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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 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 klondike kate's tin roof pie

Klondike Kate's Tin Roof Pie

Made with water, sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup, cornflakes, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, pecans or walnuts, semisweet chocolate bits

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for o'henry bars

O'Henry Bars

Made with chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter or margarine, brown sugar, sugar, oatmeal

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for liberace's meatball soup

Liberace's Meatball Soup

Made with ground pork, parsley, onion, flour, eggs, salt, black pepper, water, bay leaf, ground allspice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ritz-carlton paniolo rack of lamb

Ritz-Carlton Paniolo Rack Of Lamb

Made with red curry paste, frenched racks of lamb, sesame seeds, fermented black beans, hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil

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

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recipe for caputo's hot szechuan-style green beans

Caputo's Hot Szechuan-Style Green Beans

Made with fresh ginger, garlic, green beans, water, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, hot chili flakes, black pepper, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bob hope's lemon pie

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

recipe for george washington's she-crab soup

George Washington's She-Crab Soup

Made with heavy cream, dry sherry, nutmeg, crab meat with crab eggs, butter, yellow onions, flour, milk, salt and pepper

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 charlton heston's spaghetti with cauliflower

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

recipe for debbie reynolds' eggplant casserole

Debbie Reynolds' Eggplant Casserole

Made with bread crumbs, tomato sauce, butter, eggplant, salt, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hungry tiger restaurant's shrimp provencal

Hungry Tiger Restaurant's Shrimp Provencal

Made with shrimp, margarine, white wine, onion, olive oil, plum tomatoes, tomato puree, water, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for otis spunkmeyer spicy cornbread

Otis Spunkmeyer Spicy Cornbread

Made with milk, red bell pepper, yellow cake mix, eggs, cornbread mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, salt, jalapeno peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 golden swan's baja shrimp cocktail

Golden Swan's Baja Shrimp Cocktail

Made with avocados, red onion, tomato, chickpeas, salt and pepper, fresh cilantro, lime juice, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 dayton's kauai chicken pineapple wraps

Dayton's Kauai Chicken Pineapple Wraps

Made with garlic, Asian chili sauce, sesame oil, green onions, salt and pepper, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, spinach tortillas, peanut sauce...

Method:   outdoor grill, microwave
Time:   2-5 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 the brass key corned beef and cabbage soup

The Brass Key Corned Beef And Cabbage Soup

Made with celery, margarine, garlic, white pepper, seasoned salt, water, beef bouillon cubes, chicken bouillon cubes, potatoes, tomatoes

Method:   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

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 fonda san miguel's jicama salad

Fonda San Miguel's Jicama Salad

Made with chili powder, salt, fresh cilantro, jicama, navel oranges, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, pomegranate seeds, lime juice


Time:   1-2 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

recipe for boulevard inn chicken salad with hearts of palm

Boulevard Inn Chicken Salad With Hearts Of Palm

Made with chicken breasts, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, hearts of palm, palm liquid, Boston lettuce, tomato, black olives, sprigs parsley


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 mama's daughter's diner cherry cobbler

Mama's Daughter's Diner Cherry Cobbler

Made with flour, salt, shortening, water, cherries packed in water, cinnamon, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 harry caray's chicken italiano

Harry Caray's Chicken Italiano

Made with chicken breasts, salt and pepper, spinach, red bell pepper, goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, fresh Italian parsley, flour, eggs, milk

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for smokey joe's cafe bbq short ribs

Smokey Joe's Cafe BBQ Short Ribs

Made with pickle relish, beef short ribs, seasoned salt or steak seasoning, black pepper, onion, beef consomme, barbecue sauce

Method:   oven
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 fearrington house inn's squash au gratin

Fearrington House Inn's Squash Au Gratin

Made with butter, onion, yellow squash, water, salt, black pepper, eggs, sugar, milk, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 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 island merchant restaurant and lounge rum punch

Island Merchant Restaurant and Lounge Rum Punch

Made with coconut rum, bananas, mango, pineapple, oranges, lemons, limes, white rum, spiced rum, dark rum


Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 belle's bayou bounty shrimp corn soup

Belle's Bayou Bounty Shrimp Corn Soup

Made with salt and pepper, water or stock, butter, onions, shrimp, green bell pepper, flour, corn, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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