5 fast food recipes

Put down the phone. These homemade interpretations of your favorite to-go dishes are easy and delicious—and they dial back on some of the calories.

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Asian

Instead of digging into Chinese takeout from a cardboard box, whip up this dish in just 20 minutes. It’s also a great way to use up leftovers; try cooked sliced steak, pork, or shredded rotisserie chicken instead of the shrimp.

Get the recipe for Shrimp Lo Mein.
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All-American

Skip the greasy burger from your nearest fast-food joint and opt for this at-home version that’s just as tasty.

Get the recipe for California Burgers With Spicy Oven Fries.

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Italian

The best thing about making pizza at home? You can customize your pie any way you like; choose your favorite toppings or let everyone claim and top their own piece of the pie.

Get the recipe for Supreme Pizza.
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Indian

Indian food doesn’t get much easier than this—just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and in a few hours, it’s done.

Get the recipe for Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala.
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Mexican

This cheesy, comforting dish can be assembled 12 hours in advance and refrigerated. Just pop the casserole into the oven and bake for about 30 minutes when you’re ready to eat.