Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

Say goodbye to boring cabbage with this delicious dish featuring layers of tender cabbage, homemade white sauce, shredded cheddar, and a buttery crumb topping.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Now you can copy the delicious alfredo sauce served at Red Lobster. It's an easy cream sauce made with fresh crab and served over pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A bourbon marinade with brown sugar and soy sauce gives these prime cuts of steak a distinct bite.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

This cherry cobbler recipe was always a favorite at Underwood's Cafeteria. It's a southern-style recipe for some good "down home" cooking.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Ninfa's is known for their Mexican and Tex-Mex specialties. Now you can copy their famous steak fajitas at home. This recipe uses a citrus marinade on skirt steak which is then...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

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Everything a good Coney sauce should be--beefy, tangy, and with a good kick from chili powder and tabasco. Don't forget the extra chopped onions to top off your dogs.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This recipe invites mushrooms to take center stage with the bold companion of Burgundy wine and a touch of seasoning. Simple prep meets luxurious flavors, in this Steak...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Follow the Cheesecake Factory's lead and add a touch of horseradish in your mashed potatoes. The spicy bite along with creaminess from the gouda makes a marvelous...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Talk about easy! This copy cat recipe from Ruby Tuesday only calls for three ingredients: tilapia, shrimp, and alfredo sauce. It's also ready in under 30 minutes.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

La Madeleine, a French-style restaurant chain, is known for many items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One favorite is their Caesar salad which you can duplicate...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat Taco Bell lime sauce blends lime juice and fresh cilantro with a creamy base, perfect for enhancing various dishes quickly.


Time:   under 30 minutes

As featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, the famous mac and cheese from Sweetie Pie's.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This copycat recipe for the famous chicken enchiladas at El Torito uses cooked chicken and fire-roasted green chile enchilada sauce mixed with sour cream.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Leeks, jalapeno, and garlic baked with potato slices and mixed with cheddar and cream makes for a totally decadent side dish.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Love those deep-fried donuts you get at the Chinese buffet? Well, here ya' go! Super easy to make at home.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This unique sauce is made with a blend of ingredients that sets it apart from other Coney Island-style sauces. It's perfect for slathering on your favorite hot dogs.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This version of the restaurant's famous salsa contains both canned and fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, serranos, cumin, oregano, and fresh cilantro.


Time:   under 30 minutes

To bring the Hard Rock Cafe home with you, just make these ribs and toss on some classic rock n' roll music. These ribs have a sweet and tangy sauce that is irresistible.

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Copy the famous Italian salad from Buca di Beppo. It's loaded with cheese, veggies, sausage, olives, and peppers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Make it better than The Olive Garden does (and without the long wait on a Friday night)

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Party like a rock star with this copycat Hard Rock Cafe creamy baked potato soup recipe loaded with potatoes, cheese, and bacon.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The "famous" $250 cookie recipe from Neiman Marcus. Even better than the legend behind the cookie is the delicious flavor of the cookies with two kinds of...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

The soup is thick and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness from the corn. The potatoes add a heartiness to the soup, while the celery and onion give it a subtle...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

That's right, you can make your own Worcestershire sauce at home!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Baby got back! The key to doing ribs like Applebee's is all in the sauce, a classic BBQ blend made with tart cider vinegar, sweet brown sugar, and a tomato ketchup base.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Romaine and iceberg lettuce with corn, black beans, BBQ chicken, herby ranch sauce, and homemade tortilla strips.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Baby Doe's Matchless Mine was a theme restaurant chain. One of the famous recipes to come out of the restaurant was this rich beer cheese soup made with none...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A classic sweet treat made from strawberries mixed with a sour cream, brandy, brown sugar sauce.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Looking for a dressing that's both creamy and zesty? This honey mustard salad dressing from Bennigan's whispers sweet nothings to your greens.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a Worcestershire sauce without anchovies for those who don't like or can't have anchovies. It is a great alternative to the store-bought version.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Patrick Swayze is famous for his dance moves in Dirty Dancing and for this creamy chicken and penne pasta dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat steak sauce from Ponderosa Steakhouse adds their signature slightly sweet, slightly tangy flavor to your favorite cuts of steak.


Time:   under 30 minutes

You can have this Olive Garden copycat meal on the table in no time. Angel hair pasta tossed with a quick tomato-basil sauce makes an easy Italian dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Etouffee is a Cajun comfort staple. Crawfish or shrimp in a creamy sauce of celery, onion and mushroom soup poured over a scoop of rice pilaf, just like Joe's Crab Shack...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This recipe is for a copycat version of the popular Outback Steakhouse orange marmalade sauce. Made with just four simple ingredients, this sauce is perfect for dipping...


Time:   under 30 minutes

If you've got a big crowd to serve, here's just the meatloaf recipe. The Cracker Barrel secret is mixing in biscuit crumbs into the beef mixture for the perfect...

Method:   convection oven
Time:   1-2 hours

How does Denny's do it? Marinated cubed steaks are coated in baking mix get a quick fry in oil and butter before a trip to the oven to finish them off.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with dried basil, dried thyme, garlic powder, chicken drumsticks, chicken breast halves, plain nonfat yogurt, vegetable oil or cooking spray, bread crumbs, flour...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

How about another fresh tasting, homemade salad dressing to add to your repertoire? Ginger, lots of lime, and a touch of cumin make this a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with carrots, onions, garlic, beef stock, bourbon, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, frozen peas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Diced chicken and celery mixed with mayo, dill, and chives forms a crunchy and creamy salad that you can serve straight up or on a flaky croissant.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, pineapple, carrots, coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Dreamland is actually the name of a BBQ chain, not just where you'll be after you slather this sauce onto your ribs or toss it on your pulled pork sandwiches.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Love hummus? Try this delicious copycat recipe of California Pizza Kitchen's popular appetizer made from cannellini beans instead of the typical chickpeas.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These dry rubbed ribs are world famous for a reason. This recipe is all about the mix. Paprika, celery seed, and chili powder with a few...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

Al makes a mean pancake! Eggs beat into buttermilk are the key to these fabulous flapjacks.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

It's tough to beat pasta for a quick dinner. This pasta with half and half, butter and parmesan doesn't mess around. Use good quality parmesan and prepare to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Learn to make the famous Irish Rover's Unicorn Pub shepherd's pie, a hearty dish featuring lean ground beef, diced vegetables, and corn, topped with buttery...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes