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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 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 kathie lee's seafood salad

Kathie Lee's Seafood Salad

Made with lettuce, salt and pepper, lemons, cooked shrimp, sea legs, mayonnaise, parsley, celery


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sophia loren's spaghetti con pomodoro crudo

Sophia Loren's Spaghetti Con Pomodoro Crudo

Made with salt, spaghetti, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, red or Vidalia onions, pitted Sicilian green olives, capers, fresh Italian parsley, fresh oregano...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for union square cafe's caramel banana tart

Union Square Cafe's Caramel Banana Tart

Made with egg yolk, vanilla extract, salt, all-purpose flour, sugar, light corn syrup, butter, bananas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for buca di beppo filet cacciatore

Buca Di Beppo Filet Cacciatore

Made with mushrooms, garlic, capers, oregano, sherry, tomato sauce, tomato paste, olive oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for ruby tuesday's creamy raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Ruby Tuesday's Creamy Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Made with olive oil, black pepper, salt, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, raspberry preserves, honey, whipping cream, garlic


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for glen echo country club's minnesota wild rice soup with smoked turkey

Glen Echo Country Club's Minnesota Wild Rice Soup With Smoked Turkey

Made with beef stock, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaf, chicken stock, olive oil, ham, smoked turkey, thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for commander's palace garlic bread

Commander's Palace Garlic Bread

Made with Parmesan cheese, french bread, butter, garlic, fresh dill

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for olive garden's chicken spiedini with roasted potatoes

Olive Garden's Chicken Spiedini With Roasted Potatoes

Made with fresh rosemary, lemon juice, salt, crushed red pepper, bay leaves, garlic, potatoes, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ruth's chris steak house bread pudding

Ruth's Chris Steak House Bread Pudding

Made with milk, raisins, cinnamon, sugar, eggs, margarine or butter, salt, French Bread, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 girl scout mint cookies

Girl Scout Mint Cookies

Made with mint flavoring, Devil food cake mix, eggs, water, oil, cocoa powder, chocolate chips

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black kettle's pepper steak

Black Kettle's Pepper Steak

Made with vegetable oil, butter, garlic, garlic salt, green bell peppers, fresh mushrooms, dried oregano, salt and pepper, beef tenderloin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tootsie rolls

Tootsie Rolls

Made with corn syrup, powdered milk, margarine, cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ponderosa steakhouse seafood penne pasta salad

Ponderosa Steakhouse Seafood Penne Pasta Salad

Made with milk, ranch salad dressing, sour cream, imitation crab meat, onions, green bell peppers, celery, penne pasta

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ritz-carlton butternut squash soup

Ritz-Carlton Butternut Squash Soup

Made with salt and pepper, nutmeg, olive oil, shallots, onion, butternut squash

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for commander's palace crab omelette

Commander's Palace Crab Omelette

Made with crabmeat, scallions, seafood seasoning, hollandaise sauce, eggs, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smith & wollensky steak au poivre

Smith & Wollensky Steak Au Poivre

Made with cognac, vegetable oil, filet mignon, butter, salt and pepper, heavy cream, black peppercorns

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lemp mansion restaurant's cheddar-sour cream potato casserole

Lemp Mansion Restaurant's Cheddar-Sour Cream Potato Casserole

Made with fresh parsley, frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, onion, salt, black...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for k.d. lang's indonesian salad with spicy peanut dressing

k.d. lang's Indonesian Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing

Made with potatoes, fresh spinach, green cabbage, mung bean sprouts, garlic, peanuts, soy sauce or tamari, lime or lemon juice, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for kroger deli shoppe cajun chicken pasta salad

Kroger Deli Shoppe Cajun Chicken Pasta Salad

Made with red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, yellow onion, parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for iga coleslaw

IGA Coleslaw

Made with green onions, mayonnaise or salad dressing, celery seed, vinegar, salad oil, sugar, hot pepper sauce


Time:   1-2 hours


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 crab-n-fin's granny smith apple slaw

Crab-N-Fin's Granny Smith Apple Slaw

Made with poppy seed, brown sugar, Granny Smith apples, carrot, currants or raisins, walnuts, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cracker barrel country cornbread dressing

Cracker Barrel Country Cornbread Dressing

Made with chicken broth, margarine, onion, celery, cornbread, biscuits, dried parsley, poultry seasoning, sage, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for russell stover-esque candy

Russell Stover-esque Candy

Made with chopped nuts, butter, milk chocolate bar, chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, sugar, evaporated milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cafe at the corner's cajun french chili

