Made with dried chipotle chiles, bay leaves, whole cloves, fresh oregano, cumin powder, garlic, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, pork shoulder
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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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Chipotle Mexican Grill Braised Pork Shoulder
Olive Garden Pesto Ravioli
Made with parsley, salt and pepper, chicken ravioli, butter, garlic, basil, pine nuts
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cafe Annie's Coffee Extract Cocoa Pecan Brownies
Made with pecans or walnuts, flour, butter, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, coffee extract, cinnamon, eggs, cocoa powder
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Bahama Breeze Paella
Made with green peas, mussels, chicken tenders, jumbo shrimp, jumbo sea scallops, fresh fish, Creole seasoning, olive oil, chicken stock, chorizo
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Longhi's Macadamia Nut Pie
Made with whipped cream, deep-dish pie crust or puff pastry, eggs, brown sugar, light corn syrup, butter, macadamia nuts
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
IHOP Colorado Omelete
Made with water, eggs, roast beef, sweet onions, bell pepper, tomatoes, ham, Cheddar Cheese, bacon, breakfast sausage link
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun House Shrimp and Andouille in a Light Cajun Cream Sauce
Made with salt, shrimp, Andouille sausage, garlic, diced onions, green peppers and celery, fresh basil, tomato, heavy cream, Cajun...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Rainforest Cafe's Crab Cakes
Made with crab meat, egg yolks, dry mustard, black pepper, red pepper flakes, Old Bay seasoning, salt, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, fresh parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Panda Express Spicy Chicken
Made with onion, red bell pepper, peanuts, chile pepper, chayote squash, ginger, garlic, red chile pepper, vegetable oil, cooking wine
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Chicken Fried Chicken
Made with vegetable oil, paprika, black pepper, whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, garlic, onion powder, salt, baking powder
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Applebee's Classic Patty Melt
Made with onions, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, hamburger patty, salt, pepper, granulated garlic, butter, Italian bread, mayonnaise
Method: electric skillet/wok, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Carrabba's Italian Butter
Made with olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, rosemary, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Hacienda Restaurant's Crabmeat Enchiladas
Made with bell pepper, salt, Serrano pepper, garlic, Colby and Jack cheese, ground cumin, red pepper, black pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mustard Seed Cafe Macaroni and Cheese
Made with milk, ground nutmeg, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, salt, white pepper, Cheddar cheese, Gruyere or Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Planet Hollywood Creole Mustard Sauce
Made with yellow mustard, horseradish, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, water, cayenne pepper, salt, green onions, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
Ritz-Carlton Butternut Squash Soup
Made with salt and pepper, nutmeg, olive oil, shallots, onion, butternut squash
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Luby's Butternut Brownie Pie
Made with pecans, vanilla extract, whipping cream, egg whites, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar, graham cracker, pecan
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Ruby Tuesday's Chicken Fajita Salad
Made with cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, Cajun seasoning, vegetable oil, iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, carrots, red...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Tartar Sauce
Made with salt, carrot, mayonnaise-style salad dressing, sour cream, confectioner's sugar, white onion, sweet pickle relish
Time: 2-5 hours
Sen. Barry Goldwater's Expert Chili
Made with water, salt, ground cumin, ground beef, dried pinto beans, tomato paste, onions, hot chili powder
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Rock Bottom Brewery Cheesecake
Made with sugar, graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, cream cheese, white Cheddar cheese, sour cream, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Ben and Jerry's Oreo Mint Ice Cream
Made with peppermint extract, milk, Oreo cookies, eggs, sugar, heavy or whipping cream
Time: over 2 hours
El Chico Mexican Restaurant Albondigas
Made with vegetable oil, garlic, onion, bell pepper, water or salt-free broth, tomatoes, rice, salt, cumin, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Velvet Turtle Restaurant's Pepper Steak
Made with mushrooms, green onion, bacon, salt and pepper, New York strip steak, beef consomme, red wine, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Benihana Magic Mustard Sauce
Whip up some Benihana magic at home with this easy mustard sauce. A blend of mustard, soy sauce, and sesame seeds, it brings restaurant-quality taste to your kitchen.
Time: under 30 minutes
Entenmann's Fat-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
Made with baking soda, applesauce, vanilla extract, cook and serve chocolate pudding, dry milk powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, self-rising flour, egg...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Market Street Grill's Grilled Halibut
Made with halibut filet, salt and pepper
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Julia Roberts's Baked Potato Soup
Made with potatoes, oil, garlic, onion, chicken stock or canned broth, salt and pepper, chives, sour cream
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
Black Olive Restaurant's Bozos (Appetizer)
Made with ripe olives, English muffins, cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, Romano or Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Drover's Inn Cheddar Cheese Soup
Made with salt, pepper, and parsley, chicken broth, milk, flour, butter, raw carrots, celery, onion, green bell pepper, Cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Chopped Salad
Made with pecans, blue cheese, angel hair pasta, oil, salt, romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, chives
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Ivar's Crab Louie Salad
Made with green bell pepper, black olives, pickle relish, bacon and tomato mayonnaise, crab meat, green leaf lettuce, iceberg lettuce, tomato
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Disney Alphabet Soup
Made with water, carrots, rutabaga, celery, onion, tomatoes, peas, frozen green beans, pearl barley, alphabet pasta
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Applebee's Southwest Steak
Made with Cheddar cheese, granulated garlic, sirloin steaks, blackened steak seasoning, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow onion, butter, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Omelettry West's Gingerbread Pancakes
Made with brown sugar, buttermilk, water or milk, brewed coffee, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, ground cloves, cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Machine Shed Restaurant Pan-Fried Chicken With Pan Gravy
Made with chicken stock, margarine, chicken, buttermilk, flour, salt, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
Pizza night is always a favorite, especially when you have great tasting pizza from some of the most popular restaurants.
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