Tired of Saturday takeout? Have a cookout at home instead with our 29 super-simple and utterly delicious recipes that blow delivery out of the water! From breakfast comfort food to dinner treats, you call the shots—alter the ingredients to your liking and say bye to unwanted extras. It’s all about making your weekend meals more fun, healthy, and happily homemade!
Egg Bites
Starting Saturday with takeout for breakfast? Hang on, why not make egg bites at home? Pack each bite with your favorite fillings and breakfast is served! They’re so delicious and versatile, you’ll step over that takeout menu.
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Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla
Start a fiesta in your kitchen this Saturday with homemade Air Fryer Cheese Quesadillas! They’re crispy, cheesy, and way better than any takeout option. Fast food quesadillas got nothing on these!
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Pizza Salad
Why settle for the ordinary when you can enjoy the best of both worlds? This at-home
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Dauphinoise Potatoes
Transform Saturday meals with Dauphinoise Potatoes! These are better than any delivered potato dish. We promise, once you go home-cooked with these, that takeout menu won’t be used quite often!
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Tortilla Pizza
Ever thought about a homemade
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Hashbrown Casserole
Hashbrown Casserole is comfort food at its best and it’s a perfect homemade treat on a Saturday. It’s your choice to add more cheese or less salt – take control of your food, unlike those uncertain takeout options.
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Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad
How about going a little adventurous this Saturday? Try these Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad. It’s fresh and filled with vibrant flavors, making it a great homemade switch from the typical takeout salad.
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Pasta alla Norma
Have this Sicilian classic, Pasta alla Norma instead of your usual Saturday night pasta delivery. It’s simple, quick, and impressively delicious. Skip the waiting around, go homemade, go Pasta alla Norma.
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Pizza Rolls
Why get those delivered
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Corn Casserole
Who needs takeout when you have the hearty Corn Casserole for Saturday dinner? It’s simple to prepare and much more pleasing than those restaurant servings. No lookbacks once you try this.
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Sweet Potato Cubes
Ditch those sugary takeout snacks for our flavorful sweet potato cubes. These cubes, with your favorite seasoning, are delicious as well as nutritious. Get ready for an enjoyable Saturday, skipping the takeout for these mouth-watering cubes.
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Waffles
Make your very own homemade Waffles this Saturday! Customize them to your heart’s content and say no to those cafe orders. After tasting these, you won’t dream about takeout waffles ever again.
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Copycat Chipotle Black Beans
Craving Chipotle this Saturday? Try making these delicious homemade black beans! Undeniably tasty and easy to prepare, they’ll overshadow your Chipotle delivery memories. Once you make these, takeout will become a thing of the past!
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Broccoli Casserole with Crackers
Get a veggie-packed cheesy treat with Broccoli Casserole with Crackers! It’s a homemade version that’s far better than any takeout side dish. Once you try this, there’s no returning to those takeout menus!
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Mushroom Risotto
Treat yourself to the creaminess of Mushroom Risotto this Saturday. It’s easy to make, scrumptious, and far superior to any risotto takeaway. Who knew skipping the takeout could taste this good?
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Yellow Squash Casserole
Saturday calls for something exciting and homemade like this Yellow Squash Casserole. It’s rich, comforting, and beats any takeout casserole. Skip delivery and enjoy the taste of home-cooked squash!
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Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl
Why not recreate your go-to Chipotle Burrito Bowl at home this Saturday? It’s exciting to put together; you can customize it to your taste. One bite into this homemade wonder and you’ll know there’s no need for Chipotle delivery anymore!
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French Bread Pizza
Why order out when you can make this delicious French Bread
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Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa
Spice up your Mexican-themed Saturday night with homemade Chipotle Corn Salsa that’s extra fresh and delicious. It enhances your meal experience like no other takeout salsa does. Take control and make every bite count with this homemade salsa!
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Cilantro Lime Rice
Time to level up your rice game this Saturday with homemade Cilantro Lime Rice! It’s refreshingly zesty, full of flavor, and miles ahead of any bland takeout rice. Treat your taste buds to a fabulous Saturday with this recipe.
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Mashed Potato Fritters
Give your leftover mashed potatoes a new life this Saturday! Turn them into crispy and heavenly Mashed Potato Fritters. Their amazing crunch and flavor will make you wonder why you ever considered takeout fritters in the first place. Homemade ones are just too good!
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Southern Mash
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food this Saturday with this smooth, creamy, and packed with tasty Southern Mash! Completely homemade, it’ll outshine any store-bought or takeout options. Experience the warmth and yumminess on a cozy weekend.
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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Who needs takeout when you can quickly make Spaghetti Aglio e Olio in your kitchen this Saturday? It’s simple to make, yet delivers a superb flavor, making your usual
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25 Minute Black Bean Burger
Next time that burger craving hits on a Saturday, ditch deliver and whip up this 25-minute Black Bean Burger. It’s fast, healthy, and packed with flavor. Say goodbye to greasy takeout burgers!
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Cacio e Pepe
Take your pasta game up a notch with a serving of homemade Cacio e Pepe this Saturday! Perfectly cheesy and peppery, it’s the kind of pasta that will make you question why you ever ordered takeout in the first place. The taste speaks for itself!
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Veggie Pizza
Bring out your inner chef this Saturday and make your Veggie
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Pesto Pasta
Invite Italy to your home by making your own Pesto Pasta this Saturday! It’s simple, fresh, and delectable – way better than any takeout pasta. Experience an Italian pasta fiesta like never before on a cozy weekend night.
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Vegetable Fritters
It’s time to say goodbye to typical fast food fritters and discover the joy of homemade Vegetable Fritters filled with veggies of your choice. They’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and act as a healthier alternative for a Saturday snack. Enjoy the scrumptious change!
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Penne Arrabiata
Bring the heat to your Saturday night with homemade Penne Arrabiata! Its tangy, spicy flavors are unbeatable and far more enjoyable than any takeout pasta. Bid farewell to pasta delivery, and say hello to a scrumptious homemade creation on your plate!
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