Make these famous Boston Market potato wedges in your own kitchen. You won't know you're not sitting in the restaurant.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites
What are copy cat recipes? These are secret recipes from restaurants (or developed by home cooks to taste similar) and homemade versions of packaged brand products you find in the grocery store. With these recipes you can prepare your favorite restaurant dishes and name brand foods in your own kitchen! CDKitchen features some of the most popular restaurant and copycat clones.
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Boston Market Dill Potato Wedges
King's Hawaiian Bread
If you love King's Hawaiian bread then you must try this copycat recipe!
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
A & W Onion Rings
The secret to A&W's famous crispy onion rings is in the batter. This copycat version uses tempura mix to give the onion rings a light, crisp coating like you get at the iconic...
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Panda Express Orange Chicken
Make your favorite Panda Express recipe at home with this easy copycat recipe for orange chicken.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
KFC Gravy
Copy the famous gravy served at Kentucky Fried Chicken with this easy-to-follow home version.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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KFC Honey Barbecue Wings
These KFC copycat wings are as good as the real thing. Honey BBQ is always a winner, and you can switch up the BBQ sauce to your liking.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry's has been making ice cream history since 1978. This recipe duplicates their rich and creamy chocolate ice cream.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Classic Catalina Salad Dressing
Sweet and tangy Catalina dressing is perfect for zesty taco salads, and you can play around with the sugar to find your perfect level of sweetness.
Time: under 30 minutes
Popeye's Red Beans and Rice
Popeye's red beans and rice is a New Orleans classic. The dish is simple but flavorful, and can be easily made at home. All you need are red beans, some bell pepper, onion...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pizza Hut Insider Pizza
Unveil the secret of the double-decker delight with this Pizza Hut Insider Pizza recipe. It's a cheesy, crusty marvel that's part engineering feat, part culinary genius.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Taco Bell Green Sauce
Taco Bell no longer serves their Verde Sauce (green sauce) but you can still make this beloved condiment at home.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mr & Mrs T Bold & Spicy Bloody Mary Mix
Skip the bottled Bloody Mary mix next time and make your own. It has just the right balance of spices and is delicious enough to drink without the vodka too.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Borden's Sweetened Condensed Milk
A copycat version of Borden's brand of sweetened condensed milk. Made with nonfat dry milk powder, sugar, water, and butter.
Time: 1-2 hours
A&W Clone Cream Soda
When is the last time you had a classic cream soda? This homemade batch made with vanilla, sugar and club soda is a great beverage on its own or makes a fabulous float with vanilla...
Time: 1-2 hours
Ben & Jerry's Coconut Ice Cream
A dozen recipes in one. Three different ice cream base options, with scrumptious variations like coconut rum or chocolate chip. Fire up the ice cream maker, things are...
Time: 1-2 hours
Almost Heinz 57 Sauce
Use this sauce on anything from pork to beef to chicken. This copycat version of Heinz 57 is quick to make and easy to use.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Boston Market Macaroni And Cheese
Cheesy? Check. Creamy? Check. Just like Boston Market's famous mac and cheese? Make this copycat recipe and let the kudos roll in.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
A homemade version of the popular candy. A chocolate candy shell is made with chocolate chips and filled with sweetened peanut butter.
Method: microwave
Time: 1-2 hours
Trader Vic's Hawaiian Pork Chops
Rum, ginger, and pineapple bring a full spectrum of island flavor to these simple, baked pork chops.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
A&W Hot Dog Sauce
This copycat A&W hot dog sauce features a blend of ring bologna, onion, and green bell pepper simmered with tomato juice and ketchup for a savory condiment.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Boboli Type Pizza Crust
What if you could make fresh pizza crust ahead of time, and have your bread machine could do most of the work for you? These make-ahead, freeze-ahead Boboli crusts just brought...
Method: bread machine, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Almost Archway Lemon Cookies
An easy version of the popular Archway brand cookies that uses a lemon cake mix for the base.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Boston Market Rotisserie Whole Chicken
This copycat recipe tastes just like the rotisserie chicken from Boston Market, but it's a fraction of the price. Serve this chicken with some roasted potatoes...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
A&W Chili Dog Sauce
Made with water, ground beef, salt, onion, chili powder, ketchup
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
KFC Rotisserie Style Chicken
KFC may be known for fried chicken (it is in their name, after all) but don't knock their rotisserie until you try it. Or try the copycat, at least.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Taco Seasoning Mix
Better than store bought: make your own taco seasoning with just a few simple ingredients.
