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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 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 paul newman's graham cracker cake

Paul Newman's Graham Cracker Cake

Made with apricot pulp, butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, flour, milk, baking powder, salt, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mae west's diet breakfast

Mae West's Diet Breakfast

Mae West was an American actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, and comedian in the early 1900s. This was apparently her go-to breakfast when she wanted to eat light.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for richard simmons' diamond lemon bars

Richard Simmons' Diamond Lemon Bars

Made with graham cracker crumbs, margarine, egg whites, egg, sugar, all-purpose flour, lemon zest, lemon juice

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

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recipe for liberace's meatball soup

Liberace's Meatball Soup

Made with ground pork, parsley, onion, flour, eggs, salt, black pepper, water, bay leaf, ground allspice

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 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 joy philbin's turkey tacos

Joy Philbin's Turkey Tacos

Made with tomato, olive oil, ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, onion, tortillas, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red lobster's shrimp slaw

Red Lobster's Shrimp Slaw

Made with spring onion, red bell pepper, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for caputo's hot szechuan-style green beans

Caputo's Hot Szechuan-Style Green Beans

Made with fresh ginger, garlic, green beans, water, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, hot chili flakes, black pepper, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beans & barley restaurant's egg salad

Beans & Barley Restaurant's Egg Salad

Made with white pepper, eggs, mayonnaise, celery seed, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tom selleck's chicken with wine

Tom Selleck's Chicken With Wine

Made with onion, salt, black pepper, boneless chicken breast halves, flour, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, orange juice, dry white wine or Marsala wine, ginger ale

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chili's twisted lemonade twist

Chili's Twisted Lemonade Twist

Made with sweet & sour mix, tequila, brandy, Cointreau, lime juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chili's awesome blossom

Chili's Awesome Blossom

Made with flour, black pepper, garlic powder, buttermilk, sour cream, ketchup, seasoned salt, red pepper

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for delmonico's beef rolls

Delmonico's Beef Rolls

Made with Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, vinegar, round steak, flour, bacon, parsley, bacon fat, beef stock

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for tgi friday's witches brew

TGI Friday's Witches Brew

This spooky and refreshing copycat cocktail is perfect for Halloween parties. It's easy to make, and only requires a few ingredients.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rittenhouse inn's apple cider marmalade

Rittenhouse Inn's Apple Cider Marmalade

Made with sugar, powdered fruit pectin, lemon peel, cooking apples, apple cider, frozen orange juice concentrate, orange peel

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for princess cruise lines turkey fettuccine alfredo

Princess Cruise Lines Turkey Fettuccine Alfredo

Made with parmesan cheese, salt, fettuccine pasta, egg yolks, half and half, butter, turkey, black pepper

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 tony's at disney world lasagna

Tony's At Disney World Lasagna

Made with Spanish paprika, tomato puree, lasagna noodles, water, olive oil, ricotta cheese, egg, Tabasco sauce, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for charlton heston's spaghetti with cauliflower

Charlton Heston's Spaghetti With Cauliflower

Made with spaghetti, salt and pepper, currants, cauliflower, olive oil, onion, anchovy fillets, tomatoes, pine nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for brennan's stuffed baked potatoes

Brennan's Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Made with paprika, potatoes, bacon, green onions, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, salt, white pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for red lobster's dungeness crab bisque

Red Lobster's Dungeness Crab Bisque

Made with fresh parsley, salt, onion, butter, flour, chicken broth, half and half, Dungeness crab meat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for julia roberts's baked potato soup

Julia Roberts's Baked Potato Soup

Made with potatoes, oil, garlic, onion, chicken stock or canned broth, salt and pepper, chives, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 otis spunkmeyer spicy cornbread

Otis Spunkmeyer Spicy Cornbread

Made with milk, red bell pepper, yellow cake mix, eggs, cornbread mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, salt, jalapeno peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for caputo's lamb cacciatore

