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Budget Friendly Recipes for All the Family

Budget friendly versions of your favourite takeaway meals

Switch Your Takeaway for a Fakeaway!

We know everyone loves a takeaway but they are expensive, especially if you're feeding a family.

Why not try out our budget friendly fakeaway recipes? From classic pizza to chicken korma there's something for everyone!

To download the recipe just click on your favourite below.
Veggie Pad Thai
Spag Bol
Pizza
Fish and Chips
Beed Tacos
Chicken Korma
Chow Mein
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