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Better and Faster Than Take-out

Posted Wed, Dec 03, 2008, 12:29 pm PST
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Does this sound familiar? Ring, ring... "Hello…yeah, it's me. I'll have number 36." Don't be ashamed -- we've all been there, and most of us are still right there with you.

There's nothing wrong with being a VIP at your local Pizza Hut, but the fact is you can actually do it better -- and faster -- yourself. Here's a cheat sheet to get you off the phone and into the kitchen (and then out of there, quick!).

Chinese

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Brown Rice 

15-Minute Fried Rice

Moo Shu Shrimp

Easy Chinese Stir-Fry 

Pizza

Chicken Fajita Pizza 

Speedy Gourmet Pizzas

Bacon-Spinach Pizza

Pizza with Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

Sun-Dried Tomato, Sausage and Fontina Pizza

Indian

Shrimp Curry in Coconut Milk

Roast Chicken Dal

Cauliflower, Potato and Pea Curry

Cinnamon Chicken with Raita

Thai

Coconut Shrimp Soup

Thai One-Pot

Ginger Shrimp with Sweet-Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce

Quick Thai Chicken and Vegetable Curry

 

  • 1. Posted by noreen on Sat, Jan 12, 2008, 7:02 am PST

    Hmm.. yummy.. all the pancakes looks tempting and sure it taste delicious and its healthy for breakfast. Wld try to make one someday!!

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  • 2. Posted by Mark W on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:07 pm PST

    Maggie Nemser is a cutie and the food looks great too! Thanks for the Ideas.

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  • 3. Posted by Carroll J on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:07 pm PST

    I will head to the store now to get the stuff to make the sweet and sour chicken... Can wwe get more recipes

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  • 4. Posted by Cant Tell on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:07 pm PST

    Might be good... i bet the restraunt food is better though.but i might try these. They look kinda good.

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  • 5. Posted by Cant Tell on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:08 pm PST

    Might be good. I will try them

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  • 6. Posted by moe on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:09 pm PST

    DECISIONS DECISIONS (Everything looks yummy)) LOL

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  • 7. Posted by miss on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:10 pm PST

    Most of these are regular fare at my house. Fast food may be convenient, but the cost, the fat and the e coli are not. Search for copycat recipes on any search engine for all your faves. There are even low fat copy cat recipes. great article, hope everyone will give cooking a try. Miss A

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  • 8. Posted by quangphangbang on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:11 pm PST

    gotta love that pizza

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  • 9. Posted by Phil S on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:11 pm PST

    I tried the chicken fajita pizza, cost about $18 in ingredients and about 45 minutes to prepare. I think I'll go to Dominoes next time. =)

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  • 10. Posted by your mom on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:13 pm PST

    yummy! lucy at chainchainchained.etsy.com

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  • 11. Posted by rosiero on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:13 pm PST

    i had to email this to myself! looks goood..then again i'm starving right now :)

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  • 12. Posted by kindaexotic on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:20 pm PST

    This Maggie is so cute!

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  • 13. Posted by ShellyAnn G on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:21 pm PST

    Great Post. Too bad there's no Debit Card Window for Fast Food since Banks now charge for withdrawals......I'm so hungry that cooking from the freezer is my hope at present...

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  • 14. Posted by victornenko on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:21 pm PST

    i love MaSha

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  • 15. Posted by Amanda R on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:24 pm PST

    these sound good----BUT HELLO---the reason we eat take out is for CONVENIENCE!!! No cooking and no cleanup!

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  • 16. Posted by Rhonda L on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:26 pm PST

    sounds good

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  • 17. Posted by Marie M on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:26 pm PST

    all the dishes look look great.. but would they realy look that appatizing if the average person made them?????

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  • 18. Posted by Lucas L on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:26 pm PST

    19th comment

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  • 19. Posted by thegraphicsshoppe888 on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:27 pm PST

    Looks very good. Yummy recipes.

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  • 20. Posted by Russell S on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:28 pm PST

    I love all these ideas, as much as knowing a few asian ones already, raised to know how to cook allot of asian food, thai, korean and many others.... I love to bake a mean cookie hard to resist cookie too;)

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  • 21. Posted by kerry.maxwell on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:28 pm PST

    doesn't matter if they "look" good as long as they taste good

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  • 22. Posted by vswho on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:30 pm PST

    WOW! Nutritious and delicious!

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  • 23. Posted by Psht on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:31 pm PST

    Why do your recipes have to be so exotic. How about a recipe for simple guys that cook. Meat and potatoes...maybe talk about new ways to cook traditional dishes.

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  • 24. Posted by erin on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:31 pm PST

    I'm hungry. Probably going to try cooking the curry. ;D

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  • 25. Posted by slshep4 on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:31 pm PST

    and you think a pizza made on tortilla shells is a gourmet pizza?!?!?! i don't think so!

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  • 26. Posted by littletimma on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:33 pm PST

    Yummy, I am so hungry!! The sweet and sour chicken sounds awesome!

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  • 27. Posted by blueangel on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:36 pm PST

    i luv coconut shrimp, so i,ll try this soup what the heck,but i,m with phil most of the time you can order food from the resturants cheaper and no mess no fuss but i like to vook when i,m in the mood so i,ll try the soup

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  • 28. Posted by Moises C on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:36 pm PST

    Maggie, you got gorgeous eyes and a cute face. Do you cook as good as you look? If so, let me know.

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  • 29. Posted by ubaduh321 on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:37 pm PST

    I know what Id like to eat and it aint the food.

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  • 30. Posted by Big Mike on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 3:40 pm PST

    I will bet the take out tastes a lot better. You state it takes just as long...if not quicker to whip up one of these recipes???? If I leave work and make the call on my way home...I stop by on my way home...and then when I get home...it is ready. If I don't do that...and take your idea, then I have to leave work, stop by the grocery store, get to the house and then fire up the oven and or stove. Start cooking. Then have a mess in my kitchen and have to clean it all up. It doesn't taste as good. And then finally I have less time in the evening for myself to do what I want. Not such a grand idea if you like good tasting and quick foods so you have more of a day to yourself!!! Some of it sounds good for a saturday or sunday meal though.

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