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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 bahama breeze's pan seared fish with cucumber jalapeno slaw

Bahama Breeze's Pan Seared Fish With Cucumber Jalapeno Slaw

Made with brown sugar, salad cucumbers, red bell pepper, yellow pepper, jalapeno peppers, rice vinegar, red onion, kosher salt, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for nava's perfect margarita

Nava's Perfect Margarita

Made with margarita salt, Cointreau, sugar, water, lemon juice, lime juice, anejo tequila

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for olive garden's pepperoni pasta palermo

Olive Garden's Pepperoni Pasta Palermo

Made with herbed vinaigrette dressing, tomato, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, fresh rosemary, salt, black pepper,, fresh basil, pistachios

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


recipe for fat fish blue's chicken sausage gumbo

Fat Fish Blue's Chicken Sausage Gumbo

Made with salt, onions, celery, sweet green pepper, garlic, chicken stock, beer, Andouille or other smoked sausage, cayenne pepper, gumbo file powder

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

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recipe for chipotle restaurant style guacamole

Chipotle Restaurant Style Guacamole

Made with garlic, salt, avocado, red onion, lime, jalapeno, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for al roker's grilled glazed doughnuts

Al Roker's Grilled Glazed Doughnuts

Made with glazed doughnuts, vanilla ice cream

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rainwater's three cheese meatloaf

Rainwater's Three Cheese Meatloaf

Made with Swiss cheese, Romano cheese, ground beef, Italian sausage link, ground veal, salt, black pepper, garlic, baby spinach, bread

Method:   oven
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 emily dickinson's gingerbread cookies

Emily Dickinson's Gingerbread Cookies

Made with molasses, salt, flour, butter, heavy cream, ginger, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for espn zone's glaze for pork chops

ESPN Zone's Glaze for Pork Chops

Made with pork chops, whiskey, maple syrup, Bouquet, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for loaf & jug famous apple muffins

Loaf & Jug Famous Apple Muffins

Made with McIntosh apples, butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 21 club's spicy lollipop chicken wings with sour cream dipping sauce

21 Club's Spicy Lollipop Chicken Wings With Sour Cream Dipping Sauce

Made with sesame oil, serrano chilies, red bell peppers, Kosher salt, Hot sauce, White pepper, parsley, parsley or cilantro sprigs...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for olive garden's toasted ravioli

Olive Garden's Toasted Ravioli

Made with Italian seasoning, plain bread crumbs, meat-filled ravioli, eggs, water, garlic salt, flour

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for brennan's bananas foster

Brennan's Bananas Foster

Made with vanilla ice cream, dark rum, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, banana liqueur, bananas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bennigan's onion soup

Bennigan's Onion Soup

Made with Parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese, French bread, white onions, butter, corn oil, flour, chicken broth, beef broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for zappa's poached bosc pear with chocolate ganache and creme anglaise

Zappa's Poached Bosc Pear with Chocolate Ganache and Creme Anglaise

Made with ground nutmeg, whole cloves, sugar, fresh raspberries, semisweet chocolate, whipping cream, butter, whole milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for red lobster's dijon crusted snapper

Red Lobster's Dijon Crusted Snapper

Made with snapper fillets, cracker crumbs or bread crumbs, Dijon mustard, butter, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for le bernardin's warm shrimp and endive salad

Le Bernardin's Warm Shrimp and Endive Salad

Made with tomato, vinaigrette dressing, Dijon mustard, mustard, sesame seeds, soy sauce, lemon juice, sea salt, white pepper, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for legends rancho deluxe tortilla soup

Legends Rancho Deluxe Tortilla Soup

Made with canola oil, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes, cumin, chicken broth, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tipper gore's tennessee treats

Tipper Gore's Tennessee Treats

Made with salt, cloves, brown sugar, egg whites, honey, baking powder, water, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, allspice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 camellia grill's pecan pie

