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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 yonah schimmel (new york city knish)

Yonah Schimmel (New York City Knish)

Made with phyllo dough, chives or pepper flakes, russet potatoes, butter, onion, chicken broth, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chalet suzanne's gateau christina

Chalet Suzanne's Gateau Christina

Made with semisweet chocolate, almonds, egg whites, sugar, cocoa powder, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for antoine's creole gumbo

Antoine's Creole Gumbo

Made with butter, green onions, okra, white onions, shrimp, oysters, tomato, tomato juice, fish stock, crabs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for criolla's barbecue shrimp

Criolla's Barbecue Shrimp

Made with salt, shellfish stock or water, jumbo shrimp, butter, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, lemon, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cracker barrel ham and egg casserole

Cracker Barrel Ham and Egg Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, black pepper, cooked ham, sourdough bread, eggs, evaporated milk, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for red lobster's scallops sauteed in garlic and tomatoes

Red Lobster's Scallops Sauteed in Garlic and Tomatoes

Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, scallops, flour, butter, garlic, tomatoes, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dixie crossroads' corn fritters

Dixie Crossroads' Corn Fritters

Made with powdered sugar, whole corn, oil, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, eggs, milk, liquid butter

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for b.b. king's blues club and restaurant b.b.'s barbequed ribs

B.B. King's Blues Club And Restaurant B.B.'s Barbequed Ribs

Made with tomato sauce, tomato, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dried onion, soy sauce, water, chili powder, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for byerly's wild rice chicken salad

Byerly's Wild Rice Chicken Salad

Made with black pepper, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, tarragon, cooked chicken, wild rice, green onions, sliced water chestnuts, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mi tierra's tex-mex chile con queso

Mi Tierra's Tex-Mex Chile con Queso

Made with extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, processed cheese product, heavy cream, tomato, yellow onion, jalapeno, tortilla chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for luby's meat loaf

Luby's Meat Loaf

Made with black pepper, saltine crumbs, ground beef, ground pork, eggs, onions, celery, green bell pepper, tomato juice, evaporated milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for tgi fridays 9-layer dip

TGI Fridays 9-Layer Dip

Made with green onions, black olives, fresh cilantro, bacon, refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, guacamole, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 bennigan's almond joy candy bar drink

Bennigan's Almond Joy Candy Bar Drink

Craving a sweet treat that's also a drink? This copycat Bennigan's Almond Joy candy bar cocktail is the perfect solution that tastes like an Almond Joy candy bar.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fiddle faddle

Fiddle Faddle

Made with mixed nuts, popped popcorn, brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt, butter flavoring, maple flavoring, cream of tartar, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 bernie's grill's snapper pontchartrain

Bernie's Grill's Snapper Pontchartrain

Made with flour, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, blackening mix, button mushrooms, butter, lemon, white wine

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for angela lansbury's walnut date bread

Angela Lansbury's Walnut Date Bread

Made with strawberry cream cheese, vanilla extract, butter, baking soda, water, dates, walnut, sugar, egg yolk, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for arnaud's oysters bienville

Arnaud's Oysters Bienville

Made with butter, brandy, garlic, cayenne pepper, shallots, salt, heavy cream, Romano cheese, flour, bread crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:  

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 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 bonanza's macaroni salad

Bonanza's Macaroni Salad

Made with mayonnaise, elbow macaroni, celery, green bell pepper, boiled eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for buca di beppo shrimp arrabbiata

Buca Di Beppo Shrimp Arrabbiata

Made with shallots, white wine, lemon juice, tomatoes, Calamata olives, salt, red pepper, butter, sage, ricotta salata cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 white gull inn balsamic vinaigrette salad

White Gull Inn Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad

Made with Parmesan cheese, toasted pecans, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, white pepper, mixed salad greens, dried cherries


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for commander's palace turtle soup

Commander's Palace Turtle Soup

Made with white onion, green bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, tomato puree, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, beef stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for black-eyed pea's chocolate pie

Black-Eyed Pea's Chocolate Pie

Made with salt, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, semisweet chocolate chips, pecans, corn syrup, sugar, brown sugar, egg whites, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for olive garden pasta with broccoli

Olive Garden Pasta With Broccoli

Made with pasta shells, olive oil, broccoli florets, garlic, green onions, mushrooms, parsley, Parmesan cheese, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for the border grill's cinco de mayo guacamole

The Border Grill's Cinco De Mayo Guacamole

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, limes, cilantro, Haas avocados, red onion, jalapenos


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for the eatery's locally famous shrimp newburg

The Eatery's Locally Famous Shrimp Newburg

Made with sherry, egg yolks, cooked shrimp, butter, flour, sea salt, cayenne pepper, ground nutmeg, light cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ralph & kakoo's fried stuffed oysters on the half shell with crawfish stuffing

Ralph & Kakoo's Fried Stuffed Oysters On The Half Shell With Crawfish Stuffing

Made with onion, bell pepper, garlic, crawfish tails, blackened seasoning, Cajun seasoning, garlic sauce, fresh parsley...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mccormick & schmick's blue crab cakes

McCormick & Schmick's Blue Crab Cakes

Made with fresh parsley, blue crab meat, white bread, Worcestershire sauce, salt, dry mustard, black pepper, bay seasoning, pasteurized eggs, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for carrabba's chicken alfredo pizza

Carrabba's Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Made with pizza crust, salt, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, flour, black pepper, olive oil, garlic, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, Asiago cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 chi chi's margarita marinade

Chi Chi's Margarita Marinade

Made with tomatoes with green chiles, orange juice, tequila, vegetable oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, pork tenderloin, chicken breast, beef tenderloin, or flank steak...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for red lobster's deep-fried catfish with hush puppies

Red Lobster's Deep-Fried Catfish with Hush Puppies

Made with paprika, vegetable oil, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, white pepper

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for coney island wurst

Coney Island Wurst

Made with chili powder, cinnamon, ground beef, garlic, onion, tomato paste, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for old bay seasoning

Old Bay Seasoning

Made with mace, hungarian paprika, whole cloves, mustard seed, cardamom, bay leaves, black peppercorns, celery seed


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bob's clam hut chowder

Bob's Clam Hut Chowder

Made with potatoes, onion, clam juice, celery, water, fresh thyme, butter, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for brooklyn cafe jumbo lump crab cakes

Brooklyn Cafe Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Made with egg yolk, lump crab meat, aioli, Creole seasoning, egg, fresh parsley, butter, clarified butter or olive oil, garlic, kosher salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for olive garden shrimp primavera

Olive Garden Shrimp Primavera

Made with pepper, marjoram, basil, red pepper, lemon juice, crushed tomatoes, Newburg sauce mix, garlic, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 benihana's hibachi steak

Benihana's Hibachi Steak

Made with black pepper, salt, soy sauce, bean sprouts, onion, mushrooms, soybean oil, sirloin steaks

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dillard house potatoes o'brien

Dillard House Potatoes O'Brien

Made with salt and pepper, red bell pepper, new potatoes, Italian salad dressing, garlic salt, Italian seasonings, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for water street oyster bar's seafood pasta jambalaya

Water Street Oyster Bar's Seafood Pasta Jambalaya

Made with green bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, Roma tomatoes, cavatappi pasta, green onion, fresh parsley, canola oil, yellow onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for american cafe chili

American Cafe Chili

Made with green bell pepper, garlic, chuck cubes, ground beef, canned plum tomatoes, tomato puree, chili powder, cumin, bay leaves, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for carlos and charlie's tuna dip

Carlos and Charlie's Tuna Dip

Made with tortilla chips, cilantro, canned tuna, pickled jalapenos, onion, mayonnaise


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sour cream and chive potato soup

Sour Cream and Chive Potato Soup

This recipe comes from the Cambridge Country Inn and Pub in Cambridge, Wisconsin. It's one of their most popular menu items.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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