Copycat Cookbook: Inspired by Friday’s Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant-style cooking covers more than the main course. In Copycat Cookbook: Inspired by Friday’s Restaurant & Bar, Samantha Schwartz brings together recipes for drinks, starters, hearty entrées, and desserts—so you can plan a full casual-dining spread at home, or simply pick one familiar favorite to make.

From first sip to something sweet 🍹

The recipe collection moves through a broad menu: cocktails, appetizers, soups, salads, sides, burgers, sandwiches, entrées, and desserts. The listed dishes include mozzarella sticks, loaded potato skins, French onion soup, whiskey-glazed burgers, chicken pasta, vanilla bean cheesecake, and brownie obsession.

A menu of crowd-pleasing ideas

There is plenty of variety for different occasions. Browse the drinks for a cocktail-hour idea, choose a dip or shareable starter for a gathering, or turn to the burgers and entrées when you want something more substantial. The desserts offer a sweet closing note, with cakes, cheesecake, and mud pie among the named recipes.

Practical details for the kitchen

Sample recipes provide ingredient lists and step-by-step directions, along with preparation time, cooking time, and serving counts. Those details make it easier to compare recipes and plan what to prepare before you begin.

For fans of restaurant-inspired home cooking

This cookbook may appeal to home cooks who enjoy recreating casual restaurant-style dishes and drinks, and to anyone looking for ideas across more than one course. The book notes that it is not approved, licensed, or endorsed by Friday’s or the owners of the trademarks it references.