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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 outback steakhouse bleu cheese dressing

Outback Steakhouse Bleu Cheese Dressing

Made with mayonnaise, buttermilk, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, bleu cheese


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for el chico salsa verde

El Chico Salsa Verde

Made with roux, pumpkin seeds, green chiles, fresh parsley, chicken stock, oil, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bb sandwich bar's new york-style philly cheese steak

BB Sandwich Bar's New York-Style Philly Cheese Steak

Made with ketchup, cornichons, capers, green peppercorns, celery salt, champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, vegetable oil, rib-eye steak

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for planet hollywood thai shrimp pasta

Planet Hollywood Thai Shrimp Pasta

Made with green onion, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, oil, garlic powder, onion powder, hoisin sauce, garlic

Method:   stovetop
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

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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 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 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 boston market squash

Boston Market Squash

Made with butter or margarine, pumpkin pie spices, butternut squash, margarine or butter, salt, brown sugar, honey, ground ginger

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bruegger's bagels chicken bagel azteca

Bruegger's Bagels Chicken Bagel Azteca

Made with onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, salt, paprika, green chiles, whole fresh mild chili, onion bagels

Method:   oven, 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 cracker barrel's cherry chocolate cobbler

Cracker Barrel's Cherry Chocolate Cobbler

Made with nuts, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, semisweet chocolate morsels, milk, egg, cherry pie filling

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for don pablo's tortilla soup

Don Pablo's Tortilla Soup

Made with monterey jack cheese, avocado, chicken broth, salsa, sun-dried tomato halves, cumin, cilantro, lime juice, tortilla chips, corn kernels

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 stuffed jalapenos

Luby's Stuffed Jalapenos

Made with mayonnaise, pimiento, jalapenos, cream cheese, dried chives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for colonial rose inn peach custard pie

Colonial Rose Inn Peach Custard Pie

Made with butter, pie crust pastry, peaches, sour cream, egg yolks, sugar, flour, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
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 stouffer's french coconut pie

Stouffer's French Coconut Pie

Made with pie shell, eggs, sugar, cider vinegar, vanilla extract, butter, shredded or flaked coconut

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 milano cookies

Milano Cookies

Made with semisweet chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, almond extract, egg, almonds, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for julia roberts' fresh peach crisp

Julia Roberts' Fresh Peach Crisp

Made with ground cinnamon, peaches, scotch whiskey, lemon juice, sugar, butter, flour, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 simon and seafort's prime rib with horseradish relish

Simon And Seafort's Prime Rib With Horseradish Relish

Made with salt, sugar, cider vinegar, coarse salt, beef prime rib roast, seasoned salt, black pepper, fresh horseradish

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for joe's crab shack crab cakes

Joe's Crab Shack Crab Cakes

Flip the script on dinner with these Joe's Crab Shack inspired crab cakes, a crustacean creation so full of flavor, you'll want to wear a bib even at home.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for half shell's shrimp bisque

Half Shell's Shrimp Bisque

Made with whole tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, water, salad shrimp, flounder, parsley, celery seed, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for the daily grill's manhattan clam chowder

The Daily Grill's Manhattan Clam Chowder

Made with anchovy oil, shallots, onions, leeks, thyme, bay leaves, clams, black pepper, celery salt, clam juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for olive garden oven-roasted potatoes

Olive Garden Oven-Roasted Potatoes

Made with Romano cheese, fresh parsley, baking potatoes, olive oil, green pepper, red pepper, salt, fresh rosemary, fresh garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for no pudge brownie clone

No Pudge Brownie Clone

Made with nonstick cooking spray, non-fat vanilla yogurt, salt, baking soda, cornstarch, egg whites, cocoa, flour, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for trisha yearwood's key lime cake

Trisha Yearwood's Key Lime Cake

Made with baking powder, baking soda, eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, lemon juice, vanilla extract, lime juice, confectioners sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for p.f. chang's red sauce wontons

P.F. Chang's Red Sauce Wontons

Made with pork, carrot, green onion, fresh ginger, oyster sauce, sesame oil, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for aunt chilada's mexican fry bread

Aunt Chilada's Mexican Fry Bread

Made with filling, oil, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, shortening, water or milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for aldi chili

Aldi Chili

Made with red bell pepper, onion, roma tomatoes, ground or fresh cinnamon, cocoa powder, chili powder, garlic, honey or brown sugar, bay leaves, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours

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 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 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 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 kraft catalina salad dressing

Kraft Catalina Salad Dressing

Copy this popular salad dressing from Kraft at home with just a few simple ingredients. It's made with vinegar, ketchup, onion, sugar, and oil.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for z'tejas' smothered filet mignon

Z'Tejas' Smothered Filet Mignon

Made with garlic, shallots, dried thyme, beef stock, red wine, olive oil, bay leaves, horseradish, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 forrest inn's spaetzle

Black Forrest Inn's Spaetzle

Made with flour, eggs, salt, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for woolworth's frito pie

Woolworth's Frito Pie

Made with bacon, garlic, onion, ground beef, salt, chili powder, cumin, tomato paste, water, pinto beans

Method:   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 red lobster's crab au gratin

Red Lobster's Crab Au Gratin

Made with Cheddar cheese, butter, onion, all-purpose flour, milk, salt, white pepper, sherry, crab meat, crackers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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