Why Pay for Takeout? Recreate These 20 Delicious Dishes at Home for Less!
Craving takeout but want to keep your budget in check? You don’t have to sacrifice flavor or variety to enjoy a delicious meal. Plenty of budget-friendly takeout options offer great taste without the hefty price tag. In the mood for comfort food or something a bit more exotic? These affordable takeout meals are perfect for satisfying your cravings without overspending. Enjoy the convenience of takeout while staying within your budget with these tasty and cost-effective choices.
Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry (Using Frozen Vegetables)
Weeknight shortcuts are the best! Try this Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry using frozen vegetables for a quick one-pot wonder dinner the whole family will love. {keto, whole30, paleo, gluten free}
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Instant Pot Orange Chicken
Sweet and tender Instant Pot Orange Chicken is ready for a weeknight dinner is less than 30 minutes. The whole family will love the flavorful sauce and you’ll love how easy it is to make. {gluten free}
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Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry
This Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner your family will love. Making it in a sheet pan makes it a hands off, no stir, stir fry! {gluten free}
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Tangerine Chicken
This tangerine chicken stir fry pairs juicy, succulent chicken breast with a sweet, delicious Asian tangerine sauce. It’s a little spicy, a little sweet and a little savoury, for the perfect flavour balance. This simple, one-pan recipe is a Chinese takeout favourite and everything from the tangerine or orange sauce for chicken to the moist chicken itself is a real winner. Fans of Chinese food shouldn’t miss out on this recipe.
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Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
Sweet and spicy flavours unite when you make slow cooker cashew chicken with snap peas. Although a lot of Chinese chicken recipes involve stir frying, this one uses a crockpot or slow cooker and that also helps intensify the wonderful flavours. You will love this slow cooker chicken recipe with cashews.
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Yummy Pork Egg Roll In A Bowl – 15 Minute Meal
Pork egg roll in a bowl is a low-carb alternative to traditional egg rolls. This is an easy recipe with ground pork, veggies and other flavours which is sure to satisfy a craving for Asian food. I love this easy one pan meal. If you want something quick and simple for a busy weeknight dinner, consider this 15 minute meal! It’s cheaper and healthier than takeout but every bit as tasty – maybe even more!
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Spicy Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry
Korean inspired gochujang chicken is a delicious stir fry recipe with sweet and spicy sauce. Gochujang paste gives this Korean stir fry its distinctive flavour, while red chillies spice it up and honey add some sweetness. So if you’re in the mood for something Asian but also want something a little different, give this recipe a try. It’s certainly bursting with amazing flavours.
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The Most Delicious Falafel Wrap
Today, let me present you my favourite way of eating falafel: The delicious falafel wrap. After making crispy falafel, I thought this recipe would be the perfect follow-up! Once you have your falafel on hand, these wraps are super easy and quick to make.
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Honey Sriracha Shrimp Rice Bowl
The shrimp is sweet and juicy, and has the right balance of sweetness, heat and sauciness, and is paired perfectly with fluffy rice to satisfy your cravings for Asian takeout.
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Teriyaki Veggie Stir Fry
Stir fried veggies are tossed in a sweet and savory Teriyaki sauce in this Teriyaki veggie stir fry dish.
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Easy And Quick Pan Pizza
For your next homemade pizza night, make this super easy and Quick Pan Pizza! You won’t need any kind of special pan or cast iron skillet, so any home chef can put this tasty pizza together.
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Vegan Fried Rice
Make this Instant Pot vegan fried rice with frozen vegetables and curry powder. Topped with tofu crumbles, it’s a quick and easy 8 ingredient vegan rice dish.
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Thai Curry Noodle Soup
This simple-to-make Thai Curry Noodle Soup is loaded with flavor and veggies. It’s both creamy and savory as well as being naturally gluten-free and dairy free too. Pile on the fresh cilantro and green onions with a squeeze of lime juice over a big bowl to create the perfect fresh flavor combined with the slightly spicy curry. You can customize the amount of spice by playing with how much curry paste you use as well.
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Pad Prik King
For a fast, intense burst of Thai flavour, Pad Prik King is just the ticket. Rich in the four quintessential flavour profiles of sweet, salt, sour and spice, the chilli stir fry with beef delivers it all in abundance. Learn how…
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Char Siu Pork
Serve the juiciest Char Siu Pork with the easiest marinade that does all the hard work for super tender and flavorful pork! Glossy & caramelized on the outside, juicy & tender on the inside – it’s the simple dish that impresses at gatherings & has the family always wishing you made more!
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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Make the most mouthwatering and easy Teriyaki Chicken recipe with only 5 ingredients – and in under 30 minutes! The family will wonder why you haven’t made this sooner as they lick their plates clean & kiss bottled teriyaki sauce goodbyeeee.
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Vietnamese Shrimp Salad Rolls With Peanut Sauce
Dive into veggie and protein-packed spring rolls in minutes with simple tips and tricks that’ll have you rolling like a pro in no time! These homemade Vietnamese Shrimp Salad Rolls with creamy peanut sauce are a rainbow-colored meal that’s full of exciting textures and flavors in every bite – your friends and family will love you for them!
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Easy Pan-fried Salmon With Teriyaki Glaze
At our home, pan-fried Salmon Teriyaki is always a winner – especially when it takes only 15 minutes to make! Whip up an easy teriyaki glaze with only 5 ingredients for a big BOLD flavor.
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Korean Tofu Noodle Bowl
You will love this flavorful Korean Tofu Noodle Bowl with crispy, sweet, & spicy Korean tofu, chewy sweet potato noodles, and stir-fried veggies. This tofu is packed with flavor from a delicious caramelized Korean sauce made from gochujang paste and other tasty ingredients.
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Easy Air Fryer Bbq Chicken Thighs: Ninja Foodi Recipe
This delicious recipe requires no meal prep. It makes tender and crispy chicken thighs with all of the wonderful flavor of cooking over a hot grill.
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Boston Roll
This Boston roll is the perfect blend of succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber all wrapped in seasoned rice and nori. With a little prep and a whole lot of flavor, you’ll be enjoying this delicious sushi roll in less than 20 minutes.
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Authentic Shrimp Fried Rice (Better Than Takeout!)
Shrimp fried rice is one of the most popular dishes in Chinese restaurants across America, and it is also widely enjoyed by people from different countries. But did you know that it’s easy to make at home? All you need are simple ingredients, a wok, and patience — and in minutes, you’ll enjoy freshly made authentic shrimp fried rice at home!
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Moo Goo Gai Pan
Moo Goo Gai Pan is a restaurant favorite, where thinly sliced chicken stir frys with mushrooms and other veggies in a simple, yet flavorful sauce.
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Air Fryer Burrito
Making a homemade burrito in air fryer is so quick and simple, there’s no need for a late-night take-out run! Delicious air fryer burritos at home is sure to become a family favorite meal.
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Speedy Vegetable Pad Thai
Who doesn’t love a big bowl of slippery, saucy Pad Thai? This is my twist on the classic, easy to make at home. It’s got that signature sweet, salty, tangy flavour, thanks in large part to the star ingredient – tamarind paste. I’ve kept this one veggie-based, but it’s easy enough to add some extra protein if you like (think chicken or shrimp).
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Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are packed with flavor and nutrition. It’s an easy gluten-free meal made in under 30 minutes with mostly pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients like ground chicken and fresh basil. Top with your favorite Asian-inspired spices, and you have a healthy and delicious meal the whole family will love.
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