Takeaway favourite recipes
Chinese, Indian, Thai... whatever your favourite get that Friday feeling with a make-your-own takeaway.
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Hot cumin lamb wrap with crunchy slaw & spicy mayo
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A healthy kebab flatbread - make double the cabbage and carrot coleslaw and have leftovers for lunch
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Chilli beef with broccoli & oyster sauce
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Marinate a cheaper cut like rump steak to tenderise the meat then stir fry with vegetables and rich Chinese flavours
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Sweet & sour chicken
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Try an authentic version of this classic Chinese takeaway dish, with natural sweetness and a warm chilli flavour to spice things up
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Cardamom butter chicken
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A homemade curry to rival your favourite Indian takeaway - a rich blend of spices mixed with creamy ghee
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Crispy Chinese duck with peaches
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If you love restaurant Peking duck with plum sauce, try this version with sticky sesame and hoisin peaches
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Pineapple, beef & ginger stir-fry
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Crank up the flavour of healthy food with a Chinese steak stir-fry that combines contrasting fruit, ginger and soy notes
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Sicilian pizza (sfincione)
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Deep pan pizzas came to America via Sicily - this thick flavoured bread is topped with sausages, breadcrumbs and ricotta
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Spatchcock piri-piri chicken
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Butterfly a whole chicken by removing the backbone to keep it juicy during grilling, and flavour with a chilli pepper marinade
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Golden beer-battered fish with chips
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Cooking cod, hake or haddock in a super-crispy batter made from sparkling water steams the fish so it's really moist
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Chinese braised beef with ginger
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Slow cooking beef shin or brisket in Asian aromatic spices gives a melt-in-the-mouth main course that's delicious with steamed rice and crisp stir-fried vegetables
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Stickiest-ever BBQ ribs with chive dip
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Slow cook these American-style pork ribs so they're really tender then coat in an irresistibly sweet, sticky sauce
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Special fried rice with prawns & chorizo
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A fusion dish that merges Spanish paella with Asian egg fried rice - a great way to get kids to eat vegetables
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Chicken tikka masala
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This takeaway favourite is freezer-friendly and quick to reheat, giving you the chance to get ahead and save money
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Sweet potato & pineapple korma
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An easy to prepare vegetarian curry with a sweet twist
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Gordon's pizza
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Gordon Ramsay won the pizza challenge with this authentic-looking recipe
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Easy sweet & sour chicken
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Make this easy sweet and sour chicken, everyone will love it
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The ultimate makeover: Fish & chips
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Angela Nilsen takes the British favourite and gives it a lighter, healthier, and modern twist
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Naan bread pizza
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When you're in too much of a hurry to make a pizza base, simply substitute with naan bread
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The Ultimate Makeover: Chicken tikka masala
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You'll love Angela Nilsen's version of this classic Indian favourite - it tastes authentic but is far lighter and healthier
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Spicy Indian rice
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Sara Buenfeld’s delicious spicy rice is perfect served with your favourite curry
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Thai green chicken curry
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Impress your friends and family with this fragrant and creamy Thai green chicken curry
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Salami & peppadew pizza
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A homemade pizza is the perfect midweek TV supper- this version has a mild chilli kick
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Vegetable curry for a crowd
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This vegetarian curry is great for feeding a group of mates on a budget, or make a batch to freeze
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Chicken chow mein
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As part of our 'Cooking with Auntie Sara' series, Sara Buenfeld shows the kids how to make the classic takeaway favourite
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Veggie Thai red curry
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This fragrant Thai dish is sure to get your taste buds into action, and is ready in under an hour
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Red onion & chilli bhajis with mint & garlic raita
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Serve these moreish morsels as a starter, light lunch or supper or as part of an Indian meal
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Red Thai salmon curry
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Make this as spicy as you like and experiment with different veg. It will soon become a last minute favourite
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Chinese pork ribs
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A superquick family favourite - fab for barbeques
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Sticky pork
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A low-fat fave, this pork can be left overnight or cooked to go, don't let on how simple it is and impress your friends
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Sloppy Joe pizza breads
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Take a jar of tomato sauce, beef mince, mozzarella cheese and a baguette and you have this speedy supper - serve with basil
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Tandoori roast chicken
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Serve this Indian spiced bird with rice, potatoes and vegetables for an alternative roast dinner
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Pizza margherita in 4 easy steps
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Even a novice cook can master the art of pizza with our simple step-by-step guide. Bellissimo
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Beef, mushroom & greens stir-fry
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There's no need to resort to ready-chopped veg and bottled sauces - make your own in 20 mins
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Chicken masala skewers
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These skewers are great with a dollop of mango chutney or raita, and can also be cooked on the barbecue for hot summer days
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Florentine dairy-free pizza
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Hit your 5-a-day target in one go with this crisp pizza piled high with veg, suitable for the lactose-intolerant
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Falafel burgers
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A healthy burger that's filling too. These are great for anyone who craves a big bite but doesn't want the calories
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Garlic chilli prawns with sesame noodles
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A speedy, Asian-influenced stir-fry of jumbo juicy seafood, crunchy beansprouts and a sweet and spicy sauce
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Baked country chicken
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Marinade chicken in lots of classic pungent Keralan spices and cool down with coconut milk for this chargrilled Indian main
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Keralan vegetable curry
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This vegetarian curry brings together classic flavours of south-west India - our step-by-step guide will show you how to prepare your own, freshly grated coconut
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5 easy pizza toppings
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Knock up a quick dough base then choose one of these exciting toppings for an easy homemade Italian feast
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Chicken tikka with spiced rice
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Indian food needn't be a guilty pleasure - this healthy baked chicken with fragrant, fresh rice is nutritious and flavoursome
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Prawn chow mein
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This low-fat stir-fry recipe is packed with crunchy vegetables and tangy oyster sauce
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