36 fakeaway recipes

Best fakeaway recipes

Beer-battered cod

Get the ultimate fish and chip experience with this golden, crispy beer-battered cod, homemade tartare sauce and oven chips.

Detroit-style pizza

This deep-pan pizza is having a moment – recreate it at home and enjoy the extra-crispy, cheesy edges.

Sushi rolls

Fresh, homemade sushi is hard to beat for a light, flavour-packed meal – it's worth getting a bamboo rolling mat to make these.

Salt and pepper chicken

This punchy, versatile recipe can be adapted with king prawns, tofu, strips of beef or pre-cooked chicken wings, and served with rice as a main or as part of a sharing feast with other plates.

Butter chicken

Make this easy butter chicken using whatever curry paste you have. It’s the combo of butter, almonds and yogurt that magically creates such a creamy sauce.

Triple-cooked chips

With crisp, golden skins and light, fluffy insides, our chunky triple-cooked chips are as close to perfection as it gets – season with sea salt flakes for a delicious finish.

Ahi tuna poké

Try our refreshing ahi poke bowl, a Hawaiian healthy trend made using fresh tuna and served with rice and chopped avocado.

Korean-style ramen

This is based on budae jjigae, a spicy and savoury Korean stew – the inclusion of Spam is a traditional addition.

BBQ chilli chicken wings

These juicy chicken wings are spiced with paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper and fresh oregano. Crisp up on the barbecue and serve with a light yogurt sauce to feed a hungry horde.

Seekh kebabs

These juicy lamb kebabs are fragrant and fiery, with coriander and a fair whack of chilli – perfect wrapped inside a soft naan and topped with pickled red onion salad, sliced cucumber and raita.

Vegan black bean burgers

With a full-on flavour and meaty texture that's also suitable for the grill, this fully loaded vegan burger is fakeaway perfection.

Chicken vindaloo

The fiery, tangy vindaloo originates from Goa and is infused with Portuguese influences. Monica Sawhney Haldar's chicken version is a flavour-bursting, speedy twist on the classic, which usually features pork. Serve with rice or fresh chapatis for ultimate satisfaction.

Buttermilk fried chicken

Soaking the chicken in buttermilk tenderises the meat and helps the crispy coating stick. A great DIY takeaway to make at home on the weekend.

Yorkshire pudding wrap

This recipe combines all the best elements of a classic British roast wrapped up in a crisp, fluffy, giant Yorkshire pudding. Don’t forget the rich gravy on the side for dipping.

Sweet and sour chicken

This takeaway classic might usually be deep-fried and packed with sugar, but our lighter take on a Friday-night favourite is just as satisfying, and ready in less than half an hour.

Chicken tikka burritos

Check out our quick and easy burrito recipe with tikka-marinated chicken. Serve this simple recipe with ready-made rice, a simple homemade yogurt dip and warmed rotis.

Pork dumplings

Make your own boiled pork and chive dumplings in just 45 minutes. Soft and pillowy, they're best served with soy sauce, chiu chow chilli oil and chopped chives.

Chip-shop bap

Our crispy fish burger with vibrant minted mushy peas and homemade tartare sauce may take a little effort, but it's ready in just 30 minutes.

Crispy fried cabbage

A British Chinese takeaway classic, often called crispy seaweed, this dish is in fact made with dark green cabbage!

Chicken katsu curry

If you always order the katsu curry at Japanese restaurants, you’ll be surprised to learn how easy it is to make at home. Try our delicious chicken and pea version.

Lamb koftas with kale salad

So easy to put together, lamb koftas make the best weeknight supper. Try them with a super healthy Brussels sprouts and kale winter salad for a delicious low-carb dinner.

Prawn massaman curry

Massaman curry comes from southern Thailand and is not as fiery as green or red Thai curries. We love the fragrant flavours and the texture that the peanuts add.

Skinny fish and chips

Shallow frying the fish and baking the chips makes our skinny fish and chips lighter than the classic British takeaway. It's an easy, healthier way to enjoy a taste of the seaside.

Chicken sesame noodles

Forget the takeaway, this chicken noodle dish is super quick and healthier, too. The sesame seeds add a great crunch and flavour to the dish.

Cheeseburger

We like our burgers piled sky-high with ‘the works’ – that means EVERYTHING including our secret sauce (made from four very simple ingredients), sweet and sour onions, emmental cheese, gherkins, frilly lettuce, and more…

Hot and sour aubergine with sticky rice

Sticky rice with aubergines in a hot and sour sauce, made from very simple ingredients: red chilli, soy sauce, vinegar and a little sugar.

Corn dogs

Make these classic American fairground snacks for parties, and serve with your favourite condiments.

Quick pad thai

Pad thai is a classic spicy noodle dish and is very popular street food in Thailand. Recreate your own at home with our easy 15-minute recipe.

Pizza with sausage, broccoli and fennel

Ditch the takeaway. These pizzas without tomato sauce are the best. Make your own pizza dough, then top with sausage, mozzarella, fennel and broccoli.

Chicken tikka masala

Britain’s favourite dish is a hybrid Indian curry recipe born in the UK. Make sure your chicken gets nicely browned at the edges to add flavour.

Fakeaway desserts

Chocolate chip cookie pizza

This chocolate chip cookie pizza is super easy to make and great fun with all the family. Crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, this giant cookie makes for a great alternative to a birthday cake.

Churro waffle fingers with dipping sauce

This recipe sees waffles coated in cinnamon butter and served with chocolate sauce for dipping – think eggs and soldiers-style.

Biscoff pancakes

Ever thought of swirling Biscoff through your next batch of pancakes? Give it a whirl for an indulgent brunch dish, served with a Biscoff drizzle and banana.

Banana milkshake

Whip up a thick, creamy milkshake using fresh bananas and ice cream, then finish with a swirl of whipped cream and sprinkles for a real diner-style classic.

Basque cheesecake

This is so low-fuss, it’s unbelievable – perfect for anyone who is short on time and needs to make something quick (preferably for the next day). It’s a caramelised cheesecake, baked high and fast, that can be eaten warm or served cold straight from the fridge.

Sticky toffee sundae

This decadent, grown-up sundae layers soaked dates with homemade sticky toffee sponge, the best vanilla ice cream, clotted cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

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