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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 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 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 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 brennan's banana beignets

Brennan's Banana Beignets

Made with sugar, baking powder, milk, beer, egg, oil, bananas, powdered sugar

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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 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 the border grill's cinco de mayo guacamole

The Border Grill's Cinco De Mayo Guacamole

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, limes, cilantro, Haas avocados, red onion, jalapenos


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for buckhead colorado steakhouse spinach and artichoke dip

Buckhead Colorado Steakhouse Spinach And Artichoke Dip

Made with oil, red onion, artichoke hearts and bottoms, mayonnaise, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, lemon juice, garlic, hot cayenne pepper...

Method:   oven, 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 chipotle restaurant style guacamole

Chipotle Restaurant Style Guacamole

Made with garlic, salt, avocado, red onion, lime, jalapeno, cilantro


Time:   under 30 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 ruth's chris bbq shrimp

Ruth's Chris BBQ Shrimp

Made with paprika, cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce, canola oil, shrimp, green onions, dry white wine, garlic, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bogus creek cafe french market ham & bean soup

Bogus Creek Cafe French Market Ham & Bean Soup

Made with barley, lentils, bean mixture, smoked ham hocks or ham, tomatoes, water, onion, green bell pepper, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 al roker's grilled glazed doughnuts

Al Roker's Grilled Glazed Doughnuts

Made with glazed doughnuts, vanilla ice cream

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 elsah's landing restaurant harvest minestrone

Elsah's Landing Restaurant Harvest Minestrone

Made with water, tomato paste, fresh parsley, thyme, salt, dried oregano, fresh spinach, zucchini, lima beans, elbow macaroni

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for catahoula's savory crab cheesecake

Catahoula's Savory Crab Cheesecake

Made with butter or margarine, olive oil, onion, celery, green bell pepper, roasted red peppers, green onions, cream cheese, smoked Gouda cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 newman's own pecan chicken with brandied peach salsa

Newman's Own Pecan Chicken With Brandied Peach Salsa

Made with pecan halves, peach brandy, gingersnap crumbs, pecans, chicken breast halves, Dijon mustard, Newman's Own Peach Salsa

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 machine shed restaurant pan-fried chicken with pan gravy

Machine Shed Restaurant Pan-Fried Chicken With Pan Gravy

Made with chicken stock, margarine, chicken, buttermilk, flour, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cameron diaz's garlicky lemon chicken with broccolini

Cameron Diaz's Garlicky Lemon Chicken With Broccolini

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast, broccolini, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, all-purpose flour, brown rice, garlic, lemon zest, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rainwater's three cheese meatloaf

Rainwater's Three Cheese Meatloaf

Made with Swiss cheese, Romano cheese, ground beef, Italian sausage link, ground veal, salt, black pepper, garlic, baby spinach, bread

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mccormick & schmick's grilled mahi-mahi with pan-roasted corn salsa

McCormick & Schmick's Grilled Mahi-Mahi With Pan-Roasted Corn Salsa

Made with barbecue sauce, onion, butter, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, corn, salt, cumin, black pepper, lime juice

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for olive garden's chocolate ricotta pie

Olive Garden's Chocolate Ricotta Pie

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, ricotta cheese, confectioner's sugar, almond extract, almonds

Method:   oven
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 dan aykroyd's spiced up guacamole

Dan Aykroyd's Spiced Up Guacamole

Made with ground cayenne, pepper, ground cumin, celery salt, salt, lemon juice, garlic, scallion, tomato, avocados


Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 chipotle mexican grill braised pork shoulder

Chipotle Mexican Grill Braised Pork Shoulder

Made with dried chipotle chiles, bay leaves, whole cloves, fresh oregano, cumin powder, garlic, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, pork shoulder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for charlie's steak house cheese spread

Charlie's Steak House Cheese Spread

Made with Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, cream cheese, onions, ketchup, sour cream or milk, sweet relish, salt and pepper, stuffed olives, garlic


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bodean seafood restaurant lobster ravioli with tomato vodka sauce

Bodean Seafood Restaurant Lobster Ravioli With Tomato Vodka Sauce

Made with button mushrooms, yellow onion, olive oil, butter, water, flour, tomato, garlic, vodka, heavy cream

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 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 central market blt pasta salad with blue cheese

Central Market BLT Pasta Salad With Blue Cheese

Made with smoked bacon, salt and freshly ground black pepper, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, arugula leaves, scallions, cherry...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chipotle's refried beans

Chipotle's Refried Beans

Made with water, dried pinto beans, bacon drippings, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for subway orchard chicken salad

Subway Orchard Chicken Salad

Made with celery salt and fresh black pepper, Fuji apple, Granny Smith apple, lemon juice, chopped cooked chicken breast, celery, dried cranberries, mayonnaise


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dean martin's caviar potato appetizers

Dean Martin's Caviar Potato Appetizers

Made with caviar, baking potatoes, sour cream, onion salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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