
Fakeaway recipes
Ditch the Friday night takeaway and whip up your own version instead. From pizza and curries to pad Thai and chicken katsu, we've got plenty of fabulous fakeaway recipes for you.
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Easy egg-fried rice
Make your own healthy egg-fried rice with our easy recipe. Use leftover rice, or cook and dry it on a plate before using so it doesn't stick to the wok
Golden beer-battered fish with chips
Cooking cod, hake or haddock in a super-crispy fish batter made from sparkling water steams the fish so it's really moist
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Try this popular Indian speciality dish. Traditionally, it’s made for special occasions, like weddings and Eid, and served with naan to mop up the spicy gravy
Prawn tikka masala
Forget a takeaway and tuck into a midweek meal that will please the whole family with our easy, low calorie prawn tikka masala. Serve with naan breads
Braised beef with ginger
Slow cooking beef shin or brisket in aromatic spices gives a melt-in-the-mouth main course that's delicious with steamed rice and crisp stir-fried vegetables
Sweet & sour pork.
Don't call the takeaway – cook your own sweet & sour pork using a vibrant marinade and tinned pineapple. Swap the pork for chicken or prawns if you prefer
Sticky oven BBQ ribs
Slow cook these American-style pork ribs so they're really tender then coat in an irresistibly sweet, sticky sauce and serve with a cooling chive dip
Chicken pad Thai
Enjoy our version of the classic noodle dish with spring onions, egg, beansprouts and peanuts. Add chilli to suit your taste and serve with lime wedges
Soy sauce chicken
Make a homemade version of soy sauce chicken (see yao gai), a classic Chinese dish. This recipe has a less labour-intensive method that you can do at home
Thai green chicken curry
Don't call the local takeaway – impress friends and family by cooking this fragrant and creamy Thai green chicken curry. It's easy and quick to make
Special fried rice
Whip up this speedy egg-fried rice dish in under 30 minutes. It's a great way to use up any leftover rice or vegetables, and you can add in chorizo and prawns.
Chicken tikka masala
This takeaway favourite is freezer-friendly and quick to reheat, giving you the chance to get ahead and save money.
Peshwari naan
Enjoy a homemade version of this sweet filled naan to serve with your favourite curries. It takes a little effort, but it's well worth it
Sweet potato & pineapple korma
An easy to prepare vegetarian curry with a sweet twist
Chicken madras
Ditch the takeaway menu and cook our healthy chicken madras curry instead. This simple family dinner is full of fragrant spices and tender pieces of chicken
Microwave sweet & sour chicken
Ditch the takeaway for our easy sweet & sour chicken. This Chinese-style rice dish is ready in under 30 mins and packed with zingy flavours
Calzone
Buy pizza dough to make this hearty dinner for two with Parma ham and melty mozzarella. You can make it in less time than your local takeaway delivers
Pork momos (Nepalese dumplings)
If you're up for a challenge, try making these tasty momos, a version of Chinese steamed dumplings filled with pork, coriander, chillies and ginger
The ultimate makeover: Fish & chips
Angela Nilsen takes the British favourite and gives it a lighter, healthier, and modern twist
Healthy beef chow mein
Swap your weekly takeaway for this healthy beef chow mein – it's quick to cook and low in fat and calories
Thai red curry
Forget ordering takeaway and make your own Thai red chicken curry at home. This classic dish takes just 15 minutes to prep and it's bursting with flavour.
Naan bread pizza
When you're in too much of a hurry to make a pizza base, simply substitute with naan bread
The Ultimate Makeover: Chicken tikka masala
You'll love Angela Nilsen's version of this classic Indian favourite - it tastes authentic but is far lighter and healthier
Spicy Indian rice
Sara Buenfeld’s delicious spicy rice is perfect served with your favourite curry





























