25 Restaurant Recipes You Can Make at Home (No Tip Required!) (2024)

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25 Restaurant Recipes You Can Make at Home (No Tip Required!) (1)Julie MeyersUpdated: Feb. 21, 2024

    Make quality meals at home with these tasty versions of takeout, fast food and restaurant staples. We have copycat ideas for soups, steaks, Italian dishes and more.

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    Cheesy Broccoli Soup in a Bread Bowl

    This creamy, cheesy broccoli soup tastes just like the one served at Panera Bread! My family requests it all the time. You can even make your own homemade bread bowls with the recipe on my blog, Yammie’s Noshery. —Rachel Preus, Marshall, Michigan

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    Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins

    Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? Both crisp and hearty, this restaurant-quality snack is one that my family requests often. —Trish Perrin, Keizer, Oregon

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    Sour Cream-Lemon Pie

    I first tasted this pie at a local restaurant and hunted around until I found a similar recipe—now it's my husband's favorite. —Martha Sorensen, Fallon, Nevada

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    Amazing Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

    I love Chinese takeout food, but I know that it’s very high in sodium and fat. So I got to work at home and created a healthier version. Now I have peace of mind knowing what ingredients are in this slow cooker orange chicken and that it’s better for my family. —Barbara J. Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota

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    Eggplant Rollatini

    Want to learn how to cook eggplant? Here's where to start. These authentic eggplant roll-ups may take some time to prepare, but the end result is restaurant-quality. Your family will request this recipe time and again. —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana

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    California Sushi Rolls

    These taste as good as any restaurant or store-bought California rolls. Plus, this is one of the easiest sushi recipes to make! For the best results, use sushi rice to ensure the right sticky consistency. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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    Broccoli Shrimp Alfredo

    After tasting fettuccine Alfredo at a restaurant, I came up with this shrimp Alfredo with broccoli version at home. Not only does my family love the creamy dish, but my husband prefers it to the one at the restaurant. —Rae Natoli, Kingston, New York

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    Chicken Tostada Cups

    Several years ago I tried a version of these cups at a restaurant in Santa Fe, and I wanted to make my own spin. They're perfect for gatherings where you can let everyone add their own favorite toppings. —Marla Clark, Moriarty, New Mexico

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    Pumpkin Pie Latte

    I can't wait for fall to arrive so my favorite coffee shops will bring back pumpkin lattes. The rest of the year, I have to make my own version. With the right amount of spice, it tastes just like the popular version found at gourmet coffee shops.—Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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    10/24

    Crispy Beer-Battered Fish

    A local restaurant made a similar breading for shrimp po' boys, but we think this version's better. I serve the beer battered fish with a ranch dressing and hot sauce mixture as a dip. —Jenny Wenzel, Gulfport, Mississippi

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    I let my young son pick out seed packets and he chose kale, which grew like crazy. This hearty soup helped make good use of it and rivals the Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana. —Michelle Babbie, Malone, New York

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    Garlic-Butter Steak

    Made in a skillet, this quick-and-easy garlic butter steak is restaurant-quality and sure to become a staple at your house, too! —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

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    Greek Beef Pitas

    A local restaurant that's famous for pitas inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Feel free to add olives if you'd like. —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana

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    Burnt Custard

    The recipe for this smooth-as-silk custard came from a local restaurant years ago. With its broiled topping it looks pretty in individual cups. —Heidi Main, Anchorage, Alaska

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    Mexican Homemade Salsa

    In the summertime, I love to make this easy, zippy homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes from my garden. I even have a special pan for roasting the peppers. —Roger Stenman, Batavia, Illinois

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    Beef Stew Provencal

    When I was young, my favorite food to order in a restaurant was beef stew. My mother and I decided to create our own and experimented with different ingredients until we came up with this recipe. Everyone liked this slow cooker version so much that now it's a tradition every time the whole family is together. —Chelsey Larsen, Sparks, Nevada

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    Seasoned Tilapia Fillets

    If you need a healthy, keep-it-simple solution to dinner tonight, you just found it. This restaurant-quality tilapia fillet recipe relies on spices you're likely to have on hand to deliver big flavor. This is how to make tilapia. —Dana Alexander, Lebanon, Missouri

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    Authentic German Potato Salad

    This authentic German potato salad recipe came from Speck’s Restaurant, which was a famous eating establishment in St. Louis from the 1920s through the ‘50s. I ate lunch there almost every day and always ordered the potato salad. When the owner learned I was getting married, he gave me the recipe as a wedding gift! —Violette Klevorn, Washington, Missouri

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    Pat's King of Steaks Philly Cheesesteak

    This cheesesteak, an iconic sandwich in Philly, is a bestseller at Pat's King of Steaks restaurant. Patrons praise its thinly cut beef and crusty Italian rolls. —Frank Olivieri, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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    Pasta Fagioli Soup

    My husband enjoys my version of this dish so much that he doesn’t order it at restaurants anymore. With fresh spinach, pasta and seasoned sausage, this fast-to-fix soup is a meal on its own. —Brenda Thomas, Springfield, Missouri

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    My Best-Ever Jambalaya

    I tried to mimic Jambalaya from my favorite restaurant and it turned out so well my daughter and husband now prefer my recipe and won't order it when we go to the restaurant! —Alexis Van Vulpen, St. Albert, Alberta

