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Better Than Takeout

Welcome to our collection of delicious recipes that beat takeout any day! These family- and budget-friendly recipes are easy to make and are perfect for enjoying at home.

From classic favorites like homemade pizza and delicious Pad Thai to creative twists on takeout classics, we’ve got you covered.

Say goodbye to long delivery waits and high costs—these recipes are designed to be simple, delicious, and so satisfying.

Let’s make mealtime at home a breeze and a joy!

easy tomato and basil soup in a bowl

Homemade Gluten-Free Tomato Soup

Collage of four dishes: top left shows rice with beans and toppings, top right has tacos with fried fish, bottom left features shredded chicken with parsley, and bottom right displays a plate of various spices.

10 Easy Mexican Recipes for Family Weeknight Dinners

Baked shrimp skewers garnished with herbs on a plate, served with a side of diced mango and avocado salad. A half lime sits beside the salad. The background is light blue and textured.

Easy Oven-Baked Shrimp Skewers – Perfect Family Dinner

Baked bang bang chicken skewers on a white plate garnished with fresh basil leaves. A small bowl of orange dipping sauce is placed next to them. The background is a light blue surface.

Easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Oven-Baked & So Delicious!)

A plate of spaghetti topped with chicken bolognese sauce and grated cheese. A few basil leaves garnish the dish. A fork is placed next to the plate on a light surface, with a pink cloth partially visible. A cheese grater is in the background.

Easy Chicken Bolognese Recipe (Ready in 30 Minutes!)

A white plate with a circular arrangement of golden-brown, crispy chicken drumsticks surrounds a small bowl of vibrant red sauce in the center. The chicken is garnished with chopped herbs.

Crispy Salt and Vinegar Chicken Wings Recipe (Easy & Family-Friendly!)

Baked chicken drumsticks with a rich glaze are piled on a plate. In the background, a bowl of rice is visible. The scene is set on a light blue surface with a white cloth nearby.

Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks (In Honey Soy Marinade)

A close-up of a coconut-crusted salmon fillet with a golden breadcrumb layer, garnished with red chili flakes and served on a white plate. Fresh cucumber slices and leafy greens are visible in the background, enhancing the dish's vibrant appeal.

Coconut Crusted Salmon – Easy and Delicous

A plate of grilled soy garlic chicken wings coated in sauce is arranged around a small bowl of red dipping sauce. A hand is dipping one wing into the sauce. The wings are garnished with sesame seeds and chopped herbs.

Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Wings Recipe

A white bowl filled with shredded chicken garnished with sprigs of parsley. Two forks are placed on the edge of the bowl. The background includes a colorful, blurred pattern.

How To Make Shredded Chicken in Crockpot

Creamy pasta with wilted spinach and golden mushroom slices on a white plate served with grated parmesan cheese.

Spinach Mushroom Pasta – 30 Minute Dinner

A plate with delicious looking Mexican beef and rice. Fluffy rice with some tomato sauce and black beans. Topped with yogurt and green chilies.

Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

A colorful bowl of fruit salsa featuring diced mango, apple, and red bell pepper, garnished with chopped cilantro. A lime wedge is visible in the background on a light-colored surface.

Sweet & Spicy Mango and Peach Salsa Recipe

A white plate with a serving of orzo chicken bake containing chunks of chicken, apricot pieces, and raisins. The dish is garnished with fresh parsley. The background features a light blue surface.

Chicken Orzo Bake – One Pan Family Dinner

A vibrant plate of Mexican rice with black beans, garnished with cilantro and accompanied by a lime wedge. The dish is served in a teal bowl, showcasing a mix of fluffy rice, scattered beans, and fresh green herbs.

Mexican Red Rice Recipe – Easy & Delicious 

A skillet filled with farfalle pasta, cherry tomatoes, strips of pancetta, and fresh basil leaves, all mixed with a light sauce. The dish is vibrant with red and green hues against a white marble countertop.

Easy Creamy Pasta Salad with Crispy Pancetta 

A plate of sautéed garlic shrimp garnished with red chili slices and fresh herbs. Two forks are placed beside the shrimp, and a bowl of steamed white rice is visible in the background. The dish is presented on a white tablecloth.

20-Minute Sweet and Sour Shrimp Recipe

Slices of bread, transformed into delightful pizza toast, are topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese, tomato slices, and ham. They rest on a cooling rack, perfectly toasted with ingredients evenly distributed. The background features a light-colored surface.

5-Minute Pizza Toast

A plate of wide rice noodles topped with seasoned minced meat, garnished with chopped green herbs and red pepper flakes. A fork is lifting a portion of the noodles.

10 Minute Chicken Mince Stir Fry

A bowl of penne pasta mixed with arugula and crispy prosciutto. The pasta is garnished with fresh greens and the prosciutto adds a crispy texture. A small bowl with grated cheese is visible in the background.

Easy Pasta With Crispy Prosciutto

Golden baked oven home fries served on a plate with fresh parsley leaves.

Oven Home Fries Recipe

Golden, delicious looking thin chicken breasts are served on a white plate.

The Best Baked Thin Chicken Breasts

A plate of crispy dry rub baked chicken wings is served with a bowl of creamy dipping sauce. Fresh parsley garnishes the dish on a light background.

Dry Rub Baked Chicken Wings

Chicken piccata served with rocket salad and fresh parsley.

Gluten-Free Chicken Piccata

Golden viral cottage cheese wrap served with green salad and sliced tomatoes on a white plate.

Viral Cottage Cheese Flatbread

Caprese salad on a plate: colorful tomato slices with burrata cheese in the middle of the plate.

Fresh Burrata Caprese Salad in 15 Minutes

poke bowl form above, marinated salmon, edamame beans, diced cucumbers and grated carrots.

Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe

Golden baked chicken thigh on rice with broccoli.

Easy Asian Baked Chicken Thighs

Eggplant and zucchini stir fry served in a white bowl.

Chinese Eggplant Stir-Fry with Zucchini

Quick & Easy 30-Minute Bang Bang Salmon Recipe (Oven-Baked)

Quick & Easy 30-Minute Bang Bang Salmon Recipe (Oven-Baked)

3 cooked lamb shish kebabs.

Best Lamb Kebabs – Easy dinner in 30 minutes

a loaded beef burger bowl with golden fries, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, ready to be served.

Easy Burger Bowl Recipe (aka Big Mac Salad)

creamy chicken salad in a large white bowl.

Easy Roasted Chicken Salad Recipe

deliciously looking golden chicken thighs on a plate served with broccoli and green snow peas.

The best honey ginger glazed chicken recipe

a spoon full with bang bang sauce.

Easy homemade bang bang sauce recipe

5 chicken kebabs on a square white plate

Marinated Oven-Baked Chicken Skewers Recipe

A bowl of dirty rice recipe with fried rice, mixed with minced meat, carrots, and chopped green herbs. A spoon rests in the bowl on a light-colored surface.

Easy Dirty Rice Recipe – Lebanese-Style

chicken thighs in Thai green curry sauce

Super easy Thai green chicken curry in a slow cooker

cucumber relish. Thinly sliced cucumbers served with ginger slices and chilli

Easy homemade cucumber relish recipe

crispy Greek baked chicken thighs with golden baked potatoes and greek salad

Easy Greek Chicken and Potatoes – One Pan Recipe

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