Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

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

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

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

Better than store bought: make your own taco seasoning with just a few simple ingredients.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vegetable oil, vinegar, sugar, cabbage, green bell pepper, onion, carrot, salad dressing


Time:   1-2 hours

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Made with buttermilk, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, lard

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

An easy version of the popular Archway brand cookies that uses a lemon cake mix for the base.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with half and half, heavy or whipping cream, sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pecans, brown sugar, sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, butter, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Remember these classic chocolate chip cookies? They are packed with semisweet chocolate, coconut, and pecans. Go ahead, make a big batch, they freeze great.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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 copycat version of Borden's brand of sweetened condensed milk. Made with nonfat dry milk powder, sugar, water, and butter.


Time:   1-2 hours

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

Make your own Magic Shell ice cream topping. The chocolate syrup-like sauce hardens when it hits the ice cream making a crunchy shell.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with chili powder, cumin, paprika, ground coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, crushed red pepper, dried oregano


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fish or shrimp, Bisquick, pancake mix, club soda

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Maid-Rite is an iconic restaurant name in the midwest. Their loose meat sandwich is a favorite (that you can make at home with this highly rated recipe!)

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Looking for a delicious homemade version of your favorite candy? Made with just a few simple ingredients, these candies are incredibly easy to make and taste just like the real...

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

A great coffee cake is all about that crucial crumbly topping. This Starbucks copycat nails it, mixing chopped pecans into the brown sugar-cinnamon crumb.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

If you're craving comfort food, you can't go wrong with KFC-style macaroni and cheese. This recipe brings the creamy goodness right to your kitchen.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Rum, ginger, and pineapple bring a full spectrum of island flavor to these simple, baked pork chops.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Ready for a fun kitchen project? These copycat Oreo cookies from cake mix are a great way to channel your inner baker while keeping it simple and delicious.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Great texture in this ice cream and the flavor bursts of cherry and chocolate are nothing to sneeze at.


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with honey, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, shortening, cream of tartar, whole milk, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Make your own version of the popular drink from Starbucks made with apple juice, cinnamon syrup, whipped cream, and caramel syrup.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Ever wondered how to achieve that signature burger flavor at home? These Hardee's-inspired burgers bring that delicious grilled taste to your kitchen with a handful of...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

This pecan pie recipe, inspired by Colonel Sanders, brings together familiar ingredients in a way that's both simple and effective. It's a classic holiday dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Treat yourself to Ben & Jerry's Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a big, doughy bite that's hard to resist. This recipe is easy enough for beginners...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black or pinto beans, grilled chicken, cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, avocados, jalapeno


Time:   under 30 minutes

Looking for a comforting meal that mimics your favorite Italian eatery? This easy pasta e fagioli combines ground beef, beans, and fresh veggies that's great for any night...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Love the Munch Peanut Bar? Try this make-at-home version that's packed full of peanuts.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

One of the best cookies ever! They are huge and full of chocolate chunks. If you love chocolate chip cookies, then you definitely need to try out these...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Prepare to be initiated into the delicious monte cristo world of fried turkey, ham, and cheese sandwiches topped with powdered sugar and raspberry jam.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

When little ones are under the weather, sometimes all they need is a little Pedialyte-type drink. This magic elixir can help them feel better in no time!


Time:   under 30 minutes

Make your own rich and creamy homemade fudge ice cream with this easy Ben & Jerry's inspired recipe. Chocolate lovers, are you ready?

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with milk, egg yolks, butter, sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, whipping cream, vanilla extract, egg whites

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Luby's Cafeteria makes a delicious tetrazzini that you can copy at home with this recipe. It's a great way to use leftover chicken (or turkey).

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Craving the cole slaw from the family-style restaurant, Bob Evans? Serve up this copycat version at home now that you know the secret ingredient!


Time:   2-5 hours