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
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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Michael Jackson's Sweet Potato Pie
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
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
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
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
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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
Buca Di Beppo Chicken Cacciatore With Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Made with mushrooms, oregano, sherry, marinara sauce, olive oil, garlic, red potatoes, butter, romano cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
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
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
Marshall Field's Marketplace Deli Wisconsin Cheese and Pasta
Made with kosher salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, spiral pasta, whipping cream, sharp white cheddar cheese, ground mustard...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Buca Di Beppo Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Made with butter, potatoes, garlic, dried oregano, salt, Romano cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Luby's Coleslaw
Made with black pepper, white vinegar, sugar, green cabbage, spinach, mayonnaise, half and half
Time: 2-5 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
Abuelo's Spinach Casserole
Made with spinach, bacon, butter, mushrooms, chipotle puree with adobo sauce, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, seasoned salt, processed cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Joe's Stone Crab's Armand Salad
Made with garlic, salt, black pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Starbucks Black Bottom Cupcakes
Made with sugar, egg, chocolate chips, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, water
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Amy Grant's Banana Nut Bread
Made with salt, sugar, butter, eggs, bananas, flour, pecans, baking soda
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Big Boy Chicken Gravy
Made with chicken broth, onion powder, chicken bouillon granules, biscuit baking mix
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bennigan's Chicken Salad
Made with chicken breast, celery, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, sugar, onion powder, almonds, lemon juice, crushed pineapple
Time: 30-60 minutes
Columbia Restaurant's Ybor City Deviled Crab Rolls
Made with olive oil or vegetable oil, onions, bell pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, sugar, salt, tomato paste, fresh claw crab meat
Method: deep fryer
Time: over 5 hours
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
Commander's Palace Shrimp Remoulade
Made with cayenne pepper, salt, white vinegar, green onions, Tabasco sauce, celery, ketchup, yellow mustard, garlic, eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Angry Trout Cafe Grilled Lake Superior Trout
Made with lime, olive oil, lime juice, red onion, tarragon, salt, white pepper, lake-trout fillets
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Blue Owl Chicken Velvet Soup
Made with instant chicken broth, salt and pepper, butter, flour, chicken stock, milk, heavy cream, chicken
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
EL Torito's Sopa de Tortilla
Made with garlic, chipotle chile en adobo, pickled jalapeno pepper, dried Mexican oregano, cumin, salt, white pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Acadiana Cafe's Cajun Cabbage
Made with cabbage, bacon, margarine, onion, green bell pepper, cayenne pepper, tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Jack In The Box's Mini Sirloin Burgers
Made with slider rolls, ground sirloin, black pepper, seasoned salt, onion, American cheese, pickle, peanut oil, ketchup
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Chasen's Restaurant Carrot Souffle
Made with carrots, salt, eggs, water, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, butter, walnuts
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Bahama Breeze's Citrus Butter Sauce
Made with salt and white pepper, sugar, olive oil, shallots, white wine, orange juice, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
The Royal Pool Room's Pool Room Hot Dogs
Made with mustard, ground beef, water, salt and freshly ground black pepper, hot dogs, chili powder, hot dog buns, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ocean Reef Club Crab Cakes
Made with cayenne pepper, white pepper, fresh parsley, jumbo lump crab, panko, olive oil, lemon, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Koo Koo Roo (Santa Fe Pasta Salad)
Made with paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, yellow corn kernels, cilantro, green onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Scarecrow Inn's Broccoli Salad
Made with red wine vinegar, sugar, mayonnaise, broccoli, peanuts, raisins, onion
Time: 1-2 hours
The Cheesecake Factory French Toast Napoleon
Made with half and half, egg bread or Challah bread, butter, strawberries, whipped cream, glazed pecans, powdered sugar, maple syrup, eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chevy's Sweet Corn Tamalitos (Corn Cakes)
Made with milk, salt, baking powder, margarine, masa harina, sugar, water, corn, cornmeal
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bahama Breeze Paella
Made with green peas, mussels, chicken tenders, jumbo shrimp, jumbo sea scallops, fresh fish, Creole seasoning, olive oil, chicken stock, chorizo
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Leann Rimes's Cabo Chicken And Sangria
Made with red pepper flakes, salt, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, apple juice, sugar, mint, cinnamon sticks, dry white wine, peaches
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Houlihan's Honey Mustard Sauce
Sweet, tangy, and a bit spicy: Houlihan's honey mustard sauce only takes 4 ingredients and a couple of minutes to make.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Olive Garden's Chicken Caprese
Made with boneless skinless chicken breast halves, olive oil, white wine, garlic, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, salt, vegetable oil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Longhorn Steak Restaurant And Saloon's Beer-Cheese Soup
Made with butter or margarine, cheddar cheese, process cheese product, Mexican-style process cheese product, beer, granulated chicken stock base...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Chart House Blue Cheese Dressing
Made with Danish blue cheese, sour cream, dry mustard, black pepper, sea salt, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise
Time: over 5 hours
Mainstay Inn's French Toast With Spicy Apple Syrup
Made with applesauce, apple jelly, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, tart apples, French bread, eggs, milk, vanilla extract
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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.
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Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.


























































