Skip the takeout: 29 better-than-delivery recipes for Saturday

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Tired of Saturday takeout? Have a cookout at home instead with our 29 super-simple and utterly delicious recipes that blow delivery out of the water! From breakfast comfort food to dinner treats, you call the shots—alter the ingredients to your liking and say bye to unwanted extras. It’s all about making your weekend meals more fun, healthy, and happily homemade!

A black bean burger in a burger bap with relish oozing out over it.
25 Minute Black Bean Burger. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Egg Bites

Egg Bites on a board with a little parsley on top.
Egg Bites. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Starting Saturday with takeout for breakfast? Hang on, why not make egg bites at home? Pack each bite with your favorite fillings and breakfast is served! They’re so delicious and versatile, you’ll step over that takeout menu.
Get the Recipe: Egg Bites

Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla

Some picking up a slice of cheese quesadilla.
Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Start a fiesta in your kitchen this Saturday with homemade Air Fryer Cheese Quesadillas! They’re crispy, cheesy, and way better than any takeout option. Fast food quesadillas got nothing on these!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cheese Quesadilla

Pizza Salad

Homemade pizza salad in a serving bowl with wooden salad servers resting on top.
Pizza Salad. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Why settle for the ordinary when you can enjoy the best of both worlds? This at-home Pizza Salad combines your favorite pizza toppings and fresh salad greens, creating something amazing. It’s a fun and delicious salad that’ll make you forget about Saturday deliveries. Who needs takeout when you have this delight at home?
Get the Recipe: Pizza Salad

Dauphinoise Potatoes

An oven dish with baked dauphinoise potatoes in it.
Dauphinoise Potatoes. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Transform Saturday meals with Dauphinoise Potatoes! These are better than any delivered potato dish. We promise, once you go home-cooked with these, that takeout menu won’t be used quite often!
Get the Recipe: Dauphinoise Potatoes

Tortilla Pizza

Four tortilla pizzas on a wooden cutting board.
Tortilla Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Ever thought about a homemade Pizza on Saturday? Try our tortilla pizza! It’s a quick, lighter and customizable version of a classic pizza. No more waiting on delivery when you can create a tailored-to-taste tortilla pizza in your kitchen!
Get the Recipe: Tortilla Pizza

Hashbrown Casserole

Hashbrown casserole being served.
Hashbrown Casserole. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Hashbrown Casserole is comfort food at its best and it’s a perfect homemade treat on a Saturday. It’s your choice to add more cheese or less salt – take control of your food, unlike those uncertain takeout options.
Get the Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole

Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad

Slices of cucumber tossed in spicy Korean dressing.
Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

How about going a little adventurous this Saturday? Try these Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad. It’s fresh and filled with vibrant flavors, making it a great homemade switch from the typical takeout salad.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad

Pasta alla Norma

Pasta alla Norma in a Dutch oven.
Pasta alla Norma. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Have this Sicilian classic, Pasta alla Norma instead of your usual Saturday night pasta delivery. It’s simple, quick, and impressively delicious. Skip the waiting around, go homemade, go Pasta alla Norma.
Get the Recipe: Pasta alla Norma

Pizza Rolls

Freshly made pizza rolls stacked on each other.
Pizza Rolls. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Why get those delivered pizza rolls when you can prep your fun and cheesy ones at home this Saturday? You call the shots here – pick the fillings you love! No takeout options can beat these homemade pizza rolls.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Rolls

Corn Casserole

Corn casserole in a casserole dish with a portion removed.
Corn Casserole. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Who needs takeout when you have the hearty Corn Casserole for Saturday dinner? It’s simple to prepare and much more pleasing than those restaurant servings. No lookbacks once you try this.
Get the Recipe: Corn Casserole

Sweet Potato Cubes

Sweet potato cubes on a plate with a dipping sauce.
Sweet Potato Cubes. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Ditch those sugary takeout snacks for our flavorful sweet potato cubes. These cubes, with your favorite seasoning, are delicious as well as nutritious. Get ready for an enjoyable Saturday, skipping the takeout for these mouth-watering cubes.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Cubes

Waffles

Freshly made waffles on a plate with strawberries.
Waffles. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Make your very own homemade Waffles this Saturday! Customize them to your heart’s content and say no to those cafe orders. After tasting these, you won’t dream about takeout waffles ever again.
Get the Recipe: Waffles

Copycat Chipotle Black Beans

Chipotle black beans cooked and in a serving bowl.
Copycat Chipotle Black Beans. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Craving Chipotle this Saturday? Try making these delicious homemade black beans! Undeniably tasty and easy to prepare, they’ll overshadow your Chipotle delivery memories. Once you make these, takeout will become a thing of the past!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Chipotle Black Beans

Broccoli Casserole with Crackers

Someone serving broccoli casserole.
Broccoli Casserole with Crackers. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Get a veggie-packed cheesy treat with Broccoli Casserole with Crackers! It’s a homemade version that’s far better than any takeout side dish. Once you try this, there’s no returning to those takeout menus!
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Casserole with Crackers

Mushroom Risotto

A bowl of risotto with mushrooms and parmesan cheese.
Mushroom Risotto. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Treat yourself to the creaminess of Mushroom Risotto this Saturday. It’s easy to make, scrumptious, and far superior to any risotto takeaway. Who knew skipping the takeout could taste this good?
Get the Recipe: Mushroom Risotto

