Hi Friend, If your kitchen turns into a holiday workshop this time of year, here are a few festive treats your family will love. These recipes are simple, giftable, and perfect for holiday trays. Panera Kitchen Sink Cookies - Recreate Panera's famous Kitchen Sink Cookies at home with this copycat recipe featuring chocolate chips, caramel bits, and pretzel pieces. Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies - Giant, chewy chocolate chip cookies just like Crumbl! Dense texture with generous chocolate chips....
2 days ago • 1 min read
Easy, reliable appetizers perfect for gatherings all season long. Hi Friend, December is full of gatherings, big and small, and having a few reliable appetizers on hand can make hosting (or contributing to a potluck) much easier. These recipes are long-time reader favorites because they’re simple, familiar, and always the first dishes to disappear. Melting Pot Cheddar Cheese Fondue - Make The Melting Pot cheddar cheese fondue at home with this easy copycat recipe. Houston's Artichoke Spinach...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Short on time? These CopyKat dishes save the day (and the meal). Even if you’re running behind, you can still pull off a Thanksgiving meal that feels homemade. These dishes are make-ahead friendly, travel well, and reheat like a dream. Perfect for busy cooks, potlucks, or that “oh no, we need another side” moment. Recipes to Make: 🥔 Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole — Creamy, loaded with cheese, and perfect for prepping ahead. 🥦 Quick and Easy Broccoli Rice Casserole — Creamy, cheesy, and...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into brand-new favorites. When the feast is over, the real fun begins. Transform your leftover turkey, ham, and sides into cozy, craveable new dishes that taste like anything but leftovers. These easy recipes are warm, creative, and perfect for the long weekend. Recipes to Make: 🍕 Double Dave’s Thanksgiving Pizza — A savory pizza topped with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce — the leftovers remix you’ll crave all year. 🍲 Sweet Tomatoes Creamy Herbed...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Bring back the vintage dishes that make Thanksgiving taste like home. Some recipes never go out of style — because they just work. These are the comfort foods that make Thanksgiving taste like home. Creamy casseroles, wiggly Jell-O salads, and mac and cheese that could feed a crowd. Bring back a little nostalgia this year. Grandma would totally approve. Recipes to Make: 🧀 Martha Stewart’s Mac and Cheese — Elegant and indulgent — it’s everything baked mac should be. 🌽 Creamed Corn Casserole —...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Everything pumpkin—copycat desserts and cozy favorites you’ll crave all season. Pumpkin spice season isn’t just a trend — it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re baking a creamy cheesecake, spooning into a velvety soup, or mixing up a lighter twist, these pumpkin recipes bring the best of fall right to your kitchen. Each one tastes just like your favorite restaurant treat — only fresher, warmer, and made with love (and extra whipped cream). 🍰 California Pizza Kitchen Pumpkin Cheesecake —...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Old-fashioned pies and cakes everyone remembers Thanksgiving dessert was always the moment everyone waited for. The pies cooled on the counter, the coffee was poured, and every bite brought back memories of family. These vintage recipes celebrate the sweetness of the season and the traditions that continue year after year. Recipes: Pumpkin Pie Dip — Creamy and perfect for dipping graham crackers. Walnut Pie — More economical to make than Pecan Pie. Sweet Potato Pie — A timeless Southern...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Skip the chaos — here’s the CopyKat way to serve a perfect Southern-style Thanksgiving spread. You know that dream Thanksgiving — where everything’s hot, perfectly seasoned, and hits the table right on time? You can totally pull that off. This full feast lineup brings together the best restaurant-style favorites — buttery mashed potatoes, tender green beans, and golden rolls that taste straight from the buffet. It’s cozy, classic, and oh-so-satisfying. Recipes to Make: 🦃 Smoked Spatchcock...
23 days ago • 1 min read
From Olive Garden to Toll House—your favorite restaurant desserts, made at home. Save room for dessert — this is where the real celebration begins. These CopyKat desserts are iconic for a reason: from creamy cheesecakes to gooey pies, every one of them brings that restaurant-level indulgence right to your kitchen. Whether you want a showstopper for your holiday table or a quick “wow” moment after dinner, these are the sweet finishes that always disappear first. Recipes to Make: 🍰 Olive Garden...
26 days ago • 1 min read