Copycat Recipes Made at Home
Discover our invigorating rhubarb gin and tonic cocktail recipe. Combining the tangy zest of fresh rhubarb, the botanical undertones of quality gin, and the fizzy sharpness of tonic.
✔ Updated October 25, 2026 · added the comeback story and an “Is it still on the menu?” note This copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza layers two crispy tortillas with seasoned beef and refried beans, then piles on red sauce, melted cheese and tomatoes. It tastes like my Austin years, […]
✔ Updated November 6, 2026 · fall baking update, plus the pumpkin loaf question This copycat Starbucks pumpkin bread is moist, tender and full of warm spice, with crunchy pepitas on top. It's my Starbucks pumpkin loaf recipe from the first cool weekend of fall: one bowl, one whisk, and […]
✔ Updated October 25, 2026 · added 2026 Starbucks menu dates, variations and a make-ahead plan These copycat Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins are soft, spiced and moist, with a sweet cream cheese center and crunchy pepitas on top. They are my favorite fall bake, and right now a batch […]
✔ Updated October 21, 2026 · new copycat recipe with a baked cheesy top and step photos This copycat Chick-fil-A mac and cheese is baked, creamy and seriously cheesy, with a cheddar, Parmesan and Romano sauce and a melted cheese top. It's my go-to side order at our local Chick-fil-A, […]
✔ Updated November 2, 2026 · holiday baking update with copycat tips These copycat Starbucks cranberry bliss bars are chewy white chocolate blondies under a thick layer of orange cream cheese frosting, all tangy cranberry and buttery brown sugar. One pan makes 24 triangles, just right for holiday cookie tins […]
✔ Updated October 25, 2026 · new copycat recipe with pink almond frosting and step photos This copycat Crumbl pink sugar cookie is soft, thick and pale, with a sweet hint of almond and a cool swirl of pink frosting. It's the chilled classic that stays on the Crumbl menu […]
✔ Updated October 25, 2026 · new copycat recipe with giant-cookie tips and step photos This copycat Crumbl chocolate chip cookie is giant, thick and gooey in the middle, with golden edges and pools of melty milk chocolate. On a chilly fall evening, a warm one from my own oven […]
✔ Updated October 25, 2026 · 30 Cava-inspired bowls, proteins, dips, dressings and sides These 30 Cava copycat recipes let you build those big, colorful Mediterranean bowls at home, from harissa honey chicken and crazy feta to lemon herb tahini. I make the dips and dressings on Sunday, so busy […]
✔ Published October 20, 2026 · new copycat holiday drink with homemade peppermint syrup This copycat Starbucks peppermint mocha is rich espresso, dark chocolate and cool peppermint under a cloud of whipped cream, the holiday coffee I crave every December. I make my own peppermint syrup in 10 minutes, and […]
Hi, I'm Laura, a professional chef with an MSc in Nutrition, 20+ years in the kitchen and a mom of two. Here I turn restaurant and fast-food favorites into clear, reliable recipes you can make at home.
