Stop ordering these 9 dishes in restaurants: they're easy (and much more economical) to make at home
Who hasn't fallen for a dish in a restaurant or on delivery, only to realize that it would have taken only three ingredients and 15 minutes to reproduce it at home? The result: a hefty bill for something you could have effortlessly prepared yourself. The good news is that some of our most popular dishes are actually the simplest to prepare. What's more, it's much more economical and often tastes even better!
Here's a selection of dishes we recommend you stop ordering and (re)discover at home!
1. Pasta carbonara
Paying USD $22 for a plate of pasta is a bit steep. Authentic carbonara is made in 15 minutes with guanciale (or pancetta if you don't have it), eggs and parmesan. The result is a thousand times more generous than the restaurant portion.
This emblematic dish of Italian cuisine delights taste buds around the world, so much so that they have their world day (yes yes !). At Petitchef, we are absolutely crazy about this recipe, which uses the typical carbonara ingredients: grated...
2. Caesar salad
A classic menu item, often billed as a gourmet dish. However, with a few romaine leaves, grilled chicken, parmesan, homemade croutons and a quick dressing (yoghurt, mustard, lemon, parmesan), you get the same thing in 10 minutes, for three times less.
Very well-known, you have certainly ordered a "Caesar salad" at a restaurant before ;-) Why not make it at home this time? Very easy to prepare, the secret of this salad topped with chicken strips lies mainly in its dressing! Simple and effective for...
3. Spring rolls
Crunchy or fresh, we love ordering them. But with rice cakes, a little vermicelli, crunchy vegetables and a few herbs, you can make your own rolls in less time than it takes to wait for a delivery. And for egg rolls, a quick trip to the oven or air fryer is all it takes!
Tonight, we're preparing Asian specialties. What better recipe than shrimp spring rolls?! Step by step, we'll teach you how to make the filling and how to easily fold your rice wrappers to create perfect spring rolls. In images, in writing, and in...
These spring rolls with marinated beef are even better than those in Asia! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make this recipe filled with marinated beef for maximum flavor at mealtime. The marinade made of soy sauce, honey, ginger, and sesame...
4. Butter chicken
The star of Indian restaurants, this creamy, fragrant dish comes with a hefty price tag... even though it's so easy to prepare at home. Marinated chicken with yoghurt and spices, a tomato sauce with butter and cream, and you get the same generous, creamy result for a fraction of the price.
Today, head to India without leaving your kitchen with this delicious, super comforting sauce dish : Butter chicken ! Very tender pieces of chicken cooked in a creamy sauce made with tomatoes, cream, butter and a whole bunch of spices that will take...
5. The poke bowl
Colorful, trendy... and overpriced in restaurants. Yet all you need is vinegared rice, fresh salmon (or even canned tuna if you want to simplify), avocado, cucumber and soy sauce to make a homemade poke bowl worthy of the best. And everyone can compose their own personalized bowl.
Travel to Hawaii with this colorful and fresh salmon poke bowl! An easy and balanced dish that will brighten your day. Here, we present a marinated salmon version accompanied by mango pieces for an exotic and sweet touch. Try our recipe with...
6. Korean bibimbap
This emblematic South Korean dish, often offered at a premium price, is actually a plate traditionally made with leftovers and very simple to reproduce. Rice, a few sautéed vegetables (carrot, zucchini, spinach), a fried egg and a little gochujang sauce are all you need to recapture all the authentic flavors. You can add marinated meat, but even a vegetarian version is a complete and nourishing treat.
Don't panic when you see all the ingredients and the steps of the bibimbap, with a little organization you will see that there is nothing easier! :-) The name bibimbap comes from the Korean "bibim" which means "mixed", and "bap" which evokes "rice"....
7. Tiramisu
A cult dessert, but often sold for more than USD $11 a slice in restaurants. In reality? A few spoon cookies, mascarpone, eggs, sugar and a little coffee. The result: a great family dish to share for the price of a single slice on the terrace.
Have a trip to Italy without leaving your kitchen ! Thanks to PetitChef, be the best at baking this classic : Tiramisu !
8. Japanese gyozas
These little steam-grilled ravioli are irresistible... but rarely given away. The good news is that with gyoza sheets (available in Asian grocery stores or supermarkets), a little pork or vegetable stuffing, and a pan-fry with a little water, you'll get homemade gyozas that will make those at the restaurant blush. Plus, you can make a big batch and freeze them.
You probably know gyozas, those little Chinese dumplings that we can't resist! What if you made them yourself now? A recipe that's much easier to make than you can imagine. From the dough to the filling, we explain all the steps in detail with our...
9. Burgers
One of the most ordered dishes... but also one of the easiest to make yourself. With a good-quality hamburger, a soft brioche bun, melting cheese and a few toppings (tomato, lettuce, caramelized onions, homemade sauce), you've got a burger worthy of a gourmet restaurant, but at USD $3 instead of USD $20.
A beautiful homemade burger topped to your liking, isn't it perfection?! We invite you to taste our recipe :-)
Adèle Peyches
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