Copycat recipes

Copycat recipes that recreate familiar restaurant and café dishes in a home kitchen, from desserts to weeknight dinners. The sample ranges from Cranberry Bliss Bars and Cosmic Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches to White Chicken Enchiladas, Honey Chicken, Marry Me Chicken Pasta and Cheesy Baked Orzo. Each recipe aims for the flavors and textures the original is known for, using supermarket ingredients and ordinary equipment.

Most are written as home versions rather than exact replicas, so expect a close likeness instead of a perfect match. For a quick dinner, look for the 30- and 40-minute chicken and enchilada dishes. For a party, the sheet-pan bars and sandwiches are easy to cut and serve in batches. Several recipes also use the air fryer, the slow cooker or one pan.

Albondigas Soup: Mexican Meatball Recipe

Albondigas Soup in 50 Minutes

4.43 (7 Ratings)

Is an Authentic Albondigas Soup Mexican Meatball Recipe hard to make at home? Cooked rice in the meatballs keeps them tender, ready in 50 minutes.

Authentic Fry Bread with Vegetable Shortening

Bread for 8 Servings

4.43 (7 Ratings)

Flour, baking powder, and vegetable shortening make this Fry Bread. A resting period keeps the dough tender and light for a 65 min total process.

Fall-Apart Crock Pot Short Ribs

Slow-Cooked Crock Pot Short Ribs

4.33 (9 Ratings)

Searing bone-in beef before slow-simmering creates a rich flavor. Crock Pot Short Ribs: Braised and Tender provide a hearty and classic American dinner.

High Protein Street Corn Chicken Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Bowl

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Smoked paprika, charred corn, and chicken make this Street Corn Chicken Bowl. Pairing charred corn with a cool yogurt sauce adds zest in 30 minutes.

Braised Short Ribs with Savory Onions

Tender Braised Short Ribs

4.58 (12 Ratings)

Braised Short Ribs provide a rich, savory dinner for any night. Low and slow heat turns tough connective tissue into gelatin for tenderness.

Creamy Crack Chicken Chili with Smoked Turkey

Creamy Crack Chicken Chili

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Tempering the dairy keeps the sauce smooth. This Crack Chicken Chili is for home cooks wanting a hearty, smoky meal with minimal active prep.

Low Carb Keto Sausage Balls with Three Cheeses

Low Carb Keto Sausage Balls

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Many low-carb appetizers have a rubbery texture. This Low Carb Keto Sausage Balls Recipe uses almond flour and three cheeses for a tender interior.

Thai Beef Salad with Sirloin Steak

Thai Beef Salad

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Looking for a fresh Thai Beef Salad? This Asian Beef Salad Recipe uses sirloin sliced thin against the grain for a tender bite in every forkful.

Sunday Roast Gravy with Pan Drippings

Sunday Roast Gravy

4.57 (7 Ratings)

Whisking a nutty roux and adding stock gradually prevents lumps in this Sunday Roast Gravy. Pan drippings and beef stock deliver richness in 20 min.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs in 65 Minutes

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Juicy, charred edges define Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs, ready in about an hour. A 30-minute lime chill keeps the meat juicy; try it tonight.

Breakfast Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa

Breakfast Enchiladas in 40 Minutes

4.50 (8 Ratings)

Breakfast Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Sauce for brunch that feeds six. Tangy tomatillo sauce keeps the tortillas moist while baking. Ready in 40 minutes.

Easy Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip with Cream Cheese

Easy Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

5.00 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 24½ hours, this Easy Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip gets a deep brown top. Squeezing the spinach dry keeps the cream cheese base thick and creamy.

Marry Me Chicken Pasta with Sun in 30 Minutes

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Sear chicken, then toss penne in a starchy cream sauce for Marry Me Chicken Pasta with Sun. Sun-dried tomato acid cuts the cream, ready in 30 minutes.

Turkey Ranch Club Wrap with Bacon and Provolone

Turkey Ranch Club Wrap

4.00 (7 Ratings)

Smoked turkey, bacon, and provolone fill this Turkey Ranch Club Wrap. Cheese and lettuce go on first to shield the tortilla; ready in 10 minutes.

Cranberry Bliss Bars Copycat: Lighter and Tangier

Cranberry Bliss Bars for 24 Bars

4.67 (6 Ratings)

The Quick Recipe Details section breaks down the 2 hour 35 minute total time. These Cranberry Bliss Bars are for home bakers craving a cafe-style dessert.

Brownie Batter Ice Cream in 25 Minutes

Brownie Batter Ice Cream

4.57 (7 Ratings)

Raw flour in dessert bases can be a safety concern. This Brownie Batter Ice Cream uses heat-treated flour for a safe treat; see the making the ice cream…

Copycat Cosmic Brownie Ice Cream

Cosmic Brownie Ice Cream

4.00 (6 Ratings)

Nostalgia seekers will love this Cosmic Brownie Ice Cream. It includes a quick stats section to ensure a rich, scoopable result for every single serving.

Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream with Fudge Brownie Chunks

Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream with fudgy chunks and a rich cocoa base. Use our component and substitute table for tweaks. Ready in 7 hours and 40 minutes.