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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 jordan marsh blueberry muffins

Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins

Made with blueberries, salt, butter or margarine, flour, pastry flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 mae west's diet breakfast

Mae West's Diet Breakfast

Mae West was an American actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, and comedian in the early 1900s. This was apparently her go-to breakfast when she wanted to eat light.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lake austin spa tamale soup

Lake Austin Spa Tamale Soup

Made with garlic, chicken stock, diced tomato, tomato puree, zucchini, corn, garbanzo beans, adobo paste, masa harina de maiz

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for drover's inn cheddar cheese soup

Drover's Inn Cheddar Cheese Soup

Made with salt, pepper, and parsley, chicken broth, milk, flour, butter, raw carrots, celery, onion, green bell pepper, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for tapp's brewpub and steakhouse beer potato soup

Tapp's Brewpub and Steakhouse Beer Potato Soup

Made with roux, chicken stock, butter, garlic, green onions, celery, potatoes, beer, sugar, chicken bouillon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for luby's cafeteria italian chicken breast

Luby's Cafeteria Italian Chicken Breast

Made with grated parmesan cheese, vegetable oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, Mozzarella cheese, flour, dried parsley, Parmesan cheese, Italian...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for old stonehouse baked french toast

Old Stonehouse Baked French Toast

Made with salt, vanilla extract, butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, French bread, eggs, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for greystone bakery mocha kahlua brownies

Greystone Bakery Mocha Kahlua Brownies

Made with butter, eggs, sugar, instant coffee, water, flour, walnuts, semisweet chocolate

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 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 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 chipotle restaurant style guacamole

Chipotle Restaurant Style Guacamole

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for elsah's landing restaurant harvest minestrone

Elsah's Landing Restaurant Harvest Minestrone

Made with water, tomato paste, fresh parsley, thyme, salt, dried oregano, fresh spinach, zucchini, lima beans, elbow macaroni

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for orient restaurant's pork chow mein

Orient Restaurant's Pork Chow Mein

Made with chow mein noodles, lean pork, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, chicken bouillon, onions, cornstarch, soy sauce, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 mccormick & schmick's grilled mahi-mahi with pan-roasted corn salsa

McCormick & Schmick's Grilled Mahi-Mahi With Pan-Roasted Corn Salsa

Made with barbecue sauce, onion, butter, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, corn, salt, cumin, black pepper, lime juice

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
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 claim jumper banana custard shortcake

Claim Jumper Banana Custard Shortcake

Made with powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla ice cream, shortbread, Amaretto cream sauce, banana, whipped cream, caramel sauce, mint


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bodean seafood restaurant lobster ravioli with tomato vodka sauce

Bodean Seafood Restaurant Lobster Ravioli With Tomato Vodka Sauce

Made with button mushrooms, yellow onion, olive oil, butter, water, flour, tomato, garlic, vodka, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
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 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 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 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 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 arnaud's filet mignon au poivre

Arnaud's Filet Mignon au Poivre

Made with watercress, filets mignon, black pepper, clarified butter, salt, oil, brandy, heavy cream, demi-glace

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 olive garden's chicken breast stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes

Olive Garden's Chicken Breast Stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Made with black pepper, salt, fresh Italian parsley, chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, frozen chopped spinach, fontina cheese...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 brennan's salad with herb dressing

Brennan's Salad with Herb Dressing

Made with Boston or romaine lettuce, avocados, cooked artichoke bottoms, fresh mushrooms, cooked beets, snow peas, olive oil, shallots, fresh dill


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 el torito's black bean soup

El Torito's Black Bean Soup

Made with dried black beans, chicken or vegetable stock, olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for disney alphabet soup

Disney Alphabet Soup

Made with water, carrots, rutabaga, celery, onion, tomatoes, peas, frozen green beans, pearl barley, alphabet pasta

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for disney creme anglaise

Disney Creme Anglaise

Made with vanilla bean, egg yolks, sugar, milk, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beaches and sandals' west indies pepper-pot soup

Beaches and Sandals' West Indies Pepper-Pot Soup

Made with garlic, white onions, scallions, taro root, bay leaves, chicken stock, fresh thyme, black pepper, allspice, callaloo

Method:   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 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 classic green goddess dressing

Classic Green Goddess Dressing

A very traditional version of the classic Green Goddess salad dressing made with parsley, green onions, garlic, anchovies, tarragon, mayo, vinegar, and sour cream.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for holiday inn brownie caramel cheesecake

Holiday Inn Brownie Caramel Cheesecake

Made with chocolate fudge topping, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, brownie mix, egg, water, caramels, evaporated milk, cream cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mansion on turtle creek shrimp crostini

Mansion on Turtle Creek Shrimp Crostini

Made with salt, shrimp, olive oil, shallots, garlic, bread crumbs, Italian parsley, Parmesan cheese, capers, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 red lobster's shrimp tree

Red Lobster's Shrimp Tree

Made with shrimp, water, salt, curly endive, plastic foam cone, plastic foam square, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for white gull inn sun-dried tomato-cauliflower-cheddar soup

White Gull Inn Sun-Dried Tomato-Cauliflower-Cheddar Soup

Made with cheddar cheese, whipping cream, butter, celery, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, flour, dried thyme, chicken broth, cauliflower

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for las manitas fajitas

Las Manitas Fajitas

Made with lime juice, fajita meat, onions, garlic, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for wegman's white onion soup

Wegman's White Onion Soup

Made with blue cheese, butter, oil, white onions, chicken broth, flour, white wine, bay leaves, baguette

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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