{"id":246149,"date":"2026-01-28T03:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T03:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=246149"},"modified":"2025-12-19T18:14:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T18:14:10","slug":"better-than-takeout-meals-made-at-home","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/246149\/better-than-takeout-meals-made-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Better-Than-Takeout Meals Made at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you want Chinese takeout but want to avoid delivery fees (and changing out of sweatpants), whip up one of these better-than-takeout meals made at home. You&#8217;ll find some of your favorites from your best-loved Chinese restaurant, like stir fry, orange chicken, fried rice, spring rolls, egg rolls, shrimp toast, crab rangoon, hot and sour soup, dumplings, and more. Made from the comfort of your own kitchen, these copycat versions are an easy way to recreate your favorite takeout meals at home.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6242697606070272 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chinese-take-out-at-home-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/u_PNKW4rIs4E-DRkvoFVOJEBynqpKRxLuXvQcLWUMfTF5f_gOFp6NgCIhJEduqQ-1PCxFTwKYoOqEhczXKxPCQvodFDH_AOEiKbFEE9yA8HyirD1usfXJA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SUSANNE HEARTSILL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MEMPHIS, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_mY3u1hxJ4AYcspjzu0yBdA_8PbaBqN7mPCVV2XrCWS6b9cjdWhOy6hGthcV9ScOTWhVlGpqFPP9MPosrP34onjg70f9D5OKCX69dWU=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chinese-take-out-at-home-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese Take-Out at Home (Chicken)<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I have used pork loin, beef tenderloin, and rotisserie chicken in this recipe. Tofu would be an acceptable vegetarian alternative. All are acceptable substitutes.&#8221; &#8211; Susanne<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/pineapple-sweet-sour-chicken-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/p1jqQUzueTP3CRYAE0Lu7N2d5gLVVrfdzvxOqpiW4oMLYOsmQzIepi4eD5bKSuPSnwktXOqQM6tLeMEmJRIBngba-Ffr5oqsuqjcBLAylGpP3UKtP0tP\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SUNNY SHAINE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PALM HARBOR, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hp2m4FlL42oXqz54lGwYyj74vKYK2araU3GVTawzflo4wrZqHLq3A8iJXP9xzQxGFyzDWvhQY4kgGSxQXdctfZIdKyYJuRExWXYkzw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/pineapple-sweet-sour-chicken-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pineapple Sweet and Sour Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I have been making it for years. Everybody in my family loves it.&#8221; &#8211; Sunny<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/marinade\/spicy-stir-fry-sauce.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/0rm9XxDCqrviF0lewX48vwueqhiBaJZMwsiItrktS2VFdz0FfIMlNDgyJZ-xkBesCoMwpM8tc1hxGndWvU3vBQsUrc6_P6d0nwN5BnualcZkGW7uHt1D\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MICHAELA PAUGH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">COPLEY, OH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/jBWlzek0g1Ayx3FsyMkHe3jN223mMXpLFUblXpb1DSIrKIWHmD1Or3Nfnr8TYCPF1Gca-JfYeGLxRCtJu8f2It0gfM33bSM-nHUYAvL2=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/marinade\/spicy-stir-fry-sauce.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spicy Stir-Fry Sauce<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My husband begged for stir-fry, so I had to search for a good stir-fry sauce. I found a couple I liked, but I made my own and threw stuff together. This is what I came up with. He drooled and ate so much I thought he&#8217;d burst!&#8221; &#8211; Michaela<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/fish\/yang-chow-fried-rice.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/7dTS7tdqlLRK2uCIfulsZJCf-IXPX_pijFwL_dZDhHJGxOK-DU-GXQJPpAkIpYjPO-srpM2rf1kG9CfnIwtcoxpBJk_ONC3GfInNPHlVZSM5UKY8VEo\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CONNIE &#8220;KIYU&#8221; GUERRERO<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SAIPAN, MP<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pEjzvA1Xymqa3xTvOlZYc_T7uC6FgWjSxhAJzGLioQaAxv5BENLiGWcETLzDA-GNd0vuVqi7LnVCclkYZCyFbqDnSFJ0ev0skDObow=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/fish\/yang-chow-fried-rice.