Homemade Hot PocketsI got a package of crescent rounds for free, and I also had leftover meatloaf, green beans, onions and sauce. I was very pleased with how these came out. The combinations are endless. This recipe will also work with crescent rolls.
Chicken and MojosWe've always wanted that Shakeys' chicken and mojos. We don't have that here in our place so I tried making my own version with the help of tips and videos on how to make them.
Almost Zuppa ToscanaA "copycat" to the popular Olive Garden recipe, using simple pantry ingredients.
Homemade Irish Cream CreamerEasy and delicious.
Copycat McDonald's HotcakesIf you enjoy McDonald's hotcakes, try this copycat recipe.
Homemade Shake and BakeI make my own version of Shake and Bake that works for chicken or pork chops, or veggies, such as zucchinis or eggplant, and its virtually free.
Ham and Broccoli PocketsThese delicious ham and broccoli pockets are easy to make. They can easily be made with your favorite fillings. They are a great alternative to store bought Hot Pockets.
Lipton Dry Onion Soup Mix (Copycat)Here's a copycat recipe that's much less expensive than purchasing the real deal at the market and doesn't have oodles of chemicals in it. The ingredient amounts equal one Lipton packet serving.
Bob Evans Chicken Salad (Copycat)This reminds me of Bob Evans chicken salad. It's as close as I can get it at home, but just as good. My husband says he likes mine better! It's a great light summer supper.
Corn DogsMake sure the hot dogs are at room temperature. In a large bowl, stir together the Bisquick, cornmeal, dry mustard, paprika, and red pepper. Stir in the egg and milk until well blended.
Homemade Rice-a-RoniA cheaper version of the classic Rice-a-Roni mix. I hate paying high prices for the foods my family loves and try to recreate as many as possible.
Homemade Bisquick MixThis a good master mix to use in place of Bisquick and saves money to boot.
Stabilized Whipped CreamI can't remember where I originally came upon this recipe but someone in Ireland was asking about Cool Whip in a recent newsletter and this recipe came to mind.
McDonald's Big Mac Special Sauce (Copycat)My 3 daughters always wanted to go to McDonald's following their skating classes, and we did that for as long as they were young. Then when they had their own money to spend, they decided they'd rather eat at home and save their money to buy pretty clothes.
Piccadilly's Carrot SouffleDoes anyone else remember Piccadilly's Cafeterias?
Homemade Hostess CupcakesRemember those pre-packaged cupcakes that were sold in the grocery stores; 2 cupcakes in a package, filled with that delicious white cream, and topped with that lovely little swirl? Well, here's a recipe to make them at home!
Homemade Worcestershire SauceYou know what's going in it. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and saute the chopped sweet onion until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the tamarind paste, garlic, ginger, and jalapenos.
Original Shake And Bake (Copycat)Mix ingredients together.
"Eagle Brand" Milk (Copycat)Gradually stir powdered milk into water, stirring until smooth. Microwave on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute (should be steaming but not boiling).
Mock Applebee's Horseradish Dipping SauceSo close you won't know the difference. Mix all ingredients, flavors will enhance as it sits. Delicious with deep fried onions and other vegetables or deep fried meats such as shrimp.
Maid RitesSteam beef in double boiler, medium heat for 1 hour. Drain beef and add seasonings. Serve on large buns as a sandwich.
Arby's Horsey Sauce (Copycat)Mix all ingredients together well. Keep refrigerated, tightly covered. The sauce will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Cracker Barrel's "Fried" ApplesFor Cracker Barrel restaurant lovers. In a large skillet, melt bacon drippings. Pour apples evenly into the skillet. Sprinkle with lemon juice, brown sugar and salt.
Carrabba's Italian Grill Bread Dip Mix (Copycat)Even if not exact it's close enough and oh so yummy! Enough for 8 servings. Store spice mix in an airtight container.
Dixie Stampede: Cream Soup Recipe Very creamy with lots of flavor and easy to do. Mash cooked vegetables into small pieces. Bring all ingredients, except cream, to a boil. Stir in cream and heat through.
Fried EggplantPare eggplant and slice in rings 1/4 inch thick. Salt. Roll in egg and then cracker crumbs or flour. Fry in hot oil until a golden brown color on both sides.
Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and DipHere's the copycat recipe mentioned in the 'Search For Copycat Recipes For Your Favorite Foods' tip today :-) Now Thrifty Fun has it, too.
Chipotle Ranch Salad DressingI know many stores carry this but there just isn't anything better than homemade with no preservatives. I love the spicy flavor even as a dipping sauce.
Seafood SaladThis is yummy! Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Combine remaining ingredients and put in mold. Serves 6.
