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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 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 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 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 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 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

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recipe for publick house mac and cheese

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 tootsie rolls

Tootsie Rolls

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 napoleon house muffuletta

Napoleon House Muffuletta

Made with sandwich bun, Swiss cheese, ham, Genoa salami, pastrami, Italian olive salad, provolone cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pasta house's pasta con broccoli

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

recipe for st. paul grill's chicken pepper noodle soup

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

recipe for taqueria los hermanos' pastel de tres leches

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


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 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 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 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 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 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 marshall field's chicken salad

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 olive garden's chicken gnocchi with veronese sauce

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


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 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 kaufmann's coffee chiffon pie

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


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 famous dave's corn bread with honey jalapeno glaze

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

recipe for milano cookies

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


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 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 bea arthur's fried green tomatoes

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

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 atlanta fish market salad dressing

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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