Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

Why come up with your own 'slaw when it's already been perfected? A bit of horseradish for bite, some sugar to balance it out- it's famous for a reason, so...


Time:   30-60 minutes

A down home, southern copycat casserole for you. Chopped, cooked chicken in a creamy sauce gets oven baked with a golden cornbread topping for a lovely layered dish.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These cream of wheat cakes made with buttermilk are extra fluffy, just as tasty topped with a pile of fruit or a pat of butter and syrup.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Crispy shrimp copycat from Bravo. Panko coated fried shrimp are standard; the real prize here is a creamy fire-roasted tomato dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Lentils, sausage, and a veggie-packed broth make up this copycat recipe for Carrabba's famous lentil soup.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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This creole style crockpot batch loaded with beef, kidney beans, and tomatoes is a keeper. Perfect for cold Sundays at the end of the NFL season.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 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

Recreate O'Charley's comforting chicken harvest soup at home with this rich blend of chicken stock, fresh veggies, melt-in-your-mouth chicken, and tender egg noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

If you love Mozzarella cheese, then you'll go crazy for this copycat recipe from the Olive Garden. Slices of Mozzarella cheese are breaded and fried to perfection...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Zucchini and yellow squash baked with onions and topped with American cheese is a treat. Copycat of an Atlanta classic.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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

While it's called "shrimp sauce" this tasty Japanese staple can be used as a dipping sauce with any fried food (not just shrimp) or drizzled over fried rice to add extra...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Apple cobbler is always a favorite. Surprise your family with this homemade copycat version of Houston's popular dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

If you're looking for a hearty tagliatelle pasta dish that combines creamy goodness with a bit of jalapeno heat, J. Alexander's Rattlesnake Pasta is the answer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This marinade starts with a good quality ale and adds some seasonings for a delicious steak just like you get at popular restaurants

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

If you love the steak fajitas at Chili's but don't want to leave the house (or spend the money), then this recipe is for you! It's a clone of the popular dish, and it tastes just...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

One of the most popular dishes at the Bon Ton Cafe is their bread pudding. Even if you can't make it to New Orleans, you can still make this delicious dessert at home

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

The secret to Houlihan's soup is using a combination of boiled potatoes and instant potato flakes for the perfect texture. Don't forget the bacon, chive and cheddar topping...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Applebee's honey mustard is so easy to make at home. Use it as a dipping sauce for chicken fingers, fried seafood, as a dressing for salad, or as a spread on a sandwich.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Everyone's favorite stuffed mushrooms from Red Lobster is easy to copy at home.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cilantro, cumin, boneless, skinless chicken breasts halves, chicken broth, Rotel tomatoes, green chiles, onion, olive oil, garlic, lime juice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A tasty clone recipe from the famous Mexican-style chicken restaurant chain. It's made with canned black beans, onion, yellow bell pepper, garlic, barbecue sauce, liquid...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Ann Landers was a popular advice columnist who wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times. This lemon pie is truly the best of the best. The perfect mixture of tart...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Potato salad is a must for picnics and BBQs. This copycat recipe is extra creamy with mayo, sour cream, and hard boiled eggs and has a bit of tang from...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

These southern-style muffins are a must-have on the menu at The Cracker Barrel. Easy to make at home with this nearly identical version to the restaurant.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Ritz crackers, dry mustard, crab meat, mayonnaise, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Eggplant and sauteed veggies topped with cheese, eggs, and crumbled cornbread bake together in this down-home, comfort food vegetarian copycat.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:  

Stay home, save money, and learn a delicious new recipe. A medley of slow-simmered veggies make this Carrabba's copycat chicken soup hearty without being too...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This popular dish from P.F. Chang's is made with stir-fried chicken that is tossed with a spicy sauce and served over rice or noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A copycat chili recipe from one of Midtown Manhattan's most famous steakhouses. It's is made with Guinness stout, two kinds of beans, ground sirloin and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Thick and creamy, this copycat recipe for Applebee's caesar salad dressing is easy to make at home. Use on salads or as a dipping sauce.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Olive Garden's famous stuffed mushrooms are made with clams, breadcrumbs, and three different cheeses then baked drenched with butter. Prepare to be addicted.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Coffee liqueur and banana make up a frosty cocktail that's borderline too good. If you're looking for a thicker drink (to slow yourself down?), try freezing the banana...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Delicious shrimp just like they make it at American Grill. The secret is in the spice mix. Well-seasoned shrimp cooked with beer and butter will be your new favorite.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The Old Spaghetti Factory is known for its delicious clam sauce. This recipe is a classic example of the restaurant's cuisine. Serve it over your favorite...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

TGI Friday's and Jack Daniel's got together and came up with an amazing sauce. The whiskey and brown sugar help balance the flavors of this hearty sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These noodles stir fried to perfection with garlic, sesame oil, and chili flakes will be your new go-to, either on their own or with stir fried beef or chicken.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Good bread, good wine, and a giant bowl of buttery mussels make for a feast that comes together in a snap.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Potstickers make a great lunch or snack. Make them at home just like they do at TGI Friday's and save yourself a trip to the crowded restaurant.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These cornbread muffins bring Southern charm right to your kitchen. With the perfect balance of sweetness and texture, these muffins will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Simmered mussels in a white wine tomato sauce pair perfectly with pasta and some crusty bread for dipping.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The secret ingredient for great cheesy garlic bread? French bread is covered with a gooey, garlicky two-cheese topping to mimic the garlic bread at the Black Angus chain...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A copycat version of La Madeleine's popular tomato soup made with fresh tomatoes, tomato juice, fresh basil, cream, butter, and seasonings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Make your own Cheddar Bay biscuits with Bisquick, milk, Cheddar cheese, butter, and garlic powder. So easy!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This version of Alfredo sauce from the popular Italian chain restaurant uses heavy cream, butter, cream cheese, garlic powder, and Parmesan.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Sauteed chicken tenders and garlic deglazed in white wine with artichokes and cream. You'll need your appetite present to finish this pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A homemade version of Applebee's popular chicken wonton tacos appetizer with zesty Asian slaw.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

With crisp romaine, parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons covered in a classic Caesar dressing it's no wonder why Caesar is everyone's favorite go-to salad.


Time:   under 30 minutes