60 Celebrity Chef Copycat Recipes

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Our favorite celebrity chefs pull out all the stops on television: Rachael Ray effortlessly whips up savory meals on her daytime show, Gordon Ramsay strikes fear into the hearts of everyone on shows like "Hell's Kitchen" and "Kitchen Nightmares," and Bobby Flay dares anyone to challenge him to a cook-off on Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay." Here's your chance to really put the cooking skills and creativity of these and other well-known TV cooks to the test — by making some of their best recipes at home. 

Our recipe developers have not only tested these recipes, they've also added fun twists that introduce unique flavors or take advantage of cooking shortcuts, like turning Julia Child's famous Coq Au Vin into a one-pot meal, or making Marcela Hazan's tomato sauce in an Instant Pot. That's just the tip of the iceberg: You'll also find recipes from chefs like Jamie Oliver, Ina Garten, Giada De Laurentiis, Nigella Lawson, and Anthony Bourdain. 

You'll also find unique chef recipes shared exclusively with Mashed, including steak au poivre from Ludo LeFebvre, lobster mac and cheese from Jernard Wells, and Charity Morgan's vegan strawberry-orange shortcake. Here are 60 copycat celebrity chef recipes you need to try. 

Of all the recipes shared on her shows and in her books, "The Barefoot Contessa" Ina Garten's most popular recipe may very well be her roast chicken. The recipe appeared in her first cookbook more than 20 years ago and remains a fan favorite. This adaptation of Garten's recipe includes orange slices and rosemary sprigs along with onions and garlic. Mayonnaise replaces the traditional butter or oil rub for a bronzed and crispy surface on the roasted chicken. 

Recipe: Ina Garten's Roast Chicken

Of all the foods that Chef Anthony Bourdain served at his former New York City restaurant Les Halles, the simple, hearty Boeuf Bourguignon was one of his favorites, according to Serious Eats. After searing cubes of beef and sautéing onions, all of the ingredients go into a Dutch oven for a long, slow simmer. The flavors of the beef, wine, and herbs deepen and develop as the meat becomes tender. Our twist on Bourdain's recipe is to use sweet port wine and sprigs of rosemary.

Recipe: Anthony Bourdain's Boeuf Bourguignon

This chili is over-the-top delicious — but you would expect nothing less from Guy Fieri, host of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." The recipe list for this big batch of spicy chili is long, but includes many spices you may already have in your pantry. The ingredients also include four types of peppers, beer, and beans. Our twist on Fieri's recipe is to replace the meats with plant-based sausage and crumbles: That way, everyone can enjoy this intensely flavorful chili. Serve bowls with toppings like cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

Recipe: Guy Fieri's Dragons Breath Chili

The cheesy, layered eggplant casserole from "Iron Chef" Alex Guarnaschelli is rich and delicious. Make it for a cozy weekend dinner or for guests at a dinner party. Our recipe puts a little twist on the original by adding shredded carrots and kale for more veggie flavor, and pan-frying the eggplant slices instead of deep-frying. Pro tip: soaking, salting, or deseeding the eggplant slices before cooking them will remove their bitterness. 

Recipe: Alex Guarnaschelli's Eggplant Parmesan

In the New Yorker, food writer Tamar Adler declares that Marcella Hazan's famous tomato sauce, made with just four ingredients, is a recipe that "can't be improved upon," because it's already perfect. Canned, crushed tomatoes simmer with butter and half an onion until they become a sumptuous sauce. Because it's already wonderful, we didn't play with the ingredients, but did make one change on the method: By making Hazan's sauce in an Instant Pot, it's ready in only 15 minutes (versus 45-60 minutes on the stovetop).

Recipe: Marcella Hazan's Tomato Sauce

Here's a creative take on pizza from Spago founder Wolfgang Puck. This dish is perfect for a casual meal or brunch gathering, and works nicely as a party appetizer. Form a round from homemade or premade pizza dough and bake until puffed and browned. The cooled crust is topped with smoked salmon, sour cream, lemon zest, and diced scallions — the whole thing takes 15 minutes from start to finish. To make this an appetizer, bake it as a long rectangle and slice into thin servings.

