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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 gallagher's gingerbread

Gallagher's Gingerbread

Made with brown sugar, baking soda, water, flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, allspice, nutmeg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for panera bread brown betty

Panera Bread Brown Betty

Made with vanilla extract, eggs, bread crumbs, butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, apples or pears or peaches, brown sugar

Method:   oven
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 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 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

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recipe for longhorn steakhouse grilled whole herb rubbed beef tenderloin with portabella cream sauce

Longhorn Steakhouse Grilled Whole Herb Rubbed Beef Tenderloin With Portabella Cream Sauce

Beef tenderloin is coated in herbs and spices and grilled until perfectly cooked. But it gets even better when...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 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 outback steakhouse steak seasoning

Outback Steakhouse Steak Seasoning

Made with Coca Cola, taco seasoning mix, Italian salad dressing mix, olive oil


Time:   under 30 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 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 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 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 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 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 starbucks' low fat blueberry muffins

Starbucks' Low Fat Blueberry Muffins

Made with unbleached flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, margarine, egg whites, blueberries

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for august moon's hot-and-sour soup

August Moon's Hot-and-Sour Soup

Made with red pepper, cornstarch, water, chicken stock, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, shiitake mushrooms, white pepper, vinegar, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for el chico fried ice cream

El Chico Fried Ice Cream

Made with oil, maraschino cherries, vanilla ice cream, corn flake crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, honey or chocolate syrup, whipped cream

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for lion house lite lasagna

Lion House Lite Lasagna

Made with ground beef, garlic, dried parsley, basil, salt, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, lasagna noodles, cottage cheese, egg whites

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 the cheesecake factory french toast napoleon

The Cheesecake Factory French Toast Napoleon

Made with half and half, egg bread or Challah bread, butter, strawberries, whipped cream, glazed pecans, powdered sugar, maple syrup, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for egg roll house singapore fried rice noodles

Egg Roll House Singapore Fried Rice Noodles

Made with salt, cream of coconut, rice noodles, cooked shrimp, cooked chicken, barbecued pork, Spanish onion, green onions, pea pods, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 12th street cantina chipotle maple barbecue sauce

12th Street Cantina Chipotle Maple Barbecue Sauce

Made with Mexican oregano, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, ancho chili puree, New Mexican chile puree, tomato puree, maple syrup, chipotle chili puree...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 foster farms bbq chicken

Foster Farms BBQ Chicken

Made with garlic, black pepper, whole chickens, rice vinegar, soy sauce or Tamari sauce, lime juice

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chi chi's steak and mushroom quesadillas

Chi Chi's Steak and Mushroom Quesadillas

Made with green bell peppers, yellow onions, mushrooms, garlic butter, tortilla, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, iceberg lettuce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hawthorne lane's pepperoni pizza

Hawthorne Lane's Pepperoni Pizza

Made with pizza dough, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, buffalo mozzarella cheese, red bell pepper, kalamata olives, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, Italian parsley

Method:   oven
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 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 lady bird johnson's lace cookies

Lady Bird Johnson's Lace Cookies

Made with vanilla extract, flour, coconut, corn syrup, brown sugar, margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for brennan's stuffed baked potatoes

Brennan's Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Made with paprika, potatoes, bacon, green onions, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, salt, white pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 joe crab shack's electric peach tea

Joe Crab Shack's Electric Peach Tea

Made with orange wedge, vodka, gin, rum, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix, Sprite


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 austin grill's chili verde

Austin Grill's Chili Verde

Made with potato, Anaheim chiles, poblano chiles, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, jalapeno chile, oregano, cumin, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 olive garden san marco

Olive Garden San Marco

Made with yellow squash, fettuccine pasta, olive oil, chicken thighs, yellow onions, carrots

Method:   stovetop
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 fearrington house inn's squash au gratin

Fearrington House Inn's Squash Au Gratin

Made with butter, onion, yellow squash, water, salt, black pepper, eggs, sugar, milk, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for capitol grille's succotash

Capitol Grille's Succotash

Made with parsley, basil or chives, heavy cream, smoked bacon, shallot, corn, red bell pepper, baby lima beans, cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stinking rose garlic pesto sauce

Stinking Rose Garlic Pesto Sauce

Made with pasta, basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt and pepper, crushed red pepper, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for buca di beppo chicken marsala

Buca di Beppo Chicken Marsala

Made with fresh flat-leaf parsley, heavy cream, olive oil, chicken breast cutlets, bacon, flour, salt, black pepper, Marsala

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for autumn moon cafe's apple crisp

Autumn Moon Cafe's Apple Crisp

Made with flour, oats, sugar, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, Granny Smith apples

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 tequila rose

Tequila Rose

Made with tequila, half and half, whole milk, strawberry drink mix


Time:   1-2 hours

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

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 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 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 barbara eden's crab-stuffed mushrooms

Barbara Eden's Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with lemon juice, mushrooms, olive oil, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, black pepper, cream cheese, bread crumbs, crab meat

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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