Enjoy this simple version of a Chinese takeaway favourite as a dipping sauce or mix it through meat and veg for a tangy, flavourful dish Use your air fryer to whip up crispy chilli beef for dinner. It takes just 30 minutes to make – perfect for a crowdpleasing midweek meal Next on our Top Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly Fakeaway Recipes list is an absolute classic! Stir-fried Beef with Ginger and Spring Onion is an amazing combination of flavours that just works.

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Chris Bavin is a genius at making sure recipes are easy to follow, with accessible ingredients that you can get at your local shop, along with plenty of extra info to get you clued up on how to nourish you and your family better without spending a fortune. Chris’ Better For You dishes are also simple to fit into a weight-loss programme, like Slimming World or Weight Watchers, making this a great family cookbook if you’re trying to lose a few pounds. Serve these paratha hot with your favourite Indian dishes. They're traditionally eaten by tearing and using to scoop up curries and sides

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Make your own version of five-spice, with a blend of cinnamon, fennel seeds, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns and cloves. When I first heard about this recipe, I was sceptical about it and really wasn’t too sure. Once I’d tasted it, I immediately wished I’d tried it years ago! Say goodbye to takeaway and hello to fakeaway, with this all-encompassing comfort cookbook brought to you by popular BBC TV chef and presenter, Chris Bavin. If you don’t fancy a cheese and onion filling, how about these Corned Beef Pasties instead? We used lean, reduced fat corned beef in these pasties. It’s amazing how far it goes! Cook doughnuts without the need for too much oil. These have a slightly different texture, but are still fluffy and delicious. Top with glaze or sugar and cinnamon

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Obviously, you can switch the recipe to make your own calzone pizza, using a meat or vegetable filling to suit your tastes. A branch of Gregg’s has just opened in a newly-built retail park near me, and my instinct is to avoid it completely so that I’m not tempted.

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Enjoy this vegan ramen for a tasty midweek meal in just 25 minutes. Dried mushrooms and miso paste give the broth plenty of umami flavour

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Cater for the whole family with our Singapore noodles. They're healthy and vegan, making an ideal accompaniment to a Chinese meal or just on their own Our easy veggie version of a classic Thai curry is ready in under an hour and contains 3 of your 5-a-day Rustle up this prawn and cauliflower stir fry in just 25 minutes. You can easily make it vegan if preferred – simply omit the prawns and double up on the veg A make-ahead basmati side dish with mild coconut flavours. Delicious served alongside curries at a party Make roast potatoes in an air fryer to get crispy roasties with a fluffy centre with ease. They make the perfect side dish for a Sunday roast

We’ve found lots of ways to be inventive using WW wraps. In my opinion, this Pizza Express La Reine pizza is one of the best! Ditch the takeaway and whip up this Chinese-inspired flash-fried steak with a sweet gingery sauce and red peppers Stir-fry shellfish with a spicy tomato, ginger and chilli bean sauce for a classic Chinese seafood dish