Cafe At The Corner's Cajun French Chili

Made with smoked andouille sausage, ground round of beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, diced or crushed tomatoes...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chipotle mexican grill barbacoa burrito

Chipotle Mexican Grill Barbacoa Burrito

Made with goat or beef roast, cider vinegar, Spanish onion, garlic, fresh thyme, Mexican oregano, allspice berries, ground cloves, cumin seeds, guijillo chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for ruby tuesday's spinach y queso dip

Ruby Tuesday's Spinach Y Queso Dip

This rich dip is no longer on the menu at Ruby Tuesday but that doesn't mean you have to miss out. This spinach dip is always a hit at parties.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 411 west lemon linguine with shrimp and scallops

411 West Lemon Linguine With Shrimp And Scallops

Made with linguine, oil, large shrimp, medium scallops, dry white wine, Roasted Tomatoes, clam juice, scallions, lemon zest

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bob evans' stuffed caramel banana pecan cream pancakes

Bob Evans' Stuffed Caramel Banana Pecan Cream Pancakes

Made with whipped topping, powdered sugar, caramel sauce, banana, honey roasted pecans, pancake batter, cream cheese, prepared vanilla pudding

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 bennigan's linguini diablo

Bennigan's Linguini Diablo

A copycat recipe for Bennigan's restaurant's popular linguine diablo. Made with a trio of seafood, homemade marinara, garlic lemon butter sauce, and served with linguine.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lombardo's restaurant pasta fagioli soup

Lombardo's Restaurant Pasta Fagioli Soup

Made with salt and pepper, ditallini pasta, celery, red onion, olive oil, pancetta, cannellini beans, red kidney beans, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for house of blues green gator cocktail

House of Blues Green Gator Cocktail

Made with pineapple juice, melon liqueur, coconut rum


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for anne murray's cherry cake

Anne Murray's Cherry Cake

Made with milk, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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


recipe for loni anderson's chicken and wild rice

Loni Anderson's Chicken And Wild Rice

Made with water, wild rice, green bell pepper, red pepper, celery, onion, chicken broth, soy sauce, chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless, cream of mushroom...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for claim jumper's lemon bar brulee with raspberry sauce

Claim Jumper's Lemon Bar Brulee With Raspberry Sauce

Made with cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, heavy whipping cream, lemon curd, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for paul newman's crispy pasta

Paul Newman's Crispy Pasta

Made with orecchiette, vegetable oil, garlic, broccoli florets, white wine, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, butter, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for epcot maple syrup pie

Epcot Maple Syrup Pie

Made with whipped cream, butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, eggs, pecan, pie shell

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bogus creek cafe french market ham & bean soup

Bogus Creek Cafe French Market Ham & Bean Soup

Made with barley, lentils, bean mixture, smoked ham hocks or ham, tomatoes, water, onion, green bell pepper, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for olive garden's seafood pasta chowder

Olive Garden's Seafood Pasta Chowder

Made with parsley, green onions, dry white wine, water, miniature pasta bow-ties or shells, crab meat, butter or margarine, fresh mushrooms, Knorr Newburg Sauce...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for claim jumper crunchy spinach salad

Claim Jumper Crunchy Spinach Salad

Made with Roma tomato, crispy shallot and green onion, sesame seeds, spinach, pecan brittle, fried angel hair pasta, fried wonton strips, feta cheese, red onion...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for trisha yearwood's chicken salad with fruit

Trisha Yearwood's Chicken Salad With Fruit

Made with slivered almonds, mandarin orange sections, pineapple bits in juice, green grapes, cooked rice, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, orange...


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for byerly's asian chicken salad

Byerly's Asian Chicken Salad

Made with ginger root, Chinese five spice powder, dry white wine, water, mayonnaise, hoisin sauce, white wine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, Asian sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for p.f. chang's szechwan chicken chow fun

P.F. Chang's Szechwan Chicken Chow Fun

Made with vinegar, soy sauce, ground chicken, chow fun noodles, garlic, scallions, chili paste, preserved vegetables, black fungus mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for machine shed restaurant baked potato soup

Machine Shed Restaurant Baked Potato Soup

Made with bacon, onion, celery, milk, water, chicken base, salt, black pepper, margarine or butter, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stinking rose garlic pesto sauce

Stinking Rose Garlic Pesto Sauce

Made with pasta, basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt and pepper, crushed red pepper, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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