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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 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 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 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 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

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recipe for ruby tuesday's buffalo chicken wontons

Ruby Tuesday's Buffalo Chicken Wontons

Made with blue cheese salad dressing, salt, cayenne pepper, wonton wrappers, vegetable oil, water, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, hot sauce, margarine...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 chez goo goo baked beans

Chez Goo Goo Baked Beans

Made with navy beans, smoked bacon, onions, maple syrup, molasses, ground pepper, Dijon mustard, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 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 bennigan's strawberry cheesecake

Bennigan's Strawberry Cheesecake

Made with vanilla wafers or chocolate wafers, confectioners' sugar, butter, cinnamon, cream cheese, vanilla extract, lemon, zested, lemon juice, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for california pizza kitchen's white balsamic provencal salad

California Pizza Kitchen's White Balsamic Provencal Salad

Made with dried herbs, salt, lemon zest, black pepper, olive oil, romaine lettuce, arugula, red cabbage


Time:   1-2 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 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 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 bavarian wurst haus black forest cherry soup

Bavarian Wurst Haus Black Forest Cherry Soup

Made with whipped cream, sour cherries, salt, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, water, sugar, corn starch, red wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pavilion restaurant spinach lasagna

Pavilion Restaurant Spinach Lasagna

Made with mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, butter or margarine, frozen chopped spinach, onion, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, black pepper, salt, cooked lasagna...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for red lobster's citrus couscous

Red Lobster's Citrus Couscous

Made with mandarin oranges, couscous, water, fresh dill, fresh mint, salt, white pepper, brown sugar, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 hi-way restaurant beef barley soup

Hi-Way Restaurant Beef Barley Soup

Made with barley, water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, black pepper, beef base, tomato sauce, beef roast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 arizona biltmore kumquat salsa

Arizona Biltmore Kumquat Salsa

Made with salt and pepper, red onion, red tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, fresh cilantro, kumquats, orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 hemingway's tropical bar & grill texas margarita

Hemingway's Tropical Bar & Grill Texas Margarita

Made with lime juice, sour mix, tequila, triple sec, Cointreau or other orange liqueur, orange juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rainwater's on kettner white chocolate lasagna

Rainwater's On Kettner White Chocolate Lasagna

Made with fresh mint, sweetened whipped cream, semisweet chocolate chips, white baking chips, shortening, chocolate ice cream, creamy peanut butter...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cornucopia bean and tvp chili

Cornucopia Bean And TVP Chili

Made with water, vegetable oil, onion, cumin, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, molasses

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 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

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 yoshida's orzo risotto

Yoshida's Orzo Risotto

Made with lemon zest, orzo pasta, butter, shallots, chicken stock, Parmesan cheese, 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 las manitas fajitas

Las Manitas Fajitas

Made with lime juice, fajita meat, onions, garlic, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes




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