Craving your favorite takeout dishes but want to save your money? Try one of these 20 tasty "fakeout" versions instead! With these recipes, you can enjoy the takeout flavors you love, but save a buck by making it at home. From Chinese American favorites and Thai dishes to pizza, hamburgers and fried chicken - there's something here for you, no matter what you're craving!
Kung Pao Spaghetti
This Kung Pao Spaghetti is a sweet and spicy variation of your favorite Chinese takeout. Flavorful pasta, chicken, and veggies are slathered in easy homemade kung pao sauce, then topped with peanuts and spring onions for a family-friendly dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Fish Tacos
Yummy, crispy, fish tacos with a delicious mango salsa - YUM!
Chicken Tikka Kebab
Chicken Tikka Kebab is a delicious dish packed with flavor. It starts with chicken pieces marinated in yogurt along with lime juice and aromatic spices, before they're threaded onto skewers and cooked to perfection.
Thai Curry Fried Rice
Use up leftover rice with this delicious "takeout" dish filled with flavor & veggies.
Miso Mushroom Ramen
Make a quick, flavorful dashi and serve with the most flavor-packed mushrooms you've ever had.
Shrimp Curry
If you're a fan of spicy and flavorful curries, then you're going to love this easy and delicious Shrimp Curry! Made with fragrant Thai red curry paste and creamy coconut milk, this Shrimp Curry comes together in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight meal.
Beef Chow Fun
Tender beef is marinated and mixed with noodles for this super tasty dish.
Green Curry Spaghetti
A Bangkok classic; all the classic green curry flavors, mixed with spaghetti.
Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad
This Vietnamese beef noodle salad (bun bo xao) is packed with fresh herbs, flavorful beef, and refreshing lime fish sauce dressing. It takes only 30 minutes to make, and you can enjoy it either as a main or side dish.
Spring Rolls
Grab a pack of frozen spring rolls and air fry for a quick treat.
Pad Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Sti Fry)
Have you ever tried Pad Woon Sen (a.k.a. Pad Woonsen)? If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat! This Thai glass noodle stir fry is a delicious and satisfying dish made with glass noodles, tender chicken, and crisp vegetables, all tossed in a savory sauce that’s bursting with flavor.
Massaman Chicken Curry
A one-pot dinner that mostly cooks itself.
Shrimp Tacos
Your favorite tacos are so easy to make at home!
Pizza
Pizza is super quick to make at home, especially if you make a batch of pizza dough and keep in the freezer.
Larb Gai
A spicy Thai chicken salad that's delicious on its own or with a side of rice.
Shrimp Mei Fun
Rice noodles & shrimp combine in this takeout favorite - that's also super easy to make at home.
Popcorn Chicken
Crispy and delicious, you won't be able to stop at one - or all of them.
Vegetable Ramen
The right way to spice up a pack of ramen noodles.
Hamburgers
The best hamburgers are homemade! And don't need much more than high-quality ground beef & some spices.
Orange Chicken
A true takeout classic - sweet, savory, crispy, and so so delicious!
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