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30-minute fakeaways

Ditch the takeaway menu! We've got the best fragrant and flavoursome 'fakeaway' dishes that are so easy to make at home. Ready in 30 minutes or less, they're sure to please the whole family.

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Try our easy spin on the takeaway favourite of salt and pepper prawns. Coat the jumbo king prawns in a crispy seasoned batter and scattered with fresh spring onion and fiery red chilli.
Salt and pepper prawns
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These aren't just any oven fries, they're covered in an array of tangy and exciting flavours
Spiced fries
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These simple yogurt-marinated chicken shish kebabs take just 35 minutes to make
Chicken shish kebabs
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This speedy sweet chilli sauce is hot and fiery, and goes great with prawn crackers
Speedy sweet chilli sauce
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These Thai-style drunken noodles with pork are a great homemade alternative to a weekend takeaway; quick, tasty and on the table in just 30 minutes
Thai-style drunken noodles with pork
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Try our Chinese-inspired twist on classic calamari with this speedy salt and pepper squid recipe. Ready in under half an hour and perfect for entertaining, this quick lunch or dinner combines crispy-coated squid with a fresh veg salad and punchy dressing.
Salt and pepper squid
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You don't have to leave the comfort of your own home to get some great Indian food. This simple bhaji recipe, rifling with autumunal vegetables like squash and carrot, is an essential and addictive side dish that'll go great with a curry.
Squash, carrot and onion bhajis
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Full of flavour and quick to make, these lamb skewers are the answer when you’re craving bold flavours. Paired with pickled carrots and a minted yogurt, this Greek-inspired dish is fresh yet satisfying.
Lamb kebabs with pickled carrot and mint yogurt
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Chicken and tomato spiced curry
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This easy chicken curry is ready in just 30 mins and only needs a handful of ingredients to add real flavour. Madras curry paste creates a hearty, comforting meal, but you can add more if you like it very hot.
  • Serves 4
  • 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook
  • 499 calories
Saag aloo
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No Indian feast is complete without an array of flavour-packed sides, and this saag aloo recipe is definitely one you'll want to make again and again
  • Serves 6
  • 30 mins
  • 181 calories
Gong bao chicken
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This delicious Chinese chicken dish is flavoured with fresh ginger, garlic, chilli and peanuts, and drizzled in a soy-infused sauce. A classic Chinese recipe that can be made in just 20 minutes and a great dinner for two idea
  • Serves 2
  • 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
  • 273 calories
Easy chicken biryani
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Try this super speedy easy chicken biryani for a fuss-free midweek meal that's ready in under half an hour
  • Serves 4
  • 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook, plus 10 mins resting
  • 504 calories
Baked crispy kale
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When baked in the oven, kale goes gloriously crispy as this Chinese-inspired recipe shows. Here the leaves are coated in oil then baked with sesame seeds and five-spice sprinkled over the top. Don't be tempted to add salt as kale, cooked this way doesn't need it.
  • Serves 6
  • 3 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook
  • 60 calories
Beef and black bean chow mein
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Make this beef and black bean chow mein for an easy Chinese dinner. Crispy soy-marinated beef, fresh spring onions and egg noodles in a glossy black bean sauce combine for an speedy 30-min meal.
  • Serves 4
  • 30 mins
  • 469 calories
Teriyaki chicken noodles
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Inspired by Japanese cooking, these sweet and tangy teriyaki noodles are a great midweek pick up meal to see you through to the weekend.
  • Serves 4
  • 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
  • 493 calories
Chorizo and prawn fried rice
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Whip up this delicious dinner for two, which combines more-ish chorizo and juicy prawns with rich tomatoes, spring onions and fluffy rice
  • Serves 2
  • 20 mins
  • 420 calories
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