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Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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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Capo's Chicken Diablo
Made with oil, butter, mushrooms, cream cheese, dried thyme, garlic salt, dried oregano, boneless chicken breasts, brown sugar
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Horn & Hardart's Creamed Spinach
This copycat creamed spinach recipe is the perfect side dish for a Sunday dinner or special occasion. It's creamy and flavorful without being overly rich and heavy.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Shrimp Pasta
Made with dried basil, olive oil, garlic, shrimp, clam juice or chicken broth, white wine, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ruby Tuesday's Apple Salad
A little sweet and a little creamy, this copycat salad from Ruby Tuesday's makes a great snack or light lunch.
Time: 2-5 hours
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Full Moon Cafe Tortilla Soup
Full Moon Cafe marinates their chicken in fajita seasoning to give it that special spice in the soup. Garnish with tortilla strips for a nice crunch.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Shrimp Quiche
Looking for a dish that's both satisfying and posh? Red Lobster's version of shrimp quiche is here to bring a touch of seaside charm right to your table without the fuss.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Forrest's Shrimper's Net-Catch
Just a good old-fashioned shrimp boil! The magic is in the poaching liquid - hot sauce, beer, and bay leaves help turn out a big, well-seasoned...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Red Lobster's Parrot Bay Coconut Shrimp and Sauce
Love the coconut shrimp that you get at Red Lobster? Now you can make it at home with this knock-off recipe, including their famous pina colada dipping...
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pappadeaux Key Lime Pie with Raspberry Sauce
There's a double hit of fruity flavor from the lime filling and the raspberry sauce, and it's baked in a cinnamon-pecan pie crust. Seriously, what more...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Benihana's Fried Rice
Make your own copycat version of the famous fried rice at Benihana's. It's quick and easy to prepare, and even has tips on how to make it in advance.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hooter's Hot Wings
Copy the famous wings from Hooter's at home! The key to the crispy texture is the mix of white and whole wheat flour (and a little flavor from some paprika and cayenne).
Method: deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
Marie Osmond's Killer Cheesecake
Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth and tangy cream cheese filling, Marie Osmond's famous "killer cheesecake" is sure to satisfy your sweet...
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
House Of Blues' File Chicken Gumbo
Turn your kitchen into the House of Blues with this gumbo recipe. It's a soulful mix of simmereed chicken, sausage, and veggies. Just when you thought your cooking...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Black-Eyed Pea Baked Squash
Made with black pepper, onion, yellow squash, eggs, bread crumbs, butter or margarine, sugar, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Johnny Cash's Cornbread
So many cornbread recipes forget about the savory side and end up making corn cake, but Johnny's recipe gives both sweet and savory their due attention.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Applebee's Lemonade
If you thought lemonade was just lemons, water, and sugar then you are missing out. A little sparkling water is the Applebee's trick for an especially good glass.
Time: under 30 minutes
Bonefish Grill's Raspberry Martini
Discover how to whip up Bonefish Grill's Raspberry Martini, a perfect mix of raspberry vodka and schnapps balanced with a splash of sour mix.
Time: under 30 minutes
Olive Garden Chicken Scampi
Love Olive Garden? You'll adore this chicken scampi recipe that brings the restaurant's classic flavors right to your kitchen.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Outback Steakhouse Tartar Sauce
Outback Steakhouse's Tartar Sauce is a delicious and tangy sauce that is perfect for dipping or topping your favorite foods.
Time: under 30 minutes
Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano Shrimp Carbonara
The shrimp carbonara made with shrimp and penne pasta in a rich Romano cheese sauce isn't on the menu anymore at Mama Melrose's but you can recreate...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Big Boy Tartar Sauce Clone
This copycat tartar sauce is a delicious condiment that can be used on many different types of foods. It can be used as a dipping sauce for seafood, fries, chicken, fish...
Time: under 30 minutes
Simon Pearce Butternut Squash Bisque
This delicious bisque recipe comes from the Simon Pearce restaurant. It is the perfect fall dish, made with butternut squash, onion, cream, apple cider, and spices.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Clam Box Fried Clams
The fried clams from the Clam Box are a signature dish at the restaurant, and are served with a side of tartar sauce for dipping. They have a unique hint of sweetness that makes...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bertucci's Nolio Pizza
A white pizza with a full palate of flavors. Prosciutto, sauteed onions, and lemon-pepper cream make your next pizza night an artisanal affair.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Mamie Eisenhower's Sugar Cookies
Create memories with Mamie Eisenhower's classic sugar cookies. This easy-to-follow recipe yields perfectly soft, buttery cookies, ideal for holidays or family...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Applebee's Pizza Snacks
These copycat Applebee's pizza snacks are somewhere in the delicious in-between of pizza and breadsticks. Sausage, pepperoni, or any of your other favorite pizza toppings can...
