Everyone's favorite stuffed mushrooms from Red Lobster is easy to copy at home.
Method: stovetop, oven
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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Red Lobster's Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Big Boy's Blue Cheese Dressing
When you need a rich, creamy dressing as a dip for wings and veggies or for a wedge salad, look no further.
Time: 2-5 hours
La Madeleine's Strawberries Romanoff
A classic sweet treat made from strawberries mixed with a sour cream, brandy, brown sugar sauce.
Time: under 30 minutes
Bravo's Crispy Shrimp Napoli
Crispy shrimp copycat from Bravo. Panko coated fried shrimp are standard; the real prize here is a creamy fire-roasted tomato dipping sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Little Caesar's Buffalo Ranch Sauce
Why go out when you can whip up your own buffalo ranch sauce at home? This Little Caesar's copycat is a game changer for wings, veggies, and pretty much anything...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Applebee's Cheese Chicken Tortilla Soup
Made with black pepper, sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, flour, water, cooked chicken, sour cream, cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chili's Chicken And Green Chili Soup
Made with cilantro, cumin, boneless, skinless chicken breasts halves, chicken broth, Rotel tomatoes, green chiles, onion, olive oil, garlic, lime juice
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hard Rock Cafe Baked Potato Soup
Party like a rock star with this copycat Hard Rock Cafe creamy baked potato soup recipe loaded with potatoes, cheese, and bacon.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
California Pizza Kitchen's Tuscan Hummus
Love hummus? Try this delicious copycat recipe of California Pizza Kitchen's popular appetizer made from cannellini beans instead of the typical chickpeas.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
This version of Alfredo sauce from the popular Italian chain restaurant uses heavy cream, butter, cream cheese, garlic powder, and Parmesan.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cracker Barrel Sausage Gravy And Biscuits
Ever wondered how Cracker Barrel churns out those delicious biscuits and gravy? Wonder no more with this simple version you can make at home.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Robert Redford's Lamb Chili With Black Beans
Made with red onion, lamb stew meat, chili powder, ground coriander, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, black...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
O'Charley's Chicken Harvest Soup
Recreate O'Charley's comforting chicken harvest soup at home with this rich blend of chicken stock, fresh veggies, melt-in-your-mouth chicken, and tender egg noodles.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Zio's Artichoke Spinach Dip
Made with monterey jack cheese, Asagio or Parmesan cheese, half and half, salt, flour, yellow onion, marinated artichokes, lemon juice, artichoke heart juice, bacon bits
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bonefish Grill Crab Cakes With Wasabi Herb Sauce
Made with olive oil, celery, green onions, fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, wasabi powder, mayonnaise, lemon juice
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
California Pizza Kitchen's Tiramisu
Made with sugar, Marsala wine, heavy cream, vanilla extract, marsala wine, coffee, dark rum
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Three Dollar Cafe Squash Casserole
Zucchini and yellow squash baked with onions and topped with American cheese is a treat. Copycat of an Atlanta classic.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mike Ditka's Training Table Pot Roast
Who knew a pot roast could be the life of the party? With the addition of red wine and bourbon, this hearty dish from Mike Ditka is your ticket to a thoroughly...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Don Pablo's Queso Dip
Made with Corn chips, Triscuits or sliced vegetables, cheddar cheese, onion, butter, diced tomatoes with green chilies, stewed tomatoes, processed cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
TGI Friday's Mocha Mud Pie
Made with chocolate wafer cookies, butter or margarine, milk chocolate, eggs, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond pieces
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
TGI Friday's Pot Stickers
Potstickers make a great lunch or snack. Make them at home just like they do at TGI Friday's and save yourself a trip to the crowded restaurant.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ann Landers' Best Ever Lemon Pie And Meringue
Ann Landers was a popular advice columnist who wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times. This lemon pie is truly the best of the best. The perfect mixture of tart...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Baby Doe's Matchless Mine Beer Cheese Soup
Baby Doe's Matchless Mine was a theme restaurant chain. One of the famous recipes to come out of the restaurant was this rich beer cheese soup made with none...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
La Madeleine's Caesar Salad Dressing
La Madeleine, a French-style restaurant chain, is known for many items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One favorite is their Caesar salad which you can duplicate...
Time: under 30 minutes
Ruth's Chris Steak House Remoulade Sauce
If you're looking to add a zesty twist to your meals, this remoulade sauce from Ruth's Chris Steak House is about to become your new favorite sidekick.
