Made with salt, unsalted butter, sugar, fresh basil, shallots, fresh thyme, white pepper, Bordeaux wine, filets mignon
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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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Bally's Filet Mignon With Bordeaux Butter
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
Los Patios Shrimp Salad
Made with lemon juice, salt, shrimp, celery, white pepper, celery salt, mayonnaise
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Champps Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Made with red skinned potatoes, roasted garlic puree, butter, salt, cream, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
Chalet Suzanne's Gateau Christina
Made with semisweet chocolate, almonds, egg whites, sugar, cocoa powder, butter
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pink's Polish Pastrami Reuben Dog
Made with sauerkraut, mustard, hot dog bun, Swiss cheese, Polish hot dog, pastrami
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Westside Grill's Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip
Made with frozen chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
Lonesome Dove Peach And Blueberry Empanadas
Made with butter, flour, peaches, blueberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, peanut oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gullivers Cream Corn
Made with butter, flour, white pepper, frozen corn, whipping cream, milk, salt, Accent, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.