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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 olive garden's toasted ravioli

Olive Garden's Toasted Ravioli

Made with Italian seasoning, plain bread crumbs, meat-filled ravioli, eggs, water, garlic salt, flour

Method:   deep fryer
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 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 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

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recipe for zappa's poached bosc pear with chocolate ganache and creme anglaise

Zappa's Poached Bosc Pear with Chocolate Ganache and Creme Anglaise

Made with ground nutmeg, whole cloves, sugar, fresh raspberries, semisweet chocolate, whipping cream, butter, whole milk

Method:   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 asa ransom house's roman apple cake

Asa Ransom House's Roman Apple Cake

Made with sugar, shortening, butter, salt, mace, cinnamon, egg, skim milk, baking soda, cake flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for arizona cafe & grill barbecue sauce

Arizona Cafe & Grill Barbecue Sauce

Blending fresh tomatoes, molasses, and a mix of chile powders, this copycat version of Arizona Cafe & Grill's barbecue sauce is a flavorful addition to any...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 guadalajara cilantro rice

Guadalajara Cilantro Rice

Made with fresh cilantro, green bell peppers, rice, water, chicken stock base, butter, red bell peppers

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

recipe for tipper gore's tennessee treats

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


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 chili's twisted lemonade twist

Chili's Twisted Lemonade Twist

Made with sweet & sour mix, tequila, brandy, Cointreau, lime juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tgi friday's witches brew

TGI Friday's Witches Brew

This spooky and refreshing copycat cocktail is perfect for Halloween parties. It's easy to make, and only requires a few ingredients.


Time:   under 30 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 julia roberts's baked potato soup

Julia Roberts's Baked Potato Soup

Made with potatoes, oil, garlic, onion, chicken stock or canned broth, salt and pepper, chives, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 friar tuck's creamy shrimp creole soup

Friar Tuck's Creamy Shrimp Creole Soup

Made with onion, celery, green bell peppers, tomato sauce, water, white rice, garlic salt, garlic, white pepper, seafood base

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for laura bush's mashed potato soup

Laura Bush's Mashed Potato Soup

Made with sour cream, fresh chives, sharp Cheddar cheese, onion, red bell pepper, butter or margarine, mashed potatoes, bacon, whipping cream or milk, Kosher salt &...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 tahitian terrance's asian pork ribs

Tahitian Terrance's Asian Pork Ribs

Made with pork spareribs, ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, pineapple, orange juice, orange rind, brown sugar, wine vinegar, whole cloves

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for front porch's fried catfish

Front Porch's Fried Catfish

Made with peanut oil, cayenne pepper, cornbread mix, garlic powder, dried thyme, catfish fillets, buttermilk, salt, black pepper

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for amy ruth's home-style southern cuisine special chicken

Amy Ruth's Home-Style Southern Cuisine Special Chicken

Made with bay leaf, tomato, whole fryer chicken, flour, salt, black pepper, green bell pepper, onion, sage, chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for drach's restaurant sauerbraten

Drach's Restaurant Sauerbraten

Made with onions, carrots, pepper, salt, whole cloves, bay leaves, peppercorns, water, cider vinegar, beef pot roast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for steve allen's shrimp flambe newburg

Steve Allen's Shrimp Flambe Newburg

Made with salt, cayenne pepper, parsley, butter, Spanish onion, jumbo shrimp, brandy, heavy cream, egg yolk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for vincent price's sopa de ajo (garlic soup)

Vincent Price's Sopa de Ajo (Garlic Soup)

Made with eggs, garlic, olive oil, beef stock, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 american grill smoked lemon honey-marinated mahi mahi

American Grill Smoked Lemon Honey-Marinated Mahi Mahi

Made with liquid smoke, mahi mahi, olive oil, honey, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for tejas smoked shrimp enchilada with red pepper cream barbecue sauce

Tejas Smoked Shrimp Enchilada With Red Pepper Cream Barbecue Sauce

Made with raspberry vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, heavy whipping cream, red bell pepper, sour cream, salt and pepper, sun-dried...

Method:   stovetop, smoker
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 suzanne somers' sauteed spinach with garlic and olive oil

Suzanne Somers' Sauteed Spinach With Garlic and Olive Oil

Made with salt, olive oil, garlic, spinach

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for zinfandeli's tortilla soup

Zinfandeli's Tortilla Soup

Made with cayenne pepper, cumin, bay leaves, tomato paste, chicken base, water, fresh cilantro, epazote, salt, white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rattlesnake club's pan roasted breast of pheasant with vanilla and pears

Rattlesnake Club's Pan Roasted Breast of Pheasant with Vanilla and Pears

Made with butter, shallots, vanilla bean, white wine, heavy cream, pear cider, preserved ginger, salt, black pepper, dry red...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cafe pasqual's salsa fresca

Cafe Pasqual's Salsa Fresca

Made with ground cumin, Italian plum tomatoes, white onion, Serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cliff house resort and spa's blueberry halibut

Cliff House Resort And Spa's Blueberry Halibut

Made with halibut filets, fennel seed, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon, white wine, blueberries, honey, vanilla extract, cornstarch

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bahama breeze's pan seared fish with cucumber jalapeno slaw

Bahama Breeze's Pan Seared Fish With Cucumber Jalapeno Slaw

Made with brown sugar, salad cucumbers, red bell pepper, yellow pepper, jalapeno peppers, rice vinegar, red onion, kosher salt, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for starbucks' orange oatmeal flat scones

Starbucks' Orange Oatmeal Flat Scones

Made with all-purpose flour, oatmeal, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, butter, egg, orange juice, orange or tangerine oil or extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tru restaurant black truffle risotto with lobster and summer vegetables

Tru Restaurant Black Truffle Risotto With Lobster And Summer Vegetables

Made with vegetable stock, fava beans, corn, baby fennel, haricots verts, white onion, garlic, thyme, arborio rice, Parmesan...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for palmetto grill's caesar salad with shrimp, apple, and sunflower seeds

Palmetto Grill's Caesar Salad With Shrimp, Apple, And Sunflower Seeds

Made with sugar, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, pasteurized eggs, Dijon mustard, olive oil, Romaine lettuce...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for salty senorita's fundido dip

Salty Senorita's Fundido Dip

Made with celery, jicama, tortilla chips, onions, jalapeno, olive oil, pepper jack cheese, milk, pico de gallo

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes





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