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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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recipe for acadiana cafe's cajun cabbage

Acadiana Cafe's Cajun Cabbage

Made with cabbage, bacon, margarine, onion, green bell pepper, cayenne pepper, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for michael jackson's sweet potato pie

Michael Jackson's Sweet Potato Pie

Made with eggs, sugar, butter, salt, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, sweet potatoes, lemon or orange juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for union square cafe tuna burgers

Union Square Cafe Tuna Burgers

Made with honey, white wine vinegar, yellowfin tuna, garlic, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, kosher salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pink's grill chili

Pink's Grill Chili

Made with round steak, garlic, hamburger meat, yellow onions, chili powder, cumin, salt, beef broth, California chilies, pasilla chilies

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pink's guadalajara dog

Pink's Guadalajara Dog

Pink's Hot Dogs have been around since 1939 and one of their most famous menu items is the Guadalajara dog. A simple beef hot dog topped with the right blend of ingredients.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for primanti brothers sandwich

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

Made with apple cider vinegar, onion, Italian bread, meat, provolone cheese, cole slaw, tomatoes, French fries, green cabbage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for suzanne somers' beef stroganoff

Suzanne Somers' Beef Stroganoff

Made with spinach, beef tenderloin, butter, mushrooms, salt, dill pickles, pickle juice, cream, vegetable oil, eggs noodles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for j. l. hudson's cheese bread

J. L. Hudson's Cheese Bread

Made with milk, egg, water, quick rise dry yeast, sugar, flour, salt, sharp cheddar, large eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for byerly's wild rice soup

Byerly's Wild Rice Soup

Made with almonds, carrots, celery, wild rice, sugar, MSG, turmeric, bay leaves, chicken broth, bouquet garni

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cici's chocolate dessert pizza

CiCi's Chocolate Dessert Pizza

Made with salt, pizza dough mix, chocolate pudding mix, brown sugar, sugar, flour, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bennigan's smothered chicken

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


recipe for big boy's tomato and spice dressing

Big Boy's Tomato and Spice Dressing

Whip up some tomato-and-spice magic with this easy 4-ingredient copycat dressing recipe. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, or anything that needs a tasty twist.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bogey country club smoked gouda and shiitake mushroom soup

Bogey Country Club Smoked Gouda and Shiitake Mushroom Soup

Made with yellow onion, water, paste chicken base, smoked Gouda cheese, celery, flour, garlic, heavy cream, Madeira wine, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chili's chicken mushroom soup

Chili's Chicken Mushroom Soup

Made with yellow onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, chicken broth, flour, dried tarragon, dried thyme, white pepper, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for horn & hardart's macaroni & cheese

Horn & Hardart's Macaroni & Cheese

Made with salt and white pepper, cheddar cheese, sugar, elbow macaroni, cayenne pepper, milk, light cream, butter, tomatoes, flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gastronomia italiana's lobster ravioli with crabmeat cream sauce

Gastronomia Italiana's Lobster Ravioli with Crabmeat Cream Sauce

Made with salt, black pepper, chives, egg white, butter, shallots, Maryland crabmeat, cognac, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for katie couric's lemon chicken

Katie Couric's Lemon Chicken

Made with salt and pepper, lemons, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, butter, olive oil, flour, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for anne murray's cherry cake

Anne Murray's Cherry Cake

Made with milk, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for loretta lynn's best peanut butter fudge

Loretta Lynn's Best Peanut Butter Fudge

Made with creamy peanut butter, sugar, cocoa powder, water, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for planet hollywood's texas tostados

Planet Hollywood's Texas Tostados

Made with tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapenos, garlic, salt, avocados, red onions, plum tomatoes

Method:   outdoor grill, oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for luby's coleslaw

Luby's Coleslaw

Made with black pepper, white vinegar, sugar, green cabbage, spinach, mayonnaise, half and half


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ralph and kakoo's gumbo

Ralph And Kakoo's Gumbo

Made with garlic, tomato sauce, black pepper, water, green onions, oysters, all-purpose flour, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for planet hollywood's bananas foster cheesecake

Planet Hollywood's Bananas Foster Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, eggs, vanilla paste or extract, sugar, sour cream, butter, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for anne bancroft's tamale pie

Anne Bancroft's Tamale Pie

Made with onions, green pepper, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cornmeal, sugar, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for outback steakhouse bleu cheese dressing

Outback Steakhouse Bleu Cheese Dressing

Made with mayonnaise, buttermilk, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, bleu cheese


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cracker barrel old country store dumplings

