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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 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 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 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 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 tadich grill's shrimp creole

Tadich Grill's Shrimp Creole

Made with butter, yellow onion, green bell pepper, garlic, bay leaf, sweet paprika, tomatoes, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 aunt pittypat's pantry's raspberry-cranberry gelatin salad

Aunt Pittypat's Pantry's Raspberry-Cranberry Gelatin Salad

Made with non-dairy whipped topping, walnuts, raspberry gelatin powder, crushed pineapple, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cranberry sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 tahitian terrance's asian pork ribs

Tahitian Terrance's Asian Pork Ribs

Made with pork spareribs, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, pineapple, orange juice, orange rind, brown sugar, wine vinegar, whole cloves

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for icarus restaurant's rhubarb fool

Icarus Restaurant's Rhubarb Fool

Made with heavy cream, vanilla bean, rhubarb, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for petticoat tail's tearoom chicken salad

Petticoat Tail's Tearoom Chicken Salad

Made with olive oil, dried oregano, basil, lemon pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, herbes de Provence, almonds, dried cranberries or dried cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 dan aykroyd's spiced up guacamole

Dan Aykroyd's Spiced Up Guacamole

Made with ground cayenne, pepper, ground cumin, celery salt, salt, lemon juice, garlic, scallion, tomato, avocados


Time:   2-5 hours


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 outback steakhouse bleu cheese dressing

Outback Steakhouse Bleu Cheese Dressing

Made with mayonnaise, buttermilk, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, bleu cheese


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dillard's garden room dutch potato soup

Dillard's Garden Room Dutch Potato Soup

Made with all-purpose flour, margarine, vegetable oil, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, white pepper, bay leaf, beef stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 bogey country club smoked gouda and shiitake mushroom soup

Bogey Country Club Smoked Gouda and Shiitake Mushroom Soup

Made with yellow onion, water, paste chicken base, smoked Gouda cheese, celery, flour, garlic, heavy cream, Madeira wine, fresh thyme

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 luby's stuffed jalapenos

Luby's Stuffed Jalapenos

Made with mayonnaise, pimiento, jalapenos, cream cheese, dried chives


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 calle ocho's puerto rican rum glazed jumbo shrimp with crispy onions and avocado salad

Calle Ocho's Puerto Rican Rum Glazed Jumbo Shrimp With Crispy Onions And Avocado Salad

Made with onion rings, Cajun seasoning mix, buttermilk, flour, vegetable oil, dark rum, star anise, cinnamon...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
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 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 rattlesnake club's pan roasted breast of pheasant with vanilla and pears

Rattlesnake Club's Pan Roasted Breast of Pheasant with Vanilla and Pears

Made with butter, shallots, vanilla bean, white wine, heavy cream, pear cider, preserved ginger, salt, black pepper, dry red...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 word of mouth's fried tomato, mozzarella and bacon sandwich

Word Of Mouth's Fried Tomato, Mozzarella And Bacon Sandwich

Made with bacon, basil, pesto, tomatoes, semolina bread, Mozzarella cheese, cornmeal, garlic salt, black pepper, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 back street deli door county cherry bars

Back Street Deli Door County Cherry Bars

Made with walnuts, salt, baking powder, sugar, flour, butter, powdered sugar, frozen bing cherries, vanilla extract, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for laura bush's mashed potato soup

Laura Bush's Mashed Potato Soup

Made with sour cream, fresh chives, sharp Cheddar cheese, onion, red bell pepper, butter or margarine, mashed potatoes, bacon, whipping cream or milk, Kosher salt &...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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