Menu
search icon
 
Recipes Down arrow icons
The Home Down arrow icons
Entertaining Down arrow icons
Wellness Down arrow icons
More Inspiration Down arrow icons
Journal Down arrow icons
Recipes The Home Entertaining Wellness More Inspiration Journal
About Contributors Help Contact
Menu
Recipes, Lunch & Dinner Recipes

14 Takeout Favorites You Can Make at Home

14 Takeout Favorites You Can Make at Home
Author image - Rebecca A
by Rebecca A. on February 24, 2017 Updated on July 24, 2019

From Chinese to Mexican, Indian to Italian, when someone says “takeout” it probably brings to mind some of your favorite ethnic specialty dishes.

It seems like just about everyone has a couple of favorite grab-and-go dishes that they just can’t live without.

Luckily, many of your favorite takeout dishes are easy to recreate at home. Not only is home-cooking easier on your wallet, you’ll have more control over the ingredients that go into each dish.

So the next time a craving hits, reach for these recipes instead of the takeout menus.

1. Better-Than-Takeout Vegetable Lo Mein

Easy Better Than Takeout Veggie Lo Mein Recipe The Shabby Creek Cottage
via Shabby Creek Cottage

2. Easy Creamy Crab Rangoon

Crab Rangoon

via Simply Healthyish Recipes

3. Better-Than-Takeout Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef
via Homemaker's Habitat

4. Slow Cooker General Tso's Chicken

Slow Cooker General Tsos Chicken 3
via Center Cut Cook

5. Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice
via Flav City

6. Crock Pot Sesame Honey Chicken

Sesame Honey Chicken Lettuce Wraps 550X428
via Skinnytaste

7. DIY Chipotle Burrito Bowl

Burrito 2
via Fab Lunch

8. Easy Molé Chicken Enchilada Bowl

8 Mole Enchilada Bowl 550X366
via Table & Hearth

9. Crockpot Chicago Style Italian Beef

Chicago Style Italian Beef 4
via Bright Green Door

10. Restaurant Style Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan 3
via Bright Green Door

11. Matzo Ball Soup

Passover Soup Spoon Wine
via West of the Loop // The Inspired Home

12. Lightning Fast Thai Curry Coconut Noodles

Thai Coconut Curry Noodles 5 1 E1473862022910 1
via Oat and Sesame

13. Quick and Easy Pad Thai

Img 9495
via Swiss Eats

14. Indian Lentils with Mango Salsa

Indian Lentils 5 1
via Half Baked Harvest // The Inspired Home
Tags dinner, international
Share
Top

Even more Lunch & Dinner Recipes articles for you

Single Serving Thanksgiving Dinner
Lunch & Dinner Recipes
Single Serving Thanksgiving Dinner
7 Insanely Delicious Shrimp Recipes
Lunch & Dinner Recipes
7 Insanely Delicious Shrimp Recipes
Shaved Fennel Salad Over Salmon
Lunch & Dinner Recipes
Shaved Fennel Salad Over Salmon

