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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 herbsaint's coconut cream tart with macadamia nut crust

Herbsaint's Coconut Cream Tart With Macadamia Nut Crust

Made with all-purpose flour, salt, unsalted butter, egg yolk, heavy whipping cream, vanilla bean, sugar, cornstarch


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for savannah candy kitchen pecan pie cake

Savannah Candy Kitchen Pecan Pie Cake

Made with shortening, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, buttermilk, egg whites, dark brown sugar, dark corn syrup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for st. paul grill's chicken pepper noodle soup

St. Paul Grill's Chicken Pepper Noodle Soup

Made with celery, carrots, yellow onion, garlic, all-purpose flour, black pepper, poultry seasoning, basil, chicken broth, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for elmo's cole slaw

Elmo's Cole Slaw

Made with sugar, red wine vinegar, cabbage, red cabbage, mayonnaise, onion, black pepper, salt, corn oil


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for boulevard inn pickled mushrooms

Boulevard Inn Pickled Mushrooms

Made with fresh button mushrooms, pickling spice, sugar, water, vinegar, kosher salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for brennan's banana beignets

Brennan's Banana Beignets

Made with sugar, baking powder, milk, beer, egg, oil, bananas, powdered sugar

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
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 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 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 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 chez goo goo baked beans

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

recipe for woodstock inn & resort sweet potato bisque

Woodstock Inn & Resort Sweet Potato Bisque

Made with whipped cream, salt and pepper, sweet potatoes, chicken stock, ground nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, cloves, maple syrup, heavy cream, dry sherry

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 z'tejas' smothered filet mignon

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

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 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 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 china royal ginger-garlic shrimp

China Royal Ginger-Garlic Shrimp

Made with salt and pepper, green onions, shrimp, vegetable oil, ginger, 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 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 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 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 house of blues louisiana crawfish cakes

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

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 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 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 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 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 princess cruise lines turkey fettuccine alfredo

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

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 al's soup kitchen's seafood bisque

Al's Soup Kitchen's Seafood Bisque

Made with garlic, celery, whole lobster, shrimp, mussels, sea scallops, heavy whipping cream, milk, dried thyme, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 dave and buster's california turkey wrapper

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

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 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 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

recipe for brandenburg's wagon wheel cream of wild rice soup

Brandenburg's Wagon Wheel Cream Of Wild Rice Soup

Made with salt and pepper, onion, ham, carrots, butter, flour, chicken broth, wild rice, half-and-half

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 oprah's favorite turkey burgers

Oprah's Favorite Turkey Burgers

Made with parsley, lemon, Tabasco sauce, green onion, celery, Granny Smith apple, canola or peanut oil, ground turkey, salt, black pepper

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

recipe for derby city cafe mexican tortilla soup

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


recipe for disney's wilderness lodge's whispering canyon cafe's triple chocolate moose stampede

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

recipe for cafe at the corner's cajun french chili

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

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 ruby tuesday's chicken quesadillas

Ruby Tuesday's Chicken Quesadillas

Made with lettuce, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, Italian salad dressing, flour tortilla, margarine, Monterey jack or cheddar cheese, tomato, jalapeno...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 la concha beach club fajitas (chicken, beef or shrimp)

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





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