Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites

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

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

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

Ready to rock your next bake-off? Step aside basic desserts; Duff's Smorgasbord hurricane cake is here to claim the spotlight with its fruity flair.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Barbecue sauce just like Applebee's does it. The secret ingredient is apple butter for a touch of fruity sweetness. Ready for ribs, chicken, or pulled pork.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This low carb copycat recipe skips the carbs but keeps the flavor. Use anywhere you use regular thousand island salad dressing.


Time:   1-2 hours

Looking for a dish that's both satisfying and posh? Red Lobster's version of shrimp quiche is here to bring a touch of seaside charm right to your table without the fuss.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This recipe hails from Loretta's Restaurant in Mobile, Alabama. It's just as good without the vodka, too.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Lady Bird Johnson was well known for her environmental work but did you know she was also famous for her Mexican chocolate cake? A Texas favorite.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Mint, tomatoes, and parsley elevate some bulgur wheat dressed with lemon juice and oil in this copycat tabbouleh salad


Time:   2-5 hours

Copy this hot and spicy snack from TGI Friday's at home! Jalapeno slices are deep fried with a crispy coating. Eat them plain or serve with a dipping sauce.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 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

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

Discover how to whip up Bonefish Grill's Raspberry Martini, a perfect mix of raspberry vodka and schnapps balanced with a splash of sour mix.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Tired of dull-looking soups? This homemade Kitchen Bouquet will add that rich, dark color in a snap. So simple yet so effective.

Method:   stovetop
Time:  

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

If you thought lemonade was just lemons, water, and sugar then you are missing out. A little sparkling water is the Applebee's trick for an especially good glass.


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

As Bubba once said,"shrimp is the fruit of the sea." Do him proud with this copycat coconut shrimp from Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. The secret to the recipe is in...

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 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

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

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

This Jack Daniel's honey mustard recipe is perfect for dipping, glazing, or dressing a salad. Made with smooth whiskey, sweet honey, tangy mustard, and horseradish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, nonfat dry milk, water, egg, shortening, butter, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Good cheesecake is pretty much redundant, but this is a REALLY good cheesecake. Citrus peel and vanilla extract add delicious, subtle flavors to a heavenly thick New York...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

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

Made with fresh green beans and a simple yet tasty lemon butter sauce, these copycat green beans from Buca di Beppo are a delicious and easy side dish that pairs well with a...

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

This delicious bisque recipe comes from the Simon Pearce restaurant. It is the perfect fall dish, made with butternut squash, onion, cream, apple cider, and spices.

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:  

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

Pico de gallo is an absolute must for Mexican night. Tomatoes, onion, jalapeno and cilantro is how Applebee's does it. Great on tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, you name it.


Time:   over 5 hours

These copycat Applebee's pizza snacks are somewhere in the delicious in-between of pizza and breadsticks. Sausage, pepperoni, or any of your other favorite pizza toppings can...

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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

Bob Evans' Maple Sausage Breakfast Burritos are a hearty take on the traditional breakfast burrito.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Pancakes may not have a reputation as the healthiest breakfast food, and fair enough, they do have cake in their name. A stack of these nut and grain pancakes...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

This sandwich is one of the most popular items on the menu at the Rainforest Cafe. The chicken is seasoned with Cajun spices and teriyaki sauce...

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat tartar sauce is a delicious condiment that can be used on many different types of foods. It can be used as a dipping sauce for seafood, fries, chicken, fish...


Time:   under 30 minutes

There's a double hit of fruity flavor from the lime filling and the raspberry sauce, and it's baked in a cinnamon-pecan pie crust. Seriously, what more...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with red onions, garlic, water, brown sugar, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, white grape juice, bourbon, Tabasco sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

There's nothing quite like a slice of cheesecake. Luby's has served up their famous cheesecake for more than seven decades. Now you can make it at home!

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

The white Russian cocktail gained popularity in the late 1990s from the movie, The Big Lebowski. It's a rich and creamy drink made with Kahlua, vodka, and cream.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This sweet potato casserole is the perfect bridge between dinner and dessert. Sweet potatoes mashed with cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar are baked with a...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken is a copycat recipe that you can easily make at home. The chicken is grilled, covered in creamy mexi-ranch dressing and cheese, and served...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours