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Updated July 17, 2007
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Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Ditch the takeout menu and grab your wok, because we're taking our favorite takeout meals to the next level with recipes that you can whip up in your own kitchen. With ingredients that you can trust and some simple prep, you'll be well on your way to all of the flavors of a great takeout in no time at all. Indulge in some of the great dishes you love, like sweet and sour chicken, wonton soup, and potstickers, all without having to pick up the phone.

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Sheet Pan Fried Rice

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Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Blakeslee Giles; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Sheet Pan Fried Rice Recipe

Top fried rice with rich, runny egg yolk and creamy Sriracha mayo for added texture and flavor. You don't need a wok for perfectly cooked fried rice, simply preheat a sheet pan, add oil, and use day-old or microwavable rice. Make sure the rice kernels are separate so that they are evenly toasted and won't glob together. Serve this dish along with mongolian beef, orange chicken, crab rangoons, or spring rolls. 

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Chicken Dan-Dan Noodles

Chicken Dan-Dan Noodles
Credit: Annabelle Breakey

Chicken Dan-Dan Noodles Recipe

Welcome to our easy version of this Sichuan street-food classic, with ground chicken instead of pork, and fresh vegetables rather than preserved Chinese ones. A dan-dan is the pole, balanced on the shoulder, that vendors use to tote containers of noodles and sauce.

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"Spring Roll" Pot Stickers

Spring Roll Pot Stickers
Credit: Christopher Testani

"Spring Roll" Pot Stickers Recipe

The classic filling in Vietnamese spring rolls goes into wonton skins that are browned in a skillet. The shape allows more surface area to make contact with the pan--so more crispy goodness.

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Sheet Pan Orange Chicken with Garlicky Green Beans

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Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Blakeslee Giles; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Sheet Pan Orange Chicken with Garlicky Green Beans Recipe

Make Orange Chicken that's cheaper, fresher, and more delicious than Chinese take-out. Believe it or not, all you need is sheet pan to make sticky, orange-glazed chicken and crisp green beans. If you can't find French green beans, blanch regular green beans for 2 minutes, dry them, and proceed with the chili sauce. Don't skip broiling the dish at the end-- that's what quickly glazes the chicken and gives the green beans that irresistable crunchy-yet-tender texture. 

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Chicken Wonton Soup

Chicken Wonton Soup
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling

Chicken Wonton Soup Recipe

For an easier dumpling shape, fold wrapper in half over filling to form a half-moon; press well to seal edges. Stash a batch in the freezer for a faster, fresher, veggie-packed alternative to takeout. 

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Shrimp Lo Mein

Shrimp Lo Mein
Credit: Hector Sanchez Styling: Lindsey Lower

Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe

This 35-minute Asian recipe is so versatile. Simply, add your favorite fresh vegetables or more spices to customize the flavors to your liking.

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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken

Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
Credit: Con Poulos; Styling: Paige Hicks

Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Recipe

Made a homemade Sweet-and-Sour Chicken that tastes better than takeout!

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Baked Egg Rolls 

Baked Egg Rolls
Credit: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Emma Star Jensen

Baked Egg Rolls  Recipe

Healthier than deep-frying, these baked egg rolls are just as crispy, satisfying, and delicious.

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Bok Choy and Mushroom Stir-Fry

Bok Choy and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto

Bok Choy and Mushroom Stir-Fry Recipe

Think of mild-flavored, juicy bok choy as an invitation to experiment in the kitchen. It's especially good with earthy mushrooms. Thoroughly drying the bok choy before cooking ensures that you don't end up with a watery sauce.

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Deconstructed Egg Rolls

Deconstructed Egg Rolls
Credit: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto

Deconstructed Egg Rolls Recipe

A lumpia is a Filipino-style egg roll often filled with a gingery mixture of pork and carrots. We've skipped the rolling to make the dish speedier, added rice to make it heartier, and ended up with something very tasty--call it a Filipino tostada.

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Stir-Fried Tofu and Broccoli Lo Mein

Stir-Fried Tofu and Broccoli Lo Mein
Credit: Iain Bagwell

Stir-Fried Tofu and Broccoli Lo Mein Recipe

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Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham

Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham Recipe

For this quick family dinner, a small amount of salty ham is crisped and used as a topping. That way you can use far less and still get a big flavor impact.

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Mu Shu Pork Wraps

Mu Shu Pork Wraps
Credit: Jennifer Causey Styling: Lindsey Lower

Mu Shu Pork Wraps Recipe

Chinese restaurants serve mu shu pork with Mandarin pancakes. On a busy weeknight, whole-wheat tortillas are an easy sub.

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Orange Lemon Chicken

Orange Lemon Chicken
Credit: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Jeffrey Larsen

Orange Lemon Chicken Recipe

This is a light version of the battered and fried "lemon chicken" found on many Chinese take-out menus. Adding the citrus segments at the end of cooking helps keep the flavors fresh.

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Pork and Chive Dumplings with Red Chile Oil

Pork and Chive Dumplings with Red Chili Oil
Credit: Christopher Testani

Pork and Chive Dumplings with Red Chile Oil Recipe

The pleating of these dumplings is a bit more advanced; if guests have trouble, they can make half-moons and skip the pleating. Make the chile oil up to 5 days ahead; store in the fridge, but bring to room temperature before serving.

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Chicken with Cashews

Chicken with Cashews
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Karin Olsen

Chicken with Cashews Recipe

Our Test Kitchen staffers declared that this Chinese-inspired recipe from 1979 beats any take-out meal.

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Korean Sushi Rolls with Walnut-Edamame Crumble

Korean Sushi Rolls with Walnut-Edamame Crumble
Credit: Con Poulos

Korean Sushi Rolls with Walnut-Edamame Crumble Recipe

David Chang was inspired to make these playful rolls by a snack he had at Yunpilam, a temple in South Korea, where the nuns served him edamame mixed with walnuts and molasses. His rolls have an edamame-and-walnut filling; unlike other sushi rolls, they can be served warm.

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Pork and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Cashew Rice

Pork and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Cashew Rice
Credit: Randy Mayor

Try this stir-fry showcasing pork tenderloin, mushrooms, and sugar snap peas. Cut the pork into uniform cubes to speed cooking time. Serve over instant white or brown rice with a glass of white wine.

Recipe: Pork and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Cashew Rice

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Pork and Shiitake Pot Stickers

Pork and Shiitake Pot Stickers
Credit: Brian Woodcock, Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Pork and Shiitake Pot Stickers Recipe

It's never a bad idea to have a good supply of dumplings on hand. Ours taste way better and are much lower in sodium than what you'll find at the store. Plus, they go from freezer to plate in only 10 minutes--what could be easier? Just cook what you need tonight, and stash the rest in the freezer for a busy night later.

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Orange-Ginger Shrimp Skewers

Orange-Ginger Shrimp Skewers
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke and Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Fresh orange juice, ginger, and minced cilantro bring bright flavors to the shrimp. For an extra kick, add a minced hot red chile to the marinade.

Recipe: Orange-Ginger Shrimp Skewers

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Sesame Chicken Edamame Bowl

Sesame Chicken Edamame Bowl
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

By using frozen stir-fry mixes and frozen shelled edamame, preparation time is kept to a minimum. The slightly sweet and nutty stir-fried vegetables complement the delicately flavored chicken. We suggest serving over udon noodles or rice stick noodles. If you're out of dark sesame seeds, substitute regular.

Recipe: Sesame Chicken Edamame Bowl

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Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef
Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Mongolian Beef Recipe

Serve this slightly spicy dish over wide rice noodles to catch all the garlic- and ginger-laced sauce.