Time: under 30 minutes
Arby's Sauce
Copy the famous sauce that made Arby's popular. Use it on sandwiches or for dipping French fries.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Boston Market Cucumber Salad
Enjoy a refreshing clones of Boston Market's cucumber salad, blending crisp cucumbers, zesty red onions, and juicy tomatoes in a tangy olive oil and vinegar dressing.
Time: over 5 hours
RoTel Tomatoes
Ro*tel tomatoes are used in a variety of recipes, particularly in Tex-Mex cooking. They are a spicy, canned diced tomato found in most grocery stores. It's simple to make your own...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Popeye's Biscuits
The secret to Popeye's tender biscuits? That's right, sour cream and lemon-lime soda. That plus a few more ingredients is all you need to whip up this copycat recipe.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Burger King Big King
Made with mayonnaise, French salad dressing, pickle relish, white vinegar, sugar, hamburger buns, burgers, American cheese, lettuce, white onion
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Golden Wok's Orange Flavored Chicken
Make your favorite Chinese restaurant orange chicken, at home! Tender pieces of fried chicken are coated in a sweet and sour orange sauce. Serve with rice.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Jamba Juice Orange-A-Peel
Fresh-squeezed juice is the way to go for orange smoothies. This healthy Jamba Juice copycat is equal parts citrusy and creamy thanks to plenty of vanilla frozen yogurt.
Time: under 30 minutes
Long John Silver's Deep Fried Fish and Shrimp
Made with fish or shrimp, Bisquick, pancake mix, club soda
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Church's Honey Biscuits
Made with honey, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, shortening, cream of tartar, whole milk, butter
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
KFC Buttermilk Biscuits
Made with buttermilk, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, lard
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Febreze
This delightful homemade Febreze is sure to leave your fabrics smelling fresh and fabulous. Simply spray on any fabrics that need a little refreshment and enjoy the amazing smell.
Time: under 30 minutes
Popeye's Cajun Rice
A deliciously simply one pot Cajun creation. Thanks to the ground beef it's super satisfying, while Creole seasoning along with diced peppers and onions give it that comfort food...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Domino's Cinna Sticks
Domino's offers a sweet treat of oven baked breadsticks sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar that are served with a sweet vanilla dipping sauce. Copy it at home with this oh-so-easy...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Dorothy Lynch Style Salad Dressing
Recreate the iconic Dorothy Lynch salad dressing at home with this recipe. Made with tomato soup, vinegar, sugar, and various spices, it's the perfect addition to any...
Time: under 30 minutes
A-1 Steak Sauce
Skip the grocery store and make your own homemade version of A-1 Steak Sauce. It can be used as a sauce for meats (like steak!) or added to marinades (try it with chicken).
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Dunkin Donuts Coffee Coolatta
Man, when did Dunkin get so good at making these coffee drinks? This copycat Coolatta uses a bit of almond extract with chilled coffee to blend up a refreshing pick-me-up.
Time: under 30 minutes
Planter's Trail Mix
This copycat planter's trail mix features a fun mix of textures and tastes, combining various nuts with the sweetness of chocolate and dried fruit.
Time: under 30 minutes
Starbuck's Frozen Coffee Frappuccino
Replicate Starbucks' iconic frozen coffee frappuccino at home. This simple recipe uses cold brewed coffee, low-fat milk, sugar, and ice, blended to a smooth, frosty...
Time: under 30 minutes
Pepperidge Farm Ginger Man Cookies
For those who appreciate traditional flavors, this recipe for Pepperidge Farm's ginger man cookies marries molasses and a mix of warming spices to create a stand-out...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Boston Market Sweet Potato Casserole
Made with pecans, brown sugar, sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, butter, flour
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Ben & Jerry's Sweet Cream Base 2
Made with half and half, heavy or whipping cream, sugar
Time: under 30 minutes
KFC Potato Wedges
These wonderful wedges are just like they make 'em at KFC, but better since you'll have them super fresh. A blend of herbs and spices gives them a tasty, spicy coating and brings out...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Entenmann's Fat-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Nothing beats milk and cookies for a sweet dose of nostalgia. If you're looking for a fat-free fix, these copycat oatmeal raisin cookies like Entenmann's...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Mrs. Dash Clone
A go-to seasoning is never a bad thing to have on hand. Packed full of herbs and spices, this healthy blend makes seasoning a breeze.
Time: under 30 minutes
Love buffalo wings? Get that same hot, zippy flavor in everything from deviled eggs to enchiladas. And of course: wings.
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.