Camellia Grill's Pecan Pie

Made with pecans, pie shell, eggs, salt, butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hungry tiger restaurant's shrimp provencal

Hungry Tiger Restaurant's Shrimp Provencal

Made with shrimp, margarine, white wine, onion, olive oil, plum tomatoes, tomato puree, water, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 disney's blue bayou chicken florentine

Disney's Blue Bayou Chicken Florentine

Made with flour, butter, onions, mushrooms, white wine, chicken broth, chicken bouillon cubes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ruby tuesday's creamy raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Ruby Tuesday's Creamy Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Made with olive oil, black pepper, salt, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, raspberry preserves, honey, whipping cream, garlic


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bartolotta's lake park bistro wild mushroom soup

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro Wild Mushroom Soup

Made with Madeira wine, butter, button mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, onion, potato, leeks, flour, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bavarian wurst haus berliner (potato leek soup)

Bavarian Wurst Haus Berliner (Potato Leek Soup)

Made with white pepper, heavy cream, half-and-half or milk, butter, leeks, onion, potatoes, veal or beef stock, salt, marjoram

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 paradise cafe's walnut crusted chicken

Paradise Cafe's Walnut Crusted Chicken

Made with Dijon mustard, clover honey, vegetable oil, flour, thyme, walnuts, salt, white pepper, sage, chicken breast halves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for manor's key lime cheesecake

Manor's Key Lime Cheesecake

Made with graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, cinnamon, cream cheese, key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 chicken speidies

Olive Garden Chicken Speidies

Made with dried oregano, chicken breast, mayonnaise, dried tarragon, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for disney sgt. preston's yukon saloon nachos

Disney Sgt. Preston's Yukon Saloon Nachos

Made with scallions, tortilla chips, refired beans, cheese sauce, jalapeno peppers, black olives, onion, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for belle's bayou bounty shrimp corn soup

Belle's Bayou Bounty Shrimp Corn Soup

Made with salt and pepper, water or stock, butter, onions, shrimp, green bell pepper, flour, corn, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bistro luna's crab salad with mango and mandarin orange

Bistro Luna's Crab Salad with Mango and Mandarin Orange

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, mesclun greens, fresh chives, Dungeness crab meat, mayonnaise, mango, mandarin oranges, red bell...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fa-ray's family restaurant turkey pot pie

Fa-Ray's Family Restaurant Turkey Pot Pie

Made with refrigerated pie crusts, frozen mixed vegetables, margarine or butter, flour, celery salt, white pepper, milk, chicken broth, turkey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for ground round bread pudding

Ground Round Bread Pudding

Made with milk, eggs, vanilla extract, raisins, crushed pineapple, water, sugar, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lone star rice

Lone Star Rice

Made with fresh cilantro, water, garlic powder, green bell pepper, oil, long grain rice, tomatoes with green chiles, turmeric, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 cafe pasqual's salsa fresca

Cafe Pasqual's Salsa Fresca

Made with ground cumin, Italian plum tomatoes, white onion, Serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spago's lobster cobb salad

Spago's Lobster Cobb Salad

Made with balsamic vinegar, sherry vinegar, walnut oil, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, haricots verts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheese factory italian flag pasta topped with fresh herbed alfredo sauce

Cheese Factory Italian Flag Pasta Topped With Fresh Herbed Alfredo Sauce

Made with fettuccine pasta, whipping cream, butter, salt, ground nutmeg, cayenne pepper, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, Italian...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smokey joe's cafe bbq short ribs

Smokey Joe's Cafe BBQ Short Ribs

Made with pickle relish, beef short ribs, seasoned salt or steak seasoning, black pepper, onion, beef consomme, barbecue sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cafe annie's southwestern grilled chicken with lime butter

Cafe Annie's Southwestern Grilled Chicken With Lime Butter

Made with brown sugar, cocoa powder, salt, black pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, bone-in chicken parts, butter, lime juice

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes





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