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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 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 coney island wurst

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

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 beans & barley's tempeh reuben sandwich

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

recipe for rosalyn carter's chicken supreme

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

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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 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 lawrence welk's chicken 'n' dumplings

Lawrence Welk's Chicken 'n' Dumplings

Made with Accent flavoring, salt, carrot, onion, lemon, yellow food coloring, chicken bouillon cubes, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for loretta lynn's apple turnovers

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

recipe for olive garden's capellini primavera

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

recipe for chuck woolery's healthy chicken burgers

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


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 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 the border grill's cinco de mayo guacamole

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


recipe for anchorage restaurant new england clam chowder

Anchorage Restaurant New England Clam Chowder

Made with flour, butter, bacon, bay leaf, dried thyme, white pepper, clam juice, potatoes, celery, onion

Method:   stovetop
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 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 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 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 black forrest inn's spaetzle

Black Forrest Inn's Spaetzle

Made with flour, eggs, salt, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for luby's hawaiian delight pie

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

recipe for natalie wood's eggs ranchero

Natalie Wood's Eggs Ranchero

Made with tomato sauce, tortillas, vegetable oil, garlic, marjoram, serrano or other chile pepper, chili powder, fresh tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black-eyed pea's chocolate pie

Black-Eyed Pea's Chocolate Pie

Made with salt, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, semisweet chocolate chips, pecans, corn syrup, sugar, brown sugar, egg whites, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for river run restaurant meat loaf

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

recipe for dixie stampede's cream of vegetable soup

Dixie Stampede's Cream Of Vegetable Soup

Dixie Stampede has changed to Dolly Parton's Stampede but it is still known for this delicious cream of vegetable soup.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 alekos greek taverna's greek spareribs

Alekos Greek Taverna's Greek Spareribs

Made with lemon juice, baby back ribs, seasoned salt, black pepper, salt, oregano

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 black eyed pea cornbread

Black Eyed Pea Cornbread

Made with flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, onion, jalapeno peppers, eggs, oil, buttermilk, cream-style corn

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for border grill's spaghetti with garlic and olive oil

Border Grill's Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil

Made with breadcrumbs, olive oil, garlic, red chile flakes, salt, lemon, fresh Italian parsley, spaghetti

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sour cream and chive potato soup

Sour Cream and Chive Potato Soup

This recipe comes from the Cambridge Country Inn and Pub in Cambridge, Wisconsin. It's one of their most popular menu items.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for casa mia's pasta puttanesca

Casa Mia's Pasta Puttanesca

Made with olive oil, garlic, mushrooms, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, pepperoncini, anchovies, black olives, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for el jarro's roasted poblano and corn soup

El Jarro's Roasted Poblano And Corn Soup

Made with corn, poblano chiles, butter, garlic, red bell pepper, chives, cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, white pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for classic green goddess dressing

Classic Green Goddess Dressing

A very traditional version of the classic Green Goddess salad dressing made with parsley, green onions, garlic, anchovies, tarragon, mayo, vinegar, and sour cream.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kowalski's nut goodie bars

Kowalski's Nut Goodie Bars

Made with Spanish peanuts, maple flavoring, powdered sugar, butterscotch chips, semisweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, butter, regular vanilla pudding, evaporated...

Method:   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 buca di beppo filet cacciatore

Buca Di Beppo Filet Cacciatore

Made with mushrooms, garlic, capers, oregano, sherry, tomato sauce, tomato paste, olive oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for orange julius with a twist smoothie

Orange Julius With A Twist Smoothie

Made with frozen concentrate orange juice, vanilla yogurt, berry yogurt, nonfat milk


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for olive garden's seafood pasta chowder

Olive Garden's Seafood Pasta Chowder

Made with parsley, green onions, dry white wine, water, miniature pasta bow-ties or shells, crab meat, butter or margarine, fresh mushrooms, Knorr Newburg Sauce...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for planet hollywood's bananas foster cheesecake

Planet Hollywood's Bananas Foster Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, eggs, vanilla paste or extract, sugar, sour cream, butter, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for benihana's hibachi steak

Benihana's Hibachi Steak

Made with black pepper, salt, soy sauce, bean sprouts, onion, mushrooms, soybean oil, sirloin steaks

Method:   oven, 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 bogey hills country club grandma's apple crisp

Bogey Hills Country Club Grandma's Apple Crisp

Made with cinnamon, salt, oatmeal, brown sugar, butter, flour, sugar, apples

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for brown derby special french dressing

Brown Derby Special French Dressing

Made with olive oil, water, red wine vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chi chi's pork tenderloin with bourbon sauce

Chi Chi's Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Sauce

Made with pork tenderloin, black pepper, Dijon mustard, honey, diced tomatoes and green chiles, bourbon, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for white gull inn balsamic vinaigrette salad

White Gull Inn Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad

Made with Parmesan cheese, toasted pecans, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, white pepper, mixed salad greens, dried cherries


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for laura bush's vegetable soup

Laura Bush's Vegetable Soup

Made with corn, cumin, corn or vegetable oil, ground coriander, yellow onions, garlic, green beans, chili powder, jack or muenster cheese, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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