Sylvia Woods is known as the Queen of Soul Food and her signature banana pudding, still served at her restaurant today, is a perfect example of her...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Recipes & Restaurant Favorites
What are copy cat recipes? These are secret recipes from restaurants (or developed by home cooks to taste similar) and homemade versions of packaged brand products you find in the grocery store. With these recipes you can prepare your favorite restaurant dishes and name brand foods in your own kitchen! CDKitchen features some of the most popular restaurant and copycat clones.
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Sylvia's Restaurant Signature Banana Pudding
Applebee's Chicken Fajita Rollups
Made with sour cream, white tortilla shell, chicken, pico de gallo, jack and Cheddar cheese mix, lettuce, tomatoes
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion
You know this appetizer is a huge hit at the Outback Steakhouse so it will definitely go over big when you serve it to your party guests!
Method: deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
P.F. Chang's Steamed Fish with Ginger and Green Onions
Tasty and healthy steamed fish fillets. Mild whitefish takes on the flavors of ginger and toasted sesame oil. Perfect served with steamed broccoli...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Kiefer Sutherland's Minute Steak With Mushroom
Made with red currant or grape jelly, red wine or beef stock, minute steaks, butter, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms, all-purpose flour, beef...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Jordan Pond House Popovers
Made with whole milk, eggs, salt, baking soda, flour
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Freddie's Bar-B-Que & Steakhouse Tabbouleh Salad
Mint, tomatoes, and parsley elevate some bulgur wheat dressed with lemon juice and oil in this copycat tabbouleh salad
Time: 2-5 hours
Breaker's Key Lime Pie
Made with sweetened condensed milk, shortening, cake flour, sugar, salt, egg, skim milk, egg yolks, key lime juice
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Barnacle Bill's Creamy Buttermilk Italian Dressing
A side salad is crucial for a big family-style Italian affair of lasagna or chicken parm and this copycat recipe makes a proper creamy Italian...
Time: over 5 hours
Luby's Jalapeno Cornbread
Made with jalapenos, whole milk, buttermilk, egg, oil, sugar, baking powder, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, red bell pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Carlos Murphy's Sweet Onion Salsa
Ready to shake up your appetizer lineup? This copycat sweet onion salsa is not just for chips; it can transform anything from tacos to grilled meats.
Time: 2-5 hours
Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano Shrimp Carbonara
The shrimp carbonara made with shrimp and penne pasta in a rich Romano cheese sauce isn't on the menu anymore at Mama Melrose's but you can recreate...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Kitchen Bouquet
Tired of dull-looking soups? This homemade Kitchen Bouquet will add that rich, dark color in a snap. So simple yet so effective.
Method: stovetop
Time:
Saltgrass Steakhouse Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Savory mashed potatoes infused with roasted garlic and seasoned with butter and pepper. This side offers a rich flavor and rustic texture, making it a staple...
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Olive Garden Shrimp Sauce
If you're a fan of Olive Garden's shrimp sauce, then you'll love this copycat recipe. It's easy to make and can be used as a dipping sauce or with shrimp or other seafood.
Time: under 30 minutes
Rose And Crown Pub Cottage Pie
This cottage pie with buttery mashed potatoes, baked to a beautiful golden brown in the oven and layered on top of a savory beef and onion mixture may not be complicated...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Joe's Crab Shack Buttered Parsley Potatoes
It's easy to copy this recipe from Joe's Crab Shack! It simply consists of red potatoes, salt, fresh parsley, and of course, butter!
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Outback Steakhouse Coconut Shrimp
Learn to make this awesome Outback appetizer at home. Shrimp get a dunk in easy homemade coconut batter before being fried, baked, and served with tangy orange dipping...
Method: electric skillet/wok, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Benihana Ginger Sauce
Benihana's ginger sauce is so easy to make at home. It's perfect with crispy deep-fried shrimp, other fried seafood, or tempura vegetables.
Time: under 30 minutes
Tavern on the Green's Chicken Francais
Tavern on the Green's Chicken Francais was an iconic dish that was served at the Tavern for many years. The dish is made with seared chicken breasts in a creamy...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Hooter's Hot Wings
Copy the famous wings from Hooter's at home! The key to the crispy texture is the mix of white and whole wheat flour (and a little flavor from some paprika and cayenne).
Method: deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
21 Club Hamburger
Made with hamburger buns, butter, salt and freshly ground black pepper, celery, chicken broth, ground top sirloin, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, grated nutmeg
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ann Lander's (Dear Abby) Pecan Pie
As a beloved recipe featured by the iconic advice columnist Dear Abby, this pecan pie combines sweet corn syrup and rich brown sugar with toasted pecans for a classic...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Applebee's Garlic And Peppercorn Fried Shrimp
Let the crispness of the breadcrumbs and the sizzle of garlic and pepper take you on a seafood adventure with this Applebee's recipe - it's shrimp-ly...
