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20 Yummy Restaurant Recipes Anyone Can Recreate at Home

August 13, 2024 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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Love eating out? Well, of course—the food is so good. Of course, we can’t eat at restaurants every night. Besides the cost and the inconvenience, restaurant food is usually not as healthy as when you make it at home. 

Luckily, we have all these restaurant recipes that you can easily recreate at home and eat delicious restaurant-level food every day. 

Shrimp Chop Suey

Shrimp Chop Suey.
Image Credit: The Food Blog.

Sample this shrimp chop suey for a delectable dish that’s ready in 20 minutes or less! Succulent shrimp and crisp vegetables are enveloped in a rich, umami-laden sauce for a nutritious meal with Chinese-inspired flavors.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Chop Suey

Mussels in White Wine Cream Sauce

Mussels in white wine cream sauce.
Image Credit: A Tasty Kitchen.

Mussels in a white wine cream sauce represent a luxurious French classic. They are rich and flavorful, ideal when paired with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Be warned: this is the kind of sumptuous dish that will linger in your memory long after the meal is over.

Get the Recipe: Mussels in White Wine Cream Sauce

Creamy Chicken Marsala Recipe

Creamy Chicken Marsala Recipe.
Image Credit: Flavor The Moments.

This Creamy Chicken Marsala recipe showcases succulent pan-seared chicken breasts, and delicate mushrooms enveloped in a rich and creamy Marsala wine sauce. It’s a dish of restaurant caliber that’s surprisingly simple to prepare, coming together in roughly 30 minutes!

Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Marsala Recipe

Sicilian Steak: Italian Dining at Home

Sicilian Steak: Italian Dining at Home.
Image Credit: Art Of Natural Living.

Dredged in Italian breadcrumbs and sautéed in olive oil, Sicilian Steak offers a delicious yet straightforward main course. It’s versatile enough that even a budget-friendly round steak can be used.

Get the Recipe: Sicilian Steak: Italian Dining at Home

Chicken and Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe

Chicken and Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe.
Image Credit: In The Kitch.

If you enjoy chicken and vegetable lo mein as a takeout favorite, you might be surprised to find that making it at home is quite straightforward. There’s no need for concern; it doesn’t require any unusual or complex ingredients or techniques, and it often tastes better when made at home.

Get the Recipe: Chicken and Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese.
Image Credit: Mae’s Menu.

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese is delightfully creamy and astonishingly simple to prepare! It can be made in less than 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, comfort food indulgences, and festive gatherings.

Get the Recipe: White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Easy Beef Fried Rice

Easy Beef Fried Rice.
Image Credit: Chef Savvy.

Enjoy an easy, restaurant-quality beef fried rice at home. Packed with succulent flank steak, fluffy white rice, crisp carrots, fresh broccoli, and scrambled eggs, it’s a superior alternative to takeout and can be prepared in less than 30 minutes!

Get the Recipe: Easy Beef Fried Rice

Brownie Lasagna

Brownie Lasagna.
Image Credit: Mama’s On A Budget.

The Brownie Lasagna consists of layers of decadent brownies and luscious cream cheese frosting, crowned with a dark chocolate sauce and delicate chocolate curls. It’s the ultimate indulgence for chocolate aficionados.

Get the Recipe: Brownie Lasagna

Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe.
Image Credit: Spoons Of Flavor.

This easy black pepper chicken recipe is reminiscent of Panda Express. Enjoy succulent, tender bites of chicken enveloped in a rich black pepper sauce. This homemade version is simple to prepare, needs just a handful of ingredients, and rivals the flavor of your beloved Chinese takeout, if not surpassing it.

Get the Recipe: Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Blender Salsa (Restaurant Style)

Blender Salsa (Restaurant Style).
Image Credit: Chew Out Loud.

This restaurant-style Blender Salsa will revolutionize your gatherings. It can be quickly prepared in your home blender and is guaranteed to delight at any party. Perfect for any event, it surpasses store-bought options every time!

Get the Recipe: Blender Salsa (Restaurant Style)

Beer Battered Fish

Beer Battered Fish.
Image Credit: Beyond The Chicken Coop.

