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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 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 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 disney's butterscotch creme brulee

Disney's Butterscotch Creme Brulee

Made with light corn syrup, butterscotch sauce, butterscotch flavored schnapps, heavy cream, egg yolks, light brown sugar, sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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

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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 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 machine shed restaurant baked potato soup

Machine Shed Restaurant Baked Potato Soup

Made with bacon, onion, celery, milk, water, chicken base, salt, black pepper, margarine or butter, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for black kettle pasta with garlic butter

Black Kettle Pasta with Garlic Butter

Made with Parmesan cheese, angel hair pasta, butter, white wine, lemon juice, garlic, white pepper, garlic salt, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 entenmann's fat-free chocolate cupcakes

Entenmann's Fat-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Made with baking soda, applesauce, vanilla extract, cook and serve chocolate pudding, dry milk powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, self-rising flour, egg...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 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 nava's perfect margarita

Nava's Perfect Margarita

Made with margarita salt, Cointreau, sugar, water, lemon juice, lime juice, anejo tequila

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sonic drive-in fritos chili cheese wraps

Sonic Drive-In Fritos Chili Cheese Wraps

Made with flour tortillas, onions, chili, corn chips, cheddar cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for connie stevens' italian meat sauce

Connie Stevens' Italian Meat Sauce

Made with water, onion, garlic, sweet basil, olive oil, salt and pepper, ground beef, tomato puree, tomato sauce, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 copper kettle's favorite chocolate buttermilk cake with browned butter icing

Copper Kettle's Favorite Chocolate Buttermilk Cake with Browned Butter Icing

Made with cocoa powder, cake flour, baking soda, buttermilk, butter, vanilla extract, salt, confectioners' sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 gulliver's creamed corn

Gulliver's Creamed Corn

Made with Parmesan cheese, flour, ears corn, whipping cream, salt, sugar, MSG, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bally's filet mignon with bordeaux butter

Bally's Filet Mignon With Bordeaux Butter

Made with salt, unsalted butter, sugar, fresh basil, shallots, fresh thyme, white pepper, Bordeaux wine, filets mignon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 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 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 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 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 dillard's garden room dutch potato soup

Dillard's Garden Room Dutch Potato Soup

Made with all-purpose flour, margarine, vegetable oil, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, white pepper, bay leaf, beef stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 bogey country club smoked gouda and shiitake mushroom soup

Bogey Country Club Smoked Gouda and Shiitake Mushroom Soup

Made with yellow onion, water, paste chicken base, smoked Gouda cheese, celery, flour, garlic, heavy cream, Madeira wine, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for champp's california chicken sandwich

Champp's California Chicken Sandwich

Made with seasoned salt, water, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, guacamole, hamburger buns, mayonnaise, butter

Method:   stovetop, indoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beaches and sandals' rice and beans

Beaches and Sandals' Rice and Beans

Made with salt and ground black pepper, sugar, salt, water, dried kidney beans, coconut milk, garlic, scallions, fresh thyme, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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

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 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 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 los patios shrimp salad

Los Patios Shrimp Salad

Made with lemon juice, salt, shrimp, celery, white pepper, celery salt, mayonnaise


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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

recipe for fat fish blue's chicken sausage gumbo

Fat Fish Blue's Chicken Sausage Gumbo

Made with salt, onions, celery, sweet green pepper, garlic, chicken stock, beer, Andouille or other smoked sausage, cayenne pepper, gumbo file powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for golden bee cheese

Golden Bee Cheese

Made with garlic salt, Cheddar cheese, butter, sherry, horseradish

Method:   crock pot
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 buckhead colorado steakhouse spinach and artichoke dip

Buckhead Colorado Steakhouse Spinach And Artichoke Dip

Made with oil, red onion, artichoke hearts and bottoms, mayonnaise, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, lemon juice, garlic, hot cayenne pepper...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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