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
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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Junior's Cheesecake
Aladdin Restaurant Baklava
Aladdin Restaurant has some of the best baklava. The phyllo dough is light and flaky, and the filling is sweet and nutty. The honey syrup adds a touch of sweetness and keeps...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Dave And Buster's Cheeseburger Pizza
Tastes just like a cheeseburger! This copycat recipe from Dave And Buster's restaurant is made with a fresh pizza crust, topped with cheeseburger-like toppings.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Maryland Crab Cakes
Old Bay and Dijon mustard add a New England kick that's right on point with these crab cakes, but what else would you expect from a Red Lobster copycat?
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Applebee's Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
Made with salt, cream cheese, brown sugar, peanut butter, vanilla extract, eggs, whipping cream, peanut butter cups
Method: microwave, oven
Time: over 5 hours
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Red Lobster's Lobster Fondue
Made with imitation lobster, lobster tail, velveeta cheese, Swiss cheese, cream of shrimp soup, milk, cayenne pepper, paprika
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Disney's Lemon Meringue Pie
If you can't go to Disneyland, bring Disneyland to you. This copy cat recipe is made with a graham cracker crust, fresh lemon in the filling, and a fluffy meringue.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
TGI Friday's Cinnamon Swimmer
Sucker for TGI Friday's sweet cinnamon drink, or just looking for a creamy summer treat? Splashes of cinnamon and caramel syrup are the key.
Time: under 30 minutes
Border Grill Carne Asada Tacos
Step up your taco game with these amazing tacos just like they serve at the Border Grill restaurants. No taco seasoning mix here!
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
21 Club's Steak Diane
Made with beef broth, New York strip steak, salt, black pepper, butter, shallots, cognac, dry white wine or dry vermouth, Dijon mustard, steak sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Sassy Smoked Salmon Canapes
Red Lobster's smoked salmon canapes are an easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. They can be made ahead of time, making them a...
Time: under 30 minutes
Olive Garden's Gnocchi With Spicy Tomato And Wine Sauce
Make gnocchi night a tradition. This Olive Garden copycat has a serious sauce with parmesan, white wine, and basil bringing full flavor to...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Applebee's Broiled Salmon with Garlic Butter
Grilled salmon is a summer staple for a reason. Serve over rice, with grilled veggies, on a salad... however you dress it up, this garlic butter salmon is...
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fat Ronnie's Fried Onions
One of the most popular foods at Fat Ronnie's Burger Bar in Oak Bluffs, MA can be made at home with this to-die-for onion rings recipe.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Brown Hotel Kentucky Hot Brown
The Brown Hotel in Kentucky is famous for their Hot Brown sandwich. It's made of turkey, bacon, tomatoes, and mornay sauce on toast. If you can't get to the Brown Hotel...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Porker's Rib Seasoning
If you're looking to jazz up your pork dishes, this blend is a must-try. With its blend of paprika, lemon pepper, and brown sugar, it provides a great balance of flavors that...
Time: under 30 minutes
Fitch House Sour Cream Waffles
You're probably in one of two groups. Either you own a waffle iron and are about to make this recipe, or you're currently doing some online shopping for waffle irons.
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Olive Garden Breadsticks
Copy the breadsticks you get at the Olive Garden with this easy recipe using frozen bread dough.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 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
Red Lobster's Shrimp and Bacon Appetizer
These bacon wrapped shrimp morsels may just be appetizers, but chances are you'll want them as a main course.
Method: outdoor grill
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
TGI Friday's Sizzling Vegetable Fajitas
With a cilantro parmesan pesto and a small army of sauteed onions and other veggies, these customizable fajitas are as flavor-packed as any of their meaty...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Strings Restaurant's Alfredo Sauce
If you are cutting calories then this copycat recipe from Strings Restaurant is a good choice of Alfredo sauce. It uses non-fat milk, arrowroot starch, and non-fat...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
B.B. King's German Chocolate Cake
Made with eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Bullock's Heavenly Lemon Pie With Meringue Crust
Bullock's Country Family Restaurant in MD knows how to make a delicious lemon pie. It uses meringue as the crust (you can double the meringue and use it...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Chili's Skillet Queso
The easiest, cheesiest dip you could imagine. Ground beef, tomatoes, with chiles and Velveeta cheese make up a meaty and substantial queso that's perfect on game day with a bowl...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Golden Graham S'mores
Made with cereal, vanilla extract, miniature marshmallows, chocolate bars, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
La Madeleine Potato Soup
If you haven't tried La Madeleine's famous potato soup yet, now you can without leaving your house. It has a rich beef base with leeks, onions, and of course, potatoes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Orange Julius
Made popular in malls in the 1980s, this classic drink has actually been around since the 1920s when the first Orange Julius drink stand opened in Los Angeles.
