Recipes Comfort Food Better Than Takeout By Food & Wine Editors Updated on March 8, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Paola + Murray It's easy to give in to the temptation of ordering takeout—but not with these recipes in your arsenal. Our takes on lamb shawarma, Thai chicken curry and more will have you putting down that phone and picking up your knife. 01 of 13 Beef Fried Rice Much healthier and tastier than the standard fried-rice neighborhood restaurants can deliver. F&W's Ultimate Guide to Beef Recipes Go to Recipe 02 of 13 Lamb Shawarma © Kate Mathis In Midtown New York City, the Kwik Meal cart serves amazing $7 lamb-over-rice. Here, F&W's version. Global Recipe Guide Go to Recipe 03 of 13 Chicken Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Cashews Cashews contain oleic acid, the same monounsaturated fat that makes olive oil so heart-healthy. F&W's Ultimate Guide to Chicken Recipes Go to Recipe 04 of 13 Double-Pork, Double-Cheese Burgers Ground pork is cheaper than ground beef, and you can use any creamy or pungent cheese you have in the fridge if you don't have Camembert or Gorgonzola on hand. F&W's Ultimate Guide to Pork Recipes Go to Recipe 05 of 13 Chicken Burritos with Black-Bean Salsa and Pepper Jack © Todd Porter & Diane Cu Pepper Jack cheese looks innocent enough but adds a nice kick to these burritos. If you prefer a milder taste, use regular Jack instead. F&W's Ultimate Guide to Mexican Recipes Go to Recipe 06 of 13 Chicken-and-Lemongrass Dumplings You can use gyoza wrappers instead of making dumpling dough. Global Recipe Guide Go to Recipe 07 of 13 Thai Chicken, Zucchini and Tomato Curry © Kana Okada Stir-frying isn’t always fast—not when there’s too much chopping. But this tasty recipe from F&W’s Marcia Kiesel requires minimal prep. F&W's Ultimate Guide to Chicken Recipes Go to Recipe 08 of 13 Sichuan Peppercorn Shrimp © David Tsay The peppercorns and chiles give this dish a lot of heat best treated with a citrusy white ale. Video: Peeling and Cleaning Shrimp Go to Recipe 09 of 13 Soft Pork Tacos with Spicy Black Beans A healthy alternative to takeout, these tacos feature black beans—rich in cholesterol-lowering fiber and loaded with protein—as well as lean pork tenderloin. F&W's Ultimate Guide to Mexican Recipes Go to Recipe 10 of 13 Three-Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Pimientos Fontina, Roquefort, and Parmesan are fantastic companions to the pimientos and sweet golden onions. How to Make Neapolitan-Style Pizza Go to Recipe 11 of 13 Green-Chile Burgers with Fried Eggs To make preparation even easier, feel free to use any fresh bread you have in place of the buns. Super Bowl Recipes Go to Recipe 12 of 13 Green-Tea Fortune Cookies Joanne Chang likes having fun with the fortunes she puts inside these large cookies, like "Give the chef a big kiss." Shaping the tuiles while they're hot can be tricky, so consider using cotton gloves. F&W's Ultimate Guide to Dessert Recipes Go to Recipe 13 of 13 Original Egg Rolls Paola + Murray Instead of using standard egg roll wrappers, Wu bundles the filling in egg “crêpes,” then dips them in batter before frying. Go to Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit