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24 Quick and Easy Recipes That Are Better Than Takeout

Story of our lives: We’re craving takeout from our favorite Chinese (or Thai or Mexican or Italian) place, then we eat way too much and wake up the next morning feeling like a puffy balloon. Next time, take a few minutes to whip up your own quick and easy version. Buffalo chicken wings, pad see ew or both? (We vote both.) 

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Firecracker Chicken With Rice

Because using every pot and pan on a Tuesday night isn’t our idea of fun.

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Cheater's Prosciutto Hawaiian Pizza

Fact: It’s a timeless favorite. We dare anyone to challenge us.

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15-minute Skillet Pepper Steak

Zero special ingredients, less than 230 calories a serving and very few dirty dishes make this an instant weeknight hit.

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20-minute Paleo Egg Roll Bowls

Hearty, filling and packed with protein.

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10-minute Pad See Ew

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Spicy Turkey Enchiladas With Pumpkin Seeds

We heart Tex-Mex (and so do you).

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Vegetarian Sushi Cups

There’s no need to wrangle raw fish.

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Spicy Glazed Popcorn Chicken

And just like that, you’re ready for game day.

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Clean-eating Bibimbap Bowls

The best part? They’re actually pretty healthy.

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Cauliflower Fried Rice

Just 25 minutes and you get all this.


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Stir-Fry

Kung Pao Chicken

It comes together in a single skillet.

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Slow-cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Fire up the Crock-Pot.

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Soba Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Three short steps keep dinner easy.

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Roasted Buffalo Chicken Wings

They get cold in transit, so it’s best to make them yourself.

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General Tso's Cauliflower

It’ll please meat eaters and vegetarians alike.


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Sausage-and-egg Breakfast Dumplings

Eat ’em for breakfast, dinner or both.

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Mini Chicken Shawarma

Better than a New York City street cart.

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Ginger-pineapple Shrimp Stir-fry

A little bit sweet, a little bit spicy.

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Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

Your kids will love these (and so will you).

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Coconut Shrimp

The one thing everyone can agree on.

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Falafel Salad With Spicy Yogurt Sauce

Who says takeout has to mean fried/cheesy/breaded?

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Easy Fortune Cookies

A homemade version that everybody will actually want to eat.

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Cheater's Sicilian-style Pizza With Jalapeños And Honey

Square > round.

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Summer Rolls

Don’t forget the sweet chile sauce.



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Food Editor

From 2017 to 2019 Heath Goldman held the role of Food Editor covering food, booze and some recipe development, too. Tough job, eh?