Time: under 30 minutes
TGI Friday's Jack Daniel's Sauce
TGI Friday's and Jack Daniel's got together and came up with an amazing sauce. The whiskey and brown sugar help balance the flavors of this hearty sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Angus Garlic Cheese Bread
The secret ingredient for great cheesy garlic bread? French bread is covered with a gooey, garlicky two-cheese topping to mimic the garlic bread at the Black Angus chain...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Olive Garden Chicken Marsala
Make it better than The Olive Garden does (and without the long wait on a Friday night)
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Carrabba's Mama Mandola's Chicken Soup
Stay home, save money, and learn a delicious new recipe. A medley of slow-simmered veggies make this Carrabba's copycat chicken soup hearty without being too...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Luby's Cafeteria Carrot Raisin Salad
Made with powdered sugar, carrots, crushed pineapple, mayonnaise, raisins
Time: 1-2 hours
P.F. Chang's Garlic Noodles
These noodles stir fried to perfection with garlic, sesame oil, and chili flakes will be your new go-to, either on their own or with stir fried beef or chicken.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Buca di Beppo Penne Cardinale
Sauteed chicken tenders and garlic deglazed in white wine with artichokes and cream. You'll need your appetite present to finish this pasta.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Outback Steakhouse Marinade
This marinade starts with a good quality ale and adds some seasonings for a delicious steak just like you get at popular restaurants
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Applebee's Bahama Mama
Looking to impress your friends with your bartending skills? This copycat Applebee's Bahama Mama is an easy yet impressive concoction that blends sweetness and zest.
Time: under 30 minutes
4 B's Tomato Soup
Another favorite from the 4B's restaurant chain in Montana. Reviewers say to use coffee creamer or half and half in place of the cream for the most authentic flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
El Torito Salsa
This version of the restaurant's famous salsa contains both canned and fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, serranos, cumin, oregano, and fresh cilantro.
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Make your own Cheddar Bay biscuits with Bisquick, milk, Cheddar cheese, butter, and garlic powder. So easy!
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Minnie Pearl's Chess Pie
Chess pie is also known as vinegar pie because of the addition of vinegar in the filling. American actress, Minnie Pearl, was known for her slightly non-traditional version of...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Patrick Swayze's Penne With Chicken And Sun Dried Tomatoes
Patrick Swayze is famous for his dance moves in Dirty Dancing and for this creamy chicken and penne pasta dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Garlic Mashed Potatoes
If you love the creamy, garlicky mashed potatoes from Applebee's you're in luck. Make them at home with this copycat recipe with freshly roasted garlic.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Famous Dave's Shakin' The Shack Potato Salad
Potato salad is a must for picnics and BBQs. This copycat recipe is extra creamy with mayo, sour cream, and hard boiled eggs and has a bit of tang from...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Steak And Ale's Bourbon Street Steak
A bourbon marinade with brown sugar and soy sauce gives these prime cuts of steak a distinct bite.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Carrabba's Mussels In White Wine Sauce
Good bread, good wine, and a giant bowl of buttery mussels make for a feast that comes together in a snap.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Caesar Dressing
Thick and creamy, this copycat recipe for Applebee's caesar salad dressing is easy to make at home. Use on salads or as a dipping sauce.
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Perfect Margarita
This copy cat version of Applebee's popular drink is indeed, a perfect margarita! Use good brands of tequila and sweet and sour mix (or make your own) for best results.
Time: under 30 minutes
Outback Orange Marmalade Sauce
This recipe is for a copycat version of the popular Outback Steakhouse orange marmalade sauce. Made with just four simple ingredients, this sauce is perfect for dipping...
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Mussels Marinara
Simmered mussels in a white wine tomato sauce pair perfectly with pasta and some crusty bread for dipping.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Wonton Tacos
A homemade version of Applebee's popular chicken wonton tacos appetizer with zesty Asian slaw.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Luby's Cafeteria Cheese Enchiladas With Chili Sauce
These Luby's-style enchiladas are ideal for a weeknight dinner. Warm tortillas filled with a hearty cheddar and onion mixture and topped with a thick...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Olive Garden Pork Filettino
Recreate an Olive Garden classic with tender pork filets marinated in garlic, rosemary, and parsley. Grilled to juicy perfection and served with or without veal demi-glace.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
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