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yang Chow Fried Rice<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My family would call me an expert when it comes to fried rice. I seemingly make it every time I crave to eat Chinese food. Fried rice is a staple in Asian cuisine because it\u2019s simple, tasty, has meat, vegetables, and carbs, and is satisfying. It\u2019s hard to mess up making fried rice.&#8221; &#8211; Connie &#8220;Kiyu&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/easy-orange-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/jQYaMkOpltxkgOqy26N6GaUbAErkdq51Fl20MfvA3N1Evt-5Q_fY5a1i8KobcYolDgtpD0JzvEAJlnkNsArZzzCOAtqsIJaki5n41CifVxhgBIMkoTUYIQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CATHIE VALENTINE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">GRANITEVILLE, SC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yltCl8xjJFjW0DKDM56wyRXCULd3DYY-64qZkqCk4L7cfZfVwdGhxLts9UZM-UaCzadDXtjQbDuE_Y33PZMFgoUZGDDr7VB4snmQcPs=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/easy-orange-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Orange Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;One of my employees used to own a few restaurants, and he told me the secret to making crunchy yet juicy fried chicken. It is the corn starch step. It really works. I served this at the beach last summer, and my daughter and law said this might be the best meal I have had. I said at the beach this week? She replied, No, ever!&#8221; &#8211; Cathie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/spring-rolls.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/7b0Dt3PbutMB0zfcQgxZAZoFEsQ8lHSr_UjNn9dkL43CDeN7vAWQMtjIznlWUFbBSGjpbPuzbfZ4elchj3v8lSQbUmTEM4UrQ-koHJcQUvmJkw81Mk4\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MELISSA GOODE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">TYLER, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_hLyLrXN1w-Ldc6DabT5FYRtTqNE_-IWhovz5CHHUS0USnMjg8RJFPclTfiV1nqrBXyReo75D97aVB7nKHNYKHQ30BnbvXLZLaNZhXc=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/spring-rolls.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring Rolls<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These spring rolls are easy to make and so good.&#8221; &#8211; Melissa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/seafood-appetizer\/shrimp-toast-my-way.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/YKlcmT381MRS1f13oc-lJ2mpeuZ9qQbYnpesrrSNEWmG6Xvw-M3k_ERBzwjDE8r7I8CThSFikq8fOn6X6gbpTKZPFeVDv5kTT02kM5-Q5mqtPcZKx7c\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DAWN WHITTED<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SPEARFISH, SD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ED_vr3CSTLiykER-M_W2AVKvQ8qLi0cKfgy56c6lQyktdR5fUr9MCazzf50wYtDPXW9kT9XDMKPOvAoBI4Z1yQ-N1Zu_7D5uV1A7zSA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/seafood-appetizer\/shrimp-toast-my-way.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shrimp Toast &#8211; My Way<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;There is a Chinese restaurant here that has shrimp toast on its menu. I dream about it! Really! I just had to come up with a way to make this at home. So here is my version. They are soooo good.&#8221; &#8211; Dawn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/asian\/hot-and-sour-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/O3sWdo8V8hh5ROyLNHG37VcuXyiPWIKtKAstb8TkKSb-ZKEVXM2DhUnsf15gPdRNEbFKmSTRGKMrLqMjY3gBwJkxYc1BOX1vnsvhjA9j7OMp95QWbIg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FRAN SAY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SUNNYVALE, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/5brLa9BJX1V-uQaXZ76FfVWnb2EqhFn3q1Kp-0MXiKRbURdKeWOdKTRK-R4x5nZFvbJUFIfHg6beTXF0NbNUmtGwNKtDr89pErnTKkA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/asian\/hot-and-sour-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hot and Sour Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;The secret to this soup is ground white pepper. Add more or less to your taste!&#8221; &#8211; Fran<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/best-ever-chinese-chicken-5.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/qMMj4MT8duhsCP5xVngZVFiq-A4vWDMnTf3IdBnVOy232hpYt2S1FXVo6972FaLaKgKdrXIT2dr7MOPVxxnmDl5mdtpZ9LMj8gXSnZQqmE_RL9Xme0cmXg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">NEENA SHAW<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">OWENSBORO, KY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ySNrgxvpeHCI84p8hC9QbHJX_Z5T_pXbnWGqIiPmUKhHdzkpRGmbBjrHhR0SkrYhNT7hjkI1WlgkCRLhkBI8sp6iZJPrGgoZExU1-oDj=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/best-ever-chinese-chicken-5.