Restaurant Favorites, Homemade for You
Simply Copycat Recipes brings your favorite restaurant dishes home with easy, step-by-step guides – delicious flavors without the cost or hassle.

Most Popular Recipes
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Newk’s White BBQ Sauce Recipe – Easy 5-Minute Copycat
Newk’s White BBQ Sauce Recipe brings back so many good memories for me. I fell in love with this creamy, tangy sauce during my visits to Newk’s Eatery. The way it perfectly coats chicken and makes every bite taste amazing was something I had to learn how to make at home. White BBQ sauce is…
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Brenda Gantt’s White Lily Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
Brenda Gantt’s White Lily Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe is one of the most loved Southern biscuit recipes out there. Folks talk about it all the time, and it’s known for being easy, soft, and full of homemade flavor. It’s a simple 3-ingredient biscuit recipe – comforting and classic. You may have seen Brenda making these on…
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Romano’s Macaroni Grill Mac and Cheese Recipe
You know that feeling when you order something from a restaurant and you just can’t stop thinking about it? That’s exactly what happened to me with Romano’s Macaroni Grill Mac and Cheese. Every time my friends and I went out to eat, I didn’t even look at the menu. I knew what I wanted the…
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Carrabba’s Peach Sangria Recipe – Easy Copycat Version (5 Min Prep)
Summer always seems to call for something light, fresh, and a little bit fruity to sip on. One of my favorite drinks when the days get warm is Carrabba’s peach sangria recipe. It’s sweet, refreshing, and has just the right sparkle that makes every sip feel special. Carrabba’s has their own version that people can’t…
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Saltgrass Green Beans Recipe
Saltgrass Steak House is known for its juicy steaks, but you know what always surprises people? The green beans. Yep, the side dish. They come sizzling hot, full of garlic flavor, with just the right crunch and a little peppery kick. Every bite makes you want more – and I knew I had to figure…
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Longhorn Steakhouse The Perfect Margarita Recipe
A great meal deserves an amazing drink to go with it. I love finding a restaurant drink that is just perfect. For me, that drink is the margarita from Longhorn Steakhouse. It is always my first order. One evening, I had friends over for a steak dinner. I wanted my meal to feel special, like…
Latest Recipes
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Cheesecake Factory Mashed Potatoes Recipe
I love eating at The Cheesecake Factory, and my favorite side dish has always been their mashed potatoes. These potatoes are so smooth and creamy that they melt in your mouth. The butter and cream make them taste rich and special. Some people go to The Cheesecake Factory just for these mashed potatoes because they…
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Romano’s Macaroni Grill Mac and Cheese Recipe
You know that feeling when you order something from a restaurant and you just can’t stop thinking about it? That’s exactly what happened to me with Romano’s Macaroni Grill Mac and Cheese. Every time my friends and I went out to eat, I didn’t even look at the menu. I knew what I wanted the…
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Golden Corral Mashed Potatoes Recipe
I love going to buffets and loading up my plate with all my favorite sides. One thing I always go back for seconds on is those creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. You know the ones – smooth as silk and rich with every bite. Golden Corral serves some of the best mashed potatoes around. Golden Corral’s…
Copycat Recipes
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Cheesecake Factory Mashed Potatoes Recipe
I love eating at The Cheesecake Factory, and my favorite side dish has always been their mashed potatoes. These potatoes are so smooth and creamy that they melt in your mouth. The butter and cream make them taste rich and special. Some people go to The Cheesecake Factory just for these mashed potatoes because they…
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Romano’s Macaroni Grill Mac and Cheese Recipe
You know that feeling when you order something from a restaurant and you just can’t stop thinking about it? That’s exactly what happened to me with Romano’s Macaroni Grill Mac and Cheese. Every time my friends and I went out to eat, I didn’t even look at the menu. I knew what I wanted the…
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Golden Corral Mashed Potatoes Recipe
I love going to buffets and loading up my plate with all my favorite sides. One thing I always go back for seconds on is those creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. You know the ones – smooth as silk and rich with every bite. Golden Corral serves some of the best mashed potatoes around. Golden Corral’s…
Drinks
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Cheesecake Factory Georgia Peach Drink Recipe
The Cheesecake Factory Georgia Peach Drink became a favorite the moment it appeared on the restaurant’s menu. The Cheesecake Factory has always been known for serving more than just rich cheesecakes. Their drink list is full of colorful and refreshing options, but this peach drink quickly caught everyone’s eye. Georgia Peach drink was first served…
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Raising Cane’s Lemonade Recipe – Restaurnat Copycat
A hot summer day just feels better with a great glass of lemonade. I had one of those afternoons where the sun was blazing, and my son really wanted his favorite drink from Raising Cane’s. The drive was just too long for us. So, I decided we should try to make our own version right…
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Blue Raspberry Syrup Recipe
That bright blue syrup you see poured over snow cones, drizzled into slushies, or mixed into carnival drinks has a name – Blue Raspberry Syrup. Even though there are no blue raspberries in nature, this syrup has become a classic color and tangy-sweet flavor. It first popped up at fairs, movie theaters, and snack stands,…
Side Dishes
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Mission BBQ Potato Salad Recipe (Exact Copycat)
My neighbor brought a container of potato salad to our block cookout. She said it came from Mission BBQ, a restaurant that serves barbecue while honoring American heroes. One bite and I knew this was something special. The creamy texture mixed with firm potatoes made everyone come back for more. Mission BBQ is known for…
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Tubby Custard Recipe (Easy Teletubbies Dessert)
Most people know about the Teletubbies show, and many have wanted to try that pink custard they eat on TV. The bright color and creamy look made it seem so yummy. My kids used to ask about it every time we watched the show together. They always pointed at the screen and said they wanted…
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Outback Steakhouse Honey Butter Recipe – Homemade & Simple
Outback Steakhouse serves some of the best bread and butter combos in town. Their honey butter melts right into warm bread rolls and makes every bite taste amazing. I love going to this Australian-themed restaurant with my family on weekends. The smell of grilled steaks fills the air, and we always start our meal with…

Maria Lena
Hi, I’m Maria Lena! I love recreating restaurant favorites in my own kitchen and showing just how easy (and fun!) it can be to make them at home. Cooking has always been my happy place, and I’m excited to share my favorite copycat recipes with you so you can enjoy the flavors you crave without leaving your kitchen.
