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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 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 marshall field's chicken salad

Marshall Field's Chicken Salad

Made with sugar, salt, white pepper, lemon juice, chicken, celery, green onions, pecans, Chicken Salad Dressing

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 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

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recipe for rainforest cafe coconut bread pudding

Rainforest Cafe Coconut Bread Pudding

Made with vanilla ice cream, white bread, sweetened shredded coconut, dried apricots, cream of coconut, whole milk, vanilla extract, eggs, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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

recipe for nancy reagan's pumpkin pecan pie

Nancy Reagan's Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Made with pecans, eggs, pumpkin, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, pie shell

Method:   oven
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 brit's pub hearts of artichoke with dip

Brit's Pub Hearts Of Artichoke With Dip

Made with egg yolks, milk, artichoke hearts, flour, breadcrumbs, oil, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sour cream

Method:   deep fryer
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 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 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 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 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

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 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 fanara's italian restaurant crab seafood pasta salad

Fanara's Italian Restaurant Crab Seafood Pasta Salad

Made with pasta shells, salt, mayonnaise, imitation crab meat, buttermilk, green onions, lemon, onion powder, garlic, seasoned salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hooter's special dipping sauce for wings

Hooter's Special Dipping Sauce for Wings

Made with ketchup, Tabasco sauce, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 red lobster's grouper siciliano

Red Lobster's Grouper Siciliano

Made with bread crumbs, grouper fillets, butter, garlic

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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


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 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 wildhorse saloon banana cream pie

Wildhorse Saloon Banana Cream Pie

Made with butter, cornstarch, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, bananas, chocolate cream sandwich cookies, sugar, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 bennigan's linguini diablo

Bennigan's Linguini Diablo

A copycat recipe for Bennigan's restaurant's popular linguine diablo. Made with a trio of seafood, homemade marinara, garlic lemon butter sauce, and served with linguine.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 tadich grill's shrimp creole

Tadich Grill's Shrimp Creole

Made with butter, yellow onion, green bell pepper, garlic, bay leaf, sweet paprika, tomatoes, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for suzanne somers' sauteed spinach with garlic and olive oil

Suzanne Somers' Sauteed Spinach With Garlic and Olive Oil

Made with salt, olive oil, garlic, spinach

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 claim jumper crunchy spinach salad

Claim Jumper Crunchy Spinach Salad

Made with Roma tomato, crispy shallot and green onion, sesame seeds, spinach, pecan brittle, fried angel hair pasta, fried wonton strips, feta cheese, red onion...


Time:   under 30 minutes





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