Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

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

Tastes just like a cheeseburger! This copycat recipe from Dave And Buster's restaurant is made with a fresh pizza crust, topped with cheeseburger-like toppings.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Beef stock, basil and cream turns ordinary tomato soup into a savory, herby bowl of beauty. Add a grilled cheese and the perfect lunch is complete.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

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Made with pickled jalapeno pepper, cilantro, tortilla chips, pico de gallo, milk, cream cheese, Colby-Jack cheese, salad shrimp, water, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This Costco chicken bake features a blend of chicken, cheese, and bacon, all rolled in fresh pizza dough for an easy family meal.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This copycat stir fry is easy enough to be weeknight staple. The key to perfect chicken is the marinade. Some chopped up veggies and cute baby corns add in...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

Made with onion, celery salt, butter, salt, celery, lemon juice, flour, peanuts, chicken broth, peanut butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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 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

When you first bite into one of Aunt Chilada's Yucatan-style tamales, you're hit with a savory and slightly spicy flavor blend of shredded pork and just the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Kenny Rogers Roasters, a chain of roasted chicken restaurants started by musician Kenny Rogers, was well known for their special BBQ sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with strawberries, whipped cream, frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, pina colada mix, ice, bananas


Time:   under 30 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

Made with mushrooms, green onion, bacon, salt and pepper, New York strip steak, beef consomme, red wine, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

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

Made with fresh cilantro, water, garlic powder, green bell pepper, oil, long grain rice, tomatoes with green chiles, turmeric, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green bell peppers, parsley, pickles, pickle juice, mayonnaise, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, paprika, water

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, red bell pepper, red onions, corn cob, salt, butter or margarine, garlic, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The Road Runner cocktail, an Applebee's classic, is fruity and colorful drink made with a mixture of rum, blackberry and banana liqueurs, grenadine, and sweet and sour, topped...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garbanzo beans, kidney beans, dried peas, white pea beans, carrots, onion, celery, bell pepper, rice or barley, shell macaroni pasta

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Made with Cheddar cheese, granulated garlic, sirloin steaks, blackened steak seasoning, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow onion, butter, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with picante sauce, guacamole, sour cream, bacon, flour tortilla, butter, pico de gallo, colby/monterey jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
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 water, vegetable oil, onion, cumin, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, molasses

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with egg yolks, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with buttermilk, sour cream, cucumbers, olive oil, white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, dill, sugar, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

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 cayenne pepper, parsley, pita breads, frozen spinach, yeast, onion, tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, garlic, basil

Method:   stovetop, 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 whipped cream, sour cherries, salt, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, water, sugar, corn starch, red wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes