Craving your favorite restaurant dishes without the bill or the takeout wait? These 27 genius copycat recipes bring the flavors of popular spots like Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden, Panera, Taco Bell, Chipotle, and even IKEA straight into your kitchen. From creamy Zuppa Toscana and bold Chipotle black beans to spicy Boiling Crab Whole Shabang and those iconic Starbucks egg bites, each dish is packed with familiar flavors you love—only now, you’re the chef. With easy-to-follow instructions, pantry-friendly ingredients, and crave-worthy results, you’ll want to scroll through and try every single one.

Texas Roadhouse Herb-Crusted Chicken (Copycat)

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Texas Roadhouse Herb-Crusted Chicken (Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy-to-make Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken recipe is so flavorful. It cooks up juicy on the inside with a perfect seared herb crust on the outside.
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Easy Chipotle Black Beans (Copycat)

A bowl of black bean chili garnished with fresh cilantro and lime slices. A spoon rests in the dish, and lime wedges are placed nearby for added flavor.
Easy Chipotle Black Beans (Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Make Chipotle black beans at home with this easy copycat recipe. Bold, smoky flavor and authentic Mexican spices. Perfect as a side dish or with burrito bowls and tacos.
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Texas Roadhouse Portobello Mushroom Chicken (Copycat)

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Texas Roadhouse Portobello Mushroom Chicken (Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Portobello Mushroom Chicken recipe uses herb-infused chicken breasts in a creamy portobello mushroom sauce.
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Wendy’s Chili Recipe (Copycat)

Wendy's chili with crackers and cheese next to it for topping
Wendy’s Chili Recipe (Copycat). Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

You might think Wendy’s has top-secret recipes; however, I am sharing with you an authentic Copycat Wendy’s Chili recipe that you can make at home. I carefully read through all the the website data that Wendy’s provides and taste tested to compare each ingredient in this copycat recipe.
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Olive Garden’s Toscana Zuppa Soup (Copycat)

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Olive Garden’s Toscana Zuppa Soup (Copycat). Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The famous copycat recipe for Zuppa Toscana Soup (Instant Pot) is loaded with creamy potatoes, spicy Italian sausage, and fresh kale. This Zuppa recipe makes a quick, hearty dinner the whole family will enjoy. The recipe gets its inspiration from the famous Zuppa soup served at Olive Garden restaurants.
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LongHorn Steakhouse Broccoli (Copycat)

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LongHorn Steakhouse Broccoli (Copycat). Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

With this easy LongHorn Steakhouse broccoli side recipe, you’ll learn the secret to how restaurants make perfect steamed broccoli so that it comes out with that tender-crisp texture you want your broccoli to have.
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Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe (Copycat)

A plate of mini egg bites topped with crispy bacon pieces. One egg bite is cut in half, displaying its fluffy interior. The bites are arranged on a textured blue plate.
Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe (Copycat). Photo credit: Simply Breakfast Recipes.

Looking for a protein-packed, Starbucks-inspired breakfast that you can make in the comfort of your own kitchen? This Recipe for Starbucks Egg Bites will become your go-to for busy mornings or meal prepping. These egg bites are creamy, savory, and perfectly portioned, just like the ones you love from your favorite coffee shop, but better.
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Homemade Chipotle Sofritas (Copycat)

A bowl of Mexican-style food with white rice, black beans, seasoned tofu, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and guacamole, garnished with cilantro. A fork rests on the edge, and a striped napkin is nearby.
Homemade Chipotle Sofritas (Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re a fan of Chipotle’s Sofritas, you’re going to love this homemade version! This vegan recipe captures the smoky, spicy, and slightly tangy flavors of the restaurant favorite, all while being easy to whip up in your own kitchen.
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Panera 10 Vegetable Soup (Copycat)

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Panera 10 Vegetable Soup (Copycat). Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This step-by-step guide will provide you with all the ingredients and instructions needed to make a delicious homemade batch of Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup. The hearty soup is ideal for vegetarians and vegans. It’s a great addition to your weekly meal plans.
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Skyline Chili Recipe (Copycat)

A plate of spaghetti topped with chili, kidney beans, chopped onions, and shredded cheese. A fork is lifting some noodles. In the background, bowls of shredded cheese, chopped onions, and beans are visible.
Skyline Chili Recipe (Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Copycat Skyline Chili Recipe brings authentic flavor with a sweet, savory sauce spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
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Cracker Barrel’s Hash Brown Casserole (Copycat)

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Cracker Barrel’s Hash Brown Casserole (Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This hash brown casserole copycat recipe is made with thawed hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion, and cheddar cheese and can be prepared in the oven or slow cooker. It is the perfect side dish for any meal, and the whole family will love it.
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Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe (Copycat)

Texas Roadhouse chili with cheese and jalapenos on top
Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe (Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

If you want thick Texas-style red chili, then you need to make the Best Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe. It’s my reader’s favorite chili recipe.
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Taco Bell Baja Sauce (Copycat)

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Taco Bell Baja Sauce (Copycat). Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Learning how to make Taco Bell Baja sauce at home is quick and easy. This creamy, slightly spicy sauce only takes 5 minutes to make and is a great condiment for Mexican seafood, chicken, and veggies dishes.
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Master’s Tournament Famous Egg Salad (Copycat)

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Master’s Tournament Famous Egg Salad (Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

I’m going to teach you the secrets to making the Masters Tournament’s famous egg salad sandwich. I have tips and personal insights to help you make an authentic version of this famous creamy southern egg salad.
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Panera Fuji Apple Salad (Copycat)