Recipe: Wolfgang Puck's Smoked Salmon Pizza

Learn how to make creamy, restaurant-quality risotto just like a pro — the professional that is Chef Gordon Ramsay, to be precise. In an interview with the Toronto Star, Ramsay says it's crucial to add stock and cook risotto very slowly so that the rice has time to absorb the liquid. The final texture should be thick, creamy, and like "lava." Our take on Ramsay's risotto reduces the amount of butter and cheese, but amps up the flavor with a splash of red wine. 

Recipe: Gordon Ramsay's Risotto

Want a chance to play "Beat Bobby Flay" at home? Make this recipe for Flay's tuna steak that has our own delicious twist. Instead of serving the thinly sliced tuna steaks with caramelized onions, which add a lot of cook time to the recipe, this adaptation pairs the fish with a red onion and diced mango salsa. Parsley and mint add lots of freshness and color, and red pepper flakes bring a little heat. Now you can pull off this incredible dish on any busy weeknight.

Recipe: Bobby Flay's Tuna Steak

After seeing the breathtaking scenery and mouthwatering food on "Giada In Italy," it's understandable if you want to make some of Giada De Laurentiis' Italian recipes — like her classic lasagna with beef, spinach, and a rich bechamel sauce. Make your favorite tomato sauce from scratch, or to save time use a good jarred sauce like we do. Crumbled sausage added to the layers gives even more flavor to this dish that's special enough to make for company, yet easy enough to have for dinner.

Recipe: Giada's Lasagna

Author and private chef Charity Morgan gives the world her flavor-packed take on vegan food in her 2022 cookbook "Unbelievably Vegan," with plant-based dishes inspired by her Creole and Puerto Rican roots. Morgan gave Mashed an exclusive glimpse at one of the recipes from her cookbook: A decadent strawberry-orange shortcake. The fluffy biscuits are made with plant-based butter and milk, and coconut milk makes a beautiful whipped cream flavored with orange liqueur. Sandwiched between are juicy, macerated strawberries — plus other berries, if you'd like.

Recipe: Charity Morgan's Vegan Strawberry-Orange Shortcake

Gordon Ramsay has many Michelin stars to his name, but he still loves a good "chippy." He feels so strongly about the British comfort food classic that he even has several locations of his Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips restaurants open in the U.S. We added a little extra crunch to his fried fish recipe by coating cod filets with a crushed cornflake mixture. Our recipe pairs the fish with hearty waffle fries and a side of mushy peas. 

Recipe: Gordon Ramsay's Fish And Chips

"Beat Bobby Flay" namesake chef Bobby Flay knows plenty about grilling up mouthwatering burgers and steaks, but he also knows that folks want those tasty sides, too. Flay has a recipe for a classic cole slaw perfect for summer barbecues or sandwiches like pulled pork and Reubens. We think the chef will appreciate our spicy twist on this creamy slaw: A dash of Sriracha hot sauce adds color and heat to the salad, and pineapple juice lends a little sweetness. The recipe takes only 15 minutes to make.

Recipe: Bobby Flay's Cole Slaw

Wondering if chef Gordon Ramsay feels strongly about beef Wellington? "It's one of my all-time, favourite main courses and it would definitely be on my last supper menu," he declares on the Gordon Ramsay Restaurants website. If you haven't yet tried this dish, here's your chance to impress yourself and all your guests by making individual portions of Ramsay's beef Wellington recipe. It consists of sirloin steaks and mushroom duxelles baked in puff pastry and served with a seasoned red wine sauce.

Recipe: Gordon Ramsay's Beef Wellington

When you need a special yet not too fussy dish for lunch or brunch entertaining, this salad from Ina Garten is a wonderful choice. A run-of-the-mill Cobb salad gets a major upgrade thanks to tender, buttery chunks of lobster, tossed with arugula, bacon, and cherry tomatoes and slathered in a miso-honey dressing. The Barefoot Contessa prefers to cook her own lobster meat for salads like these, but you can buy precooked lobster from a trusted seafood store or specialty shop. 