Caputo's Lamb Cacciatore

Made with olive oil, red onions, garlic, sage, leg of lamb, white wine, Italian-style tomatoes, salt and freshly ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, egg yolks

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bublitz's family restaurant cherry dream bars

Bublitz's Family Restaurant Cherry Dream Bars

Made with whipped cream, brown sugar, white cake mix, margarine or butter, rolled oats, egg, cherry pie filling, nuts

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for aquavit's elderflower martini

Aquavit's Elderflower Martini

Made with salt, elderflower cordial, dry vermouth, lemon zest, lime zest, Aquavit


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for claim jumper's lemon bar brulee with raspberry sauce

Claim Jumper's Lemon Bar Brulee With Raspberry Sauce

Made with cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, heavy whipping cream, lemon curd, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for buca di beppo's mozzarella caprese

Buca Di Beppo's Mozzarella Caprese

Made with salt, oregano, garlic, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, roasted red bell pepper,, roasted yellow bell pepper, fresh basil, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dom deluise's outrageous yum-yum cake

Dom Deluise's Outrageous Yum-Yum Cake

Made with baking soda, sugar, egg, butter, sour cream, water, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, semi sweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for putney inn's pinto bean ice cream with navy and black bean biscotti

Putney Inn's Pinto Bean Ice Cream With Navy And Black Bean Biscotti

Made with half and half, egg yolks, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, dried cherries, cranberry juice, butter, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for p.f. chang's china bistro temple longbeans

P.F. Chang's China Bistro Temple Longbeans

Made with canola oil, water, Chinese long beans, tofu, carrot, yellow chives, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 golden bee cheese

Golden Bee Cheese

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for alfalfa restaurant sour cream bean burritos

Alfalfa Restaurant Sour Cream Bean Burritos

Made with salt and pepper, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for the brass key corned beef and cabbage soup

The Brass Key Corned Beef And Cabbage Soup

Made with celery, margarine, garlic, white pepper, seasoned salt, water, beef bouillon cubes, chicken bouillon cubes, potatoes, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for red rooster tavern clam cakes

Red Rooster Tavern Clam Cakes

Made with flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, clam broth, clams, oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for luby's meat loaf

Luby's Meat Loaf

Made with black pepper, saltine crumbs, ground beef, ground pork, eggs, onions, celery, green bell pepper, tomato juice, evaporated milk

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ace's restaurant black jack barbecue sauce

Ace's Restaurant Black Jack Barbecue Sauce

Made with brown sugar, butter, yellow onion, garlic, chili powder, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle peppers, whiskey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for black dog home fries

Black Dog Home Fries

Made with salt and pepper, white onion, potatoes, butter or bacon fat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brown derby cream cheese and avocado dip

Brown Derby Cream Cheese And Avocado Dip

Made with salt, avocado, cream cheese, butter, celery salt, chives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boulevard inn chicken salad with hearts of palm

Boulevard Inn Chicken Salad With Hearts Of Palm

Made with chicken breasts, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, hearts of palm, palm liquid, Boston lettuce, tomato, black olives, sprigs parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for boulevard inn pecan chicken with cajun remoulade

Boulevard Inn Pecan Chicken With Cajun Remoulade

Made with chicken breast halves, egg, milk, pecans, bread crumbs, butter, mayonnaise, salad dressing, Cajun spice, Durkee dressing

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for zinc bistro's steamed razor clams, mussels, and chorizo, potatoes and leeks with charred tomato broth and rouille crisps

Zinc Bistro's Steamed Razor Clams, Mussels, and Chorizo, Potatoes And Leeks With Charred Tomato Broth and Rouille Crisps

Made with shallots, butter, salt and pepper, tomato, white potatoes, leek...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for olive garden's tomato and mozzarella caprese

Olive Garden's Tomato And Mozzarella Caprese

Made with tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, mozzarella or buffalo mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, sea salt or kosher salt, dry oregano, black pepper, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes





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