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    Cheesy Chili Fries

    My family is all about chili fries, but restaurant versions pile on the calories. For a healthier approach, bake the fries and serve them with green onions and avocado. —Beverly Nowling, Bristol, Florida

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    Golden Chicken Nuggets

    The ultimate bite-size treats, chicken nuggets get the star treatment when you make them at home. I usually serve these herb-breaded baked bites with a sweet-and-sour sauce for dipping. —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana

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    Cajun Sirloin with Mushroom Leek Sauce

    In 30 minutes you‘ll have a restaurant-quality steak with a bold Cajun flair. The best part? You can skip the drive, the wait and the bill! —Joshua Keefer, Delaware, Ohio

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    Originally Published: July 10, 2019

    25 Restaurant Recipes You Can Make at Home (No Tip Required!) (2024)

    FAQs

    How to make a $20 meal? ›

    20 Meals to Make for Less Than $20
    1. Easy Pepperoni Pizza Sliders.
    2. Creamy Tomato Macaroni & Cheese.
    3. Slow Cooker / Crockpot Sloppy Joes.
    4. Creamy Chicken & Green Chili Enchiladas.
    5. Beef Stroganoff Meatballs.
    6. Nacho Pasta Bake.
    7. Easy and Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Bake.
    Jan 25, 2023

    How to make restaurant quality meals? ›

    Use fresh ingredients

    High-quality meat cuts, locally-sourced produce, herbs, and spices must all pass the freshness test. While there is a lot of focus on locally-sourced produce, you can also experiment with exotic ingredients you may need for a special dish.

    What to make when you have no time to cook? ›

    30 Weeknight Dinner Ideas For People With Literally No Time
    1. Cauliflower Alfredo. ...
    2. Sesame Peanut Noodles. ...
    3. Thai Basil Chicken. ...
    4. Garlic Butter Chicken With Parmesan Cauliflower Rice. ...
    5. Gnocchi Skillet With Chicken Sausage and Tomatoes. ...
    6. Ham and Bean Soup. ...
    7. Sautéed Honey Mustard Pork Chops. ...
    8. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad.

    What to cook with $30? ›

    30 dinners under under $30 the whole family will love
    • Pumpkin soup. ...
    • Risotto carbonara. ...
    • Tuna and caper pasta with crispy breadcrumbs. ...
    • Matt Preston's French onion soup. ...
    • Spaghetti in cherry tomato sauce. ...
    • Roasted sweet potatoes with chilli and seeds. ...
    • Quick and delicious mushroom and thyme soup. ...
    • Cauliflower soup.

    How to make $20 every hour? ›

    30 jobs that pay $20+ per hour without a degree
    1. Physical therapy assistant. ...
    2. Route driver. ...
    3. Truck driver. ...
    4. Hotel manager. ...
    5. Maintenance mechanic. ...
    6. Solar installer. ...
    7. Medical coder. ...
    8. Carpenter.
    Apr 18, 2024

    How to make food taste like restaurant? ›

    5 Hacks to make your home food taste like it's from a restaurant
    1. Hack #1: Base gravies all the way!
    2. Hack #2: Cook on a high flame.
    3. Hack #3: Brown your onions, golden brown!
    4. Hack #4: Cook like calories don't count.
    5. Hack #5: Combinations matter and presentation goes a long way!
    Nov 7, 2022

    What makes the perfect meal? ›

    What's a great meal? Your ideal plate will have lots of vegetables, a small portion of protein, and a source of carbohydrates. The key is to focus on eating and using ingredients that are whole, fresh, and largely unprocessed.

    What is a fancy dish? ›

    The Ultimate Guide to Making The Fancy Restaurant Dishes You Never Thought You Could
    • 01 of 36. French Pork Rillettes. ...
    • 02 of 36. Crab Cakes. ...
    • 03 of 36. Steamed Mussels in White Wine. ...
    • 04 of 36. Crispy Fried Oysters With Cornmeal Batter. ...
    • 05 of 36. Shrimp Ceviche. ...
    • 06 of 36. Beef Wellington. ...
    • 07 of 36. Baked Stuffed Lobster. ...
    • 08 of 36.
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    How do you cook if you're lazy? ›

    These lazy dinner recipes are anything but boring.
    1. 1Cheeseburger nachos. ...
    2. 2Crispy Japanese sushi salmon patties. ...
    3. 310-minute vegetarian pad Thai. ...
    4. 4Chicken Lorraine. ...
    5. 5Creamy Italian salmon tray bake. ...
    6. 6Creamy French onion chicken pasta bake. ...
    7. 7The ultimate cheat's gozleme. ...
    8. 8Honey soy chicken with noodles.

    What food can I get for $20? ›

    WHAT TO BUY WITH A $20 GROCERY BUDGET
    • 1 loaf of bread, $1.
    • 1 (16-slice) pack cheese, $1.
    • 1 (16-oz) pack spaghetti noodles, $1.
    • 1 head Iceberg lettuce, $1.
    • 2 Roma tomatoes, $1.
    • 1 lb ground beef, $3.
    • 1/4 lb thin-sliced deli ham, $2.
    • 1 box mashed potato flakes, $1.

    How much should I tip for a $20 meal? ›

    In the U.S., a tip of 15% of the before tax meal price is typically expected.

    What's the cheapest food to make? ›

    Cheapest Foods to Live On:
    • Oatmeal.
    • Eggs.
    • Bread.
    • Rice.
    • Bananas.
    • Beans.
    • Apples.
    • Pasta.

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