Made with paprika, cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce, canola oil, shrimp, green onions, dry white wine, garlic, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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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Ruth's Chris BBQ Shrimp
Ameristar Casino Hotel Deep Fried Barbecue Ribs
Made with baby back ribs, buttermilk, seasoned flour, barbecue sauce
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Elvis Presley's Pound Cake
Made with vanilla extract, sugar, butter, eggs, cake flour, whipping cream
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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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
Strip House Parmesan Creamed Spinach
Made with pepper, salt, spinach, cream, butter, truffle oil, Parmesan
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
House of Blues Louisiana Crawfish Cakes
Made with pomace oil, yellow onion, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, garlic, crawfish tails, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, kosher salt, Cajun spice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
Bakery Cafe Pecan Bar Cookies
Made with heavy cream, egg yolks, flour, butter, brown sugar, sugar
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
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
Bob Hope's Lemon Pie
Made with egg whites, lemon, sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon juice, butter, egg yolks, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Princess Cruise Lines Turkey Fettuccine Alfredo
Made with parmesan cheese, salt, fettuccine pasta, egg yolks, half and half, butter, turkey, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Boulevard Inn Pickled Mushrooms
Made with fresh button mushrooms, pickling spice, sugar, water, vinegar, kosher salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Boulevard Inn Pecan Chicken With Cajun Remoulade
Made with chicken breast halves, egg, milk, pecans, bread crumbs, butter, mayonnaise, salad dressing, Cajun spice, Durkee dressing
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Brennan's Banana Beignets
Made with sugar, baking powder, milk, beer, egg, oil, bananas, powdered sugar
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Derby City Cafe Mexican Tortilla Soup
Made with black pepper, cumin, olive oil, onion, garlic, zucchini, chicken broth, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Disney's Wilderness Lodge's Whispering Canyon Cafe's Triple Chocolate Moose Stampede
Made with water, Kahlua, semisweet chocolate, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, bittersweet chocolate, heavy whipping...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cafe At The Corner's Cajun French Chili
Made with smoked andouille sausage, ground round of beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, diced or crushed tomatoes...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Chez Goo Goo Baked Beans
Made with navy beans, smoked bacon, onions, maple syrup, molasses, ground pepper, Dijon mustard, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
La Concha Beach Club Fajitas (Chicken, Beef or Shrimp)
Made with green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, red bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, green chiles, olive oil, Mexican lime juice
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Z'Tejas' Smothered Filet Mignon
Made with garlic, shallots, dried thyme, beef stock, red wine, olive oil, bay leaves, horseradish, cornstarch
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
China Royal Ginger-Garlic Shrimp
Made with salt and pepper, green onions, shrimp, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Brennan's Bananas Foster
Made with vanilla ice cream, dark rum, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, banana liqueur, bananas
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Iron Horse Inn's Shrimp Andre
Made with mornay sauce, lemon, sherry, mushrooms, onions, whole thyme, garlic powder, parsley, butter or margarine, shrimp
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Colonial Rose Inn Lemon Chiffon Mousse
Made with lemons, heavy cream, egg whites, powdered sugar, cream of tartar, lemon juice
Time: 30-60 minutes
Four Seasons Potato Crusted Red Snapper
Made with potato flakes, eggs, red snapper fillets, tomatoes, eggplants, garlic, Swiss chard, poppadum, zucchini, flour
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
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