This Beer Battered Fish recipe is a confirmed crowd-pleaser, boasting close to a million page views and more than 340 five-star reviews. Ideal for any occasion, this award-winning recipe delivers a light and crispy batter that’s perfect for your preferred fish.

Get the Recipe: Beer Battered Fish

Easy Restaurant Style Ranch Dressing Recipe

Easy Restaurant Style Ranch Dressing Recipe (5 minutes).
Image Credit: The Virtual Caterer.

Learn to create authentic restaurant-style ranch dressing right in your kitchen! I’ll reveal the techniques to replicate the delectable taste of ranch dressing that you enjoy at your preferred dining spots.

Get the Recipe: Easy Restaurant Style Ranch Dressing Recipe (5 minutes)

Teriyaki Pork Bites Recipe

Teriyaki Pork Bites Recipe.
Image Credit: Saving Talents.

These savory teriyaki pork bites, crafted with natural ingredients, make an ideal meal for both couples and families alike.

Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Pork Bites Recipe

Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice

Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice.
Image Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

For an easy and quick side dish to accompany your tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and more, restaurant-style Mexican rice is an excellent option. It takes just five minutes to prepare and twenty minutes to cook, so you can have it ready in under thirty minutes.

Get the Recipe: Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice

Best Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala 

Best Instant pot Chicken Tikka Masala – Better than the take out.
Image Credit: Lathi’s Kitchen.

Chicken Tikka Masala, a beloved dish worldwide, can easily be prepared in your own kitchen. It consists of marinated boneless chicken cubes simmered in a creamy tomato and onion sauce. Bursting with aromatic spices, it’s a flavorful treat that will have you savoring each bite and coming back for seconds. The Instant Pot simplifies the process, infusing the dish with even more flavor.

Get the Recipe: Best Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala 

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara.
Image Credit: Kelly Neil.

Spaghetti Carbonara is an essential Roman dish that has become a classic in Italian cuisine. Renowned for its creamy texture, which is attained without the use of cream, traditional Carbonara is prepared with guanciale (cured pork cheek), egg yolks, Pecorino Romano cheese, and a generous seasoning of freshly ground black pepper.

Get the Recipe: Spaghetti Carbonara

Creamy Corn and Blue Crab Middlins Risotto Recipe

Creamy Corn and Blue Crab Middlins Risotto Recipe.
Image Credit: Little Black Skillet.

If you’re a fan of risotto, you’ll adore this corn and crab risotto recipe featuring middlins, a local favorite of mine. Middlins are the tiny, broken pieces of Carolina Gold Rice that remain after hulling.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Corn and Blue Crab Middlins Risotto Recipe

Cuban Sandwich With Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Cuban Sandwich with Slow Cooker Pulled Pork.
Image Credit: A Latin Fair.

This recipe transports your taste buds to Tampa, Key West, or Miami without ever leaving your kitchen. It’s the quintessential Cuban Pork Sandwich, offering a superb mix of flavors and textures.

Get the Recipe: Cuban Sandwich with Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Squid Ink Pasta With Seafood and White Wine Sauce

Squid Ink Pasta With Seafood and White Wine Sauce.
Image Credit: Somebody Feed Seb.

Effortlessly simple to assemble yet impressive enough to dazzle any food enthusiast! Choose dried pasta for a swift evening meal, or indulge by preparing your own fresh homemade squid ink linguine for an opulent centerpiece dish. Regardless of your choice, this Squid Ink Pasta with Seafood, also referred to as Spaghetti Al Nero Di Seppia, stands out as one of the scrumptious pasta creations on our list inspired by Italian culinary traditions.

Get the Recipe: Squid Ink Pasta With Seafood and White Wine Sauce

Wonton Mein (Wonton Noodle Soup) Recipe

Wonton Mein (Wonton Noodle Soup) Recipe.
Image Credit: Nut Free Wok.

Wonton mein, or wonton noodle soup, epitomizes comfort food. Discover the art of crafting these pork and shrimp dumplings, accompanied by noodles, vegetables, and a savory broth to create a fulfilling meal.

Get the Recipe: Wonton Mein (Wonton Noodle Soup) Recipe

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