Presenting the Winners from Our Copycat Favorites Contest

From the Recipe Creator: One of my favorite dishes at Olive Garden is their fried lasagna. On a whim, I tried to recreate it at home. After a few tries, I think I got it pretty close to the original. —Jolene Martinelli, Fremont, New Hampshire

From the Recipe Creator: We love going to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Although we enjoy the chicken, we actually go for the coleslaw. We buy several pints at a time. I make several versions of coleslaw but sometimes we just want this. I tried for several years before getting this recipe right. I think I have figured it out now. If you are in a hurry get a bag of the pre-shredded slaw mix. It is not quite as good as grating it yourself though. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky

From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I ordered and devoured this salad from Applebee’s three separate times before we finally asked the waitress for the dressing ingredients. She kindly shared the recipe with us, and now I whip up this hearty main-dish salad with its tangy sauce often. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia

From the Recipe Creator: The brown sugar in this decadent bourbon ice cream gives a hint of caramel flavor, which complements the bourbon. When the custard is still liquid, before it goes into the ice cream maker, add more or less bourbon to suite your taste. -Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: My children were born on the same day five years apart, so I go all out for their celebration. This beauty, with its seven layers, is “sweet!” in more ways than one. The baking and prep is easy, but assembly does take some time, so set aside an afternoon. —Kristyne McDougle, Lorain, Ohio

From the Recipe Creator: You’ve probably seen a million copycats of Chick-fil-A’s chicken, but I think the chain’s avocado-lime ranch dressing is worth re-creating, too! Oh, and it’s healthier than the original with no added sugar and half the calories. —Kelsey Reddick Smith, Knoxville, Tennessee

From the Recipe Creator: Crispy, delicious 5 Guys Cajun Fries are easy to make at home with cajun seasoning! Known for their heaping bag of french fry servings, this burger chain has plenty of devoted fans. Usually deep fried, this air-fried version is better for you. Seasoned with a flavorful blend of pantry spices they are smoky, salty, and sweet taste. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy Chipotle’s smoky, savory chicken from the comfort of your home with this spot-on recipe. I like to prep the protein ahead, reheat it in a skillet until slightly crisp, then toss it into tacos, bowls and burritos. —Kim Tower, Danville, California

From the Recipe Creator: At family gatherings, we always go for baked ham. One year, I decided to try my hand at imitating a ham from Honey Baked itself. The best part? After some trial and error, it really did turn out to be an easy recipe. If you have a kitchen torch, try flaming the sugar instead of broiling it. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky

From the Recipe Creator: Bakers Square, a small midwestern chain, was one of my standby restaurants, but when the nearby location moved, I was left without my favorite dish: Honey Mustard Chicken with mushrooms and onions. Until, of course, I mastered it in my own kitchen. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

From the Recipe Creator: I find this starter from Houlihan’s, stuffed with cheese and sprinkled with cracker crumbs, seriously irresistible. The location by me closed, but I was determined to make an equally delicious version at home. Success! I’ve baked, grilled and even broiled these in my toaster oven. —Jo Hart, Flippin, Arkansas

From the Recipe Creator: This morning-time stack is totally restaurant-worthy. I store my sammies in the freezer, then microwave one as I head out for the day. There’s no speedier—or tastier—breakfast. —Jolene Martinelli, Fremont, New Hampshire