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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 red lobster's shrimp salad

Red Lobster's Shrimp Salad

Made with cantaloupe, cooked shrimp, lemon juice, mayonnaise, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, celery


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for armstrong's turkey devonshire

Armstrong's Turkey Devonshire

Made with paprika, Armstrong's cheese sauce, sourdough, tomato, sliced turkey meat

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for loretta lynn's apple turnovers

Loretta Lynn's Apple Turnovers

Made with confectioners' sugar, apple pie filling, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, shortening, water

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 benihana sesame chicken

Benihana Sesame Chicken

Made with salt and pepper, sesame seeds, lemon juice, soybean oil, skinned, boneless chicken breast half, mushrooms, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bublitz's family restaurant cherry dream bars

Bublitz's Family Restaurant Cherry Dream Bars

Made with whipped cream, brown sugar, white cake mix, margarine or butter, rolled oats, egg, cherry pie filling, nuts

Method:   oven
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

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 oprah's favorite turkey burgers

Oprah's Favorite Turkey Burgers

Made with parsley, lemon, Tabasco sauce, green onion, celery, Granny Smith apple, canola or peanut oil, ground turkey, salt, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 ralph and kacoo's crawfish and corn soup

Ralph And Kacoo's Crawfish And Corn Soup

Made with black and cayenne pepper, heavy whipping cream, bacon drippings, whole kernel corn, flour, cream style corn, onion, Ro-Tel tomatoes, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gadsby's tavern sally lunn

Gadsby's Tavern Sally Lunn

Made with water, flour, active dry yeast, shortening, sugar, milk, salt, egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for red lobster's biscuits without bisquick

Red Lobster's Biscuits Without Bisquick

Made with fresh parsley, garlic, flour, salt, baking powder, powdered sugar, shortening, milk, cheddar cheese, margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ben and jerry's new york super fudge chunk

Ben and Jerry's New York Super Fudge Chunk

Made with heavy or whipping cream, sugar, white chocolate, semisweet chocolate, pecan, walnuts, chocolate covered almonds, unsweetened chocolate, milk, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for kfc honey bbq sauce

KFC Honey BBQ Sauce

Made with barbecue sauce, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for denny's chicken fajita breakfast skillet

Denny's Chicken Fajita Breakfast Skillet

Made with guacamole, sour cream, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, home fries or hash browns, fajita seasoning, bell pepper, onion, eggs, half and half...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 commander's palace trout with roasted pecans

Commander's Palace Trout with Roasted Pecans

Made with clarified butter, margarine, pecans, lemon, unsalted butter, Worcestershire sauce, vegetable oil, fish stock

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 yia yia's hot chocolate souffle

Yia Yia's Hot Chocolate Souffle

Made with egg yolks, eggs, unsalted butter, bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 little debbie bars

Little Debbie Bars

Made with devil's food cake mix, flour, milk, salt, sugar, shortening, butter, vanilla extract

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 grape nuts cereal

Grape Nuts Cereal

Made with salt, vinegar, whole wheat flour, baking soda, brown sugar, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for old bay seasoning

Old Bay Seasoning

Made with mace, hungarian paprika, whole cloves, mustard seed, cardamom, bay leaves, black peppercorns, celery seed


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 olive garden's capellini primavera

Olive Garden's Capellini Primavera

Made with garlic, water, beef bouillon granules, crushed tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, ground rosemary, angel hair pasta

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caputo's lamb cacciatore

Caputo's Lamb Cacciatore

Made with olive oil, red onions, garlic, sage, leg of lamb, white wine, Italian-style tomatoes, salt and freshly ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, egg yolks

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for local boyz fried rice

Local Boyz Fried Rice

This is a copycat recipe of Local Boyz Hawaiian Cafe's fried rice. The kalua pig gives it a distinct Hawaiian flair. It also has bacon and Portuguese sausage making it an extra...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for frank sinatra's sausage and peppers

Frank Sinatra's Sausage And Peppers

Made with salt and pepper, hot Italian sausage, green bell peppers, red wine, olive oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dom deluise's outrageous yum-yum cake

Dom Deluise's Outrageous Yum-Yum Cake

Made with baking soda, sugar, egg, butter, sour cream, water, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, semi sweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dairy queen ice cream pudding mix version

Dairy Queen Ice Cream Pudding Mix Version

Made with milk, vanilla extract, sugar, eggs, vanilla instant pudding mix, Cool Whip


Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 famous dave's blackened catfish & shrimp

Famous Dave's Blackened Catfish & Shrimp

Made with butter, Cajun seasoning, catfish fillets, shrimp

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 california pizza kitchen grilled eggplant cheeseless pizza

California Pizza Kitchen Grilled Eggplant Cheeseless Pizza

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, soy sauce, cayenne pepper, cumin, Japanese eggplants, pizza dough, red onion, fresh cilantro, fresh...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for american bounty restaurant's green apple cobblers

American Bounty Restaurant's Green Apple Cobblers

Made with white Missouri wine, butter, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, milk, eggs, Granny Smith apples

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 yoshida's spicy maple-glazed pork chops

Yoshida's Spicy Maple-glazed Pork Chops

Made with salt and pepper, maple syrup, boneless loin pork chops, vegetable oil, Yoshida's Spicy Wing & Rib Sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for outback steakhouse's coral reef rita

Outback Steakhouse's Coral Reef Rita

Made with margarita salt, lime juice, lime, tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, cranberry juice, Grand Marnier


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 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 stuffing like boston market

Stuffing Like Boston Market

Made with unseasoned croutons, carrots, mushrooms, chicken broth, celery, sage, poultry seasoning, chicken bouillon granules, butter, English muffins

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 princess diana's wedding cake

Princess Diana's Wedding Cake

Made with sugar, vanilla extract, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, crushed pineapple, bananas, apples, coconut, nuts

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bennigan's ale house shrimp and pasta

Bennigan's Ale House Shrimp And Pasta

Made with shrimp, penne pasta, butter or margarine, mushrooms, red onion, garlic, Irish brown ale, white sauce mix, milk, cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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