Love the taste of your favorite take-out dishes but don't want to spend the money or calories? Here are 20+ recipes that are just as delicious, but affordable to easily make them at home.
Sheet Pan Fajitas
You just can’t get any easier than a sheet pan dinner. Get these Sheet Pn Fajitas in the oven, and then prep any toppings you want. And don’t forget to warm up the tortillas. Get the recipe.
Vegetable Coconut Curry

This easy Curry Recipe with chickpeas and coconut milk is perfect for cleaning out the fridge. Use any vegetables you have, add some aromatic spices and coconut milk, and boom, you have a fantastic and healthy plant-based meal perfect for busy days. Get the recipe.
Creamy Pad Thai
This Pad Thai dish combines the essence of Thai cuisine with plant-based goodness. This vibrant and satisfying recipe features tender rice noodles, crispy tofu, and a colorful array of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a luscious peanut sauce.
Korean Style Carrot Salad
Crunchy and Spicy Korean Carrots Salad will win people over at potlucks, picnics, and as a unique side dish in any home. Made with fresh carrots, coriander, garlic and oil, these Korean-style marinated carrots are easy, quick and always delicious! Ready in 20 minutes. Get the recipe.
Peanut Butter Noodles With Vegetables
Easy Glass Noodles Stir Fry aka Mung Bean Vermicelli in a flavorful Almond Butter Sauce. This simple yet delicious recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for lunch or dinner in a hurry. Get the recipe.
10-Minute Miso Soup
I'll show you how to make a vegan White Miso and Seaweed Soup in just 10 minutes. So easy, delicious and featuring a savory Miso paste broth, silken tofu, wakame and no dashi, this fast and fail-proof soup is sure to become your favorite for busy days. Get the recipe.
Thai Eggplant Curry
This Thai Eggplant Red Curry is simple yet flavor packed meal perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights. Zucchini and tofu add richness and nutrients to this already healthy freezer-friendly dish. Made in one pot and ready in just 30 minutes. Vegan, GF too. Get the recipe.
Korean Style Beet Salad
A roasted vegan beet salad is prepared by cooking the beets and then marinating them in a few flavorful ingredients. This simple beet recipe is incredibly delicious, healthy, and perfect for any time of the year. Get the recipe.
Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry
Enjoy this quick & easy Vegan Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry recipe for a wholesome, restaurant-style Asian meal! Crispy tofu is cooked with tender broccoli in an aromatic flavorful sauce, then topped with sesame seeds, and served over rice. Get the recipe.
Kung Pao Chicken
Bursting with flavor and beyond easy to make, this Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken is a healthier twist on your favorite take-out dish. The perfect combination of salty and sweet, this savory recipe is sure to become your new weeknight staple. Get the recipe.
Easy Drunken Noodles
This simple vegan noodle recipe is a must-make if you like drunken noodles. Get the recipe.
Tofu Kimchi Stew
Our Tofu Kimchi Stew combines chicken stock, tofu, kimchi, and daikon and is REALLY spicy! Make sure that you can tolerate spicy food before trying this recipe. Get the recipe.
Pad Woon Sen
This is a classic Pad Woon Sen recipe that turned completely meatless. Silky Thai glass noodles in a sweet and salty sauce are stir-fried with carrots, cabbage, tomato, onion, and mung bean sprouts. For added protein, this recipe calls for a tofu scramble and marinated oyster mushrooms. It is a phenomenal, flavorful, and delicious glass noodle stir-fry recipe. Get the recipe.
Instant Pot Vegetable Lo Mein
Instant Pot Vegetable Lo Mein is a quick and easy vegan meal packed with healthy vegetables and cooked in a flavorful sauce. Made at home in only 20 minutes, you'll have this delicious Lo Mein ready and on the table in less time than it takes to order takeout. Get the recipe.
Instant Pot Beef And Broccoli
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is loaded with tender beef and a sauce that is full of flavor. Made gluten-free and super easy in the Instant Pot. Get the recipe.
Pho Bo
This Vietnamese beef and noodle soup takes time - but it is so worth it. Get the recipe.
Tom Yum Fried Rice
Easy to make and packed with flavor and aroma, Tom Yum fried rice is best summed up in one word: Unforgettable. In this simple, easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll learn how to make an all-veggie version from the comfort of your own kitchen. The best part? It takes less than 22 minutes to prepare! Get the recipe.
Kani Salad (Japanese Crab Salad)
A quick and easy 10-minute Japanese kani salad recipe made with shredded crab sticks, cucumbers, and a creamy sesame mayonnaise dressing. Get the recipe.
Sesame-Crusted Teriyaki Salmon
A quick and easy sesame-crusted pan-fried salmon recipe glazed with a sweet and sticky homemade teriyaki sauce. Get the recipe.
Panzanella Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe
We’re taking a classic chicken caesar salad recipe and a panzanella salad recipe and combining them into one amazing salad that’s satisfying and full of flavor. Get the recipe.
Pan-seared halibut with roasted fennel and grapefruit salsa
Pan-seared halibut is a beautiful, flavorful way to cook one of the world's best fish. It can be tricky to get right though. You want it cooked all the way through, but cook it for just a minute too long, and you're left with a dry piece of flavorless cardboard (and yes, I've done this many, many times). Get the recipe.
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