Recipe: Ina Garten's Lobster Cobb Salad

Hollandaise sauce is one of the five "mother sauces" in French cuisine, sauces that, once learned, form the base for endless creative variations. When it comes to perfecting the technique for hollandaise, who better to learn from than chef Gordon Ramsay? His recipe is a careful emulsion of egg yolks, vinegar, lemon juice, tarragon, and butter. Our recipe blends the finished sauce with avocado for an extra creamy and rich hollandaise. The avocado also helps prevent the emulsion from breaking.

Recipe: Gordon Ramsay's Hollandaise Sauce

Although it seems like something from "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," this recipe was actually created by Guy Fieri himself as an "all-American food" in partnership with Chevrolet. Recipe developer Jessica Morone puts a cool twist on it: Instead of a whole hot dog inside a pie pocket, you get mini lattice-topped pies with apple, bacon jam, and chopped hot dog all neatly packed inside. The sweet-savory treats are easy to pack up and take on a picnic or to the next little league game.

Recipe: Guy Fieri's Apple Pie Hot Dog

"The Naked Chef" Jamie Oliver makes a simple roast chicken incredibly tender and moist by roasting the whole bird in a bath of milk, along with aromatics like garlic, cinnamon, and thyme. Grapefruit juice is our twist on Oliver's recipe, an unexpected ingredient that not only helps tenderize the meat but creates texture in the milk sauce. The chicken takes only 15 minutes to prep and then one hour of hands-off roasting time. It's delicious served with mashed potatoes. 

Recipe: Jamie Oliver's Chicken In Milk

Giada De Laurentiis tweeted this advice for novice cooks: "Whenever anyone asks me the first recipe someone should learn, my answer is always bruschetta. There's very little cooking involved!" Normally a savory appetizer, our take on Giada's bruschetta is a sweet version made with mascarpone cheese and sliced strawberries. With a balsamic vinegar reduction and strips of fresh basil, this recipe is full of fresh flavors and is perfect for brunch or an early evening cocktail hour.

Recipe: Giada's Bruschetta With A Twist

Mattia Agazzi is the head chef behind the Michelin star-winning cuisine at Gucci Osteria in Beverly Hills. The menu includes inventive dishes with funky names like Charley Marley, a dessert of chocolate, hazelnut, and wild rice. Chef Agazzi shared one of his recipes exclusively with Mashed. Impress your friends by trying it at home. Risotto Camouflaged As Pizza layers tomato-flavored risotto with basil cream, burrata cheese, caper powder, and dehydrated tomatoes. If you like to get creative in the kitchen, this recipe is for you.

Recipe: Chef Mattia Agazzi's Risotto Camouflaged As Pizza

"Iron Chef" Alex Guarnaschelli's spicy, savory peanut chicken stir fry recipe isn't just full of flavor, it also has added texture from sliced bell peppers, radishes, and peas. Because her original recipe takes around 40 minutes on the stovetop, we adapted it for the Instant Pot. This cuts the time down to just 15 minutes — that's perfect for dinner any night of the week. Coconut milk in the sauce gives this dish a curry-like flavor and creaminess.

Recipe: Alex Guarnaschelli's Chicken Stir Fry With Spicy Peanut Sauce

Make our twist on Rachael Ray's chicken burger recipe for your next cookout or family dinner. The burgers are nice and light thanks to ground chicken, but they're also packed with flavor in both the patties and the sauce. Mix the ground meat with ingredients like oregano, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese. Once grilled, the burgers are topped with a creamy, homemade tzatziki sauce and veggies of your choice like tomatoes and lettuce. The recipe makes four servings. 

Recipe: Rachael Ray's Chicken Burger

Here's your chance to make a homemade chili that's every bit as spicy and flavorful as Bobby Flay's. The ingredient list may look long at first glance, but many of these are items you'll be able to keep on hand for other recipes. These are ingredients that Flay himself stocks in his pantry, like chipotle peppers and chili powders, to build flavor into every dish. We swapped out the meat in the original recipe for two kinds of beans, for a vegetarian chili that even more folks can enjoy. 

