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
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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Chipotle's Mexican Grill Chicken And Marinade
Applebee's Vegetable Medley
Made with zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, red bell pepper, red onions, corn cob, salt, butter or margarine, garlic, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ralph And Kacoo's Salmon Provencal
Salmon fillets are topped with a melange of vegetables, shrimp, and black olives. A great way to dress up salmon!
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mike Ditka's Pork Chops
Made with cayenne pepper, honey, pork rib chops, orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, Dijon-style mustard
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 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
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Beaches and Sandals' Jerk Marinade
Fiery peppers, thyme and allspice help make up a marinade that'll turn chicken or beef into something spectacular. The bold flavor represents island life like few...
Time: under 30 minutes
Quilted Bear's Coquilles St. Jacques
Crispy-edged baked mashed potatoes surrounding a creamy, lemony melange of scallops and mushrooms. Absolutely a dish worthy of company, but is the company worthy of...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Caesar's Bar And Grill Caesar Salad
It's probably worth taking a look at a Caesar salad from a place with Caesar in the name. In fact, with the coddled egg on top of the salad it's hard to not pay...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Icarus Restaurant's Rhubarb Fool
Made with heavy cream, vanilla bean, rhubarb, sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
River Lane Inn's Baked Apples in Blue Cheese with Walnuts and Leeks
Made with ruby port, blue cheese, leek, butter, walnuts, salt and pepper, tart apples
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Gene Autry's Stuffed Mushrooms
Looking to spice up your appetizer repertoire? Gene Autry's stuffed mushrooms combine earthy mushrooms with a cheesy filling featuring Swiss and Parmesan. The added kick...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Camellia Grill's Pecan Pie
Pecan pie featuring a rich filling of eggs, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Chopped pecans add texture and flavor. Set in a traditional pie shell for a classic dessert option.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Queen Victoria Bed and Breakfast Inn Mushroom Pate
Made with mayonnaise, black pepper, salt, onion, butter, fresh mushrooms, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Yoshida's Braised Asian Veal Shanks
Made with flour, red onion, salt and pepper, fennel bulbs, carrots, cherry tomatoes, garlic, red wine, Yoshida's Gourmet Cooking Sauce, ginger
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Brit's Pub Hearts Of Artichoke With Dip
Made with egg yolks, milk, artichoke hearts, flour, breadcrumbs, oil, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sour cream
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Blue Point Grille Lobster Salad
Made with lobster meat, mayonnaise, fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, shallots, capers, lemon juice, salt, black pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Cafe Kati's Mango Spring Rolls
For spring rolls loaded up with bright flavors, look no further. Sweet mango combined with fresh herbs and sprouts definitely makes it seem like winter is gone and spring...
Time: 30-60 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
Red Lobster's Sparkling Fruit
Are you guilty of loving the fruit in sangrias more than the drink itself? This copycat cocktail from Red Lobster fits the bill with its fruit heavy champagne drink.
Time: 1-2 hours
Quartz Creek Lodge Halibut
Made with mayonnaise, onion, halibut fillets, dill weed, butter, lemon pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Rib Room Rotisserie Duck And Braised Red Cabbage
A tasty duck recipe with citrus flavors served with fragrant braised red cabbage.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Arizona Biltmore Kumquat Salsa
Made with salt and pepper, red onion, red tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, fresh cilantro, kumquats, orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Bacon Scallion Mashed Potatoes
Made with black pepper, salt, sour cream, potatoes, garlic, bacon, scallions, milk
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hotel duPont's Marzipan Pumpkins
Made with almond paste, fondant, corn syrup, orange food coloring, powdered sugar
Time: under 30 minutes
Grant Street Bar and Grill Apple Sauced Pork Chops
These are no ordinary chops. With a delectable stuffing made with rice and raisins and a sweet balsamic apple sauce poured over top, these pork chops...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pomeroy Steakhouse's Blackened Tilapia Tacos
Flaky tilapia is blackened and served on flour tortillas with a southwestern style cabbage slaw and pico de gallo similar to how the restaurant, Don's...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Word Of Mouth's Fried Tomato, Mozzarella And Bacon Sandwich
Made with bacon, basil, pesto, tomatoes, semolina bread, Mozzarella cheese, cornmeal, garlic salt, black pepper, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Robin Honey Mustard Poppy Dressing
Made with poppy seeds, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, sugar, honey, mustard, Dijon mustard, white vinegar
Time: under 30 minutes
Chart House Squaw Bread
Made with rolled oats, water, molasses, caramel coloring, malted barley flour, bread flour, whole wheat flour, bran, brown sugar, oat bran
Method: bread machine
Time: 1-2 hours
Bit-O-Honey Candy
Made with honey, peanut butter, dry powdered milk
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Stouffer's White French Dressing
Whip up a zesty white French dressing with simple pantry staples. Perfect for adding a kick to any salad.
Time: 1-2 hours
Chili's Shanghai Wings And Wasabi Ranch Dressing
Made with water, corn starch, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Zio's Southwest Chicken Pasta
Made with Parmesan cheese, chicken breast, red onion, fettuccine, Alfredo sauce, tequila, soy sauce, fresh cilantro, bell pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Duquesne Club Macaroons
Made with almond paste, powdered sugar, sugar, egg whites
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Longhorn's Marinade
Perfect for weekend pitmasters and novices alike, this lineup of ingredients transforms a typical steak night into a culinary collaboration you didn't know you needed.
Time: under 30 minutes
Planet Hollywood's LA Lasagne Bolognese Sauce and Stuffing
When life gives you pasta, make lasagna - especially if it's the LA style from Planet Hollywood. This recipe is all about fun, flavor, and a...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Al Roker's Artichoke Dip
Give plain chips a grand entrance with this exciting artichoke dip featuring creamy cheese and a splash of heat. Serious flavor but easy to cook, what's not to love?
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Taco Bell's Grilled Chicken Burritos
Made with soy sauce, salt, brown sugar, onion powder, liquid smoke, black pepper, chili powder, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, rice
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Knotty Pine Restaurant Buttered Almond Cake
Made with milk, cornstarch, sugar, salt, egg yolks, almond flavoring
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Truluck's Cream Of Poblano Soup
Made with salt, butter, poblano peppers, onion, carrots, all-purpose flour, water, chicken stock, half and half, cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Bennigan's Smothered Chicken
Made with onions, mushrooms, hickory smoke flavor, butter or margarine, provolone cheese, bacon, basil, garlic powder, hickory smoke flavoring
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Bennigan's Fire-Roasted Salsa and Sweet Pineapple Pepper Cream Dipping Sauce
Made with sugar, pineapple juice, mayonnaise, salsa, crushed pineapple
Time: 1-2 hours
Olive Garden's San Remo Seafood Dip
Made with shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, olive oil, flour, salt, garlic, horseradish, asiago cheese, parmesan cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sonic's No. 1 Burger
Made with tomato, lettuce, white onion, ground beef, plain white hamburger bun, butter-flavored spray or melted butter, salt, black pepper, mayonnaise, dill pickle
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
P.F. Chang's Peanut Chicken Salad
Made with fresh pickled ginger, pickled red ginger, chicken breast, peanut, lettuce, carrots, japanese cucumber, scallion, cilantro, peanuts
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.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
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.