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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 ethyl's restaurant and smokehouse smoked porter (beer) and cheese soup

Ethyl's Restaurant and Smokehouse Smoked Porter (Beer) And Cheese Soup

Made with smoked sausage, black pepper, butter, flour, milk, chicken broth, garlic, smoked porter beer, Cheddar cheese, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 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

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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 cafe knickerbocker roast turkey sandwich with cranberry pecan mayo

Cafe Knickerbocker Roast Turkey Sandwich With Cranberry Pecan Mayo

Made with lettuce, Gouda cheese, bread, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, cranberries, toasted pecans, salt and pepper, turkey breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 oprah's favorite turkey burgers

Oprah's Favorite Turkey Burgers

Made with parsley, lemon, Tabasco sauce, green onion, celery, Granny Smith apple, canola or peanut oil, ground turkey, salt, black pepper

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

recipe for river run restaurant all-purpose bbq sauce

River Run Restaurant All-Purpose BBQ Sauce

Made with water, onion, ketchup, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for elvis presley's pound cake

Elvis Presley's Pound Cake

Made with vanilla extract, sugar, butter, eggs, cake flour, whipping cream

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ariana restaurant sabzi (afghan pureed spinach with spices)

Ariana Restaurant Sabzi (Afghan Pureed Spinach With Spices)

Made with fresh cilantro, vegetable or olive oil, salt and pepper, fresh spinach, black-eyed peas, onion, sun-dried lemon, garlic, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cucina's restaurant custard bread pudding with caramel sauce

Cucina's Restaurant Custard Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce

Made with whipping cream, milk, eggs, egg yolk, vanilla extract, sugar, white bread crusts, croissants and/or Danish

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for steve allen's shrimp flambe newburg

Steve Allen's Shrimp Flambe Newburg

Made with salt, cayenne pepper, parsley, butter, Spanish onion, jumbo shrimp, brandy, heavy cream, egg yolk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dillard house potatoes o'brien

Dillard House Potatoes O'Brien

Made with salt and pepper, red bell pepper, new potatoes, Italian salad dressing, garlic salt, Italian seasonings, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 bennigan's almond joy candy bar drink

Bennigan's Almond Joy Candy Bar Drink

Craving a sweet treat that's also a drink? This copycat Bennigan's Almond Joy candy bar cocktail is the perfect solution that tastes like an Almond Joy candy bar.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for coyote cafe's spicy grilled shrimp and melon salad

Coyote Cafe's Spicy Grilled Shrimp and Melon Salad

Made with dried chilies de arbol, olive oil, salt, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, shrimp, watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew mix, sugar, mint leaves

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

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 red lobster's broiled dill salmon

Red Lobster's Broiled Dill Salmon

Made with salmon steaks, butter or olive oil, lemon juice, salt, fresh dill, red pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red lobster's barbecue sauce

Red Lobster's Barbecue Sauce

Made with chili powder, chunky-style spaghetti sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, vinegar, dry mustard


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 dave and buster's california turkey wrapper

Dave And Buster's California Turkey Wrapper

Made with avocado, flour tortilla, Roma tomato, ranch salad dressing, ham, turkey, lettuce, Swiss cheese, bacon

Method:   stovetop
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 shrimp cristoforo

Olive Garden's Shrimp Cristoforo

Made with shrimp, fresh basil, butter, garlic, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, linguine or angel hair pasta

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 buxton inn's coquille of seafood with mushrooms in mornay sauce

Buxton Inn's Coquille Of Seafood With Mushrooms In Mornay Sauce

Made with cooked crab meat, pimiento, scallop shells, Parmesan cheese, paprika, sherry, half and half, heavy cream, chicken stock or...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for front porch's fried catfish

Front Porch's Fried Catfish

Made with peanut oil, cayenne pepper, cornbread mix, garlic powder, dried thyme, catfish fillets, buttermilk, salt, black pepper

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cafe at the corner's cajun french chili

Cafe At The Corner's Cajun French Chili

Made with smoked andouille sausage, ground round of beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, diced or crushed tomatoes...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for olive garden's bruschetta cannellini

Olive Garden's Bruschetta Cannellini

Made with garlic, cannellini beans, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, sour cream, salt and pepper, Italian bread, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for olive garden oven-roasted potatoes

Olive Garden Oven-Roasted Potatoes

Made with Romano cheese, fresh parsley, baking potatoes, olive oil, green pepper, red pepper, salt, fresh rosemary, fresh garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for olive garden's chicken gnocchi with veronese sauce

Olive Garden's Chicken Gnocchi With Veronese Sauce

Made with lemon, garlic, rosemary, chicken breast halves, salt, zucchini, red bell pepper, Vidalia onion, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for carrabba's apple martini

Carrabba's Apple Martini

Made with maraschino cherry, vodka, apple pucker, midori, apple


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for the vineyards roasted tomato basil soup

The Vineyards Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Made with garlic, olive oil, Roma tomatoes, basil, tomato sauce, water, vegetarian soup base, salt, black pepper, zucchini

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 wisteria's molasses-rubbed pork tenderloin

Wisteria's Molasses-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Made with brown sugar, salt, black pepper, rosemary, vegetable oil, apples, onion, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for carlos murphy's tomatillo sauce

Carlos Murphy's Tomatillo Sauce

Made with salt, garlic, tomatillos, arbol chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chi chi's salsa verde chicken kabobs

Chi Chi's Salsa Verde Chicken Kabobs

Made with salt, fresh cilantro, salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, boneless skinless chicken breast, cabbage, jicama, carrot

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for yoshida's braised asian veal shanks

Yoshida's Braised Asian Veal Shanks

Made with flour, red onion, salt and pepper, fennel bulbs, carrots, cherry tomatoes, garlic, red wine, Yoshida's Gourmet Cooking Sauce, ginger

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for arizona cafe & grill barbecue sauce

Arizona Cafe & Grill Barbecue Sauce

Blending fresh tomatoes, molasses, and a mix of chile powders, this copycat version of Arizona Cafe & Grill's barbecue sauce is a flavorful addition to any...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for impastato's restaurant crab fingers rickey jackson

Impastato's Restaurant Crab Fingers Rickey Jackson

Made with bread crumbs, lemon juice, parsley, fettuccine noodles, butter, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, half-and-half, salt

Method:   stovetop
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 ritz-carlton paniolo rack of lamb

Ritz-Carlton Paniolo Rack Of Lamb

Made with red curry paste, frenched racks of lamb, sesame seeds, fermented black beans, hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bob hope's lemon pie

Bob Hope's Lemon Pie

Made with egg whites, lemon, sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon juice, butter, egg yolks, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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





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