Method: deep fryer, stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Chi Chi's Baked Chicken Chimichangas
The Chi Chi's Mexican restaurant chain no longer exists in the U.S. but you can make chicken chimichangas just like they used to with this recipe.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Applebee's Barbecue Sauce
Barbecue sauce just like Applebee's does it. The secret ingredient is apple butter for a touch of fruity sweetness. Ready for ribs, chicken, or pulled pork.
Time: under 30 minutes
Chi Chi's Sweet Corn Cake
Recreate the delightful taste of Chi Chi's sweet corn cake at home. Whether served as a side dish or an appetizer, it's sure to bring a touch of restaurant-quality flavor to...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Laura Bush's Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies
A batch of fresh-baked cookies makes any house smell wonderful (including the White House). A major upgrade over classic oatmeal raisin, these cookies are...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Kahlua Mudslide
This creamy, boozy mudslide cocktail is a hit at Applebee's that you can now make at home. Don't forget the whipped cream!
Time: under 30 minutes
Disney Caesar Salad Dressing
The creamy, tangy dressing perfectly complements fresh greens and crunchy croutons in a classic Caesar salad.
Time: under 30 minutes
TGI Friday's Fire Bites
Copy this hot and spicy snack from TGI Friday's at home! Jalapeno slices are deep fried with a crispy coating. Eat them plain or serve with a dipping sauce.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
TGI Friday's Applebutter Barbecue Sauce
Apple butter gives a sweet tang to BBQ sauce that makes it perfect for slathering on ribs or dumping in a slow cooker with pork shoulder to make a big batch of...
Time: under 30 minutes
O'Charley's Caramel Pie
If you're looking for a simple yet satisfying dessert, this O'Charley's caramel pie is a great option. With just a few ingredients and an easy cooking process, you can enjoy a...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
P.F. Chang's Cantonese Stir Fry Sauce
Copy the famous flavors from P.F. Chang's with this easy to make stir fry sauce. Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Time: under 30 minutes
Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna
Three luscious layers of chocolate cake filled with a rich buttercream filling made with meringue powder just like Olive Garden used to serve.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Jack Daniel's Honey Mustard
This Jack Daniel's honey mustard recipe is perfect for dipping, glazing, or dressing a salad. Made with smooth whiskey, sweet honey, tangy mustard, and horseradish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Luby's Key Lime Pie
A touch of green food coloring gives the pie its signature hue. Topped with sweetened whipped cream, this Key Lime pie is a deliciously tart treat that's sure to impress.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Reba McEntire's Praline Sweet Potato Casserole
This sweet potato casserole is the perfect bridge between dinner and dessert. Sweet potatoes mashed with cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar are baked with a...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Stanley & Seafort's Hot Dungeness Crab Dip
Made with parsley, mayonnaise, dungeness crab meat, onion, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Don Pablo's Chicken Nachos
Fix up a nacho snack Don Pablo's style! Crisp tortilla chips are topped with refried beans, cooked chicken, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and jalapenos.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Old Bay Seafood Seasoning Blend
Enhance your seafood dishes with your own homemade Old Bay seasoning blend. This carefully curated blend of herbs and spices will add a new dimension of flavor to your...
Time: under 30 minutes
Bubba Gump's Coconut Fried Shrimp
As Bubba once said,"shrimp is the fruit of the sea." Do him proud with this copycat coconut shrimp from Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. The secret to the recipe is in...
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Famous Dave's Key Lime Pie
A delicious dessert that has a long history originating in the 19th century. Famous Dave's does right by this southern treat with this recipe.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Ruth's Chris Special Sweet Potato Casserole
A standout side dish, this Ruth's Chris-inspired sweet potato casserole features a blend of sweet potatoes, sugar, and a hint of vanilla, topped with a...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Brookville Hotel Creamed Corn
If you think corn is destined to be boring and uninspired, think again. This thick, creamy, and slightly sweetened Southern-style corn proves that a side dish can be a...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion
You know this appetizer is a huge hit at the Outback Steakhouse so it will definitely go over big when you serve it to your party guests!
Method: deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Key's Cafe Famous Caramel Rolls
This recipe mimics the Minnesota-based restaurant's famous caramel rolls and simplifies it by using frozen bread dough.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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