Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

Made with powdered sugar, carrots, crushed pineapple, mayonnaise, raisins


Time:   1-2 hours

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

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 oil, butter, mushrooms, cream cheese, dried thyme, garlic salt, dried oregano, boneless chicken breasts, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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

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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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Disney's famous fifties-style diner nailed it with this classic recipe. This double-crust pot pie filled with chicken and vegetables will be a hit with your...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

Ground beef, onions, and garlic sauteed in olive oil and mixed into a spiced tomato sauce turn some plain spaghetti into a pleasing pasta dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

French onion soup is unmistakable with its rich flavor and cheesy croutons. Copy Panera's version with this recipe.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Cooking a whole bird until it's fall-off-the-bone tender is the key to copying Cracker Barrel's chicken while buttermilk gives a deep flavor to their...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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

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

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

Very few things can satisfy a comfort food craving better than a bowl of clam chowder. This Red Lobster copycat is a keeper with its perfect blend of ingredients. Don't...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Love Olive Garden? You'll adore this chicken scampi recipe that brings the restaurant's classic flavors right to your kitchen.

Method:   stovetop, oven
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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Stewed with onions, tomatoes, and spices, these pinto beans make a stellar Southwest side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Full Moon Cafe marinates their chicken in fajita seasoning to give it that special spice in the soup. Garnish with tortilla strips for a nice crunch.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The key to this luscious lemon cake? Zest and juice in the cake and the icing for a double dose of citrus. Great option for those who don't usually go for heavier...

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

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

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

A delicious dessert that has a long history originating in the 19th century. Famous Dave's does right by this southern treat with this recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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

Made with parsley, mayonnaise, dungeness crab meat, onion, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with heavy cream, lemon juice, white wine, chicken breast halves, Prosciutto ham, fresh sage, olive oil, all-purpose flour, artichoke hearts, capers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Turn your kitchen into the House of Blues with this gumbo recipe. It's a soulful mix of simmereed chicken, sausage, and veggies. Just when you thought your cooking...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

A copy cat recipe from the famous Pat O'Brien's located in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The punch calls for passion fruit cocktail mix, lemon juice, and dark rum....


Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat CPK pizza brings the Thai flavor with a spicy peanut sauce, shredded carrots and cilantro. If you're up for a delicious kitchen challenge...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Bennigan's may have gone out of business but you can still have their famous potato soup by making this copycat recipe at home!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes