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The Copycat shelf — hand-built originals in the style of familiar favorites.
136 recipes
Soft pretzels made from a yeasted dough shaped into twists, dipped briefly in baking soda water, salted, and air-fried until golden, then brushed with melted butter.
Main ingredient: of warm water
HB-12690 · Hand-built original
A smooth blended salsa of seared tomatillos, jalapeño and onion with avocado, cilantro and lime, made for tacos, burritos and rice bowls.
Main ingredient: avocado
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-9628 · Hand-built original
This hot crab dip copycat is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with lump crab meat. Ready in under 25 minutes and perfect for parties, game days, or weekend appetizers.
Main ingredient: crab
HB-2620 · Hand-built original
This is not only the perfect copycat recipe. It's the perfect chili recipe full of beef, beans, and plenty of tomato flavor.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-0671 · Hand-built original
Soft Hawaiian rolls layered with deli roast beef, American cheese, and a tangy beef-sandwich sauce, brushed with onion-flecked butter and baked until melty.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-12791 · Hand-built original
Diced hibachi chicken and browned mushrooms tossed in homemade garlic butter with soy sauce, finished with fresh lemon juice and sesame seeds.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-12829 · Hand-built original
Creamy cinnamon-spiced sweet potatoes under a layer of marshmallows and a crunchy brown sugar oatmeal crust — a holiday-style casserole.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-12882 · Hand-built original
A salty-sweet pretzel crust filled with vanilla mascarpone cream and topped with a thick layer of homemade raspberry jam.
Main ingredient: pretzels
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-12897 · Hand-built original
Fresh broccoli florets, smoky bacon, cheddar, mozzarella, and a creamy tangy mayo dressing. A spot-on copycat of the Chicken Salad Chick favorite.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2585 · Hand-built original
Batter-coated cauliflower baked until crisp, tossed in buffalo sauce and baked again so the sauce bakes onto the coating, finished with chives.
Main ingredient: cauliflower
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-9670 · Hand-built original
Recreate the famous Publix supermarket bakery buttercream at home with this spot-on copycat recipe that's perfect for any cake!
Main ingredient: butter
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-2646 · Hand-built original
Slow-cooker chicken breasts poached in Italian dressing, ranch seasoning and warm spices, shredded back into their juices for salads, tacos and bowls.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-17550 · Hand-built original
A creamy, tangy copycat-style dipping sauce of mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper and a touch of liquid smoke. Made for chicken, fries and burgers, and better after a few hours of chilling.
Main ingredient: foods
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-12986 · Hand-built original
Tender simmered chicken over tomato-seasoned rice with black beans, guacamole, sour cream, and cheddar. A copycat bowl built for meal prep.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2663 · Hand-built original
A thick, creamy blend of lemon juice and vanilla ice cream — a frosted lemonade that pours like a milkshake.
Main ingredient: squeezed
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-13331 · Hand-built original
This Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice copycat recipe features tender chicken served over buttery seasoned rice and topped with mushroom gravy.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2596 · Hand-built original
Lemon-garlic chicken over rigatoni in a creamy gorgonzola and white wine sauce, a copycat of the Biltmore Estate favorite. Ready in 45 minutes.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2572 · Hand-built original
A creamy dill chicken salad with cucumber and ranch seasoning, made with gently poached chicken tenders and served chilled for sandwiches or crackers.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-13094 · Hand-built original
Cajun-seasoned chicken sears in butter over penne folded through a lemon pepper cream sauce. Diced Roma tomatoes and Parmesan finish each plate.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-18022 · Hand-built original
A smooth, spicy skillet queso of melted Velveeta stirred with canned chili, paprika, cayenne, chili powder, lime and cumin, served straight away with tortilla chips.
Main ingredient: cheese
HB-13125 · Hand-built original
A creamy copycat of the Chinese buffet seafood casserole, made with imitation crab, lobster, shrimp, and melted mozzarella.
Main ingredient: shrimp
Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw
HB-2591 · Hand-built original
Boneless chicken thighs marinated in chipotle adobo paste with chili powder, coriander and cumin, seared in a cast-iron skillet and chopped into small pieces.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-9720 · Hand-built original
Chicken thighs rubbed with chili powder, coriander, oregano and chili pepper paste, pan-seared, covered to finish, and chopped into small cubes.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-9721 · Hand-built original
These Copycat Neiman Marcus Cookies have crisp edges, soft centers, and a rich, buttery dough packed with chocolate chips and signature texture.
Main ingredient: butter
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-3087 · Hand-built original
This copycat recipe is equal parts nostalgia and delicious!
