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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 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 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 brigtsen's crab ravigote

Brigtsen's Crab Ravigote

Made with Creole mustard, prepared horseradish, Tabasco sauce, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, hard-cooked egg, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cooked jumbo lump crab...

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for old holland inn's chilled pineapple peach soup

Old Holland Inn's Chilled Pineapple Peach Soup

Made with mint, lime, peaches, pineapple, orange juice, pineapple juice, plain yogurt, white wine, lemon juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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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 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 havana harry's cheese and chorizo dip

Havana Harry's Cheese And Chorizo Dip

Made with plantain, taro, or vegetable chips, chorizo sausage, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, half and half or light cream, crushed red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for silver spring country club honey pecan chicken

Silver Spring Country Club Honey Pecan Chicken

Made with parsley, pre-breaded, frozen, chicken breasts, vegetable oil, salted butter, honey, brown sugar, toasted pecan pieces, vanilla extract, fresh...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brandenburg's wagon wheel cream of wild rice soup

Brandenburg's Wagon Wheel Cream Of Wild Rice Soup

Made with salt and pepper, onion, ham, carrots, butter, flour, chicken broth, wild rice, half-and-half

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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


recipe for deerfield inn new england apple cheddar bread

Deerfield Inn New England Apple Cheddar Bread

Made with milk, Cheddar cheese, sugar, self-rising flour, ground cinnamon, cashews, walnuts, or pecans, eggs, butter, apples

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hi-way restaurant beef barley soup

Hi-Way Restaurant Beef Barley Soup

Made with barley, water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, black pepper, beef base, tomato sauce, beef roast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 olive garden clams bruschetta

Olive Garden Clams Bruschetta

Made with fresh arugula or basil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, Italian bread, garlic, olive oil, chopped clam meat, tomatoes

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 strip house parmesan creamed spinach

Strip House Parmesan Creamed Spinach

Made with pepper, salt, spinach, cream, butter, truffle oil, Parmesan

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 claim jumper pot roast

Claim Jumper Pot Roast

Made with carrots, turnips, sweet potatoes, onion, herb gravy, beef stock/beef au jus, olive oil, garlic, shallot

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sen. barry goldwater's expert chili

Sen. Barry Goldwater's Expert Chili

Made with water, salt, ground cumin, ground beef, dried pinto beans, tomato paste, onions, hot chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for no pudge brownie clone

No Pudge Brownie Clone

Made with nonstick cooking spray, non-fat vanilla yogurt, salt, baking soda, cornstarch, egg whites, cocoa, flour, sugar

Method:   oven
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 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 union house apple cabbage salad

Union House Apple Cabbage Salad

Made with red cabbage, green cabbage, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, ground cinnamon, celery salt, dill weed, tart red apples, Spanish onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avanti's eggplant lasagna

Avanti's Eggplant Lasagna

Made with basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for whiskey creek steakhouse loaded chicken sandwich

Whiskey Creek Steakhouse Loaded Chicken Sandwich

Made with dill pickle, tomato, lettuce, boneless, skinless chicken breast, lemon butter, chicken spice mix, bacon, mushrooms, cheddar or jack cheese...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for american club's mushroom and wild rice soup

American Club's Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup

Made with fresh thyme, cayenne pepper, mushrooms, wild rice, leek, vegetable oil, flour, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacco's crab ravioli

Bacco's Crab Ravioli

Made with semolina flour, eggs, salt, water, white wine, seasoned rice vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 abacus lobster scallion shooters

Abacus Lobster Scallion Shooters

Made with sesame oil, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, ginger, lobster meat, tamari soy sauce, sambal chili sauce, scallions, mint

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yoshida's orzo risotto

Yoshida's Orzo Risotto

Made with lemon zest, orzo pasta, butter, shallots, chicken stock, Parmesan cheese, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for camelback inn's spinach, artichoke, and poblano dip

Camelback Inn's Spinach, Artichoke, And Poblano Dip

Made with poblano chile, Cholula sauce, pepperjack cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, prepared horseradish, artichoke hearts, green chiles...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bennigan's strawberry cheesecake

Bennigan's Strawberry Cheesecake

Made with vanilla wafers or chocolate wafers, confectioners' sugar, butter, cinnamon, cream cheese, vanilla extract, lemon, zested, lemon juice, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for black forrest inn's spaetzle

Black Forrest Inn's Spaetzle

Made with flour, eggs, salt, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bogey hills country club grandma's apple crisp

Bogey Hills Country Club Grandma's Apple Crisp

Made with cinnamon, salt, oatmeal, brown sugar, butter, flour, sugar, apples

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for commander's palace oysters trufant

Commander's Palace Oysters Trufant

Made with Creole seafood seasoning, heavy cream, freshly shucked oysters

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for canlis restaurant's yukon gold potato soup

Canlis Restaurant's Yukon Gold Potato Soup

Made with fresh chives, creme fraiche, butter or margarine, onion, potatoes, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 liberty tree tavern philadelphia pepper pot soup

Liberty Tree Tavern Philadelphia Pepper Pot Soup

Made with tomatoes, margarine, onions, leeks, celery, ham, water, chicken bouillon cubes, beef bouillon cubes, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for red lobster's rock shrimp creole

Red Lobster's Rock Shrimp Creole

Made with salt, sugar, rock shrimp, butter, green bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, all-purpose flour, whole peeled tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
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 rainwater's on kettner white chocolate lasagna

Rainwater's On Kettner White Chocolate Lasagna

Made with fresh mint, sweetened whipped cream, semisweet chocolate chips, white baking chips, shortening, chocolate ice cream, creamy peanut butter...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 olive garden cookie dough cheesecake

Olive Garden Cookie Dough Cheesecake

Made with margarine, chocolate cookie crumbs, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, sour cream, refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bakery cafe pecan bar cookies

Bakery Cafe Pecan Bar Cookies

Made with heavy cream, egg yolks, flour, butter, brown sugar, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tequila rose

Tequila Rose

Made with tequila, half and half, whole milk, strawberry drink mix


Time:   1-2 hours

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 cafe brenda's nut and veggie burger

Cafe Brenda's Nut and Veggie Burger

Made with walnuts or pecans, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, oil, egg whites, soy sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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