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
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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Ruby Tuesday's Spinach Y Queso Dip
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
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
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
Chalet Suzanne's Gateau Christina
Made with semisweet chocolate, almonds, egg whites, sugar, cocoa powder, butter
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
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Publick House Mac And Cheese
Made with white cheddar, macaroni pasta, butter, white onion, flour, nutmeg, whole milk, heavy cream, swiss cheese, asiago cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tootsie Rolls
Made with corn syrup, powdered milk, margarine, cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Napoleon House Muffuletta
Made with sandwich bun, Swiss cheese, ham, Genoa salami, pastrami, Italian olive salad, provolone cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pasta House's Pasta Con Broccoli
Made with Parmesan cheese, noodles, half and half, butter, garlic, tomato sauce, broccoli, mushrooms
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
St. Paul Grill's Chicken Pepper Noodle Soup
Made with celery, carrots, yellow onion, garlic, all-purpose flour, black pepper, poultry seasoning, basil, chicken broth, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Taqueria Los Hermanos' Pastel De Tres Leches
Made with kiwi, red grapes, white cake mix, heavy cream, half and half, evaporated milk, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, pineapple, strawberries
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
Marshall Field's Chicken Salad
Made with sugar, salt, white pepper, lemon juice, chicken, celery, green onions, pecans, Chicken Salad Dressing
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
Commander's Palace Garlic Bread
Made with Parmesan cheese, french bread, butter, garlic, fresh dill
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Olive Garden's Chicken Gnocchi With Veronese Sauce
Made with lemon, garlic, rosemary, chicken breast halves, salt, zucchini, red bell pepper, Vidalia onion, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Kaufmann's Coffee Chiffon Pie
Made with whipped cream, egg whites, baked pastry shell, unflavored gelatin powder, water, egg yolks, salt, sugar, coffee
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Famous Dave's Corn Bread with Honey Jalapeno Glaze
Made with salt, cayenne pepper, milk, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, brown sugar, honey, mayonnaise
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Milano Cookies
Made with semisweet chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, almond extract, egg, almonds, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
Bea Arthur's Fried Green Tomatoes
Made with vegetable oil, green tomatoes, sour cream, cayenne pepper, pepper, salt, sugar, cornmeal
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Atlanta Fish Market Salad Dressing
Made with salt, shallots, red wine vinegar, egg, dried oregano, dried basil, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
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