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @THEINSPIREDHOME_COM

Not-So-Heavy Eggnog Alternative 🙌🏼 If you're like us and find yourself craving eggnog every December, you're not alone! But, sometimes the regular version can be a little bit heavy and overpowering. This lightened-up version is something you can drink (and crave) all season long! 😋 BONUS: This recipe is a super easy batched blender cocktail perfect for a crowd. Check out the recipe at the link in our bio! . . . . .
8 Timeless Home Gifts to Get for Mom This Year 🎁 ✨’Tis the season for gift giving! @justdestinymag has put together a gift guide of timeless housewares products to get for your mom (or daughter, sister, grandma, friend, home lover) this holiday season. Check out the list at the link in our bio! . . . . .
Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Pot Pie 🥧 Happy Day After Thanksgiving! Use your leftover turkey to make this quick, easy and delicious pot pie recipe from @halfbakedharvest! She used Brussels sprouts, but feel free to use whatever veggies you had yesterday. You can even omit the puff pastry and use leftover mashed potatoes for a Shepherd's Pie vibe. Grab the recipe at the link in our bio ☺️ . . . . .
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Bourbon Caramel Pecans 😋 With a crunchy graham cracker crust, a creamy pumpkin spice center, and topped with the richest bourbon caramel pecan topping 🤤, this pumpkin cheesecake needs a seat at your Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving gathering this year 🧡 Get the recipe from @college_housewife at the link in our bio. . . . . .
Table Manners for Kids Just In Time for the Holidays! With the holidays coming up, it's a great time to remind your kids of some of the simple ground rules of being good dinner guests. You can practice these at home and role-play at dinner time! Help your kids establish good habits with these tips from @justdestinymag at the link in our bio! . . . . .
The Ultimate Green Bean Casserole Recipe🍴😋 You're gonna want to bookmark this one! This casserole is the perfect mixture of
Cranberry Sauce & Chile Margaritas Are a GENIUS Thanksgiving Cocktail 🙌🏼 These are the perfect seasonal blender drink for a crowd. The sweet tart of the cranberry stands up super well against the mild spice 🌶 of the ancho chiles liqueur. Add a little Himalayan salt around the rim and you'll have happy guests!!🥂Get the recipe from @colljeffers at the link in our bio! . . . . .
Host a Cozy Friendsgiving with This Gorgeous Tablescape🍷🍽 🙌🏼 Friendsgiving is the perfect chance to try your hand at a fun tablescape, like this one from @college_housewife! No matter if you have a grand dining room that fits 12, or a cozy kitchen nook for 4, you can deck out your dining space to be beautiful and feel special for the holiday!! We are loving these fall colors, flowers 🌻, and basically everything on this table! Check it out at the link in our bio 🧡
This Donut and Apple Cider Tea Date Makes for the Perfect Weekend Afternoon 🍩 ☕️ Is there anything better than a warm Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Donut? We think not. Well, maybe these Donuts served with this Caramel Apple Cider Iced Tea. Grab your friends or family and cozy up for a delicious afternoon. Recipes from @justdestinymag at the link in our bio! . . .
Easy One Pan Spicy Sausage Farfalle 🍝 This pasta dish from @jennifahbravo is everything you want out of a warming fall meal: flavorful, budget-friendly, easy-to-follow recipe, and with minimal clean-up! The whole family is going to love this one 🙌🏼 Get the recipe at the link in our profile! . . . . .
The Best, Spooky Halloween Buffet Set Up 🎃🕷👻 . . . If you're in charge of the Halloween set up this year, deck it out right with these ideas from @college_housewife ! The options are endless when it comes to spooky buffet decorations. You can use everything from packaged spiderwebs to a few pounds of dry ice for that "smoky" drink effect that we know and love. Serve some spooky treats 🧁 and it's a party! Grab these ideas at the link in our profile! . . . . .
✨ Fall Skincare Tips to Keep That Summer Glow ✨ As we inch deeper and deeper into the Fall season, the temperatures start to dip and the days grow colder and shorter. While we transition ourselves mentally to another season, we cannot overlook the impact the weather has on our skin. It’s important to protect your skin through the seasonal transitions and most importantly, do your best to keep the effortless summer glow going. Get our tips from @mksportsanista at the link in our bio! . . . . .
Just because summer has come to an end doesn’t mean it’s time to put away the grill. In fact, October is one of our favorite months to cook outside because of the cool, crisp air paired with the cozy warmth of the grill. This weekend, grill up this simple and delicious Salmon with Lemon Caper Compound Butter. Serve with a lightly dressed leafy green salad, your favorite side, and a gin and tonic with a sprig of thyme and a slice of lemon! Get the recipe for @jennifahbravo at the link in our bio! . . . . .
A Guide to Every Knife You Need in the Kitchen 🔪 A sharp knife is a chef' best friend, but not all knives are created equal! Learn which piece of cutlery is best for chopping, slicing and dicing at the link in our bio! . . .
How to Throw a Cocktail Party in Just 30 Minutes 🥂 30 minutes. Three party-perfect dishes. One kick butt cocktail. Yes, you can throw this all together in half an hour, including ingredient prep time. And no one needs to know how long it took. Everything you need to know about the link in our bio☝🏼 . . . . .
Instant Pot Fruit Crisp with Peaches & Blackberries 🍑 Since we're in that weird stage of late/summer early fall, stone fruits are the obvious call here, but you can make this fruit crisp with any combination for any time of year! Grab the recipe from @college_housewife at the link in our bio! . . . . . .

Get on the list to stay up to date on everything The Inspired Home.