12 Easy Recipes to Make Your Favorite Takeout Dishes at Home

Sometimes you just crave the comfort of your favorite takeout, but getting it delivered can be pricey and not always the healthiest choice. With these 12 easy recipes, you can recreate the flavors you love right in your own kitchen without waiting on delivery or paying extra fees. From saucy noodles to crispy chicken and flavorful stir-fries, you’ll be surprised at how simple and satisfying it is to whip up your go-to takeout dishes at home.

Sesame Chicken

Crispy Sesame Chicken  is delightful with crunchy sesame-coated chicken pieces that is better than take-out. This recipe is easy to make and offers a delicious, restaurant-quality meal right at home, perfect for any weeknight dinner or special occasion.

Lasagna Rolls & Caesar Salad

Lasagna Rolls pairs so well with our Caesar salad topped with crispy breadcrumbs. They make for an elegant yet comforting meal that feels fancy without being fussy. These individual lasagna rolls are filled with creamy ricotta, hearty marinara, and melty cheese, offering all the flavors of classic lasagna in a fun, manageable portion. Pair them with a fresh Caesar salad enhanced by crunchy, golden breadcrumbs for the perfect balance of indulgence and freshness.

Peruvian Roast Chicken

Peruvian Roast Chicken is flavor-packed and as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. The chicken is spatchcocked and marinated in a blend of warm spices, tangy citrus, and garlic.  This dish is called Pollo a la Brasa in Peru, and it’s cooked on a rotisserie to get that lovely crispy exterior. 

Greek Chicken Gyros

This classic Greek Chicken Gyro  features succulent, marinated chicken cooked to perfection on a homemade spit, resulting in tender, juicy meat with a tantalizing blend of Mediterranean spices. Once the chicken is cooked, you can shave it off the homemade “spit” and add it to a pita to make a gyro with fresh pita, lettuce, tomatoes, and tzatziki. 

Crispy Mongolian Beef

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner that packs a punch of flavor, Mongolian Beef with Rice & Broccoli is the perfect dish for you. This recipe combines tender strips of beef, a savory-sweet sauce, fluffy rice, and crisp broccoli, creating a satisfying and balanced meal. You’ll love it for its quick preparation, bold flavors, and the way it brings a taste of your favorite takeout right to your home kitchen. 

The Best Verde Wet Burritos

This Verde Wet Burrito Recipe feature slow-cooked carnitas with spicy Mexican rice and beans and melted cheddar cheese. You can make all of the ingredients for this burrito yourself or buy prepared ingredients to make this wet burrito easier to assemble.

Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)

This Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta is a Cheesecake Factory favorite that’s made with juicy chicken, bell peppers, onion, garlic, penne pasta, and a hint of heat from chipotle peppers. This dish is full of flavor and vibrant colors that will brighten your dinner table.

Homemade Hot Honey Pizza

Jump on the hot honey bandwagon with this easy Hot Honey Pizza recipe that’s loaded with your favorite pizza toppings and drizzled generously with hot honey. If you haven’t tried this magical ingredient, it’s time you give it a shot.

Bang Bang Shrimp

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is simple to make and full of flavor with a spicy sweet copycat bang bang sauce. The sauce is so delicious that you will want to find other things to eat it on. We keep a jar of it in the refrigerator all the time.

Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe is a pasta dish that hails from Rome. It means “cheese and pepper” and for such a simple dish, it is incredibly delicious. It’s one of the most popular pasta dishes in Rome, and you can find it on just about every restaurant menu.

Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

This Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup will remind you of the creamy, delicious Olive Garden version, with pieces of tender fluffy gnocchi, veggies, and chicken in a creamy broth.

Southwestern Eggrolls ( Just Like Chili’s)

These Southwestern Eggrolls are just like the popular appetizer at Chili’s, made with chicken, spinach, corn, and black beans. Now you don’t have to go out to get them. They are so good. Dipped in an avocado cream sauce, they are practically irresistible.