Made with crab meat, egg yolks, dry mustard, black pepper, red pepper flakes, Old Bay seasoning, salt, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, fresh parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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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Rainforest Cafe's Crab Cakes
Westside Grill's Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip
Made with frozen chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Ruby Tuesday's Chicken Fajita Salad
Made with cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, Cajun seasoning, vegetable oil, iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, carrots, red...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Brennan's Eggs Hussarde
Made with mushrooms, all-purpose flour, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock, red wine, thyme, bay leaf, fresh parsley, salt and black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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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 Dumplings
Made with broth, chicken, flour, eggs, baking powder, salt, chicken bouillon granules
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Shrimp Slaw
Made with spring onion, red bell pepper, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Delmonico's Beef Rolls
Made with Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, vinegar, round steak, flour, bacon, parsley, bacon fat, beef stock
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
B. J. Duckwater's Seafood Gumbo
Made with sugar, frozen okra pieces, clam juice, water, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, Cajun seasoning, celery, shrimp
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Riverhouse Restaurant Coleslaw
Made with white vinegar, dry mustard, salt, green cabbage, red cabbage, fresh spinach, red onion, green onions, parsley, sugar
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Red Lobster's Dungeness Crab Bisque
Made with fresh parsley, salt, onion, butter, flour, chicken broth, half and half, Dungeness crab meat
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
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
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
Luby's Beef Stew
Made with beef chuck, flour, onions, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, beef broth, carrots, new potatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Union Square Cafe Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Made with salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, pumpkin puree, butter, sugar, eggs, half and half
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Salt Lick's Fajitas With Grilled Vegetables
Made with salsa, olive oil, lime juice, tequila, garlic, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, flour tortillas, taco cheese
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Lawry's Creamed Spinach
Made with bacon, onion, all-purpose flour, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper, garlic powder, milk, frozen spinach
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Cafe Knickerbocker Roast Turkey Sandwich With Cranberry Pecan Mayo
Made with lettuce, Gouda cheese, bread, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, cranberries, toasted pecans, salt and pepper, turkey breast
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Brett Favre's Steakhouse Baked Sweet Potatoes
Made with brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, ground cinnamon, granulated onion, garlic, black pepper, sugar, sweet potatoes, olive oil
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Barack Obama's Baked Beef Stew
Made with water, red wine or beef broth, quick-cooking tapioca, sugar, seasoned salt, browning sauce, dried marjoram, black pepper, beef stew meat, red potatoes
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Omelettry West's Gingerbread Pancakes
Made with brown sugar, buttermilk, water or milk, brewed coffee, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, ground cloves, cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Brennan's Banana Beignets
Made with sugar, baking powder, milk, beer, egg, oil, bananas, powdered sugar
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: 30-60 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
Bauder's Pharmacy Peppermint Ice Cream Bars
Made with chocolate sandwich cookies, butter, peppermint ice cream, hot fudge topping
Method: microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Sunset Grill And Tap Nachos
Made with guacamole, sour cream, tortilla chips, chili, beef, chicken or vegetables, Jack and Cheddar cheese, scallions, tomatoes, black olives, pickled jalapenos, lettuce
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Ivar's Crab Louie Salad
Made with green bell pepper, black olives, pickle relish, bacon and tomato mayonnaise, crab meat, green leaf lettuce, iceberg lettuce, tomato
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Morton's Hot Upside Down Apple Pie
Made with cinnamon, ground nutmeg, corn starch, water, unsalted butter, sugar, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Leann Rimes's Cabo Chicken And Sangria
Made with red pepper flakes, salt, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, apple juice, sugar, mint, cinnamon sticks, dry white wine, peaches
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Arnaud's Herren's Hot Shrimp Arnaud
Made with shrimp, olive oil, onion, paprika, celery, garlic, French salad dressing, Creole mustard, sweet relish
Method: stovetop, oven
Time:
P.F. Chang's Roasted Chicken Cantonese-Style
Made with water, baking soda, whole fresh chicken, fresh ginger root, five spice powder, green onions, star anise, bean sauce, orange peel
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Gullivers Cream Corn
Made with butter, flour, white pepper, frozen corn, whipping cream, milk, salt, Accent, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ruby Tuesday's Chicken Quesadillas
Made with lettuce, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, Italian salad dressing, flour tortilla, margarine, Monterey jack or cheddar cheese, tomato, jalapeno...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
La Fonda on Main's Avocado Poblano Soup
Made with heavy cream, cilantro, poblano chiles, carrots, onion, canola oil, garlic, flour, chicken stock, avocados
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Whiskey Creek Steakhouse Loaded Chicken Sandwich
Made with dill pickle, tomato, lettuce, boneless, skinless chicken breast, lemon butter, chicken spice mix, bacon, mushrooms, cheddar or jack cheese...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Olive Garden Cheese Ravioli with Fresh Vegetables
Made with salt and freshly cracked pepper, parsley, cheese ravioli, olive oil, garlic, roasted red peppers, zucchini, black olives, chicken broth...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Girl Scout's Samoa Cookies
Made with chocolate chips, coconut, shortbread cookies, butter, sugar, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lafitte's Jerk Pork Sandwich
Made with dried thyme, seasoned salt, Cajun seasoning, turmeric, black pepper, pineapple, brown sugar, soy sauce, red wine vinegar
Method: oven, indoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Red Lobster's Seafood Chili
Made with garlic, dried oregano, plum tomatoes, clam juice, dry red wine, red chili paste, cumin seed, salt, cayenne pepper, red bell peppers
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
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