Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

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

Egg drop soup is a delicious and easy-to-make Chinese dish made with only a few ingredients. Egg drop soup is a popular choice for take-out, but it's also simple...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Craving something that hits all the right notes? This Leeann Chin-inspired sesame chicken is your ticket. It's a splash of sweet, a hint of heat, and all-around...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A couple of Ann Sather's cinnamon rolls are almost as Chicago as deep dish. Fresh made dough, a warm cinnamon brown sugar filling, and of course a generous spoon of icing on...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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

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Made with eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, salt, cream cheese, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Great Northern beans in a great soup recipe. This Disney copycat is chock full of veggies in addition to the beans and some smoked ham. Healthy and satisfying.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with black pepper, onion, yellow squash, eggs, bread crumbs, butter or margarine, sugar, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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

The sauce is key for these crispy, coconut-coated morsels. Sweet mango with a bite of jalapeno and a splash of Thai fish sauce make up the delightful dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with raisins, milk, salt, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, rice, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Homemade sangria is the way to go for summer entertaining. If you're not sure how much to make of this Olive Garden copycat, opt for a bigger batch. Trust us.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with all-purpose flour, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, Monterey Jack cheese, butter, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, cumin, black pepper, butter...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A white pizza with a full palate of flavors. Prosciutto, sauteed onions, and lemon-pepper cream make your next pizza night an artisanal affair.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

The chocolate cake at Bill Knapp's was a favorite of chocoholics. It's a simple chocolate cake that is drenched with a rich chocolate sauce and served with a scoop of ice...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Burrito Brothers started in the 1960s in California, serving only tacos, quesadillas, and their soon-to-be-famous Big-Beef burrito.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Copy the popular chocolatey dessert from Carraba's. It's made up of chocolate mousse sandwiched between layers of kahlua soaked brownies. Talk about "Death by...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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:  

Copy the famous flavors from P.F. Chang's with this easy to make stir fry sauce. Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Applebee's gets this one right! Chicken dipped in a light batter fries up to crispy perfection; a sweet Asian-style glaze finishes it off in style.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you think corn is destined to be boring and uninspired, think again. This thick, creamy, and slightly sweetened Southern-style corn proves that a side dish can be a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat lasagna is loaded with Fontina, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan and Romano cheeses

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

The Brown Derby was well known for their cobb salad but you can easily replicate this delicious dish at home with this recipe.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The 36th president was a native Texan so he knew his way around barbecue sauce. Try this simple sauce on chicken or ribs.

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

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

Try your hand at making Chili's Monterey Chicken! This tasty recipe features juicy chicken breast smothered in cheese and bacon. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's an excellent...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Learn to make this awesome Outback appetizer at home. Shrimp get a dunk in easy homemade coconut batter before being fried, baked, and served with tangy orange dipping...

Method:   electric skillet/wok, deep fryer
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

Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth and tangy cream cheese filling, Marie Osmond's famous "killer cheesecake" is sure to satisfy your sweet...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

The stuffed mushrooms at Carrabba's are one of their popular appetizers. The mushroom caps are stuffed with a spicy pepperoni filling. One taste and you'll...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Baker's Fish House in Wagoner, Oklahoma is famous for their onion rings. They are made with a unique buttermilk batter and then deep fried until crisp and golden brown.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 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

This unique dish layers cooked sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan crust, blending sweet and nutty flavors without fuss.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Enjoy your Olive Garden favorite, Tuscan garlic chicken, at home. This delicious dish combines chicken, garlic, red bell pepper, and spinach, served with penne...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with carrots or whole sugar snap peas, coconut milk, soy sauce, curry powder, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar or cider vinegar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop
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

A touch of green food coloring gives the pie its signature hue. Topped with sweetened whipped cream, this Key Lime pie is a deliciously tart treat that's sure to impress.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

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 knock off recipe for Bennigan's potato soup tastes just like they used to serve at the restaurant!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These fajitas are totally fool-proof! Grilled or baked chicken breast with peppers and onions, sour cream and salsa is a quick and easy weeknight option that leaves everyone...

Method:   microwave, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Calling all salad enthusiasts: Angus Barn's spinach salad combines earthy flavors and textures in a simple yet sophisticated assembly that's great anytime.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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


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

Imagine yourself at The commander's Palace in New Orleans when you bite into these jumbo lump crabcakes. Easy to make at home with the taste of NOLA that they...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes