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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 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 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 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 ground round bread pudding

Ground Round Bread Pudding

Made with milk, eggs, vanilla extract, raisins, crushed pineapple, water, sugar, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

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recipe for baby kay's cajun kitchen's bread pudding

Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen's Bread Pudding

Made with cinnamon, sugar, nutmeg, eggs, coconut flakes, vanilla extract, raisins, pecans, butter, whole milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 gini's restaurant & bakery meat loaf

Gini's Restaurant & Bakery Meat Loaf

Made with milk, ground beef, onion, carrot, fresh parsley, granulated chicken bouillon, garlic, black pepper, egg, fresh breadcrumbs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 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 scandia's chilled lobster cocktail with vodka sauce

Scandia's Chilled Lobster Cocktail With Vodka Sauce

Made with chives, Old Bay seasoning, English cucumber, frozen lobster tails, dried dill weed, caraway seeds, vodka, prepared cocktail sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for applebee's bacon scallion mashed potatoes

Applebee's Bacon Scallion Mashed Potatoes

Made with black pepper, salt, sour cream, potatoes, garlic, bacon, scallions, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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


recipe for arnaud's herren's hot shrimp arnaud

Arnaud's Herren's Hot Shrimp Arnaud

Made with shrimp, olive oil, onion, paprika, celery, garlic, French salad dressing, Creole mustard, sweet relish

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:  

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 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 florentyna's black & white lobster ravioli

Florentyna's Black & White Lobster Ravioli

Made with lobster ravioli, tarragon, mixed shellfish, white wine, butter, heavy cream, Roma tomatoes, pearl onions, shallots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 sandpiper's flourless chocolate chambord cake

Sandpiper's Flourless Chocolate Chambord Cake

Made with semisweet chocolate, chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate, butter, water, sugar, eggs, raspberry liqueur, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for le ann rimes' southern style grits bake

Le Ann Rimes' Southern Style Grits Bake

Made with chives or green onion, bacon, onion, milk, quick cooking grits, salt, egg substitute, eggs, maple syrup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 buca di beppo's little hat pasta with spicy chicken

Buca Di Beppo's Little Hat Pasta With Spicy Chicken

Made with pecorino romano cheese, tomato, orecchiette pasta, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, boneless skinless chicken breasts, broccoli...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 epcot maple syrup pie

Epcot Maple Syrup Pie

Made with whipped cream, butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, eggs, pecan, pie shell

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 union house apple cabbage salad

Union House Apple Cabbage Salad

Made with red cabbage, green cabbage, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, ground cinnamon, celery salt, dill weed, tart red apples, Spanish onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avanti's eggplant lasagna

Avanti's Eggplant Lasagna

Made with basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hilton hawaiian village scallops ceviche

Hilton Hawaiian Village Scallops Ceviche

Made with salt and pepper, vegetable oil, lime juice, scallops or bay scallops, bell peppers, Maui onions, fresh mint, fresh Chinese parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 la quinta spinach rockefeller

La Quinta Spinach Rockefeller

Made with oysters, spinach, garlic, olive oil, anise-flavored liqueur, salt and freshly ground black pepper, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tony randall's grilled veal chop with bourbon-cracked black pepper sauce

Tony Randall's Grilled Veal Chop with Bourbon-Cracked Black Pepper Sauce

Made with veal chops, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, white wine, dry red wine, bourbon, butter, salt, black...

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for joy philbin's turkey tacos

Joy Philbin's Turkey Tacos

Made with tomato, olive oil, ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, onion, tortillas, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 camellia grill's pecan pie

Camellia Grill's Pecan Pie

Made with pecans, pie shell, eggs, salt, butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for scoma's halibut with citrus drizzle

Scoma's Halibut With Citrus Drizzle

Made with fresh Italian parsley, fresh rosemary, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, Ruby grapefruit juice, olive oil, chives, fresh lemon thyme

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for old holland inn's chilled pineapple peach soup

Old Holland Inn's Chilled Pineapple Peach Soup

Made with mint, lime, peaches, pineapple, orange juice, pineapple juice, plain yogurt, white wine, lemon juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for the aerie's chanterelle mushroom cannelloni

The Aerie's Chanterelle Mushroom Cannelloni

Made with sweet onion or Spanish onion, garlic, chanterelle mushrooms, white wine, chicken stock, breadcrumbs, eggs, fresh rosemary, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for brown derby cream cheese and avocado dip

Brown Derby Cream Cheese And Avocado Dip

Made with salt, avocado, cream cheese, butter, celery salt, chives


Time:   under 30 minutes





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