21 DIY Takeout Recipes

From Homemade Butter Chicken to Fruity Spring Roll Snacks

— November 21, 2014 — Lifestyle
These DIY takeout recipes range from homemade burrito and spring roll appetizers to fruity granola pizzas that are a healthier version of your favorite fast food meal. While restaurant and takeout dining is an indulgent treat, it can become an expensive habit for most.

In addition to bite-sized appetizers and fast food meals, other examples from this list include at-home Indian food specialties that give you restaurant taste right at home.

From fragrant masala to butter chicken, these DIY takeout recipes are just as delicious as restaurant meals but can be yours for a fraction of the price.

These DIY recipe ideas will appeal to foodies and cooking enthusiasts with an appreciation for homemade meals. Overall, these recipes will save one money and are often a healthier alternative to traditional takeout.
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Restaurant-Quality Masalas
Restaurant-Quality Masalas
This Tikka Masala Recipe Replicates an Indian Restaurant Staple
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Homemade Butter Chicken
Homemade Butter Chicken
This Indian Dinner Recipe is Made with Tandoori Marinade
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Creamed Corn Burgers
Creamed Corn Burgers
This Creamy Corn-Incorporating Concoction from PornBurger is A-maize-ing
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Mini Grilled Cheese Cakes
Mini Grilled Cheese Cakes
I am a Food Blog's Savory Recipe Celebrates The Iconic Snack
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Asian-Influenced Burgers
Asian-Influenced Burgers
This Kimchi Burger Has Japanese and Korean Aspects Foodies Will Love
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Avocado-Garnished Pizzas
Avocado-Garnished Pizzas
I am a Food Blog's Pea and Avocado Pizza is a Twist on an Old Favorite
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Pepperoni-Crusted Pizzas
Pepperoni-Crusted Pizzas
This Pepperoni-Crusted Pizza is a Meat Lovers Dream
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Quesadilla Pizza Recipes
Quesadilla Pizza Recipes
The Pizzadilla Combines Two Epically Savory Foods in One Skillet
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Meatless Mediterranean Burgers
Meatless Mediterranean Burgers
MorningStar's Cilantro-Avocado Recipe Features a Chickpea Burger
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Outlandish Oxtail Burgers
Outlandish Oxtail Burgers
The Inglorious Basque-ard Burger Comes on Rustic Country Bread
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Bacon-Wrapped Burritos
Bacon-Wrapped Burritos
This Oh, Bite It! Pizza Burrito is Kept Together Using Bacon Strips
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Patriotic Ingredient Burgers
Patriotic Ingredient Burgers
The Spread Eagle Burger is Made from Traditional American Food Items
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Stacked Seafood Sandwiches
Stacked Seafood Sandwiches
This Tilapia Fish Burger Also Incorporates Skinny French Fries
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Noodle Pizza Crusts
Noodle Pizza Crusts
This Pizza Recipe Substitutes Pizza Dough For Ramen Noodles
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Fragrant Curry Recipes
Fragrant Curry Recipes
This Butter Chicken Recipe is a Take on an Indian Classic
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Alternative Cereal Crusts
Alternative Cereal Crusts
This Rice Krispie Pizza Recipe Incorporates Marshmallow Into Its Crust
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Cuisine-Fusing Sandwiches
Cuisine-Fusing Sandwiches
This Open-Faced Croque Madame Burger is Stacked on a Belgian Waffle
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Festive Fall Burgers
Festive Fall Burgers
The Pumpkin Spice Fatte Burger Meal Pays Tribute to Autumn Flavors
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Funnel Cake Burgers
Funnel Cake Burgers
This Burger Cleverly Confines Carnival Desserts with Savory Fast Food
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Meal-Making Subscription Services
Meal-Making Subscription Services
ChefButler Sends Food Boxes Full of Recipes and Ingredients
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French Fry Pizzas
French Fry Pizzas
Clifford Endo of Foodinese Creates a Clever Gluten-Free Pizza
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