Looking for Friday Night Feast ideas that feel homemade without the hassle? This collection of fakeaway recipes is perfect for unwinding after a busy week with your family. They’re quick to make, hearty enough to share, and just the thing to make Friday evenings feel special.
Lamb Shish Kebab
Lamb Shish Kebab (or Shish Kabob) is a very popular Turkish / Middle Eastern dish typically served in restaurants or takeaway kebab shops.
This simple recipe explains how to make your homemade version of this lamb kebabs from scratch with a few ingredients.
To learn more: Lamb Shish Kebab
Chicken Stir Fry with Noodles
You will never want to order takeaway Chicken Stir Fry With Noodles after you try out this delicious, healthy, and colorful recipe. It’s one of our favorite quick and simple Friday night meals - it only takes 30 minutes to prepare!
To learn more: Chicken Stir Fry With Noodles
Chicken Shish Kebab
Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab, also known as Tavuk Sis, is a popular Turkish dish made of chicken pieces marinated in olive oil, milk, tomato & pepper paste, and aromatic spices. They are ready in just 25 minutes plus the marinating time.
To learn more: Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab
Air fryer version: Air Fryer Chicken Skewers – Shish Kebabs
Spicy Egg Fried Rice
This Spicy Egg Fried Rice is a popular side dish that complements most Chinese dishes, especially our super tasty Spicy Chicken Wings.
It is the perfect recipe if you are looking for a delicious Friday meal, especially if you have some leftover jasmine or basmati rice in your fridge.
To learn more: Spicy Egg Fried Rice
Lahmacun
Homemade Turkish Lahmacun (or Lahmajun-Lahmajoun) is a super-thin, crispy flatbread topped with minced beef or lamb mixed with vegetables, herbs, and spices. You can find this popular street / fast food everywhere in Turkey, in restaurants, cafes, and fast-food shops.
To learn more: Turkish Lahmacun
Salt and Pepper Chicken
This homemade crispy Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken is made with tender chicken thighs lightly battered, pan-fried till crispy, and tossed with plenty of chillies and garlic. It is the perfect fakeaway dish to spoil your family on a Friday night.
To learn more: Salt and Pepper Chicken
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Cook up these quick, super easy, and healthy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas for a fun family Mexican feast!
If you’re looking for a quick and delicious Friday night dinner that’s ready in just 15 minutes, this fantastic dish is perfect for you.
To learn more: Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas – Quick and Easy
Hot and Sour Soup
Chinese Hot and Sour Chicken Soup is one of the most popular takeaway dishes that is almost on every Chinese restaurant's menu. It is made with typical Asian ingredients such as dried mushrooms, soy sauce, vinegar, and silky egg ribbons.
This tangy, spicy, and warming soup is very easy to make and can be served as an appetizer or a light main meal.
To learn more: Chinese Hot and Sour Chicken Soup
Beyti Kebab
Sarma Lamb Beyti is a traditional Turkish Kebab made with ground lamb seasoned with spices, herbs, and onions, and then wrapped in a yufka or filo pastry. It is one of the easiest and most delicious kebabs you can make at home.
To learn more: Turkish Sarma Lamb Beyti Kebab
Tantuni
Tantuni is an iconic Turkish street food made with lightly seasoned small cubes of beef stir-fried in a special pan.
This traditional dish is typically served wrapped in lavash bread together with chopped onions, tomatoes, sumac, and parsley.
To learn more: Tantuni
Kumpir - Turkish Style Baked Potatoes
Kumpir (or Turkish Style Baked Potato) is a popular Turkish street food made with large baked potatoes served with a pile of delicious toppings and finished with a sauce such as mayonnaise, yogurt, ketchup, or sour cream.
To learn more: Kumpir - Turkish Baked Potatoes
Falafel
This Authentic Homemade Lebanese Falafel Recipe is perfect for you if you want to learn how to make perfectly crisp and extremely flavourful falafels.
Whether you serve them stuffed in warm Laffa - Iraqi Flatbread or along with a bowl of refreshing Lebanese Fattoush Salad, this iconic street food will be a family favorite!
To learn more: Authentic Homemade Lebanese Falafel Recipe
Cokertme Kebab
Cokertme Kebabi is a traditional Turkish dish consisting of marinated beef strips and thin crispy fries covered with tomato sauce, and yogurt.
This delightful kebab originates from a village in the Milas district of Muğla province and is widely available in restaurants. This special Bodrum Çökertme Kebabı is very easy to make at home with a few fridge ingredients.
To learn more: Cokertme Kebabi
Thai Fish Cakes
Thai Fish Cakes (or Tod Mun Pla) are a popular street food/appetizer that pairs perfectly with a bowl of Spicy Thai Mango Salad.
They are packed with traditional Thai flavors such as Thai red curry paste, fish sauce, fresh lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, and coriander leaves. And the best part is that they are ready in just 25 minutes which makes them a perfect weekday meal.
To learn more: Thai Fish Cakes - Tod Mun Pla
Chicken Korma
This homemade Creamy Chicken Korma Recipe is infused with aromatic Indian spices and created with everyday ingredients.
It is extremely easy to prepare and makes for a delightful curry night when served with Bullet Naan - Spicy Indian Flatbread with Cheese.
To learn more: Creamy Chicken Korma Recipe
Beef Burritos
Mexican Beef Burrito is a delightful and hearty dish made with a flour tortilla wrapped around seasoned beef, rice, beans, cheese, salsa, and sour cream. The best way to serve this comfort food is alongside Mango Pico de Gallo - Fresh Mango Salsa to create a quick weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy.
To learn more: Authentic Mexican Beef Burrito Recipe
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