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ByKatie Bandurski
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Updated: Jun. 09, 2024
P.F. Chang's is delicious, but the bill can get pretty pricey if you're not careful. That's where these budget-friendly recipes come in. We found copycat dishes for all of your favorites (looking at you, lettuce wraps) that can be made for much less.
1/23
Inspired by: Chang's Lettuce Wraps
This recipe is as tasty as the lettuce wraps found in national restaurants, but it's healthier! — Linda Rowley, Richardson, Texas
Get Our Recipe for Asian Lettuce Wraps
2/23
Inspired by: Pad Thai
This is a simple pad thai loaded with crisp vegetables and zesty flavor. It’s quick, simple, and fresh-tasting. —Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia
Get Our Recipe for Vegetarian Pad Thai
3/23
Inspired by: House-Made Chicken Egg Rolls
These egg rolls are low in fat but the crispiness from baking will fool you into thinking they were fried! —Barbara Lierman, Lyons, Nebraska
Get Our Recipe for Baked Egg Rolls
Want to try more recipes from their kitchen? Here’s the famous P.F. Chang’s Mongolian beef recipe.
4/23
Inspired by: Beef with Broccoli
When I’m looking for a fast entree, I turn to this beef and broccoli stir-fry. It features a tantalizing sauce made with garlic and ginger. —Rosa Evans, Odessa, Missouri
Get Our Recipe for Saucy Beef with Broccoli
5/23
Inspired by: California Roll
These taste as good as any restaurant or store-bought California rolls. Plus, this is one of the easiest sushi recipes to make! For the best results, use sushi rice to ensure the right sticky consistency. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Get Our Recipe for California Sushi Rolls
6/23
Inspired by: Chili-Garlic Green Beans
Sauteed bits of garlic and shallot, with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds, turn ordinary beans into something special. Keep the recipe in mind for your garden crop in summer. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Get Our Recipe for Garlic-Sesame Green Beans
7/23
We've tried several recipes for this hot and sour soup and couldn't find one that resembled the one we liked at a restaurant. So, I made my own and I must say it is on par with what you'll find when dining out. Regular or hot chili sauce can be used, according to taste. —Vera Leitow, Mancelona, Michigan
Get Our Recipe for Hot and Sour Soup
8/23
Inspired by: BBQ Spare Ribs
After a long day of sledding, the aroma of these beautiful short ribs says welcome home. Warm and comforting, they make a worthy low-maintenance dinner. —Amy Chase, Vanderhoof, British Columbia
Get Our Recipe for Asian Slow-Cooked Short Ribs
9/23
Inspired by: The Great Wall of Chocolate®
My ode to all things chocolate, this is a phenomenally rich and satisfying chocolate ganache cake recipe. — Tarra Knight, Benbrook, Texas
10/23
Inspired by: Miso Glazed Salmon
11/23
Inspired by: Buddha's Feast
With its flavorful ginger sauce and fresh vegetables, this tasty dish is a favorite. I get rave reviews every time I serve it, and it doesn’t bother my husband’s food allergies. Check out our guide if you’re new to tofu. —Phyllis Smith, Chimacum, Washington
Get Our Recipe for Asparagus Tofu Stir-Fry
12/23
Inspired by: Hand-Folded Crab Wontons
When I'm dining out, crab rangoons are one of my go-to dishes. I decided to create a better-for-you version at home. —Emily Higgins, Wingdale, New York
Get Our Recipe for Baked Crab Rangoons
13/23
Inspired by: Asian Caesar Salad with Salmon
This salmon Caesar salad was invented out of a need to serve my family a balanced meal when time was limited. Even my young son loves it! —Ann Bagdonas of Antioch, California
Get Our Recipe for Salmon Caesar Salad
14/23
Inspired by: Egg Drop Soup
We often start our stir-fry meals with this fast egg drop soup recipe— it cooks in just minutes flat. There are many versions of the recipe, but we like the easy addition of cornstarch to thicken the soup and give it a rich, golden color. I got the recipe from my grandma’s old cookbook. —Amy Beth Corlew-Sherlock, Lapeer, Michigan
Get Our Recipe for Egg Drop Soup
15/23
Inspired by: Crispy Honey Chicken
I'm a new mom, and my schedule is very dependent upon our young son, so I like meals that can be ready in as little time as possible. This all-in-one chicken stir fry recipe with a hint of sweetness from honey is a big time-saver. —Caroline Sperry, Allentown, Michigan
Get Our Recipe for Honey Chicken Stir-Fry
16/23
Inspired by: Fried Rice with Shrimp
This delectable shrimp fried rice is filled with color and taste that makes it vanish fast. Our family of four can't get enough of it. Bacon adds crispness and a hint of heartiness. Consider it when you need a different main dish or brunch item. —Sandra Thompson, White Hall, Arkansas
Get Our Recipe for Shrimp Fried Rice
17/23
Inspired by: Cauliflower Tempura
These healthy little treats work well as a side or as fun bite size appetizers. Roasting the cauliflower adds deep flavor and gives it an irresistible crunch. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Get Our Recipe for Smoky Cauliflower Bites
18/23
Inspired by: Wok-Seared Spinach with Garlic
Here’s a light, lively side to complement almost any entree you put on the table. A little test kitchen know-how helps to dress up everyday spinach with garlic, onion, a lick of sherry and a sprinkling of pine nuts. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Get Our Recipe for Easy Sauteed Spinach
19/23
I use my slow-cooker to fix this stir-fry like supper. Adding the onions, pineapple and snow peas later in the process keeps them from becoming over-cooked. —Dorothy Hess, Hartwell, Georgia
Get Our Recipe for Slow Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
20/23
Inspired by: Pepper Steak
This wonderfully tender steak is a treat even for folks not watching their diet. When my mother-in-law shared the recipe, she said it cooks up in no time—and she was right! —Susan Adair, Somerset, Kentucky
Get Our Recipe for Gingered Pepper Steak
21/23
Inspired by: Kung Pao Shrimp
No one will doubt that "light" cooking can be tasty when you put a helping of this zippy shrimp in front of them. The seafood is seasoned just right with garlic, pepper and hot sauce. — Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Get Our Recipe for Spicy Shrimp with Rice
22/23
Inspired by: Orange Peel Chicken
We enjoy these tangy nuggets so many ways—over noodles or rice, in sandwiches, even on top of lettuce and cabbage. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Get Our Recipe for Crispy Orange Chicken
23/23
Inspired by: New York-Style Cheesecake
This rich cheesecake is incredibly creamy. Even though the cake doesn't have a crust, I guarantee everyone will love it. —George Parsell, Flushing, New York
Get Our Recipe for Crustless New York Cheesecake
Originally Published: June 19, 2019
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Katie Bandurski
As Taste of Home's senior shopping editor, Katie connects readers with the best gifts, kitchen gear and home items on the market. An avid foodie and a holiday enthusiast, Katie is an expert at cultivating meaningful moments. Before joining the shopping team, Katie worked as a digital staff writer at Better Homes & Gardens and on the Taste of Ho...
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