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Home Holidays & Events Seasons Summer


25 SUMMER COPYCAT RECIPES


Katie BandurskiUpdated: Apr. 08, 2022
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SKIP WAITING IN LONG LINES THIS SUMMER—THESE COPYCAT RECIPES MIMIC YOUR FAVORITE
SEASONAL EATS.

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INSPIRED BY: KFC ORIGINAL RECIPE

If you’ve wanted to learn how to make crispy fried chicken, this is the recipe
for you. Always a picnic favorite, this deep fried chicken recipe is delicious
either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler,
Lima, Montana

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INSPIRED BY: DAIRY QUEEN BANANA SPLIT

In 1904, the first banana split recipe was made here in Latrobe, Pennsylvania by
David Strickler, an apprentice pharmacist at a local drug store. We still use
his original formula when we make banana splits in our restaurants. —Melissa
Blystone, Valley Dairy
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INSPIRED BY: OLIVE GARDEN TOASTED RAVIOLI

While visiting a friend who had just moved to St. Louis, Missouri, I tried these
toasted ravioli at almost every restaurant! When I got home, I had to try to
replicate them, and this recipe comes pretty close. —Cristina Carrera, Kenosha,
Wisconsin
Get Our Recipe for Toasted Ravioli

These Olive Garden copycat recipes taste just like the real deal!

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INSPIRED BY: STATE FAIR DEEP-FRIED CANDY BARS

Why wait in line at the state fair for deep-fried candy bars when you can
satisfy your curious taste buds in your very own home? Be sure to make a
lot—these novelties go fast! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Get Our Recipe for Deep-Fried Candy Bars on a Stick

Find more deep-fried favorites with our state fair copycat recipes.

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INSPIRED BY: PANDA EXPRESS ORANGE CHICKEN

My husband loves this orange chicken stir-fry, so we have it quite often. I’m
delighted with the ingredients as we have six orange trees in our backyard.
—Bunny Bronson, Lake Placid, Florida
Get Our Recipe for Orange Chicken Stir-Fry

Give these other copycat chicken recipes a try, too.



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INSPIRED BY: DUNKIN' ICED COFFEE

When my sister introduced me to iced coffee, I didn’t think I’d like it. Not
only did I like it, I decided I could learn how to make an iced coffee recipe of
my own. My fast-to-fix version is a refreshing alternative to hot java. —Jenny
Reece, Lowry, Minnesota
Get Our Recipe for Iced Coffee
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INSPIRED BY: SONIC CORN DOG

Bring the county fair home to your kitchen with these summer-ready corn dogs. A
tip for dipping: Pour the batter in a tall Mason jar and dunk your dogs to
create an even coating all around. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Get Our Recipe for Fair-Favorite Corn Dogs

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INSPIRED BY: BEER GARDEN SOFT PRETZELS

These homemade pretzels never last long around our house. My kids love to make
them…and eat them! I serve them to company with a variety of dips, such as pizza
sauce, ranch dressing, spinach dip or hot mustard. —Elvira Martens, Aldergrove,
British Columbia
Get Our Recipe for Chewy Soft Pretzels


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INSPIRED BY: CULVER'S VANILLA CUSTARD

I think my most memorable summertime dessert for get-togethers has always been
homemade ice cream. This recipe is so rich and creamy and the perfect indulgence
on a hot summer afternoon. —Martha Self, Montgomery, Texas
Get Our Recipe for Old-Time Custard Ice Cream
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INSPIRED BY: MCDONALD'S BIG MAC

These sliders are super easy to put together and are always a hit! I love that
they are “fast food” without having to go to a restaurant. Take them to a party,
make them for dinner or serve them on game day. The meat can also be made ahead
of time in preparation for your gathering. —April Lee Wiencek, Chicago, Illinois
Get Our Recipe for Burger Sliders with Secret Sauce
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INSPIRED BY: CRACKER BARREL OLD-FASHIONED LEMONADE

This sweet-tart lemonade is a traditional part of my Memorial Day and Fourth of
July menus. Folks can’t get enough of the fresh-squeezed flavor. —Tammi Simpson,
Greensburg, Kentucky
Get Our Recipe for Old-Fashioned Lemonade

Sip on more refreshing copycat drink recipes.



