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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 rainforest cafe's crab cakes

Rainforest Cafe's Crab Cakes

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

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 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 brennan's eggs hussarde

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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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 dumplings

Loretta Lynn's Dumplings

Made with broth, chicken, flour, eggs, baking powder, salt, chicken bouillon granules

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red lobster's shrimp slaw

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


recipe for delmonico's beef rolls

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

recipe for b. j. duckwater's seafood gumbo

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

recipe for riverhouse restaurant coleslaw

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


recipe for lion house lite lasagna

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

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 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 bublitz's family restaurant cherry dream bars

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

recipe for frank sinatra's sausage and peppers

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

recipe for luby's beef stew

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


recipe for union square cafe pumpkin bread pudding

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

recipe for salt lick's fajitas with grilled vegetables

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

recipe for lawry's creamed spinach

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


recipe for dom deluise's outrageous yum-yum cake

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

recipe for cafe knickerbocker roast turkey sandwich with cranberry pecan mayo

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

recipe for brett favre's steakhouse baked sweet potatoes

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


recipe for barack obama's baked beef stew

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

recipe for oprah's favorite turkey burgers

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

recipe for omelettry west's gingerbread pancakes

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


recipe for brennan's banana beignets

Brennan's Banana Beignets

Made with sugar, baking powder, milk, beer, egg, oil, bananas, powdered sugar

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 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 bauder's pharmacy peppermint ice cream bars

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

recipe for sunset grill and tap nachos

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

recipe for ivar's crab louie salad

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


recipe for capitol grille's succotash

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

recipe for morton's hot upside down apple pie

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

recipe for leann rimes's cabo chicken and sangria

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


recipe for sen. barry goldwater's expert chili

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

recipe for arnaud's herren's hot shrimp arnaud

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:  

recipe for p.f. chang's roasted chicken cantonese-style

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


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 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 la fonda on main's avocado poblano soup

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


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 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 whiskey creek steakhouse loaded chicken sandwich

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


recipe for olive garden cheese ravioli with fresh vegetables

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

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 lafitte's jerk pork sandwich

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


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 foster farms bbq chicken

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

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





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