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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 b.b. king's blues club and restaurant b.b.'s barbequed ribs

B.B. King's Blues Club And Restaurant B.B.'s Barbequed Ribs

Made with tomato sauce, tomato, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dried onion, soy sauce, water, chili powder, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for anthony's cajun popcorn shrimp with cajun tartar sauce

Anthony's Cajun Popcorn Shrimp with Cajun Tartar Sauce

Made with fresh shrimp, whole milk, eggs, all-purpose flour, corn meal, Cajun spice mix, dried thyme, oil, tartar sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for outback steakhouse creamy onion soup

Outback Steakhouse Creamy Onion Soup

Made with provolone cheese, colby cheese, mozzarella cheese, chicken broth, cornstarch, cream of onion soup, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

recipe for the daily grill's manhattan clam chowder

The Daily Grill's Manhattan Clam Chowder

Made with anchovy oil, shallots, onions, leeks, thyme, bay leaves, clams, black pepper, celery salt, clam juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for cameron diaz's garlicky lemon chicken with broccolini

Cameron Diaz's Garlicky Lemon Chicken With Broccolini

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast, broccolini, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, all-purpose flour, brown rice, garlic, lemon zest, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bojangles' cajun rice

Bojangles' Cajun Rice

Made with chicken broth, long grain white rice, chicken gizzards, butter, Cajun seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chipotle's refried beans

Chipotle's Refried Beans

Made with water, dried pinto beans, bacon drippings, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 inn at the park's praline apple bread

Inn at the Park's Praline Apple Bread

Made with sugar, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, apple, pecans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for applebee's bananaberry freeze

Applebee's Bananaberry Freeze

Made with strawberries, whipped cream, frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, pina colada mix, ice, bananas


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pier house key lime pie

Pier House Key Lime Pie

Made with sugar, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, cream of tartar, graham cracker pie crust, key lime juice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 commander's palace trout with roasted pecans

Commander's Palace Trout with Roasted Pecans

Made with clarified butter, margarine, pecans, lemon, unsalted butter, Worcestershire sauce, vegetable oil, fish stock

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for outback steakhouse's coral reef rita

Outback Steakhouse's Coral Reef Rita

Made with margarita salt, lime juice, lime, tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, cranberry juice, Grand Marnier


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rainforest cafe's caribo coconut chicken

Rainforest Cafe's Caribo Coconut Chicken

Made with chicken breast, salt, sugar, corn starch, flaked coconut, flour, eggs, water, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for umberto's roasted cauliflower soup

Umberto's Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Made with heavy cream, bay leaf, fresh thyme, cauliflower, garlic, shallots, olive oil, chicken broth, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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

recipe for debbie reynolds' eggplant casserole

Debbie Reynolds' Eggplant Casserole

Made with bread crumbs, tomato sauce, butter, eggplant, salt, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for white lace inn oatmeal choco-toffee bar cookies

White Lace Inn Oatmeal Choco-Toffee Bar Cookies

Made with sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda, old fashioned oatmeal, milk chocolate candy bar, English toffee...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 ruby's diner bbq ranch chicken salad

Ruby's Diner BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad

Made with ranch salad dressing, barbecue sauce, mixed salad greens, chicken breast, tomatoes, black beans, cheese, cucumbers, corn, avocado

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for elvis presley's tomato and gruyere fritters

Elvis Presley's Tomato And Gruyere Fritters

Made with oil, gruyere cheese, tomatoes, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, egg, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for applebee's vegetable medley

Applebee's Vegetable Medley

Made with zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, red bell pepper, red onions, corn cob, salt, butter or margarine, garlic, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 amy ruth's home-style southern cuisine special chicken

Amy Ruth's Home-Style Southern Cuisine Special Chicken

Made with bay leaf, tomato, whole fryer chicken, flour, salt, black pepper, green bell pepper, onion, sage, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for charlie's steak house cheese spread

Charlie's Steak House Cheese Spread

Made with Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, cream cheese, onions, ketchup, sour cream or milk, sweet relish, salt and pepper, stuffed olives, garlic


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 arnaud's filet mignon au poivre

Arnaud's Filet Mignon au Poivre

Made with watercress, filets mignon, black pepper, clarified butter, salt, oil, brandy, heavy cream, demi-glace

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 applebee's quesadillas

Applebee's Quesadillas

Made with picante sauce, guacamole, sour cream, bacon, flour tortilla, butter, pico de gallo, colby/monterey jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chili's chicken enchilada soup

Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup

Made with vegetable oil, chicken base, yellow onions, cumin, chili powder, garlic, cayenne pepper, masa harina, water, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for denny's bacon caesar burger

Denny's Bacon Caesar Burger

Made with Caesar dressing, bacon, hamburger bun, hamburger patty, Romaine lettuce, dill pickles, red onion, tomato, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for black kettle's pepper steak

Black Kettle's Pepper Steak

Made with vegetable oil, butter, garlic, garlic salt, green bell peppers, fresh mushrooms, dried oregano, salt and pepper, beef tenderloin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brennan's salad with herb dressing

Brennan's Salad with Herb Dressing

Made with Boston or romaine lettuce, avocados, cooked artichoke bottoms, fresh mushrooms, cooked beets, snow peas, olive oil, shallots, fresh dill


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 guadalajara cilantro rice

Guadalajara Cilantro Rice

Made with fresh cilantro, green bell peppers, rice, water, chicken stock base, butter, red bell peppers

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 tapp's brewpub and steakhouse beer potato soup

Tapp's Brewpub and Steakhouse Beer Potato Soup

Made with roux, chicken stock, butter, garlic, green onions, celery, potatoes, beer, sugar, chicken bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bennigan's ale house shrimp and pasta

Bennigan's Ale House Shrimp And Pasta

Made with shrimp, penne pasta, butter or margarine, mushrooms, red onion, garlic, Irish brown ale, white sauce mix, milk, cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for george washington's she-crab soup

George Washington's She-Crab Soup

Made with heavy cream, dry sherry, nutmeg, crab meat with crab eggs, butter, yellow onions, flour, milk, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for churchtown inn's oatmeal custard

Churchtown Inn's Oatmeal Custard

Made with heavy cream, milk or half and half, eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, oatmeal, nutmeg, raisins


Time:   30-60 minutes


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 russell stover-esque candy

Russell Stover-esque Candy

Made with chopped nuts, butter, milk chocolate bar, chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, sugar, evaporated milk

Method:   stovetop
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 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 chris noth's fish and chips with chipotle avocado dip

Chris Noth's Fish And Chips With Chipotle Avocado Dip

Made with avocados, mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle in adobo, flour, salt, pepper, eggs, milk, firm white fish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for olive garden's chocolate ricotta pie

Olive Garden's Chocolate Ricotta Pie

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, ricotta cheese, confectioner's sugar, almond extract, almonds

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours





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