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Spicy Orange Beef

Spicy Orange Beef

Sirloin steak, flavored by orange rind, minced garlic, and red pepper, anchors this easy weeknight dinner recipe. It cooks in just five minutes.

Recipe: Spicy Orange Beef

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Butterflied Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Butterflied Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

Try this noodle bowl of shrimp and fresh vegetables coated with a sweet yet spicy restaurant-quality sauce. You'll love how colorful it looks on the table. To save time, use peeled and deveined shrimp.

Recipe: Butterflied Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Our take saves 446 calories, 22 grams of fat, and 1,260 milligrams of sodium over one serving of a leading chain's sweet and sour chicken.

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Beef with Ginger

Beef with Ginger

Classic restaurant fare, this homemade dish is a quick weeknight dinner that cooks in one pan. Serve over quick-cooking rice to complement the beef's rich sauce.

Recipe: Beef with Ginger

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Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki

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Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

The easiest and simplest way to enjoy chicken teriyaki from the comfort of your own home comes with the help of your slow-cooker.

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Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp Fried Rice

This versatile dish can be made with a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables. Quick tip: Prepare with leftover or instant rice to shorten cook time.

Recipe: Shrimp Fried Rice

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Chicken Sate with Ponzu Sauce

Chicken Sate with Ponzu Sauce

Try a new twist on classic chicken skewers with this sate dish. Soak the skewers in water to prevent them from burning on the grill. The mix of lime juice, crushed red pepper, and sake (rice wine) give the Ponzu sauce a spicy yet sweet kick. Serve with your favorite quick-cooking rice or noodle.

Recipe: Chicken Sate with Ponzu Sauce

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Avocado and Shrimp Sushi

Avocado and Shrimp Sushi
Credit: Jan Smith

Avocado and Shrimp Sushi Recipe

Using mashed avocado makes this California-style sushi easy to roll. Use precooked shrimp for an easy shortcut. Serve sushi with the typical accompaniments of wasabi, low-sodium soy sauce, and pickled ginger.

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Send a Message Fortune Cookies

Send a Message Fortune Cookies
Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Send a Message Fortune Cookies Recipe

These cookies are ideal for bake sales trying to promote a cause; customize the fortune to suit the occasion. Bake three cookies at a time so they'll be soft enough to shape. Tuck your message into the cookie while shaping. If the cookies become too brittle, return them to the oven for a few seconds to soften.

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    1 of 31 Sheet Pan Fried Rice
    2 of 31 Chicken Dan-Dan Noodles
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    4 of 31 Sheet Pan Orange Chicken with Garlicky Green Beans
    5 of 31 Chicken Wonton Soup
    6 of 31 Shrimp Lo Mein
    7 of 31 Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
    8 of 31 Baked Egg Rolls 
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    10 of 31 Deconstructed Egg Rolls
    11 of 31 Stir-Fried Tofu and Broccoli Lo Mein
    12 of 31 Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham
    13 of 31 Mu Shu Pork Wraps
    14 of 31 Orange Lemon Chicken
    15 of 31 Pork and Chive Dumplings with Red Chile Oil
    16 of 31 Chicken with Cashews
    17 of 31 Korean Sushi Rolls with Walnut-Edamame Crumble
    18 of 31 Pork and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Cashew Rice
    19 of 31 Pork and Shiitake Pot Stickers
    20 of 31 Orange-Ginger Shrimp Skewers
    21 of 31 Sesame Chicken Edamame Bowl
    22 of 31 Mongolian Beef
    23 of 31 Spicy Orange Beef
    24 of 31 Butterflied Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry
    25 of 31 Sweet and Sour Chicken
    26 of 31 Beef with Ginger
    27 of 31 Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki
    28 of 31 Shrimp Fried Rice
    29 of 31 Chicken Sate with Ponzu Sauce
    30 of 31 Avocado and Shrimp Sushi
    31 of 31 Send a Message Fortune Cookies

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