Better-Than-Takeout Recipes

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  Quick Shrimp Pad Thai
  

  Though Thai noodle dishes in restaurants often include hard-to-find ingredients, you won't need them here. The resulting dish may not be as authentic, but it's still extremely satisfying.

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  Crisp & Spicy Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

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  Crisp & Spicy Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
  

  Whether they're called chicken tenders or chicken fingers, crispy, tender, white-meat chicken strips are a favorite,

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  Bison Burgers with Thousand Island Barbecue Dressing

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  Bison Burgers with Thousand Island Barbecue Dressing
  

  Who needs two all-beef patties when you can have flavorful, and healthier, bison instead? The Thousand Island dressing may remind you of a certain "special" sauce.

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  Quick Chicken Parmesan

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  Quick Chicken Parmesan
  

  Crisp chicken cutlets are topped with two cheeses and a super-fast tomato sauce in this easy take on an Italian restaurant favorite.

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  Kung Pao Chicken

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  Kung Pao Chicken
  

  Kung Pao chicken is an iconic Sichuan stir-fry; this version of the classic requires only a large skillet and everyday supermarket ingredients. The dish comes together in about a half hour, plenty of time to steam some white rice.

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  Smoked Turkey Reubens

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  Smoked Turkey Reubens
  

  In this update on the classic, smoked turkey stands in for corned beef, while a fresh slaw and sun-dried tomato mayo take the place of sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing.

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  Spicy Thai Beef Curry

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  Spicy Thai Beef Curry
  

  Jarred curry paste, available at most supermarkets, cuts down on the time it takes to make this favorite Thai dish.

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  Portabello Mushrooms with Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Filling

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  Portabello Mushrooms with Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Filling
  

  A favorite of laminated-menu style restaurants everywhere, this dip is even better when used as a filling for meaty portabellos and topped with crispy breadcrumbs.

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  Chicken Fajitas with Red Pepper, Onion & Lime

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  Chicken Fajitas with Red Pepper, Onion & Lime
  

  The rich, dark meat of boneless, skinless chicken thighs stands up well to intense flavors like the cumin, red pepper, and lime in this quick and easy dish.

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  Five-Treasure Fried Rice

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  Five-Treasure Fried Rice
  

  Not only is this recipe quick to make, but it is also much better for you than greasy takeout fried rice. This recipe makes good use of leftover broccoli stalks, but its easily adaptable, so feel free to substitute other vegetables you might have.

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