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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 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

recipe for ruth's chris bbq shrimp

Ruth's Chris BBQ Shrimp

Made with paprika, cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce, canola oil, shrimp, green onions, dry white wine, garlic, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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

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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 la fonda on main's avocado poblano soup

La Fonda on Main's Avocado Poblano Soup

Made with heavy cream, cilantro, poblano chiles, carrots, onion, canola oil, garlic, flour, chicken stock, avocados

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beaches and sandals' festivals

Beaches and Sandals' Festivals

Made with vegetable oil, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, sugar, butter, almond extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tgi friday's maple-cured pork loin with sweet potatoes

TGI Friday's Maple-Cured Pork Loin with Sweet Potatoes

Made with garlic, light brown sugar, black pepper, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, boneless pork loin, sweet potatoes, Granny Smith apple

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 anthony's linguine calamari and shrimp pomodoro

Anthony's Linguine Calamari and Shrimp Pomodoro

Made with salt and pepper, linguine pasta, olive oil, basil, fresh calamari, shrimp, roma tomatoes, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for four seasons crab cakes

Four Seasons Crab Cakes

Made with lemon, jumbo lump crab meat, codfish fillet, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, roasted sesame oil, parsley, fresh chives, basil, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 colonial rose inn lemon chiffon mousse

Colonial Rose Inn Lemon Chiffon Mousse

Made with lemons, heavy cream, egg whites, powdered sugar, cream of tartar, lemon juice


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for anthony's key lime pie

Anthony's Key Lime Pie

Made with graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, butter, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, key lime juice, whipped cream, lime slices and mint sprigs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 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 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 colonial rose inn maple pecan bourbon glaze

Colonial Rose Inn Maple Pecan Bourbon Glaze

Made with water, cornstarch, bourbon, maple syrup, heavy cream, salted pecan halves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 union square cafe pumpkin bread pudding

Union Square Cafe Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Made with salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, pumpkin puree, butter, sugar, eggs, half and half

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beans & barley dutch apple bread pudding

Beans & Barley Dutch Apple Bread Pudding

Made with Granny Smith apples, eggs, whipping cream, milk, honey, vanilla extract, butter, brown sugar, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 copper kettle's favorite chocolate buttermilk cake with browned butter icing

Copper Kettle's Favorite Chocolate Buttermilk Cake with Browned Butter Icing

Made with cocoa powder, cake flour, baking soda, buttermilk, butter, vanilla extract, salt, confectioners' sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

recipe for ameristar casino hotel deep fried barbecue ribs

Ameristar Casino Hotel Deep Fried Barbecue Ribs

Made with baby back ribs, buttermilk, seasoned flour, barbecue sauce

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for newman's own pecan chicken with brandied peach salsa

Newman's Own Pecan Chicken With Brandied Peach Salsa

Made with pecan halves, peach brandy, gingersnap crumbs, pecans, chicken breast halves, Dijon mustard, Newman's Own Peach Salsa

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 mr. eddie's special (mississippi) filet mignon & shrimp

Mr. Eddie's Special (Mississippi) Filet Mignon & Shrimp

Made with brandy, filet mignon, butter or margarine, shrimp, green onion, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bullpepper's chile con queso - mexico city style

Bullpepper's Chile Con Queso - Mexico City Style

Made with Corn chips or flour tortillas, salt, half and half, poblano chile, serrano or jalapeno chiles, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, Asadero cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for the knick portobello mushroom spread

The Knick Portobello Mushroom Spread

Made with salt and pepper, onion powder, olive oil, Portobello mushrooms, yellow onions, garlic, cream cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black kettle's mushroom barley soup

Black Kettle's Mushroom Barley Soup

Made with onion, garlic, butter, flour, beef stock, dried thyme, dried basil, dried tarragon, cayenne pepper, dried parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for yachtsman steakhouse grilled pork chops

Yachtsman Steakhouse Grilled Pork Chops

Made with sweet onion, pork chops, pepper, salt, shiitake mushrooms, fresh spinach, butter

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for disney mom's chili

Disney Mom's Chili

Made with canned tomatoes, black olives, chili powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, black pepper, cumin, jalapeno peppers, tomato paste


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 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 kiva's chicken cacciatore with spaghetti

Kiva's Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti

Made with spaghetti pasta, sweet basil, garlic, chicken breast halves, whole tomatoes, white wine, olive oil, sliced mushrooms, salt, white pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 blue point grille lobster salad

Blue Point Grille Lobster Salad

Made with lobster meat, mayonnaise, fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, shallots, capers, lemon juice, salt, black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for b. j. duckwater's seafood gumbo

B. J. Duckwater's Seafood Gumbo

Made with sugar, frozen okra pieces, clam juice, water, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, Cajun seasoning, celery, shrimp

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

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 chi chi's mexican chicken salad

Chi Chi's Mexican Chicken Salad

Made with lettuce, cumin, chili powder, lime peel, boneless skinless chicken breasts, Chi Chi's salsa, hard cooked eggs, sour cream, onion, mayonnaise


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 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 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





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