Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

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

Mueller's, a well known brand of pasta, created this classic lasagna recipe made with layers of pasta, beef, sauce, and cheese.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Check out this recipe for some designer-quality brownies! At only five ingredients, this dessert will be a major crowd pleaser...make sure to grab one for yourself before they're...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with dry mustard, ground ginger, black pepper, seasoned salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with poppyseed dressing, croutons, spinach, purple onion, eggs, mushrooms, bacon


Time:   under 30 minutes

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The key to Chi Chi's salsa isn't some secret recipe, it's just good tomatoes. Blending ripe tomatoes just for a second yields a uniformly chopped salsa, perfect for scooping up with...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with crushed peanuts, vanilla pudding mix, skim milk, peanut butter, whipping cream, pie shell, chocolate syrup, Cool Whip


Time:   2-5 hours

Step up your taco game with these amazing tacos just like they serve at the Border Grill restaurants. No taco seasoning mix here!

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat recipe is just like the rice mix you buy at the store. It contains rice, vermicelli, and powdered bouillon. Simply saute in butter and add water.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 old-fashioned macaroni and cheese is creamy but not overly rich.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Bennigan's may not be around any longer but you can make their popular potato wedges at home. Tender potato bites are topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions and served...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Sylvia Woods is known as the Queen of Soul Food and her signature banana pudding, still served at her restaurant today, is a perfect example of her...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

The "Lady Marmalade" singer doesn't just know music, she also knows chicken. This saucy dish can be oven-baked or...

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

A little sweet and a little creamy, this copycat salad from Ruby Tuesday's makes a great snack or light lunch.


Time:   2-5 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 oil, butter, mushrooms, cream cheese, dried thyme, garlic salt, dried oregano, boneless chicken breasts, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Try this recipe to recreate Applebee's delicious grilled salmon served with a tangy honey sauce.

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
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

Fix up a nacho snack Don Pablo's style! Crisp tortilla chips are topped with refried beans, cooked chicken, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and jalapenos.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

The honey mustard sauce served at Houston's has just the right balance of tart and sweet. Try this creamy copycat version at home.


Time:   2-5 hours

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

Krystal's is known for its square hamburgers and distinctive, Southern-style fast food service. This copycat recipe is the perfect way to get your burger fix without having to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This recipe mimics the Minnesota-based restaurant's famous caramel rolls and simplifies it by using frozen bread dough.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

A batch of fresh-baked cookies makes any house smell wonderful (including the White House). A major upgrade over classic oatmeal raisin, these cookies are...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A standout side dish, this Ruth's Chris-inspired sweet potato casserole features a blend of sweet potatoes, sugar, and a hint of vanilla, topped with a...

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 mayonnaise-type salad dressing, chicken breasts, chicken bouillon cubes, chunk chicken, dill pickle relish, onion, celery, mayonnaise, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Recreate the Cheesecake Factory's famous banana cream cheesecake with this simple recipe. A crispy cookie base and a creamy, banana-infused filling...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Made with fresh minced ginger, fermented black beans, scallions, chicken stock, garlic, sugar, white pepper, cornstarch, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Make the popular shrimp dish from PF Chang's at home with this copycat recipe. Shrimp is marinated and stir fried along with vegetables and noodles and tossed with a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Copy the famous wings from Hooter's at home! The key to the crispy texture is the mix of white and whole wheat flour (and a little flavor from some paprika and cayenne).

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

The Outback Steakhouse serves this honey mustard with their famous Alice Springs chicken. You can use it as a dipping sauce or salad dressing.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Mr. Yoshida's sauces are famous for their Asian marinade's and sauces. Dress up some salmon with their sauce (or other brand) and a few other ingredients.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Two types of crab meat packed with creamy mayo and crispy panko breadcrumbs is the way to go for perfect crab cakes.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Famous Dave's is a Midwest restaurant chain specializing in barbecue but they also make a killer pecan pie.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Try this copycat recipe for Horseradish Grill's foolproof cooking method and a buttermilk marinade for some authentic Southern-breaded chicken.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

When it comes to French apple tart, there are few things more tempting than a perfectly baked crust filled with sweet and juicy apples.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Create memories with Mamie Eisenhower's classic sugar cookies. This easy-to-follow recipe yields perfectly soft, buttery cookies, ideal for holidays or family...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Something as exquisite as lobster tail doesn't need to be complicated to be good. In fact, sometimes the simpler the better. A squeeze of lemon, a brush with some...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pecan halves, salt, semisweet chocolate chips, pecans, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt and pepper, sour cream, onion, spinach, plum tomatoes, green chiles, cream cheese, Monterey jack cheese, half and half, red wine vinegar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with scallions, chicken wings, jerk seasoning, olive oil, Jamaican jerk seasoning, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, dark Jamaican rum, red onion

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

This copycat red pepper soup is perfect for any day of the week. Roasted red peppers, basil, balsamic, and cream really take this scrumptious soup over the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This cottage pie with buttery mashed potatoes, baked to a beautiful golden brown in the oven and layered on top of a savory beef and onion mixture may not be complicated...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes