How much do you have to change a recipe to claim it as your own?

The general rule [...] is that three major [emphasis added] changes are required to make a recipe "yours." However, even if you make such changes, it is a professional courtesy to acknowledge the source of or inspiration for the recipe.

What makes a recipe original?

A recipe can usually be considered “original” if you have changed three or more major ingredients, or three or more steps in the recipe process, and have written everything in your own words .

What should I name my food on Instagram?

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Is copying recipes illegal?

Copyright law protects original works of authorship, and while a recipe may be original, it is not an "original work of authorship." This means that anyone can freely copy and use a recipe without fear of infringement. However, this does not mean that recipes are completely unprotected.

Do I need to patent my recipe?

In conclusion, recipes cannot be patented , but they can be protected under copyright or trade secret law. Copyright protection applies to the expression of the recipe, while trade secret protection applies to the confidential information that the owner takes steps to keep secret.

What are the 3 components of a good recipe?

At a minimum most recipes have a title, ingredients list, and preparation method . If you need a more robust look at recipe writing we highly recommend The Recipe Writer's Handbook.

Where do food bloggers get their recipes?

As a food blogger, you may also fall into this rut. To consistently post new content, it's important to find recipe inspiration. Fortunately, there are many ways you can discover new recipes. This process can involve subscribing to a food magazine, following another food blogger, or eating at restaurants .

Do chefs make their own recipes?

To simply answer this question, a chef is an individual who is trained to understand flavors, cooking techniques, create recipes from scratch with fresh ingredients , and have a high level of responsibility within a kitchen. A cook is an individual who follows established recipes to prepare food.

At what point does a recipe become your own?

A general rule of thumb is: if you change three or more ingredients in the recipe, and rewrite the recipe instructions in your own voice , you can consider it your own. Even so, stating that the recipe was “adapted from” or “inspired by” the original recipe is a good idea.

How to change a recipe to make it your own?

Here in the food writing world, many of us follow an informal standard that you need to make at least three changes before you can claim credit for a recipe . Those changes need to be more substantial than changing 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1/4 teaspoon, although the changes don't have to just be in the ingredients.

How do you own rights to a recipe?

A recipe is not subject to IP protection as you cannot Copyright/Patent lists or instructions. You can, however, Copyright the form in which the recipe is presented , e.g. how it is written (assuming this is done in some manner that meets the criteria for being a creative work).

25 Copycat Recipes for Your Favorite Restaurant and Name-Brand Foods (2024)

Stop selling your soul to corporate America, people. The time has come to kick your dependency on name brand snacks. You no longer have to wait in egregious lines to get your fast food or food trend fix.

It’s time for America to truly become the land of the free. It’s time for you to become the strong, independent person you’ve always wanted to be. And it’s time to take your life and your hunger into your own hands.

So let these 25 DIY Copycat recipes lead you out of the darkness and into the promised land. Where everything is rainbows, smiles and homemade meals.

1. Chick-fil-A Sandwich

Photo by Kelly Redfield

Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays, but that shouldn’t prevent you from devouring your favorite sandwich. With this DIY recipe, you can get your fill-A everyday.

2. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Photo by Megan Prendergast

Doughnuts may be the new cupcake, but homemade is the new store bought. So with this recipe, you can be the trendiest person in all the land.

3. Argo Mojitea

Photo by Ana Cvetkovic

When you’re thirsty for iced tea but forgot to make that grocery store run, this recipe is here for you.

4. 15-Minute Sushirrito

Photo by Lily Lou

You know your snooty friend from San Francisco who won’t stop talking about their spiritual sushirrito experience? Rub this DIY sushirrito in their face, and then stuff it in yours.

5. Cool Ranch Doritos

Photo by Jenny Georgia

Say goodbye to the disappointment of ripping open a bag of Doritos to find out that it’s 90% air, and say hello to this recipe.

6. Sriracha

Photo by Margaret Weinberg

When the ever-looming Sriracha shortage finally occurs, this recipe will always be there to spice up your life.

7. Microwave Momof*cku Birthday Cake Truffles

Photo by Alvin Zhou

Introducing your new best friend, the microwave. This recipe will save you a ton of money, not to mention that trip to NYC. Momof*ck-yeah.

8. Panera Autumn Squash Soup

Photo by Peaches Memishian

With this recipe for creamy, delicious soup under your belt, you’ll never have to go Pa-near-a Panera again.

9.Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

Photo by Sydney Gabel

Starbucks only sells Pumpkin Spice Lattes in the fall, but being #basic is a year-round endeavor. This recipe will go great with your LuluLemon leggings and kale saladany season.

10. P.F. Chang’s Quinoa Fried Rice

Photo by Parisa Soraya

You’ve been putting it off, but with this recipe, you can finally be strong and break off your toxic relationship with P.F.

11. Homemade KIND Bars

Photo by Theresa Sullivan Photography

Your favorite granola bar may have been good to you so far, but these homemade treats will be much kinder.

12. Dominique Ansel Bakery’s Cronut

Photo by Katherine Baker

Don’t do it. Don’t wake up insanely early to get in that absurd line. Don’t buy into the fad. DO make this masterpiece instead.

13.Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets

14.Ladurée Dark ChocolateMacarons

Photo by Bon Jin

With a macaron recipe that’s as professional as Ladurée’s and do-it-yourself, you’ll be able to corner the market on both Instagram and Pinterest.

15. In-N-Out Animal-Style Fries

Photo by Jay Soto

With this recipe from that infamous West Coast fast food chain, you can now do it animal-style in the comfort of your own kitchen.

16. Upgraded Girl Scout Tagalong Cookies

Photo by Rae Steinbach

You no longer have to depend on an eerily business-oriented tiny girl in a vest to get your cookie hookup. With this upgraded recipe, you can put that Girl Scout out of business for good.

17. Panera Cobblestone Muffins

Photo by Eva Reynolds

Not only does this recipe replicate Panera’s cinnamon-bun-on-crack, but it does it one better it by turning it into a muffin.

18.Cheez-It Crackers

Photo by Alyssa Rosello

Step away from the snack foods aisle, friend. These homemade crackers use real cheese, not that mystifying powdered stuff. And they taste infinitely better.

19.Peanut Butter Pretzel Crisp Luna Bars

Photo by Hayden Carder

If you’re a guy, you no longer have anything to be ashamed of. After trying this recipe, you’ll be screaming, “I’M A MAN AND I LOVE LUNA BARS,” from every rooftop.

20. Momof*cku Cereal Milk

Photo by Aja Frost

Did you really ever pay money to eat something that tastes like the dregs of your morning meal? This recipe will have you questioning your past self’s naïvety.

21. Homemade Pop Tarts

Photo by Amanda Shulman

Your favorite childhood on-the-go breakfast is now your favorite college treat. And FYI, this recipe will taste so much better than the original.

22. Quest Bar Cookie Crisp Cereal

Photo by Alice Huang

Remember those ads where the wolf tries so, so hard to acquire Cookie Crisp but fails over and over? If he had just known this recipe, his whole life wouldn’t have been a tragic waste.

23.Microwave Rice Krispie Treats

Photo by Allison Arnold

Snap, crackle, pop. What’s that? It’s your microwave, using this recipe to make you the most delicious, easy treats imaginable.

24. Chipotle Burrito Bowl

Photo by Celeste Holben

Avoid the extreme stress that is the Chipotle experience and enjoy this burrito bowl in the peace and quiet of your kitchen. The guac ain’t extra.

25. Bluth’s Frozen Bananas

Photo by Myra Su

There’s always money in the banana stand. With this recipe for the Arrested Development classic, you can even start your own family business.

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