6 Homemade Dishes Better than Takeout

It’s been a long, stressful day at work, and you’re looking forward to your couch and favorite TV show. And the very thought of cooking has you running for the phone to order delivery instead.

But when ordering food becomes a bad habit instead of an occasional reward, it’s time for some new cooking inspiration! (And to be honest: Have you ever had a delivery service that hands over your pizza hot and crispy at the door?)

With only a few simple ingredients, a little time, and the right recipes, you can prepare various healthy-ish dishes at home. Not even the pizza guy could do it faster!

These six recipes prove that homemade pizza, summer rolls, and more are way faster, more delicious, and cheaper than any delivery service can offer. 

30 min

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Easy white pizza

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Pizza is the all-time favorite for delivery! But with only a few ingredients, you can prepare your own delicious and steaming hot pizza at home in no time at all. 

30 min

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Creamy Indian curry with chicken breast

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No one can resist a homemade curry with creamy coconut milk, juicy chicken, and crunchy peppers. The best thing about it is that dinner is ready in 20 minutes—and so is lunch for the next day. 

30 min

vegan

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Vietnamese-inspired summer rolls

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Why wait for the delivery man when you can save time and money by preparing summer rolls yourself? You can stuff them with your favorite ingredients, according to your preference. Plus, you can enjoy a competition with friends to see who is the ultimate master of rolling. 

30 min

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The burger

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These juicy burgers are the best reason to say goodbye to a lonely evening with delivery food—but it’s best to invite friends over for a burger party. When eating together, food always tastes better!

45 min

vegetarian

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Mini mushroom and avocado burritos

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The secret to a perfect burrito is to know how to wrap it correctly. Place your filling of choice in the middle of a tortilla, fold the left and right sides in, then tighly roll up your tortilla to get a perfect burrito. Done! 

50 min

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BBQ chicken wings

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Nothing beats crispy, smoky barbecue chicken wings fresh from the oven. Simply prepare the marinade during an annoying commercial break on television.