Let’s be honest – some nights, you just want dinner to feel like someone else made it. But between the cost of takeaway and the effort of cooking, it’s hard to win. That’s where Fakeaway Week comes in. These five dinners are bold, comforting, budget-friendly, and faster than delivery – and yes, the kids will actually eat them.
From Juicy Oven-baked Kebabs with golden potatoes and garlicky sauce, to a creamy Quick Coconut Chicken Curry you can whip up with pantry staples. There’s Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos (messy, crunchy, amazing), Loaded Big Mac Bowls that taste like your drive-thru fave but feel way fresher, and a creamy, crispy Chicken Schnitzel Alfredo that’ll ruin you for regular pasta forever.
Each one is easy to prep, made with supermarket ingredients, and guaranteed to scratch that takeaway itch without blowing the budget or requiring a deep clean afterwards.
Creamy pasta topped with chicken schnitzel is the ultimate pairing in this Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Alfredo. It’s the ideal comforting family weeknight meal, but elegant enough to serve to guests.
This Quick Coconut Chicken Curry is comforting and flavourful, perfect for cosy family dinners any night of the week. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a rich, coconut-based curry sauce, before being topped with yoghurt and mango chutney. It is freezer-friendly and is delicious served with basmati rice and naan bread.
Crispy potatoes, juicy seasoned beef, melty cheese, and a creamy homemade burger sauce — this is a fakeaway dinner the whole family will love. It’s quick to prep, easy to customise, and perfect for those busy nights when you want something fun, filling and fuss-free. Add it to your meal plan for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that saves you money (and a trip to the drive-thru).
These Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos are everything you love about caesar salad – creamy dressing, crispy bacon, salty parmesan – wrapped up in a golden, cheesy tortilla. They’re fun to eat, super family-friendly, and a brilliant way to turn a weeknight into something that feels a little special.
This Juicy Oven-baked Kebabs recipe is a quick, budget-friendly fakeaway that delivers bold flavour, and it’s easily cooked in the oven. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd or customising for fussy eaters, and the garlic yoghurt + sumac onion combo takes it over the top. Make it once and it’ll be on regular rotation.
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