Skip the Delivery: 13 Takeout-Inspired Dishes to Make at Home

Jun 22, 2024

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Craving your favorite takeout dishes but don’t want to spend the money or wait for delivery? With these 13 copycat recipes, you can recreate your favorite takeout meals right in your own kitchen. From classic Chinese inspired dishes and to burgers and crunch wraps, these recipes will satisfy your cravings, all from the comfort of your own home. Whip up these delicious and satisfying takeout copycats at home and invite your friends for a chill night in.

Vegan Chicken Balls
Copycat Bob Evans Sausage Gravy
Greek Lemon Potatoes
Copycat Smashburgers on the Blackstone Griddle
Blackstone Chicken Fajitas
Pad Thai with Tofu
Teriyaki Tofu Bowl
Egg Drop Soup
Sweet Chili Tofu
Breakfast Crunchwrap
Orange Tofu Recipe
Blackstone Big Mac Quesadillas
Honey Garlic Tofu

Vegan Chicken Balls

A bowl of fried dumplings with rice and a side sauce, a small bowl of additional dumplings, all on a wooden surface with a white cloth nearby. — Image Credit: Erika Piper for The Veggie Yaya

Skip the takeout menu and make these delicious Vegan “Chicken” Balls at home! Made with tofu, these bite-sized treats are soft and flavorful on the inside, with a crispy golden crust for a satisfying textural contrast. Perfect for a fun and satisfying plant-based meal!

Get the recipe: Vegan Chicken Balls

Copycat Bob Evans Sausage Gravy

A white plate with scrambled eggs and a piece of egg casserole topped with minced vegetables and cheese. — Image Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average

Calling all sausage gravy fans! This recipe takes your favorite comfort food to a whole new level. Imagine layers of fluffy biscuits smothered in copycat Bob Evans sausage gravy – a creamy, peppery dream. This easy casserole is perfect for a hearty breakfast, a filling brunch, or a comforting weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Copycat Bob Evans Sausage Gravy

Greek Lemon Potatoes

Potato wedges in a baking dish with lemon wedges and a bowl of dip. — Image Credit: Jacqueline Piper for Pipercooks

These roasted potatoes are bursting with bright, lemony flavor! Fresh lemon juice mingles with savory oregano and aromatic garlic cloves for a simple yet delicious Greek-inspired side dish. Serve them up alongside some homemade Tzatziki sauce for the perfect finishing touch.

Get the recipe: Greek Lemon Potatoes

Copycat Smashburgers on the Blackstone Griddle

A cheeseburger with lettuce and grilled onions on a wooden board, accompanied by tortilla chips. — Image Credit: Jacqueline Piper for PiperCooks

Fire up the grill for juicy perfection with these Blackstone Smash Burgers. This quick and easy method creates a crisp exterior and a melt-in-your-mouth center. Grill onions and buns for the full effect. Top it all off with your favorite fixings, and you’ve got a new summer staple!

Get the recipe: Copycat Smashburgers on the Blackstone Griddle

Blackstone Chicken Fajitas

A skillet of cooked bell peppers and meat, along with bowls of salsa, lime wedges, jalapeños, tortillas, sour cream, cilantro, and avocado slices. — Image Credit: Jacqueline Piper for PiperCooks

This recipe brings sizzling Blackstone Chicken Fajitas to your weeknight dinner table. The chicken gets cooked to perfection on a Blackstone griddle for maximum flavor. Plus, it’s a family-friendly meal that’s easy to customize with tortillas and all your favorite toppings. Dinnertime win!

Get the recipe: Blackstone Chicken Fajitas

Pad Thai with Tofu

A plate of pad thai garnished with lime wedges, chopped peanuts, and cilantro with chopsticks resting on the plate. A small bowl of peanuts and green patterned cloth are on the side. — Image Credit: Jacqueline Piper for PiperCooks

Tender tofu takes the place of meat in this easy vegetarian version, packed with all the classic Pad Thai flavors you love. With simple ingredients and quick steps, you can whip up this delicious Thai noodle dish in no time, right in your own kitchen. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner that tastes just as good as takeout!