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INSPIRED BY: PANERA BREAD STRAWBERRY POPPYSEED SALAD

My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table. If
strawberries aren’t available, substitute mandarin oranges and dried
cranberries. —Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Get Our Recipe for Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
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INSPIRED BY: STARBUCKS ICED LEMON POUND CAKE

My family always asks for this love-me-tender lemon pound cake. Sometimes, I
shake things up and make cupcakes with the batter. So awesome for brunch! —Lola
Baxter, Winnebago, Minnesota
Get Our Recipe for Lemon Pound Cake Loaves

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INSPIRED BY: APPLEBEE'S QUESADILLA BURGER

This combo gives you a tender burger, crisp veggies and a crunchy shell, plus
fajita flavor. Kids love it. —Antonio Smith, Canal Winchester, Ohio
Get Our Recipe for Fajita Burger Wraps


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INSPIRED BY: WENDY'S FRENCH FRIES

You can’t beat the taste of homemade french fries…this recipe is so much better
than any fast food or frozen variety. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin
Get Our Recipe for French Fries

Learn how to make a copycat frosty, too!

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INSPIRED BY: RED LOBSTER CHEDDAR BAY BISCUITS

My biscuits won the prize for best quick bread at my county fair. One of the
judges liked them so much, she asked for the recipe! These buttery, savory
biscuits go with just about anything. —Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio
Get Our Recipe for Cheese & Garlic Biscuits
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INSPIRED BY: NOODLES & COMPANY PESTO CAVATAPPI

Prepared sauce accents this warm chicken pesto pasta. Keep pesto in the freezer
for the next time you have leftover chicken. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Get Our Recipe for Chicken Pesto with Pasta


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INSPIRED BY: CHIPOTLE CARNITAS

We shared these flavor-packed tacos with friends from church who came over to
help us move. They’re so good, I put them on my blog, manilaspoon.com! The slow
cooker makes this recipe extra easy, and I love that whenever I make it, I’m
reminded of the wonderful people back in Michigan. —Abigail Raines, Hamden,
Connecticut
Get Our Recipe for Slow-Cooker Carnitas
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INSPIRED BY: KFC COLESLAW

For me, this is the best coleslaw recipe because a package of shredded cabbage
and carrots really cuts down on prep time. This creamy coleslaw recipe is great
for potlucks or to serve to your family on a busy weeknight. —Renee Endress,
Galva, Illinois
Get Our Recipe for Creamy Coleslaw

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INSPIRED BY: ICE CREAM TRUCK ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

If you’re tight on time, you can use store-bought cookies, but I highly
recommend making these oatmeal chocolate cookies from scratch. The dessert
sandwiches are pure fun. Sometimes I decorate the sides of the sandwiches with
colorful jimmies, too. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
Get Our Recipe for Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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INSPIRED BY: THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Leftover chicken gets an awesome makeover in this rich and creamy casserole.
This colorful dish is loaded with flavor. It’s a nice change of pace from beef
enchiladas. —Julie Moutray, Wichita, Kansas
Get Our Recipe for Zippy Chicken Enchiladas
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INSPIRED BY: STARBUCKS CARAMEL FRAPPUCCINO

I love caramel frappuccinos from Starbucks, but they get too expensive. I now
make my own, and they are just as good. If you blend the milk with all the other
ingredients, it gets too foamy—instead stir it in with a spoon after all the ice
is crushed. —Heather Egger, Davenport, Iowa
Get Our Recipe for Caramel Frappuccino
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INSPIRED BY: PANERA BREAD SUMMER CORN CHOWDER

Enjoy this chowder’s rich, slow-simmered flavor in record time by using an
Instant Pot. Corn chowder is a classic staple, with its hearty flavors of creamy
sweet corn, bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley. —Taste
of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Get Our Recipe for Instant Pot Corn Chowder


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INSPIRED BY: OLIVE GARDEN SHRIMP ALFREDO

I make this spicy shrimp pasta a lot because it’s a something my family never
seems to get tired of. The sauce is so fast to make I can get it done while the
fettuccine is cooking. In the past, I have added red peppers and spinach, but
who’s to say you could not add mushrooms or more or less spice. —Stephanie
Beluk, Sharpsburg, Georgia
Get Our Recipe for Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
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INSPIRED BY: BURGER KING CHICKEN FRIES

Kid-friendly and quick, these crunchy oven-baked chicken fries are coated with a
mixture of crushed potato chips, panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip
them in ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or honey-mustard sauce.—Nick Iverson,
Denver, Colorado
Get Our Recipe for Chicken Fries

 
Originally Published: December 31, 1969




Katie Bandurski
Katie is an Associate Editor for Taste of Home, specializing in writing and
email newsletters. When she’s out of the office, you’ll find her exploring
Wisconsin, trying out new vegetarian recipes and combing through antique shops.

 



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