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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 tomato and mozzarella caprese

Olive Garden's Tomato And Mozzarella Caprese

Made with tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, mozzarella or buffalo mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, sea salt or kosher salt, dry oregano, black pepper, olive oil


Time:   under 30 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 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 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 whiskey creek steakhouse loaded chicken sandwich

Whiskey Creek Steakhouse Loaded Chicken Sandwich

Made with dill pickle, tomato, lettuce, boneless, skinless chicken breast, lemon butter, chicken spice mix, bacon, mushrooms, cheddar or jack cheese...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 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 wegman's white onion soup

Wegman's White Onion Soup

Made with blue cheese, butter, oil, white onions, chicken broth, flour, white wine, bay leaves, baguette

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 al's oasis restaurant sausage stuffing casserole

Al's Oasis Restaurant Sausage Stuffing Casserole

Made with parsley flakes or snipped parsley, bulk pork sausage, onion, green or red bell pepper, butter or margarine, stuffing mix, cream style corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for union square cafe pumpkin bread pudding

Union Square Cafe Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Made with salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, pumpkin puree, butter, sugar, eggs, half and half

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for aquavit's elderflower martini

Aquavit's Elderflower Martini

Made with salt, elderflower cordial, dry vermouth, lemon zest, lime zest, Aquavit


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 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 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 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 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 red lobster's rock shrimp creole

Red Lobster's Rock Shrimp Creole

Made with salt, sugar, rock shrimp, butter, green bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, all-purpose flour, whole peeled tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 las manitas fajitas

Las Manitas Fajitas

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

Method:   outdoor grill
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 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 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 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 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 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 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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