82 best fakeaway recipes

Make this easy butter chicken using whatever curry paste you have. It’s the combo of butter, almonds and yogurt that magically creates such a creamy sauce

This sticky, sweet and salty takeaway-style dish takes minutes – it's a crowd-pleasing, flavourful, family-style recipe

Cooking soft, seasonal cod in lager creates a super crisp, light batter with a deep flavour. Serve our beer-battered cod with chips and peas.

Thai is becoming more and more popular as a takeaway option as it has more fragrant flavours and lighter dishes. Pad Thai is a classic spicy noodle dish and is very popular street food in Thailand. Recreate your own at home with our easy 15 minute recipe.

This chocolate chip cookie pizza is super easy to make and great fun with all the family. Crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, this giant cookie makes for a great alternative to a birthday cake.

Make these ultimate beef burgers for your next barbecue, piled high with toppings including our special sauce, sweet and sour onions, emmental cheese, gherkins, lettuce and more

This is based on budae jjigae, a spicy and savoury Korean stew – the inclusion of Spam is a traditional addition

This punchy, versatile recipe can be adapted to use with king prawns, tofu, strips of beef or pre-cooked chicken wings, and served with rice as a main or as part of a sharing feast with other plates

Cook this veg-heavy curry for a healthy vegetarian meal. The peas add extra protein while ginger and plum tomatoes make a light, fragrant sauce

Take the classic kebab to the next level with spiced, juicy meat wrapped up with masses of garlic sauce, chilli, salad, pickles and even chips

Make these tacos from the Jalisco region of Mexico by braising beef in a rich charred tomato sauce, flavoured with three types of chilli, pulled then stuffed into tortillas. Dip into the smoky cooking juices and consider it taco night done right

This homemade sweet and sour sauce is much tastier than any takeaway. Served with noodles, this simple meal will become a firm favourite with your family.

These juicy lamb kebabs are fragrant with coriander stalks and pack a fair whack of chilli – perfect wrapped inside a soft naan with the pickled red onion salad, sliced cucumber and raita

Fresh, homemade sushi is hard to beat for a light, flavour-packed meal – it's worth investing in a bamboo rolling mat to make these

Massaman curry comes from southern Thailand and is not as fiery as green or red Thai curries. We love the fragrant flavours and the texture the peanuts add

The fiery, tangy vindaloo originates from Goa and is infused with Portuguese influence. Monica Sawhney Haldar's chicken version is a speedy twist on the classic

A simple, meat-free version of the takeaway classic – this dinner for two is ready in just 30 minutes

Make a big batch of dhal to freeze or stash a couple of ready-made pouches in the cupboard, then whip up this easy topping

This speedy dinner with ginger, garlic, chilli and soy is perfect on a weeknight – the frozen stir-fry veggies keep prep to a minimum

Get the ultimate fish and chip experience with this golden, crispy beer-battered cod, homemade tartare sauce and oven chips