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Panera Fuji Apple Salad (Copycat). Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Fuji Apple Salad Recipe is loaded with fresh, crisp fuji apples, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, then drizzled with a cinnamon honey vinaigrette. If you enjoy a fresh, slightly sweet salad loaded with nuts and fruit, then you need to try this best salad recipe.
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Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe (Copycat)

A close-up of a bowl filled with vibrant corn salad, featuring yellow corn kernels, chopped red onions, green herbs, and diced peppers. Next to the bowl, there are a few tortilla chips on a wooden surface.
Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe (Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

I want to teach you how to make this slightly spicy corn salsa Chipotle style with roasted poblano peppers, jalapeños, and sweet corn.
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Boiling Crab Whole Shabang (Copycat)

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Boiling Crab Whole Shabang (Copycat). Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you like spicy shrimp and seafood boil, then you will definitely want to make this copycat Boiling Crab Whole Shabang Recipe. Hints of old bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, lemon, and garlic, all wrapped up with a spicy, medium heat are perfect for your seafood dinner.
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Cincinnati Chili Skyline Recipe (Copycat)

Skyline Chili on top of spaghetti with beans cheese and oyster crackers
Cincinnati Chili Skyline Recipe (Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This homemade copycat recipe for authentic tasting Instant Pot Cincinnati chile will become a quick and easy family favorite. The sweet and savory sauce is spiced with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, garlic all infused with beef hamburger and tomato sauce.
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Copycat Hawaiian Zippy’s Chili

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Copycat Hawaiian Zippy’s Chili. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Zippy’s Chili is an iconic dish of chili that has been well-loved by the people of Hawaii for decades. It’s a hearty mix of beef, sausage, beans, and unique spices that provide a range of flavors and textures in every spoonful.
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Mexican Restaurant Salsa

A bowl of simple, authentic Mexican restaurant-style salsa with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice sits surrounded by tortilla chips, garlic cloves, and a sliced lime on a wooden board.
Mexican Restaurant Salsa. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

It’s easy to make your own simple authentic Mexican restaurant-style salsa at home. The consistency and flavor is just like your favorite local Mexican restaurant.
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Original Green Jacket Salad and Dressing

A salad with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, and shaved parmesan is served on a Georgia-shaped ceramic plate. It rests on a blue and white cloth, with canned cowboy candy nearby for added zest and some pita chips within reach.
Original Green Jacket Salad and Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Make your own famous Green Jacket Salad recipe inspired by Augusta’s beloved Green Jacket Restaurant. This refreshing salad combines crisp lettuce, crunchy pita chips, and a tangy homemade dressing for a delicious, nostalgic dish.
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Copycat Taco Bell Red Sauce

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Copycat Taco Bell Red Sauce. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

It is quick and easy to learn how to make this copycat Taco Bell red sauce recipe at home. This recipe is just like the red sauce packets you get at the restaurants: mild with a hint of sweet chili seasoning. However, when you make your own, there are no additives that commercial products put in their food.
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Masters Tomato Pie (Copycat)

Two empanadas on a napkin, placed on a checkered tablecloth with Masters logos. A plastic cup labeled "Masters 2025" filled with an iced beverage is in the background.
Masters Tomato Pie (Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Masters Tomato Pie Copycat Recipe brings the iconic Augusta flavor home in a fun and easy way. Inspired by the new tomato pie served at the 2025 Masters Tournament, these mini hand pies are filled with creamy pimento cheese and rich tomato basil marinara, then baked in buttery puff pastery dough until golden and crisp.
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IKEA Swedish Meatball (Copycat)

A spoonful of creamy meatballs garnished with fresh parsley is lifted over a black bowl filled with more meatballs and wide pasta noodles. The flavorful dish is set on a tiled surface next to a red cloth napkin.
IKEA Swedish Meatball (Copycat). Photo Credit: Butter and Baggage

Copycat IKEA Swedish Meatballs Recipe with a creamy sour cream gravy, are great all by themselves or served over pasta with Lingonberry Jam.
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Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwich (Copycat)

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Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwich (Copycat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

The Masters Pimento Cheese Recipe is a classic copycat recipe from the famous Augusta National concession stands.
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Mexican Pizza Taco Bell (Copycat)

A round wooden board holds a whole taco pizza topped with tomatoes, olives, cheese, and green onions, with a dollop of sour cream. On a white plate, there are four slices of the pizza. A small bowl of sour cream and shredded cheese are nearby.
Mexican Pizza Taco Bell (Copycat). Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Remember when Taco Bell took their Mexican Pizza off the menu? Well, it’s back (for now) because its cult following refuse to let it go away forever. I’m taking away all risk and creating my own copycat version that I think is even better than the original.
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Mike’s Hot Honey Sauce with Chilis (Copycat)

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Mike’s Hot Honey Sauce with Chilis (Copycat). Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Quick and easy to make, this sweet and spicy hot honey sauce is sure to become your favorite drizzle and dipping sauce! This recipe is a copycat of the famous Mike’s Hot Honey ingredients.
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25 Crowd-Pleasing Appetizers That Get the Party Started

A hand holding a cracker dipped in a creamy dip topped with chopped cranberry relish. Sliced jalapeños are sprinkled on the relish, visible in the background.
25 Crowd-Pleasing Appetizers. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Planning a party or just need a reason to snack like a pro? These 25 crowd-pleasing appetizers are guaranteed to bring the flavor and keep your guests coming back for seconds. From saucy sliders to creamy dips, there’s something here for every craving. Let’s be real—half the fun of any party is the snack table, right? Think juicy buffalo turkey meatballs, cheesy spinach artichoke dip, and snackable pretzels with a tangy twist. Scroll through—you’ll definitely want to serve more than just one! Get All The Recipes: 25 Crowd-Pleasing Appetizers That Always Get the Party Started