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Ever Chinese Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My daughter brought home friends from China. I wanted to make something for them to remind them of home. So, I tried this recipe. It was easy to assemble and make. Not only did the friends from China love it, but my family also loved it. I&#8217;ll be making this again and again.&#8221; &#8211; Neena<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/other-appetizer\/baked-egg-rolls-with-ground-turkey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/lJKKDqDNDpQwboh2KGRCS29rOY99rx6Deo8VdaiETN5lncZBKEscdNWJmRKkpc2hPIEmJyduIg1SIKlqBMLjivFsJ8W63Bps1UgpWZ27b_QTbJ4VoYzV\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MYRA LAWRENCE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LAS VEGAS, NV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/5QAPHUukNNGCh5pYMMFh4IC6OVQQe8V3u3rV9R9RarljtVhda8zo_HeFG_C620keG4O8BW5ZG5XBk6dMHn0_wXSak657-mCTKeRCSwgp=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/other-appetizer\/baked-egg-rolls-with-ground-turkey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baked Egg Rolls With Ground Turkey<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love egg rolls from Chinese restaurants, but they are so full of fat from being fried. Here is a recipe that will spare you the fat and mess from frying.&#8221; &#8211; Myra<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/spicy-sweet-stir-fry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/HHBz8CDEvYkbGA2nJNLUd3hI7_tonT96aBBYwjIUTNkIcMH1TOkP4CpjFIuRW_EQ_MaBwol7f5-2zQNEeGsLfwrHHPH_2JWRlb74P8kCdPZDVPQCHQI\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LILLIAN PATTERSON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BIG RAPIDS, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zr7kv3ejh_UGTo_I__HLYGn5tYuc4uT51By79jji69XYEbiznls_aXnGQy1Dd8Vb94Ook4bjjR2xitDmnTsPNpMSgL18bZFkzCtEsxpc=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/spicy-sweet-stir-fry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spicy Sweet Stir-Fry<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is my go-to recipe when I need to feed a lot of people, or when I need to make myself some food that will last for lunches at work throughout the week. It&#8217;s so versatile. It can be made with chicken, beef, pork, or even vegetarian with tofu or other vegetables.&#8221; &#8211; Lillian<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-bites-tepura-style.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8jBJgFUxGgA4lessWF0nRE4ZKcW5uvTxYTlph1HprZkpIBoapKycvC43gvJgOm-kMvB4bhwRHIG8wNYi7ogn4oRrJf9CniVNziuNToZJTJa4ST8fZDPl\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">RALPH CREAMER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">APPOMATTOX, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/CFJc8hbY4wkaAo_kefUeeMo69QmLsXT3u7lcnpigp-L9Hd23PR_Pl5nTnKXjEC4szpIAAqagPP39-PqSi8vk_MMAKBdlZouMlQ9Gvgsz=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-bites-tepura-style.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken Bites Tempura Style<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This batter works on onion rings, fish, and more. For the chicken bites, try adding a pinch of powdered ginger to the batter. It tastes so good!&#8221; &#8211; Ralph<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/seafood-appetizer\/crab-and-chive-baked-ragoons.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SyBHuNF-lcCfZMdygW0XxX8W6FyjNymJl_lTFEKFi1S3SwDo0fky8JbfKO7gwoDKwfRtISWBX7-vqF3XNu3G0PpwFth0dv06EgtWEFM6iCQ7Ajwkl2nL\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">WENDY RUSCH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CAMERON, WI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/CHPiPR-hloKHrGbaaeBr_hOS4Wj8A6Nhshe26rKkrpsjliduZp6AEreVkBh8MAW5Wz7amJQjWmhF7Xu5Gx_eKuWcS4p3TCFlBQ8sQsESCXU6ClM7id-Z=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/seafood-appetizer\/crab-and-chive-baked-ragoons.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crab and Chive Baked Rangoons<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Yum! Almost as good as deep-fried. I happened to serve these alongside a soup this time&#8230; but these make a wonderful appetizer or just a snack! You can easily half this recipe.