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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 lone star steakhouse chicken pot pie soup

Lone Star Steakhouse Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Made with pie crusts, stewing hen, water, mixed vegetables, chicken bouillon, poultry seasoning, sage, pearl onions, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for jasper's bourbon creamed corn

Jasper's Bourbon Creamed Corn

Made with green onions, bourbon, butter, shallots, garlic, red bell pepper, corn, whipping cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red lobster's dungeness crab bisque

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


recipe for blue mesa grill grilled jicama slaw

Blue Mesa Grill Grilled Jicama Slaw

Made with oil, jicama, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, red cabbage, green cabbage, garlic, shallot

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for olive garden's marinated peppers

Olive Garden's Marinated Peppers

Made with fresh parsley, fresh basil, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, bread

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for savannah candy kitchen pecan pie cake

Savannah Candy Kitchen Pecan Pie Cake

Made with shortening, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, buttermilk, egg whites, dark brown sugar, dark corn syrup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bogus creek cafe french market ham & bean soup

Bogus Creek Cafe French Market Ham & Bean Soup

Made with barley, lentils, bean mixture, smoked ham hocks or ham, tomatoes, water, onion, green bell pepper, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 subway orchard chicken salad

Subway Orchard Chicken Salad

Made with celery salt and fresh black pepper, Fuji apple, Granny Smith apple, lemon juice, chopped cooked chicken breast, celery, dried cranberries, mayonnaise


Time:   1-2 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 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 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 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 trattoria marcella's polenta fries

Trattoria Marcella's Polenta Fries

Made with Parmesan cheese, vegetable oil, assorted sliced mushrooms, olive oil, Marsala wine, heavy cream, garlic, fresh rosemary, sugar

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for 94th aero squadron farmhouse bread

94th Aero Squadron Farmhouse Bread

Made with vegetable oil, eggs, brown sugar, active dry yeast, water, bread flour, cracked wheat, salt, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for girl scout's samoa cookies

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

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 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 yachtsman steakhouse grilled pork chops

Yachtsman Steakhouse Grilled Pork Chops

Made with sweet onion, pork chops, pepper, salt, shiitake mushrooms, fresh spinach, butter

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for guadalajara spanish rice

Guadalajara Spanish Rice

Made with paprika, black pepper, ground cumin, lard, rice, water, green bell pepper, onion, tomato, chicken bouillon granules

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for walt disney's own chili and beans

Walt Disney's Own Chili and Beans

Made with salt and pepper, turmeric, coriander, crushed red pepper flakes, fennel, cloves, cinnamon, Mexican chile pepper, dried ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for jack daniel's sour mash bourbon apple pie

Jack Daniel's Sour Mash Bourbon Apple Pie

Made with salt, cream cheese, butter, apples, sugar, all-purpose flour, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for anthony's key lime pie

Anthony's Key Lime Pie

Made with graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, butter, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, key lime juice, whipped cream, lime slices and mint sprigs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for ruby tuesday's chicken fajita salad

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

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 alan alda's che cha

Alan Alda's Che Cha

Made with fusilli pasta, olive oil, Italian plum tomatoes, plum tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for red lobster's grilled shrimp kabobs

Red Lobster's Grilled Shrimp Kabobs

Made with salt and pepper, butter, garlic, onion, tomatoes, zucchini, shrimp

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for abuelo's cilantro lime soup

Abuelo's Cilantro Lime Soup

Made with canola oil, onion, tomato, garlic, oregano, chili powder, salt, hot chiles, corn, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for red rooster tavern clam cakes

Red Rooster Tavern Clam Cakes

Made with flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, clam broth, clams, oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for black dog home fries

Black Dog Home Fries

Made with salt and pepper, white onion, potatoes, butter or bacon fat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for threadgill's garlic cheese grits

Threadgill's Garlic Cheese Grits

Made with yellow onion, garlic, water, salt, grits, milk, eggs, butter, American cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ruby tuesday's chicken quesadillas

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


recipe for olive garden salad mix

Olive Garden Salad Mix

Made with Parmesan cheese, tomato, mixed salad greens, red onion, black olives, banana peppers, croutons


Time:   under 30 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 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 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 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 red lobster's seafood chili

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


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 sylvia's world famous talked about spareribs

Sylvia's World Famous Talked About Spareribs

Made with Sylvia's original sauce, white wine vinegar, pork spareribs, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 red lobster's roasted maine lobster with crabmeat stuffing

Red Lobster's Roasted Maine Lobster with Crabmeat Stuffing

Made with blue crab meat, shallot, parsley, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, lobsters

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 roma downey's irish soda bread

Roma Downey's Irish Soda Bread

Made with egg, butter, all-purpose flour, sugar, raisins, caraway seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, buttermilk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 angela lansbury's power loaf

Angela Lansbury's Power Loaf

Made with quick-cooking oats, cracked wheat, shortening, honey, salt, yeast, water, wheat flour, bran flakes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baby kay's cajun kitchen's bread pudding

Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen's Bread Pudding

Made with cinnamon, sugar, nutmeg, eggs, coconut flakes, vanilla extract, raisins, pecans, butter, whole milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for paradise cafe's black bean chili

Paradise Cafe's Black Bean Chili

Made with fresh jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, crushed tomatoes, black beans, diced green chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tony's at disney world lasagna

Tony's At Disney World Lasagna

Made with Spanish paprika, tomato puree, lasagna noodles, water, olive oil, ricotta cheese, egg, Tabasco sauce, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
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





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