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Quick Beef and Chips Stir-Fry

Updated on April 24, 2025April 24, 2025Leave a Comment

This Quick Beef and Chips Stir-Fry is a fast, flavour-packed dinner inspired by a childhood takeaway favourite. Made with crispy golden chips, tender marinated beef, and colourful stir-fried vegetables, it’s the perfect one-pan dish to serve with steamed rice—ready in just 30 minutes.

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Vietnamese Caramelised Salmon Fillet (Cá Hồi Kho)

Updated on April 23, 2025April 22, 2025Leave a Comment

The Vietnamese Caramelised Salmon Fillet (Cá Hồi Kho) is a comforting, flavourful dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. Salmon is gently simmered in a fragrant caramel sauce made with fish sauce, garlic, shallots and sugar, creating a glossy, sweet-savoury glaze. Perfect with a bowl of hot steamed rice.

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Thịt Viên Sốt Chua Ngọt)

Updated on April 21, 2025April 21, 2025Leave a Comment

These Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a vibrant, family-friendly dish made with tender pork meatballs tossed in a glossy, tangy sauce with juicy pineapple, crisp peppers, and sweet onions. This easy 30-minute recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and best served with a bowl of hot, fluffy rice.

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Sticky Toffee Chocolate Cake – A Perfect Easter Treat.

Updated on April 29, 2025April 20, 2025Leave a Comment

This Sticky Toffee Chocolate Cake is everything you want in a comforting bake—fudgy, rich chocolate sponge layered with smooth sticky toffee buttercream, finished with a glossy drizzle of homemade toffee sauce. It’s the kind of cake that feels indulgent but familiar, and it never lasts long in our house. Whether you’re dressing it up for Easter with mini eggs or keeping it simple for a weekend treat, it’s a proper crowd-pleaser that’s as lovely to look at as it is to eat.

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Vietnamese Morning Glory Salad – A Refreshing Summer Starter

Updated on April 20, 2025April 20, 20252 Comments

Have you ever come across a humble yet much-loved Vietnamese vegetable called morning glory or water spinach? It’s a staple …

Vietnamese Chicken Pasta Soup: A Warm Bowl of Comfort

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Vietnamese Chicken Pasta Soup (Súp Nui Gà)

Updated on April 17, 2025April 17, 2025Leave a Comment

This easy Vietnamese Chicken Pasta Soup is a comforting, one-pot meal made with tender chicken, soft pasta, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a fragrant homemade chicken broth. Infused with garlic, shallots, and a dash of fish sauce, it’s a light yet nourishing dish that’s perfect for the whole family. Inspired by traditional Vietnamese noodle soups with a fun pasta twist, it’s quick to make and full of flavour.

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Fruit Summer Rolls – A Beautifully Refreshing Summer Treat

Updated on April 16, 2025April 16, 2025Leave a Comment

These Fruit Summer Rolls are the ultimate no-cook summer treat—light, refreshing, and packed with colourful fresh fruits like mango, apple, strawberry, and kiwi. Wrapped in soft rice paper and served with a simple yoghurt and honey dip, they’re perfect as a healthy snack, dessert, or even breakfast. They’re super quick to make, endlessly versatile, and guaranteed to be a hit with kids and grown-ups alike!

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Stir-Fried Baby Shrimp and Pork Belly (Tép Rang Thịt Ba Chỉ)

Updated on April 15, 2025April 15, 2025Leave a Comment

This stir-fried baby shrimp and pork belly is a beloved Vietnamese home-cooked dish that brings together tender pork belly and crispy baby shrimp in a sweet, savoury stir-fry. Simple to make with just a handful of ingredients, it’s full of rich flavour and best enjoyed with steaming hot rice. A comforting recipe packed with childhood memories, especially for those who grew up in Hanoi – and a delicious way to experience authentic Vietnamese cooking at home.

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Easy Chocolate Eclair Recipe (But Seriously Delicious)

Updated on April 14, 2025April 14, 2025Leave a Comment

Make these Easy Chocolate Eclairs at home with my foolproof recipe that’s simple, delicious and seriously satisfying. Light choux pastry, a rich mascarpone cream filling, and glossy chocolate ganache come together for the perfect treat. Whether you’re baking for a party or just fancy something sweet, this recipe is easier than you think – and way better than shop-bought!

Vietnamese Turmeric Chicken Noodles (My Quang)

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Vietnamese Turmeric Noodles (Mỳ Quảng)

Updated on April 13, 2025April 13, 2025Leave a Comment

Vietnamese Turmeric Noodles (Mỳ Quảng) is vibrant Central Vietnamese dish made with golden turmeric noodles, bone-in chicken, pork belly, eggs and fresh herbs. It’s rich, fragrant and full of flavour, with just enough savoury broth to bring everything together. This easy chicken version captures the authentic taste of Mỳ Quảng and brings a comforting, colourful bowl of Vietnam to your table.

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