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-2833 · Hand-built original
Soft yeast rolls swirled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, baked with a pour of cream and spread with cream cheese frosting while warm.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-9742 · Hand-built original
Creamy, balanced copycat Neiman Marcus chicken salad with chicken, grapes, almonds, and a smooth dressing.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-3086 · Hand-built original
Seared chicken breasts baked under honey mustard, sautéed mushrooms, cheddar and chopped bacon until the cheese bubbles.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-8922 · Hand-built original
Cajun-spiced chicken breasts and shrimp share a sizzling skillet with softened mushrooms and onions. A parsley butter pan sauce made from the browned drippings coats everything at the end.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-6622 · Hand-built original
Ground beef is stir-fried with onion, garlic, ginger and water chestnuts in a hoisin and tamari sauce, then spooned into butter lettuce leaves. A sweet soy dipping sauce is finished at the table with mustard and chili garlic sauce to each person's heat level.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-6623 · Hand-built original
A whisk-together burger sauce of mayonnaise, pickle relish and French dressing with mustard, vinegar and warm spices.
Main ingredient: mayonnaise
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-13269 · Hand-built original
Large shrimp cook quickly in a skillet of melted butter spiked with oregano, garlic and cayenne. The whole dish takes minutes and arrives swimming in its spicy butter.
Main ingredient: shrimp
Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw
HB-6624 · Hand-built original
Chicken tenderloins marinated in seasoned buttermilk with hot sauce and pickle juice, double-coated in flour and cornstarch, fried until deep golden, and served with a mayonnaise, ketchup and Cajun seasoning dipping sauce.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-9369 · Hand-built original
A baked cream cheese cheesecake in a graham cracker crust, chilled until completely cold and served with syrupy glazed strawberries and whipped cream.
Main ingredient: spray
HB-13270 · Hand-built original
A fried chicken sandwich with a peppery double-flour coating, pickle slices and butter-toasted buns, in the style of a famous chicken chain.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-13271 · Hand-built original
A peppermint milkshake blended with crushed candy canes and grated dark chocolate, topped with whipped cream.
Main ingredient: cream
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-13272 · Hand-built original
Pounded chicken breasts dip in an egg and milk wash spiked with pickle juice, then dredge in a malted milk flour coating. They fry at 325°F and land on soft buns with sauce.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-18038 · Hand-built original
Ground chicken is stir-fried with mushrooms, water chestnuts, garlic and ginger in a glossy hoisin sauce and served in butter lettuce leaves with optional crisp rice noodles. The sweet soy dipping sauce is spiked at the table with mustard and chili garlic sauce.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-6625 · Hand-built original
Frozen cauliflower rice sautéed with garlic and olive oil, then tossed off the heat with fresh cilantro, lime juice and sea salt.
Main ingredient: cauliflower
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-11388 · Hand-built original
Steak marinated in a blended chipotle in adobo, red wine vinegar, honey, lime and cilantro marinade, seared, sliced against the grain, cubed and flashed again in the pan with reserved marinade.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-9370 · Hand-built original
Soft cinnamon rolls with a brown sugar and cinnamon filling, baked until golden and spread twice with cream cheese frosting.
Main ingredient: yeast
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-13273 · Hand-built original
Fudgy cocoa brownies under a condensed milk chocolate ganache, scattered with rainbow chocolate chips.
Main ingredient: chips
HB-13274 · Hand-built original
Oversized bakery-style chocolate chip cookies with torn, textured tops, baked until the edges brown while the centres stay soft.
Main ingredient: temperature
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-13275 · Hand-built original
Thick chocolate chunk cookies with a cornstarch-softened crumb, chilled before baking and finished with flaky sea salt.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-13276 · Hand-built original
Soft sugar cookies with a swirl of pink butter frosting, chilled before serving so the frosting sets firm.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-13277 · Hand-built original
Wisconsin-style cheese curds in a flour, egg and breadcrumb coating, frozen before frying so the centres turn warm and gooey without bursting.
Main ingredient: flour
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-13278 · Hand-built original
A raw broccoli salad with red pepper, herbs, pistachios, pumpkin and sunflower seeds and butter-softened dates, tossed in a ginger, jalapeño and lime dressing with pomegranate on top.
Main ingredient: broccoli
Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal
HB-11389 · Hand-built original
A non-alcoholic mint julep of homemade peppermint syrup, lemonade concentrate, lime and club soda over crushed ice.
Main ingredient: granulated sugar
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-13279 · Hand-built original
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