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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 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 dean martin's caviar potato appetizers

Dean Martin's Caviar Potato Appetizers

Made with caviar, baking potatoes, sour cream, onion salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dillard house buttermilk gingerbread with lemon sauce

Dillard House Buttermilk Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

Made with ground cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda, buttermilk, cornstarch, salt, sugar, water, lemon rind

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 21 club rice pudding

21 Club Rice Pudding

Made with raisins, milk, heavy cream, salt, vanilla bean, long-grained rice, sugar, egg yolk, whipped cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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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 india restaurant's seafood mango curry

India Restaurant's Seafood Mango Curry

Made with tiger shrimp, mussels, garlic, ginger, onions, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, turmeric, chili powder, Indian spice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for guadalajara spanish rice

Guadalajara Spanish Rice

Made with paprika, black pepper, ground cumin, lard, rice, water, green bell pepper, onion, tomato, chicken bouillon granules

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 cock 'n' bull restaurant's cornbread stuffing with sausage and apples

Cock 'n' Bull Restaurant's Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage and Apples

Made with rosemary, thyme, cornbread, bread, chicken stock, apple, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 paradise cafe's black bean chili

Paradise Cafe's Black Bean Chili

Made with fresh jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, crushed tomatoes, black beans, diced green chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for abuelo's cilantro lime soup

Abuelo's Cilantro Lime Soup

Made with canola oil, onion, tomato, garlic, oregano, chili powder, salt, hot chiles, corn, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for shoney's broccoli casserole

Shoney's Broccoli Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, ritz crackers, broccoli florets, velveeta cheese, eggs, rice, half and half, salt, black pepper, non-stick cooking spray

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for benihana sesame chicken

Benihana Sesame Chicken

Made with salt and pepper, sesame seeds, lemon juice, soybean oil, skinned, boneless chicken breast half, mushrooms, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 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

recipe for applebee's road runner

Applebee's Road Runner

The Road Runner cocktail, an Applebee's classic, is fruity and colorful drink made with a mixture of rum, blackberry and banana liqueurs, grenadine, and sweet and sour, topped...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for woodstock inn & resort sweet potato bisque

Woodstock Inn & Resort Sweet Potato Bisque

Made with whipped cream, salt and pepper, sweet potatoes, chicken stock, ground nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, cloves, maple syrup, heavy cream, dry sherry

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for aldi chili

Aldi Chili

Made with red bell pepper, onion, roma tomatoes, ground or fresh cinnamon, cocoa powder, chili powder, garlic, honey or brown sugar, bay leaves, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours

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 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 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 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 white gull inn cracked black pepper crusted new york strip with whiskey cream sauce

White Gull Inn Cracked Black Pepper Crusted New York Strip with Whiskey Cream Sauce

Made with salt, Worcestershire sauce, whipping cream, black peppercorns, New York strip steaks, butter, whiskey

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 de zwaan cafe dutch apple cake

De Zwaan Cafe Dutch Apple Cake

Made with sugar, eggs, applesauce, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ground cloves, apples, raisins

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 red lobster's shrimp nachos

Red Lobster's Shrimp Nachos

Made with pickled jalapeno pepper, cilantro, tortilla chips, pico de gallo, milk, cream cheese, Colby-Jack cheese, salad shrimp, water, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for olive garden salad mix

Olive Garden Salad Mix

Made with Parmesan cheese, tomato, mixed salad greens, red onion, black olives, banana peppers, croutons


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 taco bell a.1. steak house wrap

Taco Bell A.1. Steak House Wrap

Made with flour tortillas, steak sauce, onion, garlic, hot pepper sauce, beef round steak, bell pepper strips

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for black eyed pea broccoli cheese soup

Black Eyed Pea Broccoli Cheese Soup

Made with black pepper, fresh broccoli, salt, cornstarch, water, half and half, Velveeta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for camelback inn apple and dried cherry chutney

Camelback Inn Apple and Dried Cherry Chutney

Made with cider vinegar, butter, brown sugar, Red Delicious apple, dried cherries, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, shallot, fresh sage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for indigo restaurant's shrimp lumpia with chipotle aioli

Indigo Restaurant's Shrimp Lumpia with Chipotle Aioli

Made with flour, water, spring roll wrappers, vegetable oil, garlic, olive oil, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for asa ransom house's roman apple cake

Asa Ransom House's Roman Apple Cake

Made with sugar, shortening, butter, salt, mace, cinnamon, egg, skim milk, baking soda, cake flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for turtle crossing's thai chicken fancy wrap

Turtle Crossing's Thai Chicken Fancy Wrap

Made with sour cream, Thai sauce, mango, jalapenos, limes, red onion, red bell pepper, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce or Tabasco sauce

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for palomino's dungeness crab and marinated artichoke dip

Palomino's Dungeness Crab and Marinated Artichoke Dip

Made with crackers or thin bread slices, bread crumbs, butter or margarine, parsley, fresh rosemary, fresh basil, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, fresh...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for white gull inn sun-dried tomato-cauliflower-cheddar soup

White Gull Inn Sun-Dried Tomato-Cauliflower-Cheddar Soup

Made with cheddar cheese, whipping cream, butter, celery, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, flour, dried thyme, chicken broth, cauliflower

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grand central station oyster bar's beer-battered shrimp

Grand Central Station Oyster Bar's Beer-Battered Shrimp

Made with oil, eggs, beer, corn oil, soy sauce or tamari, shrimp, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lake austin spa tamale soup

Lake Austin Spa Tamale Soup

Made with garlic, chicken stock, diced tomato, tomato puree, zucchini, corn, garbanzo beans, adobo paste, masa harina de maiz

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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