The best bit about a takeaway isn’t the plastic tubs, the delivery fee or the fact your korma always arrives lukewarm – it’s the joy of having dinner that tastes like more effort than it actually was.

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Takeaway is always a tempting option. But if you're trying to stick to a budget, the convenience of having someone else feed the family can very quickly add up. These five simple "fakeaway" recipes ...