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Dumplings

Made with whole milk, vegetable oil, water, chicken bouillon, butter, flour, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bennigan's chicken quesadilla

Bennigan's Chicken Quesadilla

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, water, fajita seasoning, flour fajita shells, tomato, onion, butter, mexican cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for famous dave's ol' southern plantation praline sauce

Famous Dave's Ol' Southern Plantation Praline Sauce

Made with vanilla extract, sour cream, butter, pecans, brown sugar, heavy cream, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black olive restaurant's bozos (appetizer)

Black Olive Restaurant's Bozos (Appetizer)

Made with ripe olives, English muffins, cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, Romano or Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for red lobster's sesame ginger seared salmon with asian vegetables and noodles

Red Lobster's Sesame Ginger Seared Salmon with Asian Vegetables and Noodles

Made with blackened seafood seasoning, sesame ginger sauce, salmon fillets, canola oil, green onions, soba noodles, red bell...

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 201 restaurant & bar cream cheese crab cakes

201 Restaurant & Bar Cream Cheese Crab Cakes

Made with bread crumbs, crab meat, cream cheese, red bell pepper, red onions, celery, hot sauce, Creole seasoning, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fannie mae caramels

Fannie Mae Caramels

Made with sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, whipping cream, milk, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, walnuts, tempered dipping chocolate

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chi chi's steak and mushroom quesadillas

Chi Chi's Steak and Mushroom Quesadillas

Made with green bell peppers, yellow onions, mushrooms, garlic butter, tortilla, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, iceberg lettuce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for boston chicken cranberry sauce

Boston Chicken Cranberry Sauce

Made with walnuts, cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, ground ginger, fresh cranberries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brown derby special french dressing

Brown Derby Special French Dressing

Made with olive oil, water, red wine vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for yia yia's hot chocolate souffle

Yia Yia's Hot Chocolate Souffle

Made with egg yolks, eggs, unsalted butter, bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for outback steakhouse steak seasoning

Outback Steakhouse Steak Seasoning

Made with Coca Cola, taco seasoning mix, Italian salad dressing mix, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for luby's butternut brownie pie

Luby's Butternut Brownie Pie

Made with pecans, vanilla extract, whipping cream, egg whites, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar, graham cracker, pecan

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for applebee's southwest steak

Applebee's Southwest Steak

Made with Cheddar cheese, granulated garlic, sirloin steaks, blackened steak seasoning, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow onion, butter, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blue willow restaurant chocolate sour cream cake

Blue Willow Restaurant Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

Made with butter, sour cream, eggs, baking soda, confectioners' sugar, salt, vanilla extract, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for k.d. lang's indonesian salad with spicy peanut dressing

k.d. lang's Indonesian Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing

Made with potatoes, fresh spinach, green cabbage, mung bean sprouts, garlic, peanuts, soy sauce or tamari, lime or lemon juice, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for claim jumper pumpkin cream cheese pie

Claim Jumper Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie

Made with ground cloves, ground allspice, cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for buca di beppo filet cacciatore

Buca Di Beppo Filet Cacciatore

Made with mushrooms, garlic, capers, oregano, sherry, tomato sauce, tomato paste, olive oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for frank sinatra's sausage and peppers

Frank Sinatra's Sausage And Peppers

Made with salt and pepper, hot Italian sausage, green bell peppers, red wine, olive oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for orange julius with a twist smoothie

Orange Julius With A Twist Smoothie

Made with frozen concentrate orange juice, vanilla yogurt, berry yogurt, nonfat milk


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lone star's amarillo cheese fries and dip

Lone Star's Amarillo Cheese Fries And Dip

Made with colby jack cheese, bacon, ranch salad dressing, taco seasoning, French fries

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red lobster's wild mushroom soup

Red Lobster's Wild Mushroom Soup

Made with shiitake mushrooms, button mushrooms, butter, all-purpose flour, garlic, tomatoes, yellow onions, fresh thyme, bay leaves, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for texas roadhouse queso

Texas Roadhouse Queso

Made with cream of mushroom soup, Roma tomato, butter, flour, sea salt, milk, muenster cheese, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for simon and seafort's prime rib with horseradish relish

Simon And Seafort's Prime Rib With Horseradish Relish

Made with salt, sugar, cider vinegar, coarse salt, beef prime rib roast, seasoned salt, black pepper, fresh horseradish

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cappy's potato-crusted halibut

Cappy's Potato-Crusted Halibut

Made with bay leaf, fresh thyme, black peppercorns, white wine, heavy cream, butter, salt, black pepper, fresh halibut

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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