Made with Italian seasoning, plain bread crumbs, meat-filled ravioli, eggs, water, garlic salt, flour
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
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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Olive Garden's Toasted Ravioli
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chili's Twisted Lemonade Twist
Made with sweet & sour mix, tequila, brandy, Cointreau, lime juice
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Vincent Price's Sopa de Ajo (Garlic Soup)
Made with eggs, garlic, olive oil, beef stock, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Ground Round Bread Pudding
Made with milk, eggs, vanilla extract, raisins, crushed pineapple, water, sugar, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Suzanne Somers' Sauteed Spinach With Garlic and Olive Oil
Made with salt, olive oil, garlic, spinach
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!




















