"Thrifty Delights"Homemade version of Betty Crocker Warm Delights Minis. Thoroughly blend cake mix, oil and water into a washed and reused cooking bowl from a purchased package of Warm Delights Minis.
El Pollo Loco ChickenIf anyone out there loves El Pollo Loco Chicken as much I do, you'll definitely love having the recipe. I no longer live in California where I used to have their chicken at least twice a week so am a happy camper to have found this recipe.
Kentucky Style Fried ChickenMix together all the coating ingredients and place in a clean plastic bag. Dip each piece into beaten egg, then into the flour mixture in the bag.
KFC Chicken SpicesI just found this, but haven't tried this yet. I'm just passing this on for anybody who wants to try it. A little bit more than the 11 spices and herbs. LOL.
Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing RecipeNo more pricey store bought spice packages ;-) Put this in a blender with 1/2 cup vinegar (red or cider) and 1 cup vegetable or olive oil and blend until smooth.
Cheesy BBQ Chicken Tastes just like Chili's Montery Chicken! Place chicken breasts in large zip lock bag and pour enough BBQ sauce in bag to cover the chicken. Marinate them in the fridge from about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to broil HI, with rack 4 inches from heat.
Waffle House Waffle Recipe50 year old top secret recipe for Waffle House waffles. Waffles are made this way in all 1479 chain stores.
Big Mac SauceCombine all ingredients together mixing well. Store refrigerated for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.
Onion Straws (Copycat)Those Onion Straws at places like Ruby Tuesdays can be expensive. Why not make your own? You need ONLY THREE INGREDIENTS!
Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole RecipesI am a lover of the Hashbrown Casserole served at the Cracker Barrel restaurants. I live in Canada, however, make sure we get to have meals at the Cracker Barrel's each time we travel to the USA.
Kentucky Fried Chicken Cole SlawCopycat recipe for Kentucky Fried Chicken's Cole Slaw
Green Tomato RelishDon't know about some of you but our garden is pretty well dried up now. Here is a great recipe for using up the green tomatoes that you have left on the vines.
Homemade Pizza "Lunchables"My kids love those pizza lunchables, but they are mostly packaging with little food so I came up with this cheaper, tastier version so the kids can make their own little pizzas. So simple. Also makes a filling, quick little breakfast.
Copycat KFC ColeslawRecipes that are like coleslaw from KFC.
Red Lobster's Shrimp Scampi (Copycat)Combine the butter, wine, garlic and shrimp in a pan. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for about 7 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink.
Homemade Shake and BakeRecipes for homemade Shake and Bake.
Orange JuliusPlace all ingredients in a blender and give it a blend for about 15 seconds.
Roast 'Sticky' ChickenBetter than Boston Market's Baked Chicken. Blend all spices together and set aside. Remove neck and giblets from chicken cavity, rinse well inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Rub chicken with spice mixture, both inside and outside, then stuff cavity with onions.
KFC Honey BBQ StripsThese are awesome, my family loves them. Mix flour, salt and pepper in bowl and set aside. Place buttermilk in separate bowl. Heat oil for frying and dip chicken strips in flour then buttermilk, then flour again.
Garlic Smashed PotatoesPlace the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
Denny's Chicken Fried SteakThe night before, put the steaks in a dish in single layers. Wipe them on both sides with an even coating of corn oil. Dust them on both sides with a generous amount of seasoned salt. Drizzle each steak with wine or juice.
Snicker BarsMelt 1/2 chocolate and half of butterscotch chips. Reserve other 1/2 for top. Spread in a greased 9x13 inch pan. Chill. Simmer sugar, milk, butter for 5 minutes.
Knott's Berry Farm MeatloafMix all the above ingredients by kneading them together with your hands (messy). Shape into two loaves and place 1-inch apart in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Mock GS Tagalong CookiesMelt chocolate discs in microwave on half power until melted, stirring frequently. Spread a small amount of peanut butter onto the Ritz cracker and while holding it with the tongs, spoon melted chocolate over the peanut buttered side first.
Boston Market Meatloaf (Clone)In a blender, put the first 5 ingredients exactly as given. Blend briefly until smooth. In a medium bowl, combine with beef. Mix well. Wet hands to shape into an oval loaf.
Olive Garden Style Pasta with BroccoliMelt butter in a 2-qt saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add milk and bouillon and stir vigorously with a wire whip until mixture barely comes to a boil.
Instant OatmealProcess 1 cup of oats (in batches if necessary) in blender or food processor until powdered. In each plastic bag, combine 2 Tbsp. of the powdered oats, 1/4 cup unprocessed oats, and 1/8 tsp salt.
Mock McRibsFor a quick meal, our family loves the OnCor BBQ rib patties. We just throw the frozen container in the oven for about an hour, until the sauce is bubbling.