Yellow Squash Casserole

Squash casserole being served with a wooden serving spoon.
Yellow Squash Casserole. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Saturday calls for something exciting and homemade like this Yellow Squash Casserole. It’s rich, comforting, and beats any takeout casserole. Skip delivery and enjoy the taste of home-cooked squash!
Get the Recipe: Yellow Squash Casserole

Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl

A Copycat Chipotle burrito bowl, filled with rice, fajita veggies, corn salsa, tortilla chips. and topped with a lime wedge.
Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Why not recreate your go-to Chipotle Burrito Bowl at home this Saturday? It’s exciting to put together; you can customize it to your taste. One bite into this homemade wonder and you’ll know there’s no need for Chipotle delivery anymore!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl

French Bread Pizza

Four slices of French bread pizza with tomatoes and cheese on a cutting board.
French Bread Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Why order out when you can make this delicious French Bread Pizza in your kitchen? Spread your favorite toppings on a slice of French bread and watch the magic happen on your plate. This homemade treat is so tasty that it’ll outshine any pizzeria delivery and be the star of your Saturdays.
Get the Recipe: French Bread Pizza

Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa

A bowl of freshly made Copycat Chipotle corn salsa with a serving spoon in it.
Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Spice up your Mexican-themed Saturday night with homemade Chipotle Corn Salsa that’s extra fresh and delicious. It enhances your meal experience like no other takeout salsa does. Take control and make every bite count with this homemade salsa!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa

Cilantro Lime Rice

Chipotle rice in a bowl with sliced lime and spoons.
Cilantro Lime Rice. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Time to level up your rice game this Saturday with homemade Cilantro Lime Rice! It’s refreshingly zesty, full of flavor, and miles ahead of any bland takeout rice. Treat your taste buds to a fabulous Saturday with this recipe.
Get the Recipe: Cilantro Lime Rice

Mashed Potato Fritters

A stack of mashed potato fritters.
Mashed Potato Fritters. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Give your leftover mashed potatoes a new life this Saturday! Turn them into crispy and heavenly Mashed Potato Fritters. Their amazing crunch and flavor will make you wonder why you ever considered takeout fritters in the first place. Homemade ones are just too good!
Get the Recipe: Mashed Potato Fritters

Southern Mash

Mashed potatoes on a white plate.
Southern Mash. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food this Saturday with this smooth, creamy, and packed with tasty Southern Mash! Completely homemade, it’ll outshine any store-bought or takeout options. Experience the warmth and yumminess on a cozy weekend.
Get the Recipe: Southern Mash

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

A delicious and simple pasta recipe topped with parmesan cheese and parsley.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Who needs takeout when you can quickly make Spaghetti Aglio e Olio in your kitchen this Saturday? It’s simple to make, yet delivers a superb flavor, making your usual pizza deliveries a distant memory. Hello, delicious homemade pasta!
Get the Recipe: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

25 Minute Black Bean Burger

A black bean burger in a burger bap with relish oozing out over it.
25 Minute Black Bean Burger. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Next time that burger craving hits on a Saturday, ditch deliver and whip up this 25-minute Black Bean Burger. It’s fast, healthy, and packed with flavor. Say goodbye to greasy takeout burgers!
Get the Recipe: 25 Minute Black Bean Burger

Cacio e Pepe

A plate of spaghetti with parmesan cheese on a green cloth.
Cacio e Pepe. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Take your pasta game up a notch with a serving of homemade Cacio e Pepe this Saturday! Perfectly cheesy and peppery, it’s the kind of pasta that will make you question why you ever ordered takeout in the first place. The taste speaks for itself!
Get the Recipe: Cacio e Pepe

Veggie Pizza

Someone taking a slice of veggie pizza.
Veggie Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Bring out your inner chef this Saturday and make your Veggie Pizza! Top it with all your favorite veggies for a homemade experience. It’s a scrumptious and nutritious pizza that guarantees more satisfaction than any pizza delivery. Reimagine your Saturday pizza nights from now on!
Get the Recipe: Veggie Pizza

Pesto Pasta

A bowl of pesto pasta with pine nuts and parmesan cheese.
Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Invite Italy to your home by making your own Pesto Pasta this Saturday! It’s simple, fresh, and delectable – way better than any takeout pasta. Experience an Italian pasta fiesta like never before on a cozy weekend night.
Get the Recipe: Pesto Pasta

Vegetable Fritters

Vegetable fritters in a stack.
Vegetable Fritters. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

It’s time to say goodbye to typical fast food fritters and discover the joy of homemade Vegetable Fritters filled with veggies of your choice. They’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and act as a healthier alternative for a Saturday snack. Enjoy the scrumptious change!
Get the Recipe: Vegetable Fritters

Penne Arrabiata

A plate of pasta with tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
Penne Arrabiata. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Bring the heat to your Saturday night with homemade Penne Arrabiata! Its tangy, spicy flavors are unbeatable and far more enjoyable than any takeout pasta. Bid farewell to pasta delivery, and say hello to a scrumptious homemade creation on your plate!
Get the Recipe: Penne Arrabiata

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