Fakeaway recipes

Forget takeaways – you can’t beat a homemade Margherita pizza topped with fresh tomato sauce and melted cheese. Here's how to master this everyday classic...

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

Cooking cod, hake or haddock in a super-crispy fish batter made from sparkling water steams the fish so it's really moist

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

An easy to prepare vegetarian curry with a sweet twist

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

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

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

Angela Nilsen takes the British favourite and gives it a lighter, healthier, and modern twist

Swap your weekly takeaway for this healthy beef chow mein – it's quick to cook and low in fat and calories

When you're in too much of a hurry to make a pizza base, simply substitute with naan bread

You'll love Angela Nilsen's version of this classic Indian favourite - it tastes authentic but is far lighter and healthier

Sara Buenfeld’s delicious spicy rice is perfect served with your favourite curry

A homemade pizza is the perfect midweek TV supper- this version has a mild chilli kick

Use both types of peppercorns for our salt & pepper tofu if you can, for a tongue-tingling kick and a spicy warmth. The dish is great for a Chinese banquet

This simple vegetable curry is budget-friendly and great for feeding a crowd, served with naan and rice. You can freeze batches for future midweek meals.