Skip the takeout and bring restaurant-quality meals to your own kitchen! These 31 recipes let you recreate your favorite dishes at home—without the wait or the hefty bill. From rich and creamy Zuppa Toscana to bold and spicy Boiling Crab Whole Shabang, these dishes are packed with flavor and surprisingly easy to make. Craving juicy salt-and-pepper wings, a cozy bowl of Texas Roadhouse chili, or a perfectly seared ribeye steak? This collection has something for every craving. Impress your family with a home-cooked feast that tastes just as good—if not better—than the real thing.

Toscana Zuppa Soup (Copycat Olive Garden)

Olive Garden Zuppa soup
Toscana Zuppa Soup (Copycat Olive Garden). 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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Best Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe

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Best Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Do you love indulging in Chinese-style chicken wings from your favorite restaurant but don’t feel like going out? Make these Best Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe using your crockpot. These wings have a mouthwatering blend of peppery heat and are coated in a delicious sticky hot honey sauce drizzled over them just before serving.
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Chili

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and sliced jalapeños. The chili contains kidney beans and ground meat in a rich sauce. Tortilla chips are visible in the background.
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Chili. 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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Copycat Boiling Crab Whole Shabang

Boiling crab sauce tossed with shrimp
Copycat Boiling Crab Whole Shabang. 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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Sliced Herb Crusted Beef Sirloin Tip Roast

A plate of sliced, medium-rare roast beef is garnished with Rosemary sprigs. A sharp knife with a wooden handle and an intricate pattern on its blade rests on the plate, indicating the beef is freshly carved. A cloth napkin is visible to the right.
Sliced Herb Crusted Beef Sirloin Tip Roast. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Sliced Herb Crusted Beef Sirloin Tip Roast Recipe is coated with a homemade spice rub, then seared and roasted for a melt-in-your-mouth tender dish. Pair it with your favorite side dish recipes for a comforting, low-effort, upscale meal everyone will love!
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Copycat Panera 10 Vegetable Soup

Panera vegetable soup
Copycat Panera 10 Vegetable Soup. 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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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Portobello Mushroom Chicken

Texas Roadhouse chicken
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Portobello Mushroom Chicken. 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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Copycat Chipotle Sofritas

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.
Copycat Chipotle Sofritas. 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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Melt In The Mouth Roast Beef and Gravy

Super tender roast beef with a bowl of gravy
Melt In The Mouth Roast Beef and Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Let me show you how to cook melt in the mouth roast beef using this Instant Pot Roast Beef and Gravy recipe. This roast beef recipe is a quick and easy dinner that creates a tender, delicious beef roast with plenty of gravy to top a side of mashed potatoes.
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Copycat Hawaiian Zippy’s Chili

Zippy's chili with a scoop of rice on top
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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Deliciously Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Recipe

A bowl of creamy white pasta topped with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes. The dish is served on a blue ceramic plate, with a sprig of fresh parsley and a grater with cheese nearby on a checkered cloth.
Deliciously Creamy Chicken Garlic Parmesan Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re looking for a dish that’s going to taste delicious and is easy to make, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot recipe is the answer! With tender chicken, creamy Parmesan garlic sauce, and a touch of basil and oregano, this meal is sure to wow your guests and make your house smell amazing.
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Tender Pork Ribs; Dry Rub Recipe In The Oven

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Tender Pork Ribs; Dry Rub Recipe In The Oven. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Get your napkins ready when you make these super tender pork ribs with a sweet maple dry rub in your oven. These easy to make BBQ pork ribs always turn out perfect and literally fall off the bone every time.
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Copycat Skyline Chili

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.
Copycat Skyline Chili. 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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Copycat Chipotle Mexican Grill Black Beans

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.
Copycat Chipotle Mexican Grill Black Beans. 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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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Herb-Crusted Chicken

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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Herb-Crusted Chicken. 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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Creamy Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef

A white oval dish filled with creamy beef stroganoff pasta. The dish contains wide noodles, sliced mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh parsley. A striped napkin is partially visible on the side.
Creamy Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This beef stroganoff with ground beef is a creamy, budget-friendly comfort meal that comes together in just 35 minutes. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s perfect for feeding a family or serving a crowd without breaking the bank.
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Copycat Wendy’s Chili

Wendy's chili with crackers and cheese next to it for topping
Copycat Wendy’s Chili. 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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Slow Cooker Marry Me Cornish Hens

