Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

Copy TGI Friday's popular holiday drink at home! There are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions so everyone can enjoy this festive cranberry drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Serve some homemade bar food next time you serve drinks at home. Cheesy fries topped with sour cream, fresh bacon bits, and parsley are perfect alongside some alcohol and...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

With only a few ingredients there is actually a lot going on in this bowl. Fresh mussels, cherry peppers, and olives, simmered in a wine-marinara sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Parmesan cheese, lobster meat, bread crumbs, green onion, lemon juice, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Chili's removed this dessert from the menu quite a while ago but you can still make this decadent treat at home with this copycat version.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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

From The All American Cowboy Cookbook, this recipe purports to be legendary Gene Autry's take on Texas chili. True Texas chili, of course, doesn't contain beans but we'll let...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with pecans, blue cheese, angel hair pasta, oil, salt, romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, chives


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

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

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

Along with the garlic and onion, leeks help make up a super savory foundation that the rest of the creamy German-style potato soup is based on.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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 avocados, mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle in adobo, flour, salt, pepper, eggs, milk, firm white fish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Salmon fillets are topped with a melange of vegetables, shrimp, and black olives. A great way to dress up salmon!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Pasta salad: the unsung hero of family gatherings and potlucks. This Ruby Tuesday favorite mixes macaroni, ham, and cheese for a restaurant-version of your favorite salad.


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with mayonnaise, black pepper, salt, onion, butter, fresh mushrooms, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

Fiery peppers, thyme and allspice help make up a marinade that'll turn chicken or beef into something spectacular. The bold flavor represents island life like few...


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

Soups like this are what make people excited for cool weather. Beans and butternut, slow-simmered with plenty of fresh herbs, turn into a super savory...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Yellow or white cake is baked with the addition of mandarin oranges and then frosted with a frosting made from crushed pineapple, Cool Whip, and vanilla or...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Are you guilty of loving the fruit in sangrias more than the drink itself? This copycat cocktail from Red Lobster fits the bill with its fruit heavy champagne drink.


Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with mayonnaise, onion, halibut fillets, dill weed, butter, lemon pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pecans, pie shell, eggs, salt, butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These chopped chicken livers are fit for a king, or at least a Scottish actor. They're savory, flavorful, and perfect for any party or get-together.

Method:   stovetop
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

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

Patties made from black beans, brown rice, and plenty of spices put the stereotype of bland, dry veggie burgers to rest.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

It's probably worth taking a look at a Caesar salad from a place with Caesar in the name. In fact, with the coddled egg on top of the salad it's hard to not pay...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

We often think of pumpkin as only being for sweet dishes, but this risotto is a perfect example of a great savory use.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The chicken madras at Bombay Palace is a dish not to be missed. But if you can't make it to the restaurant, we think you'll love this copycat version.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Asian noodle salads are hard to beat for a refreshing lunch. Cellophane noodles tossed in a sesame-chili dressing with shrimp and veggies make a healthy and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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

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

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

Made with almond paste, fondant, corn syrup, orange food coloring, powdered sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

The Bee-Hive Tavern in Sandwich, Maine closed in 2004 but you can still have their famous dill and onion rolls with this authentic recipe from one of the former...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

The American actress, Katharine Hepburn, was beautiful, intelligent, and a little bit eccentric. She was also known for her rich, chocolately brownies.

Method:   oven, 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

These are no ordinary chops. With a delectable stuffing made with rice and raisins and a sweet balsamic apple sauce poured over top, these pork chops...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Flaky tilapia is blackened and served on flour tortillas with a southwestern style cabbage slaw and pico de gallo similar to how the restaurant, Don's...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Onion rings are so simple that the little things really matter. Little things like a dash of sugar, choosing the right beer for the batter, and just-right cook times....

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours

For spring rolls loaded up with bright flavors, look no further. Sweet mango combined with fresh herbs and sprouts definitely makes it seem like winter is gone and spring...


Time:   30-60 minutes