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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 sonic's no. 1 burger

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

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 p.f. chang's peanut chicken salad

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


recipe for bennigan's fire-roasted salsa and sweet pineapple pepper cream dipping sauce

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

recipe for knott's berry farm chicken soup

Knott's Berry Farm Chicken Soup

Feeling a bit under the weather or just in need of some comfort? This chicken soup is your go-to solution for both cozy nights and lifting spirits.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for joe's stone crab's armand salad

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

recipe for truluck's cream of poblano soup

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

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 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 abuelo's spinach casserole

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

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


recipe for buca di beppo garlic mashed potatoes

Buca Di Beppo Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Made with butter, potatoes, garlic, dried oregano, salt, Romano cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for marshall field's marketplace deli asian chicken pasta salad

Marshall Field's Marketplace Deli Asian Chicken Pasta Salad

Made with sesame dressing, fusilli pasta, boneless, skinless chicken breast, fresh pea pods, green onions, mushrooms, Kosher salt and freshly...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for olive garden's san remo seafood dip

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


recipe for blue owl chicken velvet soup

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

recipe for commander's palace shrimp remoulade

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

recipe for chasen's restaurant carrot souffle

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


recipe for bennigan's chicken salad

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

recipe for arnaud's (new orleans) pommes souffle

Arnaud's (New Orleans) Pommes Souffle

Made with potatoes, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:  

recipe for starbucks black bottom cupcakes

Starbucks Black Bottom Cupcakes

Made with sugar, egg, chocolate chips, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, water

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 amy grant's banana nut bread

Amy Grant's Banana Nut Bread

Made with salt, sugar, butter, eggs, bananas, flour, pecans, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 big boy chicken gravy

Big Boy Chicken Gravy

Made with chicken broth, onion powder, chicken bouillon granules, biscuit baking mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 jack in the box's mini sirloin burgers

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


recipe for el torito's sopa de tortilla

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

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 columbia restaurant's ybor city deviled crab rolls

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


recipe for longhorn steak restaurant and saloon's beer-cheese soup

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

recipe for commander's palace sour cream-pecan coffee cake

Commander's Palace Sour Cream-Pecan Coffee Cake

Made with sour cream, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for marshall field's marketplace deli wisconsin cheese and pasta

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


recipe for chevy's sweet corn tamalitos (corn cakes)

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

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 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 bret favre's cajun chowder

Bret Favre's Cajun Chowder

Made with clam juice, chicken stock or broth, chicken base, clam paste, fresh parsley, fresh chives, bacon, white pepper, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for koo koo roo (santa fe pasta salad)

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

recipe for scarecrow inn's broccoli salad

Scarecrow Inn's Broccoli Salad

Made with red wine vinegar, sugar, mayonnaise, broccoli, peanuts, raisins, onion


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bahama breeze paella

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

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 old spaghetti factory creamy pesto dressing

Old Spaghetti Factory Creamy Pesto Dressing

Made with paprika, oil, mayonnaise, buttermilk, Romano cheese, dried basil, salt, garlic, hot pepper sauce


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for olive garden's chicken caprese

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

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 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 fudpuckers squashed crab soup

Fudpuckers Squashed Crab Soup

Made with milk, cayenne pepper, flour, butter, lump crabmeat, onions, squash, crab base or shrimp base, water, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ocean reef club crab cakes

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

recipe for houlihan's honey mustard sauce

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


recipe for the cheesecake factory french toast napoleon

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

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 a-2 steak sauce

A-2 Steak Sauce

Made with tamarind extract, kitchen bouquet, black pepper, fenugreek, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, cardamom seeds, Tabasco sauce, Rhine wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours





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