&#8221; &#8211; Wendy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/appetizer-seafood-appetizer\/crab-rangoon-with-a-simple-plum-sauce.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BSK6BLjkOZeopWFXklcFoH3_LjrAh2I3mojdDajBFQ3umP4655YIVS_yoNvxt-bEnrx22oePUzlUVvqUi726J-GOw_ccujRiPgb20Y7hvE6SxJF774g\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TARA WAITES<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">DALLAS, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/dUZYR6ZFrYmTRxpyJ3hIS5MMIPTDc0z22nYofeDIjZNXqyKHCB1ns527cjfzh35iehIIYRv_ydqjL38CXGw3gFEk5HftETH_gaTavsA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/appetizer-seafood-appetizer\/crab-rangoon-with-a-simple-plum-sauce.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crab Rangoon with Simple Plum Sauce<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My best appetizer (so I&#8217;m told). It&#8217;s quick, fun, and very tasty.&#8221; &#8211; Tara<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/other-side-dish\/easy-chinese-egg-rolls.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yCKG-pJxPsum0uoJuoRVYZn_LGFsQxwJY-xclpdXr-7fdn2Ixyfx5KXE9221FJaUnQu7kwlQjDBk67MAO8HTtdE1bEb0R6WkQ3cYz2LHH3zzuZBzXb4\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BARBARA SCOTT<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WINCHESTER, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/5_p30scr8sEMb_qme2JzYUpMXZZpXobGoHX7uj7w3XFf4pBvB6JDjpiYDZlmeRJJWJOehW8WJjUl6u6-ZABPl8EJGkJuHgcvD6eDDQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/other-side-dish\/easy-chinese-egg-rolls.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Chinese Egg Rolls<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I don&#8217;t know what&#8217;s happening to all the Chinese restaurants in my town, but they&#8217;re all closing up! I&#8217;m originally from D.C. and love good Chinese food. I was jonesing for egg rolls and decided to try making my own. 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I like to cook it with Teriyaki chicken so I can drizzle the sauce over it.&#8221; &#8211; Hope<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/other-soup\/shrimp-chinese-style-noodle-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/MwiDuEjg7631pEcA5Kpo8bVg3vkg3toqv65GVN0w14z3tATCNOUSpJ6t-2v-Vmj9YbHi8nFaVI2cMBlSKwvoPfqohBefZsjJGGm-fxzX2ftVFsCLG7JC\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JODI MUELLER CASOLARI<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">OGDEN, UT<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/xEFS4wPo7QBeDv3LfiwFR5BQsn7Fx3AckKiDJGRL9hK-Tm53z75ra_LwLunnncCExAeojX6Hw0ErOdC6Yor-Mp5P8sZbe9Um6LXws5Q=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/other-soup\/shrimp-chinese-style-noodle-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shrimp Chinese Style Noodle Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I got this recipe from my stepmother. It is absolutely yummy.&#8221; &#8211; Jodi<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/hunan-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/sDRzIlxQP23KOdCIOl_MJ3MQCS6pZjDMPYpzojRxuijhIddeYab4Lr2XfrwxIcVo0P89tbmcDO-XgIBxupbHSrCVrCzGPLtX2urPoXHYCzQyNee-k8wi\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BARBARA LENTZ<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BEULAH, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Eg1C97hryW10OkwJTS8QCx0H0kqT2Pc04cNxO2s7awAQq0aAUDPkMv3Wbis_6L8q7ClQev7n4KpBi2SWm9ywHfX47jm4HSpvoAkfKw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/hunan-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hunan Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A tasty dish!&#8221; &#8211; Barbara<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/jiaozi-chinese-dumplings\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/k6h29DVEhkJU9AID2vmM63THZ0Y5fQNcGQPkAnp_Je45LndIbOWyf21D26jJWJHEwtRlotDcZfy1jSxgh-AqzRU0e4vE303UUvQj7zE\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hbo479oDLVnmFba5fwAY1gZ6fI59-4PbppqlMwvPK1yDr-qErba6z0rLfC_YCkka4Ox4-bhI9z0D-lRptXh7qJnxG4Fq4jMQg8biD2s=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/jiaozi-chinese-dumplings\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings) Recipe<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;With the Chinese New Year in just a few days, I thought that it was about time to practice my dumpling-making skills. 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