Marry me chicken
Slow Cooker Marry Me Cornish Hens. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy Slow Cooker Cornish Hens Recipe is delicious and simple to prepare. Serve it on a fluffy bed of rice smothered in the rich, creamy gravy flavored with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. The best part is this dinner can be cooked in your crockpot with minimal effort. Yum! Your loved one is sure to enjoy it.
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Spicy Thai Chicken

thai chicken with coconut on it.
Spicy Thai Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Grill up juicy Thai rubbed chicken breasts topped with a spicy sauce and shredded coconut in a matter of minutes for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
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Copycat Panera Fuji Apple Salad

Panera apple salad
Copycat Panera Fuji Apple Salad. 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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Delicious Asian Noodles Lao Gan Ma

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Delicious Asian Noodles Lao Gan Ma. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Asian Noodles Lao Gan Ma is absolutely the best Asian noodle recipe I have ever tried, better than takeout or even some fancy restaurant. The dish has layers of sweet spicy flavors that develop a sauce that you will be willing to lick the pan for.
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Pan-Seared Tilapia With Lemon Butter Recipe

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Pan-Seared Tilapia With Lemon Butter Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Enjoy this pan-seared tilapia with lemon butter that cooks up in 10 minutes. With a hint of tart lemon, cilantro, and sweet creamy butter.
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Copycat LongHorn Steakhouse Broccoli Side

LongHorn Steakhouse broccoli
Copycat LongHorn Steakhouse Broccoli Side. 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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Corned Beef Recipe

A plate of sliced corned beef surrounded by potatoes, carrots, and cabbage wedges. The dish is on a wooden board with a green checkered cloth partially visible underneath.
Corned Beef Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot Corned Beef with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots. Easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for a no-fuss, hearty dinner or St. Patrick’s Day!
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Copycat Cracker Barrel’s Hash Brown Potato

cracker barrel hashbrown casserole on a plate with cheesy topping
Copycat Cracker Barrel’s Hash Brown Potato. 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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Famous Original Green Jacket Salad

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.
Famous Original Green Jacket Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

The famous Green Jacket Salad Original Recipe is sure to be a hole-in-one at your next party! It takes under 10 minutes to make this amazing salad that was served at the iconic Green Jacket Restaurant in Augusta, GA.
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German Goulash Recipe

German goulash cooked in a crock pot over egg noodles
German Goulash Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Slow Cooker German Goulash with tender beef, rich paprika broth, and slow-cooked onions is an authentic one-pot meal.
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Delicious Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

A white scalloped plate with creamy pasta topped with a seasoned chicken breast, garnished with lemon slices and parsley. The dish is placed on a light background with a yellow and white checkered cloth beside it.
Delicious Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Indulge in this Lemon Garlic Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta. With just 15 minutes of prep, you’ll have dinner simmering in your crock pot, freeing you from the kitchen.
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Pan Seared Buttery Garlic Ribeye Steak

Sliced, medium-rare steak with a seasoned crust is garnished with roasted garlic and herbs. A halved, roasted garlic bulb is visible in the foreground, all arranged on a rustic metal plate.
Pan Seared Buttery Garlic Ribeye Steak. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

You can make restaurant-quality steak with butter right in your own kitchen in about 10 minutes. It’s ridiculously easy and doesn’t require a grill or any fancy equipment. Seasoned with homemade garlic herb butter, this quick steak recipe is loaded with flavor. Pan-searing traps in all the juices and finishing in the oven creates a buttery soft, mouth-watering steak every time.
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Easy Homemade Ramen

A bowl of ramen with sliced boiled egg, radishes, green onions, and mixed vegetables. Chopsticks rest on the bowl. A wooden serving board underneath and plates with soy sauce and mushrooms are beside it.
Easy Homemade Ramen. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

Enjoy delicious, Easy Homemade Ramen at home with this tasty recipe! Fresh veggies and savory flavors turn into this fast and easy Asian-inspired soup.
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Copycat IKEA Swedish Meatball

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.
Copycat IKEA Swedish Meatball. 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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25 Easiest Fruit Desserts That Feel Fancy (But Aren’t)

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
25 Easiest Fruit Desserts. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Fruit desserts are the perfect way to enjoy something sweet while keeping things light and refreshing. With their natural sweetness, bright flavors, and vibrant colors, they make any occasion feel special—without requiring complicated techniques. From no-bake banana split cake to creamy sorbets and luscious berry pies, these easy desserts prove that simple can still be stunning. You’ll find everything from citrusy lemon poke cake to rich cherry delight and tropical pineapple bread, all bursting with fresh, fruity goodness. If you love desserts that feel fancy but are actually a breeze to make, you won’t want to miss a single one! Get All The Recipes: 25 Easiest Fruit Desserts That Feel Fancy (But Aren’t)