Cracker JaxRecipe for Cracker Jax. Combine the sugar, margarine, corn syrup, and salt over low heat. Cook until the margarine melts. Cook an additional 3 minutes without stirring, then add the baking soda and the vanilla.combine the popped corn and peanuts in a large bowl.
Lipton Onion Soup Mix (Copycat)Recipe for Lipton Onion Soup Mix (Copycat). I have been using this recipe for years in place of the original. I think it is just as tasty and is certainly less expensive than the real thing.
Wendy's Chili (Copycat)Recipe for Wendy's Chili (Copycat). Brown ground beef over medium heat, drain. Add remaining ingredients and simmer over low heat, stirring about every 15 minutes for 2-3 hours.
Copy Cat Version Of Arby's Jamocha ShakeCopy Cat Version Of Arby's Jamocha Shake. Combine coffee, milk, sugar in blender and process on medium for 15-25 seconds. Add ice cream and chocolate syrup and blend on high until smooth.
Colorado Steakhouse Stuffed Mushrooms RecipeI am looking for the recipe for the Colorado Steakhouse Stuffed Mushrooms. The waitress once told me the recipe, but I forgot some of the ingredients.
Marie Callendar's Lemon Cream Cheese PiePreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Make the crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar in a small bowl. Press the crust mixture into an 8-inch pie pan. . .
Aunt Jemima Maple SyrupRecipe for Aunt Jemima Maple Syrup. Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until mixture comes to a full boil. . .
"Bullseye" BBQ SauceRecipe for "Bullseye" BBQ Sauce. Combine all ingredients in pan. Cover and simmer 30 minutes over low heat. . .
"A-1" Steak SauceRecipe for "A-1" Steak Sauce. Bring all ingredients to a boil. Then boil additional 2 minutes stirring constantly. Remove from heat. . .
Cincinnati Chili RecipeI am looking for a copycat recipe for Cincinnati Chili (aka Greek chili). A friend of mine brought me a packet, which I lost, but it wasn't specific for ingredients anyway. She was only to find it in Kroger, and doesn't know the recipe either.
Extra Crispy ChickenThis recipe is a clone of KFC, but tastes like the real thing. A little work but less expensive than KFC chicken.
Humphrey Company Candy KissesThere's a company in the Cleveland area (The Humphrey Co.) that makes Candy Kisses and this is part of their description of the candy: "Remember that famous vanilla flavored, old fashioned pulled taffy in the yellow wrap? It is just as good as you think, and it's low fat, too. It will melt in your mouth, but only if you can resist chewing it."
Homemade FrostiesPut all ingredients in blender and blend on medium speed. You might need to stop a time or two and stir until it is the desired consistency. (I like mine really thick.) These are so good and easy to make...
Homemade Frappucino DrinksI love these drinks but they are so expensive to buy at the store. I make mine ahead of time and re-use old water bottles to take them on the go...
Ice Cream (Tastes like from Dairy Queen)Stir together 1 1/2 cups sugar, flour, egg yolks, and milk. Cook to custard consistency, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add vanilla and cool completely. Beat egg whites and add 3/4 cup sugar...
Beef or Chicken Flavored Rice-A-Roni MixBring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender...
Homemade Sour CreamTry this instead of sour cream on beans, vegetables, fruit, and tortillas...
Tootsie RollsMix chocolate, margarine, corn syrup, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and knead slowly. You can add more powdered sugar if necessary, up to 1 1/2 cup. Make into tootsie rolls and wrap.
McDonald's Big MacRecipe for making a burger similar to the Big Mac.
Butterfinger BarsCream together margarine and sugars. Add oatmeal; mix thoroughly. Press into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes.
McCormick Salad VinaigretteI have used McCormick Pasta Salad Vinaigrette Dressing Blend for years to make pasta salad. When I ordered it last time I was told McCormick has stopped making it. I did not even get to save a package with a list of ingredients. If anyone has this info or a clone recipe I would appreciate it. It was so good. I sorely miss it.
Snickers BarsMelt water, chips and shortening over hot water; stir until melted and mixture smooth. Remove from heat and pour 1/2 mixture into foil-lines 8 inch pan. Spread evenly . Refrigerate about 15 minutes.
O'Henry BarsMix first 4 ingredients. Pat into jelly roll pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Do not overbake.
Mock Twix BarsButter a 9x13 inch pan. Place a layer of Club crackers whole in pan. Boil next 5 ingredients for 5 minutes. Pour over crackers; place another layer of crackers on top.
Almond Joy BarsThe perfect treat for Almond Joy candy bar lovers! This simple recipe lets you make them at home any time you are craving them.
Hershey's Chocolate Syrup RecipeThis recipe was on the box of Hershey's cocoa years ago, before l ever saw the syrup for sale.
