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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 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 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 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 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

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recipe for taco bell's grilled chicken burritos

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

recipe for buca di beppo chicken cacciatore with garlic mashed potatoes

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 arnaud's (new orleans) pommes souffle

Arnaud's (New Orleans) Pommes Souffle

Made with potatoes, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:  

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 angry trout cafe grilled lake superior trout

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


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 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 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 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 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 bahama breeze's citrus butter sauce

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

recipe for the royal pool room's pool room hot dogs

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

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 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 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 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 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 leann rimes's cabo chicken and sangria

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


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 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 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 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 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 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 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 chart house blue cheese dressing

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

recipe for mainstay inn's french toast with spicy apple syrup

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





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