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Arnaud's Caramel Custard
Arnaud's is a famous New Orleans restaurant known for their Creole cuisine. This rich caramel custard is one of their most popular dessert items.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken
Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken is a copycat recipe that you can easily make at home. The chicken is grilled, covered in creamy mexi-ranch dressing and cheese, and served...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Hard Rock Cafe Ribs
To bring the Hard Rock Cafe home with you, just make these ribs and toss on some classic rock n' roll music. These ribs have a sweet and tangy sauce that is irresistible.
Method: stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Chart House's Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Two types of crab meat packed with creamy mayo and crispy panko breadcrumbs is the way to go for perfect crab cakes.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Ruby Tuesday's Apple Pie
The trick to copy Ruby Tuesday's famous pie is to start with a frozen apple pie and dress it up with a secret layer of sugar and spice and top it off with a sweet, nutty...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Chinese Imperial Palace Egg Drop Soup
Egg drop soup is a delicious and easy-to-make Chinese dish made with only a few ingredients. Egg drop soup is a popular choice for take-out, but it's also simple...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Junior's Cheesecake
Junior's, an iconic NYC restaurant, is known for its famous cheesecake. No need to travel to the Big Apple, you can make this decadent dessert at home.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Disney French Apple Tart
When it comes to French apple tart, there are few things more tempting than a perfectly baked crust filled with sweet and juicy apples.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Carrabba's Chicken Marsala
Made with mushrooms, black pepper, chicken breast, Marsala wine, butter, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Outback Steakhouse Honey Mustard
The Outback Steakhouse serves this honey mustard with their famous Alice Springs chicken. You can use it as a dipping sauce or salad dressing.
Time: under 30 minutes
Sophia Loren's Pizza Alla Napoletana
Sophia Loren, the Italian film actress, once said "Spaghetti can be eaten most successfully if you inhale it like a vacuum cleaner." We recommend slowly...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Whoopi Goldberg's Beef Ribs
Made with barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, orange juice concentrate, garlic, brown sugar, thyme, smoke flavoring
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Houston's Honey Mustard
The honey mustard sauce served at Houston's has just the right balance of tart and sweet. Try this creamy copycat version at home.
Time: 2-5 hours
Logan's Texas Roadhouse Buttery Dinner Rolls
Made with salt, nonfat dry milk, water, egg, shortening, butter, sugar
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Worcestershire Sauce
That's right, you can make your own Worcestershire sauce at home!
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Olive Garden's Beef Filets In Balsamic Sauce
Tender slices of beef are grilled to perfection and smothered in a rich, flavorful balsamic sauce in this Olive Garden copycat recipe.
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Bamboo Club Thai Spicy Noodles
Spicy stir fry packed with Thai flavors. Lime juice, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes spice up chicken, tofu, and scrambled eggs for a filling noodle dish that's just as...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Forrest's Shrimper's Net-Catch
Just a good old-fashioned shrimp boil! The magic is in the poaching liquid - hot sauce, beer, and bay leaves help turn out a big, well-seasoned...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tony Roma's Mouth-Watering, Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs
Made with barbecue sauce, St. Louis ribs, water
Method: outdoor grill, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna
Three luscious layers of chocolate cake filled with a rich buttercream filling made with meringue powder just like Olive Garden used to serve.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Kyoto Steak House Teriyaki Chicken
Discover how to make Kyoto Steak House style teriyaki chicken at home with just a few ingredients. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chicken, sesame seeds...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Nachos Nuevos
Made with jalapeno slices, sour cream, lettuce, Mexican-seasoned beef, tortilla chips, black beans, queso cheese sauce, tomatoes
Time: under 30 minutes
Threadgill's Texas Caviar
Made with black pepper, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic, green or red bell pepper, red onion, yellow onion, cooked black-eyed peas
Time: over 5 hours
Regalo's Lobster Ravioli in Pink Sauce
This rich seafood ravioli isn't on the menu anymore at Regalo so you'll have to make it at home (but it's worth it!)
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Applebee's Pico de Gallo
Pico de gallo is an absolute must for Mexican night. Tomatoes, onion, jalapeno and cilantro is how Applebee's does it. Great on tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, you name it.
Time: over 5 hours
Applebee's Pizza Snacks
These copycat Applebee's pizza snacks are somewhere in the delicious in-between of pizza and breadsticks. Sausage, pepperoni, or any of your other favorite pizza toppings can...
Method: deep fryer, stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.