Better Than Takeout

Original Egg Rolls
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.

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Beef Fried Rice

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Much healthier and tastier than the standard fried-rice neighborhood restaurants can deliver.

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Lamb Shawarma

Lamb Shawarma
© Kate Mathis

In Midtown New York City, the Kwik Meal cart serves amazing $7 lamb-over-rice. Here, F&W's version.

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Chicken Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Cashews

Chicken Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Cashews

Cashews contain oleic acid, the same monounsaturated fat that makes olive oil so heart-healthy.

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Double-Pork, Double-Cheese Burgers

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.

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Chicken Burritos with Black-Bean Salsa and Pepper Jack

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.

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Chicken-and-Lemongrass Dumplings

Chicken-and-Lemongrass Dumplings

You can use gyoza wrappers instead of making dumpling dough.

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Thai Chicken, Zucchini and Tomato Curry

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.

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Sichuan Peppercorn Shrimp

Sichuan Peppercorn Shrimp
© David Tsay

The peppercorns and chiles give this dish a lot of heat best treated with a citrusy white ale.

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Soft Pork Tacos with Spicy Black Beans

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.

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Three-Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Pimientos

Three-Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Pimientos

Fontina, Roquefort, and Parmesan are fantastic companions to the pimientos and sweet golden onions.

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Green-Chile Burgers with Fried Eggs

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.

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Green-Tea Fortune Cookies

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.

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Original Egg Rolls

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.

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