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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 chipotle mexican grill braised pork shoulder

Chipotle Mexican Grill Braised Pork Shoulder

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

recipe for olive garden pesto ravioli

Olive Garden Pesto Ravioli

Made with parsley, salt and pepper, chicken ravioli, butter, garlic, basil, pine nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cafe annie's coffee extract cocoa pecan brownies

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


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 bahama breeze paella

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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recipe for longhi's macadamia nut pie

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

recipe for ihop colorado omelete

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

recipe for cajun house shrimp and andouille in a light cajun cream sauce

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


recipe for rainforest cafe's crab cakes

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

recipe for dixie crossroads' corn fritters

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

recipe for panda express spicy chicken

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


recipe for applebee's chicken fried chicken

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

recipe for applebee's classic patty melt

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

recipe for carrabba's italian butter

Carrabba's Italian Butter

Made with olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, rosemary, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 hacienda restaurant's crabmeat enchiladas

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


recipe for mustard seed cafe macaroni and cheese

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

recipe for planet hollywood creole mustard sauce

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

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 luby's butternut brownie pie

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

recipe for ruby tuesday's chicken fajita salad

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

recipe for red lobster's tartar sauce

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


recipe for sen. barry goldwater's expert chili

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

recipe for rock bottom brewery cheesecake

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

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 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 ben and jerry's oreo mint ice cream

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

recipe for el chico mexican restaurant albondigas

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


recipe for velvet turtle restaurant's pepper steak

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

recipe for benihana magic mustard sauce

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

recipe for entenmann's fat-free chocolate cupcakes

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


recipe for bernie's grill's snapper pontchartrain

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

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 market street grill's grilled halibut

Market Street Grill's Grilled Halibut

Made with halibut filet, salt and pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for julia roberts's baked potato soup

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

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 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 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

recipe for black olive restaurant's bozos (appetizer)

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

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 drover's inn cheddar cheese soup

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

recipe for outback steakhouse blue cheese chopped salad

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

recipe for mi tierra's tex-mex chile con queso

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


recipe for ivar's crab louie salad

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

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 disney alphabet soup

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


recipe for applebee's southwest steak

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

recipe for omelettry west's gingerbread pancakes

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

recipe for machine shed restaurant pan-fried chicken with pan gravy

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





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