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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 bally's filet mignon with bordeaux butter

Bally's Filet Mignon With Bordeaux Butter

Made with salt, unsalted butter, sugar, fresh basil, shallots, fresh thyme, white pepper, Bordeaux wine, filets mignon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tgi friday's chicken bruschetta

TGI Friday's Chicken Bruschetta

Made with angel hair pasta, Roma tomatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh basil, garlic

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 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 olive garden's chicken formaggio pizza

Olive Garden's Chicken Formaggio Pizza

Made with olive oil, tomatoes, pizza crust, Parmesan cheese, fresh mushrooms, Mozzarella cheese, Fontinella cheese, dried basil, salt, garlic

Method:   stovetop, 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

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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 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 red lobster's shrimp tree

Red Lobster's Shrimp Tree

Made with shrimp, water, salt, curly endive, plastic foam cone, plastic foam square, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mae west's diet breakfast

Mae West's Diet Breakfast

Mae West was an American actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, and comedian in the early 1900s. This was apparently her go-to breakfast when she wanted to eat light.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for richard simmons' diamond lemon bars

Richard Simmons' Diamond Lemon Bars

Made with graham cracker crumbs, margarine, egg whites, egg, sugar, all-purpose flour, lemon zest, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 los patios shrimp salad

Los Patios Shrimp Salad

Made with lemon juice, salt, shrimp, celery, white pepper, celery salt, mayonnaise


Time:   under 30 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 havana harry's cheese and chorizo dip

Havana Harry's Cheese And Chorizo Dip

Made with plantain, taro, or vegetable chips, chorizo sausage, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, half and half or light cream, crushed red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 champps roasted garlic mashed potatoes

Champps Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Made with red skinned potatoes, roasted garlic puree, butter, salt, cream, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for thaifoon's spicy jeweled beef

Thaifoon's Spicy Jeweled Beef

Made with oyster sauce, egg noodles, canola oil, beef tenderloin, sugar snap peas or snow peas, bean sprouts, mushrooms, sambal or sambal oelek, fresh sweet basil, fresh...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for red lobster's basil shrimp stuffed zucchini

Red Lobster's Basil Shrimp Stuffed Zucchini

Made with butter, breadcrumbs, black pepper, zucchini, butter or margarine, onion, tomatoes, shrimp, fresh basil, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for coney island wurst

Coney Island Wurst

Made with chili powder, cinnamon, ground beef, garlic, onion, tomato paste, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 k.d. lang's indonesian salad with spicy peanut dressing

k.d. lang's Indonesian Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing

Made with potatoes, fresh spinach, green cabbage, mung bean sprouts, garlic, peanuts, soy sauce or tamari, lime or lemon juice, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 loni anderson's chicken and wild rice

Loni Anderson's Chicken And Wild Rice

Made with water, wild rice, green bell pepper, red pepper, celery, onion, chicken broth, soy sauce, chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless, cream of mushroom...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for outback steakhouse queensland chicken & shrimp

Outback Steakhouse Queensland Chicken & Shrimp

Made with milk, butter, cream, poultry seasoning, cayenne, white pepper, onion powder, white wine, garlic powder, linguine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for arlington inn vermont maple syrup cheesecake

Arlington Inn Vermont Maple Syrup Cheesecake

Made with heavy cream, vanilla extract, eggs, graham crackers, butter, cream cheese, maple syrup

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pink's grill chili

Pink's Grill Chili

Made with round steak, garlic, hamburger meat, yellow onions, chili powder, cumin, salt, beef broth, California chilies, pasilla chilies

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


recipe for pink's polish pastrami reuben dog

Pink's Polish Pastrami Reuben Dog

Made with sauerkraut, mustard, hot dog bun, Swiss cheese, Polish hot dog, pastrami


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

recipe for brennan's marinated filet mignon

Brennan's Marinated Filet Mignon

Made with mushrooms, bacon, salt and pepper, black peppercorns, bay leaves, allspice, cloves, brandy, Burgundy wine

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for elsah's landing restaurant harvest minestrone

Elsah's Landing Restaurant Harvest Minestrone

Made with water, tomato paste, fresh parsley, thyme, salt, dried oregano, fresh spinach, zucchini, lima beans, elbow macaroni

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for antoine's creole gumbo

Antoine's Creole Gumbo

Made with butter, green onions, okra, white onions, shrimp, oysters, tomato, tomato juice, fish stock, crabs

Method:   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 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 applebee's spinach pizza appetizer

Applebee's Spinach Pizza Appetizer

Made with cayenne pepper, parsley, pita breads, frozen spinach, yeast, onion, tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, garlic, basil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for horn & hardart's macaroni & cheese

Horn & Hardart's Macaroni & Cheese

Made with salt and white pepper, cheddar cheese, sugar, elbow macaroni, cayenne pepper, milk, light cream, butter, tomatoes, flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for luby's hawaiian delight pie

Luby's Hawaiian Delight Pie

Made with pie shell, vanilla extract, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, cornmeal, crushed pineapple, coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for westside grill's spinach artichoke parmesan dip

Westside Grill's Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip

Made with frozen chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beans & barley's tempeh reuben sandwich

Beans & Barley's Tempeh Reuben Sandwich

Made with green bell peppers, parsley, pickles, pickle juice, mayonnaise, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, paprika, water

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for rosalyn carter's chicken supreme

Rosalyn Carter's Chicken Supreme

Made with brandy, egg, milk, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, chicken breasts, butter or margarine, flour, chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for robin leach's rich and famous chicken

Robin Leach's Rich And Famous Chicken

Made with fryer chicken, onion, Champagne, dried basil, dried thyme, dried sage, ground pepper, Worcestershire sauce, butter, baby peas

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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


recipe for lonesome dove peach and blueberry empanadas

Lonesome Dove Peach And Blueberry Empanadas

Made with butter, flour, peaches, blueberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, peanut oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chuck woolery's healthy chicken burgers

Chuck Woolery's Healthy Chicken Burgers

Chuck Woolery, the original Wheel of Fortune game show host, was known for his wit and also his music. But, did you know he also made a delicious and healthy...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for river run restaurant meat loaf

River Run Restaurant Meat Loaf

Made with celery, garlic, ground beef, ground pork, andouille sausage, bread crumbs or crushed saltines, salt, white pepper, dried basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for the border grill's cinco de mayo guacamole

The Border Grill's Cinco De Mayo Guacamole

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, limes, cilantro, Haas avocados, red onion, jalapenos


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bookbinder's crab imperial

Bookbinder's Crab Imperial

Made with paprika, crab meat, green bell pepper, butter, flour, milk, chicken bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, pimento

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for catahoula's savory crab cheesecake

Catahoula's Savory Crab Cheesecake

Made with butter or margarine, olive oil, onion, celery, green bell pepper, roasted red peppers, green onions, cream cheese, smoked Gouda cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 gullivers cream corn

Gullivers Cream Corn

Made with butter, flour, white pepper, frozen corn, whipping cream, milk, salt, Accent, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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





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