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Chardonnay Mushrooms
The chardonnay mushrooms at Applebee's are the perfect way to add a little elegance to your meal. Serve with grilled steak (they are also delicious with pork chops).
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Arizona Biltmore's Pate A Choux
Pate a choux, also known as choux pastry, is a pastry dough used in both sweet and savory applications. It's the dough used in profiteroles and cream puffs.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
India Oven's Chicken Tikka Masala
Made with garam masala, salt, chicken, vegetable oil, onion, fresh ginger, garlic, tomato sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Applebee's Bourbon Street Steak
Enjoy a home-cooked version of Applebee's Bourbon Street steak. With a simple marinade of bourbon, honey, and steak sauce it's perfect for busy weeknights or weekend...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Chipotle's Mexican Grill Chicken And Marinade
Chicken is one of the best things on Chipotle's menu, and one of the best additions to burrito bowls to pack them with filling protein. This copycat is all...
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Arizona Republic Fried Onion Rings
These crunchy onion rings from Arizona Republic can be either baked or fried.
Method: oven, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Scarlett Johansson's Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
In between filming Marvel movies, Scarlett Johansson enjoys cooking and one of her famous go-to recipes this tasty banana bread. It's simple to make and...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Brennan's Cajun Seasoning Mix
A good Cajun seasoning is critical to have on hand for rubbing down seafood or for adding a bit of kick to soups, stews, and gumbo.
Time: under 30 minutes
Hungry Tarpon's Fried Shrimp Burrito
Fried shrimp, coleslaw, tartar sauce and flour tortillas make these copycat burritos a dinner you'll want to repeat
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Harbor House Shrimp & Grits
This Harbor House copycat uses half-and-half for crazy creamy grits and throws some Italian sausage in with the shrimp.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Calvary Cafe's Chicken Limone
Battered chicken breasts are quickly pan fried and finished in the oven; lemony sauce made with white wine and garlic poured over the chicken gives the dish its name.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Chili's Margarita Grilled Chicken
This simple copycat recipe from Chili's is made with chicken, margarita mix, and black pepper - that's it! You can either grill or pan sear the chicken.
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Lone Star Brisket Sandwiches
Made with ground cloves, cider vinegar, ground red pepper, steak sauce, beef brisket, paprika, onion powder, chili powder, garlic powder, sugar
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Z' Tejas Southwestern Grill Chicken Caesar Salad
This Caesar salad is absolutely packed with flavor. The fun starts with a pureed marinade of cilantro and roasted pumpkin seeds, and continues on with a...
Method: outdoor grill, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Impastato's Shrimp Scampi
One of the most popular dishes at Impastato's restaurant. Made fresh and to order, with wine simmered shrimp in a lemon-butter sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pointe in Tyme's Bourbon Butternut Squash Soup
There is nothing better than a bowl of rich, creamy soup on a chilly day. This copycat bourbon butternut squash soup recipe will warm you from the inside...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
La Maida House Bran Muffins
La Maida House was a bed and breakfast in California run by former actress Megan Timothy. They were known for their delicious vegetarian meals and amazing gardens.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
TGI Friday's Au Gratin Potatoes
Colby, mozzarella, and bechamel sauce turn ordinary potatoes into an extravagant affair. No need to dine out for this delicious dish. This copycat can easily be made at...
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Avanti's Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
If there's one ingredient that could enhance your recipes in a big way, it's anchovies. They're the real secret to Avanti's chicken Caesar, adding an unmistakably...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
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!