Recipe: Bobby Flay's Chili

Gordon Ramsay has two crucial steps to making perfect scallops. First, the scallops should go into a "piping hot" pan (via YouTube). The second step involves how you place them in the pan. "The first scallop goes in at 12 'clock; then 1 o'clock, 2 o'clock, and so on." Placing the scallops this way helps ensure even, quick cooking on both sides. In this recipe, we serve these scallops alongside a gorgeous salad of Boston lettuce, snow peas, and radishes. 

Recipe: Gordon Ramsay's Scallops

In this YouTube video, chef Bobby Flay calls his shrimp and roasted garlic tamales a "signature dish" at his first restaurant, Mesa Grill. The Mesa Grill locations are now sadly closed, but you can still recreate Flay's tamales at home. Make an easy corn masa with diced green chilies to fill softened corn husks, then cook the tied tamales in an Instant Pot. While they cook, make Flay's delectable garlic cream sauce, which is spooned over the sautéed shrimp and steamed tamales. 

Recipe: Bobby Flay's Shrimp And Roasted Garlic Tamale

Make dinner for your family, friends, or guests the Ina Garten way, with a big pan of inviting lasagna that everyone will be excited to dig into. This lasagna is made with turkey sausage, so it's lighter than those made with ground beef or pork sausage. And don't be intimidated by the steps: It's easy to cook the fillings, then you simply layer everything in a pan and bake. Our recipe replaces lasagna noodles with large cheese ravioli for extra cheesiness.

Recipe: Ina Garten's Lasagna

Bobby Flay shares on Food Network that he loves to make prime rib for "holiday celebrations," but this sumptuous roast would also be wonderful for a Sunday meal or a dinner party. Flay inserts garlic cloves into slits all over the prime rib to infuse it with flavor, and we add in sprigs of rosemary, too. Coat the outside with a generous layer of salt and pepper before putting it in the oven. Make the pan sauce with drippings, red wine, shallots, and onions. 

Recipe: Bobby Flay's Prime Rib

Author and restaurateur chef Ludo Lefebvre was named one of the "World's 50 Greatest Chefs" by travel site Relais & Chateaux. He's trained with French culinary masters and has worked with greats like Anthony Bourdain and Gordon Ramsay. During an exclusive interview with Mashed, Chef Lefebvre shared his recipe for steak au poivre, which pairs perfectly seared filet mignon with a creamy sauce of Cognac and peppercorns. Homemade shoestring French fries seem almost too casual for this steak, but actually are delicious dipped into that peppery sauce. 

Recipe: Chef Ludo Lefebvre's Steak Au Poivre

"Top Chef" judge and restaurateur Tom Colicchio wants you to treat yourself to some of the most succulent, fall-apart-tender short ribs you've ever tasted. And you don't need to go to a restaurant: You can make these at home, with enough servings to feed six. Marinate the short ribs overnight in red wine and garlic; the next day braise the meat slowly in a Dutch oven until completely tender. The ribs are paired with roasted butternut squash and turnips. 

Recipe: Tom Colicchio's Braised Short Ribs

According to Delighted Cooking, chicken cacciatore is an Italian stew that was once mostly made by hunters and travelers but is now made in homes and restaurants everywhere. Giada De Laurentiis makes her cacciatore with onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers in a sauce of chicken stock and wine. Though De Laurentiis likes her cacciatore made with bone-in chicken, we like quick-cooking chicken breast for a meal that can be prepared any busy weeknight.

Recipe: Giada's Chicken Cacciatore

One of the best comfort foods ever just happens to be a favorite of chef Gordon Ramsay, too. Shepherd's pie has a layer of seasoned meat baked under a crust of mashed potatoes. A true shepherd's pie is made with ground lamb; when made with ground beef, it's technically a cottage pie. Our twist on Ramsay's recipe is to make this dish with ground venison — which perhaps makes it a woodland pie? Whatever you call it, it's rich, hearty, and a great choice to feed a crowd.

Recipe: Gordon Ramsay's Shepherd's Pie