Get the recipe: Pad Thai with Tofu

Teriyaki Tofu Bowl

A ceramic bowl with white rice, pieces of tofu in dark sauce, sesame seeds sprinkled on top. Chopsticks rest on the side. — Image Credit: Erika Piper for The Veggie Yaya

Calling all tofu lovers! Imagine crispy tofu drenched in a homemade teriyaki sauce, all nestled over a bed of fluffy rice. This Teriyaki Tofu Bowl is vegan, loaded with flavor, and ready in under 20 minutes! Perfect for a quick and satisfying plant-based meal.

Get the recipe: Teriyaki Tofu Bowl

Egg Drop Soup

A white bowl filled with soup, topped with a mound of rice and garnished with chopped green onions, placed on a wooden board with a small bowl of green onions beside it. — Image Credit: Jacqueline Piper for PiperCooks

Made with just a handful of ingredients, this Egg Drop Soup is ready in a flash (only 20 minutes!). Savory broth is infused with sesame oil, pops of sweet corn, and delicate ribbons of egg for a light and flavorful dish that’s sure to be a family favorite.

Get the recipe: Egg Drop Soup

Sweet Chili Tofu

A bowl of brown rice garnished with herbs sits beside pieces of glazed tofu in a light brown sauce. — Image Credit: Erika Piper for The Veggie Yaya

Weeknight dinner doesn’t have to be complicated! This Sweet Chili Tofu is the perfect example. Crispy tofu gets tossed in a simple yet flavorful sweet and spicy sauce, ready in just 20 minutes. It’s a versatile vegan dish that’s perfect on its own or served with your favorite rice or veggies.

Get the recipe: Sweet Chili Tofu

Breakfast Crunchwrap

Hands holding an opened tortilla sandwich filled with cheese, egg, and tomato. — Image Credit: Jacqueline Piper for PiperCooks

This recipe takes your favorite morning flavors and wraps them up in crispy perfection. Imagine a large flour tortilla layered with a crispy tostada shell, creamy refried beans, fluffy scrambled eggs, melty cheese, juicy diced tomatoes, and those irresistible tater tots. Top your Breakfast Crunchwrap with your favorite extras, fold it into a neat star shape, and watch it transform into a golden-fried masterpiece.

Get the recipe: Breakfast Crunchwrap

Orange Tofu Recipe

A bowl filled with orange chicken garnished with sliced green onions sits on a wooden surface. Orange slices are in the background. — Image Credit: Erika Piper for The Veggie Yaya

Craving that takeout orange chicken flavor but looking for a plant-based alternative? Look no further than Orange Tofu! This recipe is super easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender tofu takes center stage, coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce that will satisfy all your takeout cravings. Give this vegan twist on a classic a try!

Get the recipe: Orange Tofu Recipe

Blackstone Big Mac Quesadillas

Three partially sliced quesadillas filled with lettuce, cheese, and meat are arranged on a white marble slab. A halved lime is placed in front. — Image Credit: Jacqueline Piper for PiperCooks

Skip the tiny tacos – these Blackstone Big Mac Quesadillas are the real deal! Packed with beef (or Beyond Beef!), cheese, pickles, lettuce, and a homemade special sauce, they’re a fun and flavorful twist on a classic. Perfect for a crowd or a giant craving!

Get the recipe: Blackstone Big Mac Quesadillas

Honey Garlic Tofu

A plate of white rice topped with cubed tofu in a dark sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. A small dish of sesame seeds is in the background. — Image Credit: Erika Piper for The Veggie Yaya

Tofu night just got a flavor upgrade! This Honey Garlic Tofu recipe features crispy tofu cubes coated in a sweet and savory honey and garlic sauce. Served over rice or noodles, it’s a vegan dish that’s both satisfying and surprisingly easy to make!

Get the recipe: Honey Garlic Tofu