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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 gulliver's creamed corn

Gulliver's Creamed Corn

Made with Parmesan cheese, flour, ears corn, whipping cream, salt, sugar, MSG, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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 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 canyon cafe chocolate banana burrito

Canyon Cafe Chocolate Banana Burrito

Made with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, banana, semisweet chocolate chips, flour tortilla, vanilla ice cream, pecan pieces, egg yolk

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for olive garden's chicken gnocchi with veronese sauce

Olive Garden's Chicken Gnocchi With Veronese Sauce

Made with lemon, garlic, rosemary, chicken breast halves, salt, zucchini, red bell pepper, Vidalia onion, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 dillard house buttermilk gingerbread with lemon sauce

Dillard House Buttermilk Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

Made with ground cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda, buttermilk, cornstarch, salt, sugar, water, lemon rind

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for champps roasted garlic mashed potatoes

Champps Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Made with red skinned potatoes, roasted garlic puree, butter, salt, cream, black pepper

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 pier house key lime pie

Pier House Key Lime Pie

Made with sugar, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, cream of tartar, graham cracker pie crust, key lime juice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 12th street cantina chipotle maple barbecue sauce

12th Street Cantina Chipotle Maple Barbecue Sauce

Made with Mexican oregano, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, ancho chili puree, New Mexican chile puree, tomato puree, maple syrup, chipotle chili puree...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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

recipe for cafe terra cotta prawns

Cafe Terra Cotta Prawns

Made with lime, shrimp, goat cheese, cream cheese, garlic, cream, cilantro, olive oil, tomatoes, jalapeno pepper

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 alekos greek taverna's greek spareribs

Alekos Greek Taverna's Greek Spareribs

Made with lemon juice, baby back ribs, seasoned salt, black pepper, salt, oregano

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   1-2 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 taco bell a.1. steak house wrap

Taco Bell A.1. Steak House Wrap

Made with flour tortillas, steak sauce, onion, garlic, hot pepper sauce, beef round steak, bell pepper strips

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for p.f. chang's chili-orange chilled noodles

P.F. Chang's Chili-Orange Chilled Noodles

Made with carrots, scallion, cilantro, peanuts, chili oil, soy sauce, cider vinegar, sugar, kosher salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 21 club rice pudding

21 Club Rice Pudding

Made with raisins, milk, heavy cream, salt, vanilla bean, long-grained rice, sugar, egg yolk, whipped cream

Method:   oven, 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 fanara's italian restaurant crab seafood pasta salad

Fanara's Italian Restaurant Crab Seafood Pasta Salad

Made with pasta shells, salt, mayonnaise, imitation crab meat, buttermilk, green onions, lemon, onion powder, garlic, seasoned salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for magnolia's crab dip with garlic and herb toasts

Magnolia's Crab Dip with Garlic and Herb Toasts

Made with salt, chives, basil, yellow onion, olive oil, garlic, heavy cream, cream cheese, lump crab meat, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 denny's bacon caesar burger

Denny's Bacon Caesar Burger

Made with Caesar dressing, bacon, hamburger bun, hamburger patty, Romaine lettuce, dill pickles, red onion, tomato, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black eyed pea cornbread

Black Eyed Pea Cornbread

Made with flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, onion, jalapeno peppers, eggs, oil, buttermilk, cream-style corn

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 casa mia's pasta puttanesca

Casa Mia's Pasta Puttanesca

Made with olive oil, garlic, mushrooms, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, pepperoncini, anchovies, black olives, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wisteria's molasses-rubbed pork tenderloin

Wisteria's Molasses-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Made with brown sugar, salt, black pepper, rosemary, vegetable oil, apples, onion, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 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 chi chi's pork tenderloin with bourbon sauce

Chi Chi's Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Sauce

Made with pork tenderloin, black pepper, Dijon mustard, honey, diced tomatoes and green chiles, bourbon, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 rainforest cafe coconut bread pudding

Rainforest Cafe Coconut Bread Pudding

Made with vanilla ice cream, white bread, sweetened shredded coconut, dried apricots, cream of coconut, whole milk, vanilla extract, eggs, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 red lobster's basil shrimp stuffed zucchini

Red Lobster's Basil Shrimp Stuffed Zucchini

Made with butter, breadcrumbs, black pepper, zucchini, butter or margarine, onion, tomatoes, shrimp, fresh basil, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cock 'n' bull restaurant's cornbread stuffing with sausage and apples

Cock 'n' Bull Restaurant's Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage and Apples

Made with rosemary, thyme, cornbread, bread, chicken stock, apple, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt, black 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 st. louis bread company bread pudding

St. Louis Bread Company Bread Pudding

Made with French bread, dried currants, eggs, sugar, milk, nutmeg, vanilla extract, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 lighthouse inn nutty puppies

Lighthouse Inn Nutty Puppies

Made with buttermilk, Spanish peanuts, black pepper, cornmeal, cream style corn, bacon, jalapeno peppers, onion, flour, salt

Method:   deep fryer
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 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 hereford house whiskey steak

Hereford House Whiskey Steak

Made with Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, vegetable oil, filet mignons, whiskey, shallots, fresh thyme, black pepper, beef stock, heavy cream

Method:   oven, 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





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