Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

For anyone missing the flavors of Don Pablo's, this corn cake recipe delivers a comforting taste of tradition with just a few ingredients.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This copycat dip is a fantastic appetizer. Artichoke hearts and spinach are baked in a cream cheese, mayo, and cheese mixture. Serve with your favorite...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This pasta favorite from CPK has a hefty dose of tequila in the sauce that gives it its signature flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Try this half chicken al pimientos for a flavorful twist on roast chicken, featuring cherry bomb peppers and crispy Idaho potatoes.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Love the lettuce wraps from PF Chang's? Make them at home anytime you want with this simple recipe that uses ground chicken, water chestnuts, green onions, and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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The restaurant may be named after a different crustacean, but don't doubt that Red Lobster can whip up some fine fried shrimp. The only question is what dipping sauce...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

You won't believe how easy it is to copy this popular side dish from Cracker Barrel at home. The recipe is made with bacon, green beans, onion, and seasonings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Want perfect hash browns every time? This recipe teaches you the tricks that restaurants and diners use.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

You may know Al Roker from television, but what he's really famous for is his "spectacular" chili. It's made with a combination of chuck steak, hot italian...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Copy your favorite dip from TGIFriday's with this easy to make recipe. It's a party favorite and can even be made in the microwave.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Make all the fancy food you want, there's something about classic spaghetti and meatballs that'll always have you coming back.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

The Rainforest Cafe, another restaurant chain owned by Landry's, is wildly famous for this recipe. It's a blend of chicken, shrimp, sausage, and pasta in a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Creamy Caesar is the way to go. Red Lobster's recipe with mayo, parmesan, and Italian dressing is perfect for a classic mix with romaine and croutons.


Time:   over 5 hours

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

Take a taste trip with the Swamp Thing. It starts with a raspberry kick, slides into a frozen hurricane and margarita middle, and finishes with a splash of melon.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat dip from Joe's Crab Shack is rich, cheesy, and chock-full of crab.

Method:   oven
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

This colorful stew named for American country singer, Merle Haggard's song "Rainbow Stew", is loaded with sausage, chicken, beans, and fresh vegetables.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

One of the most loved foods on the menu at Bill Knapp's was their cheesy potatoes. The restaurants are long gone but you can bring back the dish for your family with...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Say goodbye to boring chicken with this delightful Hawaiian marinade that has just the right balance of zing and zest. If your grill could talk, it would surely...


Time:   over 5 hours

Step away from takeout and into your kitchen with this feast that brings TGI Friday's right to your table. This sizzling chicken and cheese is an easy win for...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Creamy chicken pasta with bowtie noodles, spinach, broccoli, and roasted red bell pepper. The finished dish has a coated sauce made from Alfredo and pesto with Parmesan on...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Maggiano's Little Italy is a nationwide Italian restaurant chain. Serve this dressing on your favorite salad greens, or on a "chopped" salad like Maggiano's


Time:   under 30 minutes

Make this classic potent cocktail just like Applebee's does. Four spirits, sweet and sour, and a splash of cola make up the drink.


Time:   under 30 minutes

What's the secret to country singer Loretta Lynn's famous crispy fried chicken? It's all in the double coating of seasoned flour.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Freshen up your condiment collection with this honey mustard poppy dressing straight from the Red Robin training book. It is about to become your kitchen's...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Making guacamole from scratch is simple and it tastes so much better than store-bought. Plus, avocados are healthy making this snack an all-around winner!


Time:   under 30 minutes

Bob Evans Colonial Dressing has a unique blend of ingredients that gives it a rich, zesty flavor. It's perfect for salads, pasta dishes, or as a dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

If you're looking for a simple yet satisfying dessert, this O'Charley's caramel pie is a great option. With just a few ingredients and an easy cooking process, you can enjoy a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Can't decide between sweet potato pie and pecan pie? Why not combine them and throw in a creamy bourbon sauce for good measure!

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Ground chicken is simmered in a spicy sauce and served over Asian egg noodles, just like at P.F. Chang's

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Copycat chicken linguine with all the right ingredients. Red pepper flakes for a little kick, tomato and basil for some fresh flavors, white wine and parmesan to seal the deal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Cafe style mac and cheese loaded with Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan cheeses and a secret ingredient.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

You're going to want to put this marvelous mango and charred onion salsa on everything from fish tacos to tortilla chips.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Just three simple ingredients go into this copycat version of the popular dipping sauce served at Red Lobster. Goes great with coconut shrimp!


Time:   under 30 minutes

A clone recipe of the soft dinner rolls from the Golden Corral restaurant. The rolls are made with yeast, sugar, butter, flour, egg, and milk.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

The combination of ingredients replicate the flavor of an Asian pear, just like they serve at P.F. Chang's. Be sure to tip your bartender!


Time:   under 30 minutes

This dip is a hit at Houston's restaurant and it will be an even bigger hit at your next party!

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Grab some broccoli and cheese, mix in bacon, fry it up, and dip it in honey mustard. Sounds like snack time is sorted with these tasty bites.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

Shrimp is sauteed in butter with kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes, tossed with a tomato-garlic sauce, and topped with feta cheese.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Bake this chocolate bundt cake for a dessert that's full of rich flavors and topped with gooey hot fudge. Perfect for any occasion or just because you deserve...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Planet Hollywood's Cap'n Crunch Chicken - crunchy, crispy and oh-so-delicious! What could be better than fried chicken tenders coated in sweet cereal?

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cracker Barrel is famous for their hash brown casserole made with frozen shredded potatoes, cream of chicken soup, and Colby cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This copy cat version of TGIFriday's popular dressing is made from a blend of mustard and honey mixed with mayonnaise and sour cream. Great as a dressing...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Fire up the ice cream maker. This Ben and Jerry's copycat vanilla keeps it simple and elegant. You'll soon be on your way to the freshest ice cream you've ever...


Time:   2-5 hours

The secret to copying Noah's Ark's famous clam chowder is using two kinds of soup mixed with clams, sauteed onions, and a lot of rich half-and-half.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Chicken enchiladas are topped with a three-pepper cream sauce and served with a fresh tomato salad, just like the Canyon Cafe in San Antonio serves it!

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This is the barbecue sauce that P.F. Chang uses on their short ribs appetizer. It's sweet and tangy with lots of Asian flavors.


Time:   under 30 minutes