One of our favorite pastimes at Dishing Out is showing you take-out classics made faster and better at home. This lo mein is no exception and is easily customized with the protein of your choice and can even be vegan with a couple ingredient swaps!

When it comes to regional pizzas, everyone’s familiar with the NY slice and the deep-dish Chicago pie, but don’t sleep on a good Detroit style pizza. This motor city classic has a chewy dough and all the cheese to get you revved up for dinner.

There is no wrong time of day to eat an omelet, and there is no better pairing to a big, meaty omelet than some home fries. Using a microwave head start – we’ll show you how to make the fastest home fries this side of your local diner.

Spring is in the air and that means all things green and verdant … such as this risotto with asparagus, basil and sweet peas. It’s a perfect pairing for any protein but for us, the succulence of a seared scallop can’t be matched. Easy and elegant? That’s a match made in heaven.

Smokey, blackened chicken paired with creamy, cheesy pasta is a match made in heaven. Easy to make in less than half an hour, this pasta dinner is versatile and deserves to be a staple in your dinner rotation. Make extra Cajun seasoning and keep it on hand to spice up all your culinary concoctions.

For the most traditional St. Patrick's Day dinner, you've got to have corned beef and cabbage. Think it's tricky? Think again. This slow cooker version requires nothing but a handful of ingredients and plenty of patience.

With St Patrick’s Day around the corner, it’s time to grab a stout and get cooking. Specifically this hearty, slow-simmered Guinness Stew and soda bread meal. Hearty, warming, filling, and of course, garnished with a proper touch of green.

Did you know one of the leading causes of depression in American adults over 25 is dry pork chops? Sadly, it’s true. But you can cure this porcine perpetrated pain with a simple stuffing and citrusy fruit and fennel salad.

Beef Stroganoff is rich, creamy and as easy to make as it is tasty. Plus, from ground beef to filet mignon, you can use just about any quick-cooking cut of beef you like. Serve over egg noodles and you’ve got one delightful dinner.

Translate the name of this dish directly and you’ll understand why we picked it for our Valentine’s dinner this year. But really, this savory French stew is delightful year round. So grab some wine and a chicken and let’s whip up a romantic bowl of Coq au Vin.

You can't watch the big game on an empty stomach. Kick the tired, traditional gameday apps in the ass with these awesome bites. Gyro sliders, honey sriracha wings and spicy crab dip will surprise and knock the socks off your guests, guaranteed!

Sweet savory bitter salty sour and umami – few dishes incorporate all the tastes of the rainbow better than Pad Thai - a noodle dish that combines multiple proteins and funky flavors in one comforting bite.

When you see how easy it is to make hibachi in your own kitchen you’ll never lift the phone to order takeout or delivery again. Even better? All the white sauce you ever wanted.

Comfort food 101: This classic can be made in one pot in under an hour. Whether you use homemade or store-bought stock, this satisfying soup will heal what ails you.

If you think serving chili on spaghetti is weird, wait until you find out there’s chocolate in it. This regional specialty might just be the best 3, 4 or 5 way you’ve ever had!

In this one pot wonder, gumbo’s slightly less fussy brother, Jambalaya, combines smokey sausage, the trinity (peppers, celery and onion that is), and perfectly cooked rice for a bowl of Cajun comfort food.

It’s that time of year. Sweatpants are in season and comfort food is king. To me, few things will ever be more comforting than a big ol’ bowl of tender, succulent meat and potatoes. Enter this perfect pot roast. Who doesn’t love a one pot meal that feeds a crowd?

It might require a couple specialty ingredients, but mapo tofu is a classic Chinese dish that you’ll want to whip up on chilly evenings when a warm, steamy, slightly spicy bowl of Szechuan comfort food is just what the doctor ordered.

With a name translating to old clothes, ropa vieja isn’t doing much for itself in the marketing department. But with a little patience and a few key ingredients you can turn old clothes into red-carpet attire or, in our case, chuck roast into company-worth dinner.

A little technical but far easier than the finished product would lead you to believe, chicken cordon bleu is a great way to take boring chicken breasts and turn them into (as the name suggests) Blue Ribbon winning food. Paired with indulgent loaded mashed potatoes? That’s a culinary home run.