get straight to the point: catfish really doesn't get better than this. With a few pantry staples and some hot oil, you can have a...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

The perfect hot dessert when apple season comes around. Skillet-simmered apples in a thick, pie-spiced glaze go down an absolute treat with a cool spoonful of ice cream.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes