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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 kit kat bars

Kit Kat Bars

Made with peanut butter, semisweet chocolate chips, Ritz crackers, graham crackers, brown sugar, sugar, butter or margarine, milk, vanilla extract, butterscotch chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for uglesich's shrimp uggie

Uglesich's Shrimp Uggie

Made with habanero hot sauce, lemon juice, salt, green bell pepper, sweet paprika, red pepper flakes, red onion, Italian flat-leaf parsley, shrimp, red potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 kraft catalina salad dressing

Kraft Catalina Salad Dressing

Copy this popular salad dressing from Kraft at home with just a few simple ingredients. It's made with vinegar, ketchup, onion, sugar, and oil.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chart house mud pie

Chart House Mud Pie

Made with fudge sauce, Nabisco chocolate wafers, butter, coffee ice cream


Time:   over 5 hours

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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 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 julia roberts' fresh peach crisp

Julia Roberts' Fresh Peach Crisp

Made with ground cinnamon, peaches, scotch whiskey, lemon juice, sugar, butter, flour, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for outback's sweet potato

Outback's Sweet Potato

If you think sweet potatoes are just a side dish, think again; this Outback-inspired recipe turns them into a flavorful star of the meal.


Time:   30-60 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 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 olive garden stuffed chicken siena

Olive Garden Stuffed Chicken Siena

Made with parsley, egg, heavy cream, chicken breast halves, olive oil, garlic, kalamata olives, green olives

Method:   oven, 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 grape nuts cereal

Grape Nuts Cereal

Made with salt, vinegar, whole wheat flour, baking soda, brown sugar, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 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 loretta lynn's dumplings

Loretta Lynn's Dumplings

Made with broth, chicken, flour, eggs, baking powder, salt, chicken bouillon granules

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 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 ben and jerry's new york super fudge chunk

Ben and Jerry's New York Super Fudge Chunk

Made with heavy or whipping cream, sugar, white chocolate, semisweet chocolate, pecan, walnuts, chocolate covered almonds, unsweetened chocolate, milk, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for woolworth's frito pie

Woolworth's Frito Pie

Made with bacon, garlic, onion, ground beef, salt, chili powder, cumin, tomato paste, water, pinto beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 red robin bacon cheeseburger

Red Robin Bacon Cheeseburger

Made with mayonnaise, iceberg lettuce, sesame seed hamburger bun, cheddar cheese, Red Robin Seasoning or seasoned salt, Hickory-smoked bacon, ground beef

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for p.f. chang's red sauce wontons

P.F. Chang's Red Sauce Wontons

Made with pork, carrot, green onion, fresh ginger, oyster sauce, sesame oil, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bb sandwich bar's new york-style philly cheese steak

BB Sandwich Bar's New York-Style Philly Cheese Steak

Made with ketchup, cornichons, capers, green peppercorns, celery salt, champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, vegetable oil, rib-eye steak

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for cracker barrel old country store banana pudding

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Banana Pudding

Made with sugar, flour, salt, whole milk, egg yolks, vanilla extract, butter, vanilla wafers, bananas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 sylvia's world famous talked about spareribs

Sylvia's World Famous Talked About Spareribs

Made with Sylvia's original sauce, white wine vinegar, pork spareribs, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for rainforest cafe's safari soup

Rainforest Cafe's Safari Soup

Made with carrots, celery, eggplant, crushed tomatoes, water, dried beans, salt, sugar, black pepper, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ruby tuesday's pasta salad

Ruby Tuesday's Pasta Salad

Pasta salad: the unsung hero of family gatherings and potlucks. This Ruby Tuesday favorite mixes macaroni, ham, and cheese for a restaurant-version of your favorite salad.


Time:   2-5 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 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 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 1878 steak house's beef forestiere

1878 Steak House's Beef Forestiere

Made with mushrooms, black pepper, brown sauce, Dijon mustard, dry vermouth, Madeira wine, butter, flour, beef stock or broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 antoine's shrimp creole

Antoine's Shrimp Creole

Made with salt and cayenne pepper, bay leaves, shrimp, green bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, thyme, garlic, parsley, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for american bounty restaurant's green apple cobblers

American Bounty Restaurant's Green Apple Cobblers

Made with white Missouri wine, butter, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, milk, eggs, Granny Smith apples

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bob evans' pecan caramel french silk pie

Bob Evans' Pecan Caramel French Silk Pie

Made with sugar, cream cheese, whipped cream, pie shell, caramel ice cream topping, pecans, chocolate mousse


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for boston market squash

Boston Market Squash

Made with butter or margarine, pumpkin pie spices, butternut squash, margarine or butter, salt, brown sugar, honey, ground ginger

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for little debbie bars

Little Debbie Bars

Made with devil's food cake mix, flour, milk, salt, sugar, shortening, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for california pizza kitchen's kung pao spaghetti

California Pizza Kitchen's Kung Pao Spaghetti

Made with cornstarch, salt, spaghetti, olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, Tianjin red peppers, unsalted peanuts, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for famous dave's cajun dynamite dust

Famous Dave's Cajun Dynamite Dust

Made with paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, dried basil, file powder, garlic powder, dry mustard, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for columbia restaurant filet steak

Columbia Restaurant Filet Steak

Made with red wine, brown gravy, filet mignon, salt and pepper, bacon, green bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for california pizza kitchen's pumpkin cheesecake

California Pizza Kitchen's Pumpkin Cheesecake

Made with flour, cardamom, cinnamon, ground cloves, ginger, nutmeg, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cafe 1505 creamy cucumber soup

Cafe 1505 Creamy Cucumber Soup

Made with buttermilk, sour cream, cucumbers, olive oil, white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, dill, sugar, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas land and cattle steak house texas bread pudding

Texas Land And Cattle Steak House Texas Bread Pudding

Made with butter, water, vanilla, peach pie filling, sugar, eggs, milk, Texas-style bread

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for walt disney's own chili and beans

Walt Disney's Own Chili and Beans

Made with salt and pepper, turmeric, coriander, crushed red pepper flakes, fennel, cloves, cinnamon, Mexican chile pepper, dried ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for putney inn's pinto bean ice cream with navy and black bean biscotti

Putney Inn's Pinto Bean Ice Cream With Navy And Black Bean Biscotti

Made with half and half, egg yolks, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, dried cherries, cranberry juice, butter, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 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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