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Vietnamese Steamed Cabbage Rolls: A Weekend Delight

Updated on January 24, 2025December 15, 2024Leave a Comment

Tender cabbage leaves wrap around a juicy filling of pork, shiitake mushrooms, and carrots, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce. The cabbage keeps the filling moist, while the earthy mushroom and tangy sauce create a perfectly balanced dish. Lightly steamed or pan-fried for extra flavour, these rolls are comforting, satisfying, and perfect with a bowl of rice – an ideal weekend treat worth the effort!

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Creamy Prawn Pasta – Not Just Another Quick Meal

Updated on January 5, 2025December 13, 2024Leave a Comment

Creamy Prawn Pasta is a quick yet indulgent dish, combining juicy prawns, bacon, and a rich, creamy sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s versatile enough to adapt with what you have on hand and perfect for busy weeknights when you need something delicious and satisfying.

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Pork Mince and Potato Recipe: A Quick, Tasty Dinner idea

Updated on December 12, 2024December 12, 2024Leave a Comment

This Pork Mince and Potato Stir-Fry is a quick, comforting dinner, perfect for busy nights. Tender pork mince, soft potatoes, and savoury sauce come together in under 30 minutes. Loved by kids and adults alike, it pairs perfectly with steamed jasmine rice for a simple, satisfying meal.

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Glazed Pork Belly and Prawns: A Weeknight Winner

Updated on January 5, 2025December 11, 20241 Comment

Glazed pork belly bites and prawns are a quick and flavourful dinner option, perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy, sweet, and savoury pork belly pairs beautifully with tender prawns, creating a dish that’s best enjoyed with jasmine rice and steamed greens. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a delicious way to turn a nearly empty fridge into a family-pleasing meal.

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Authentic Vietnamese Beef Betel Rolls – Bò Lá Lốt

Updated on January 24, 2025December 11, 2024Leave a Comment

A fragrant Vietnamese classic, these beef betel rolls combine juicy, marinated beef and pork mince wrapped in aromatic betel leaves. Grilled or fried, they are smoky, crispy, and perfect with rice, noodles and a tangy dipping sauce.

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What’s for Lunch? – Olivier Salad!

Updated on January 5, 2025December 10, 2024Leave a Comment

A delicious mix of tender potatoes, carrots, sweetcorn, peas, tangy gherkins and creamy mayonnaise. Add boiled eggs and optional ham for a hearty, vibrant salad that’s perfect for lunch or as a side dish.

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Christmas Stem Ginger Shortbread

Updated on January 5, 2025December 9, 2024Leave a Comment

Christmas Ginger Stem Shortbread is buttery, crumbly, and perfectly spiced with ginger, featuring chewy bits of candied stem ginger in every bite. Easy to make with just six ingredients, these festive biscuits are perfect for sharing or decorating with loved ones.

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Stir-Fried Chicken with Ginger and Kaffir Lime Leaves

Updated on December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Leave a Comment

A quick, fragrant stir-fry combining tender chicken, zesty kaffir lime leaves, and warming ginger, all seasoned with fish sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, this simple dish is perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to be a family favourite.

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My Mum’s Vietnamese Spring Rolls recipe

Updated on January 24, 2025December 8, 2024Leave a Comment

These Vietnamese spring rolls are a delightful mix of crunchy vegetables, savoury pork, and aromatic herbs, all wrapped in delicate rice paper and fried to golden perfection. Served with a tangy dipping sauce, they’re perfect for special occasions.

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Japanese Gyoza – A Recipe to Enjoy from Making to Eating.

Updated on January 5, 2025December 7, 2024Leave a Comment

Delicate dumpling wrappers filled with juicy pork and vegetables, these homemade Japanese gyozas are crisp, tender and packed with flavour. Perfect for a family cooking project, they pair beautifully with a simple tangy dipping sauce, making every bite a delicious treat.

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