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Sticky Rice Balls with Pork Mince (Xôi Bọc Thịt)

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

These Sticky Rice Balls with Pork Mince (Xôi Bọc Thịt) are a delicious Vietnamese comfort food combining glutinous rice and a savoury pork filling. Each ball is soft, sticky and aromatic, wrapped around juicy meat seasoned with soy sauce, mushrooms and sausages, then topped with fried shallots and spring onion oil.

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Crispy Pork Belly (without poking holes)

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

This Crispy Pork Belly (without poking holes) is an easy, reliable method that delivers ultra-crispy crackling and tender meat with minimal effort. No poking required – just soak, dry, dehydrate and crisp. Paired with a simple sweet–salty–tangy dipping sauce, it’s perfect with steamed rice, noodles or salad.

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Mini Gingerbread Honey Cakes – A lovely Christmas Treat

Updated on November 17, 2025November 16, 2025Leave a Comment

A festive twist on a beloved classic Around this time of the year, I crave anything with gingerbread spice – …

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Vietnamese Savoury Sticky Rice (Xôi Mặn)

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

This Vietnamese Savoury Sticky Rice (Xoi Man) is a simple yet flavourful Southern Vietnamese dish made with soft sticky rice, sweet sausages, dried shrimps and aromatic shallot oil. It’s quick to prepare, comforting to eat and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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Simple Chicken Curry Pasta

Updated on November 13, 2025November 12, 2025Leave a Comment

This Simple Chicken Curry Pasta brings together tender chicken, aromatic spices and a rich coconut curry sauce, all simmered with pasta in one pan. It’s quick, flavourful and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something comforting without the fuss. With minimal prep and everyday ingredients, this dish delivers a warming curry twist to your usual pasta dinner.

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Glazed Pork Belly and Prawns: A Weeknight Winner

Updated on November 11, 2025November 11, 2025Leave a Comment

We’ve all been there – staring into the fridge, pondering, “What’s for dinner?”. But tonight, the decision was made for …

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Quick and Delicious Salmon Fried Rice

Updated on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025Leave a Comment

This Quick and Delicious Salmon Fried Rice is one of my go-to weeknight recipes — fast, wholesome and full of flavour. Using everyday ingredients like leftover rice, salmon, and eggs, it’s the perfect balanced meal that even beginner cooks can master. Whether you’re cooking for the family or just yourself, this easy fried rice brings comfort and nutrition to the table in less than half an hour.

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Ginger and Caramel Cake

Updated on November 9, 2025November 9, 2025Leave a Comment

This Ginger and Caramel Cake is a heart-warming festive bake that combines the sweetness of caramel with the deep, earthy spice of ginger. The soft and fluffy sponge is filled with chewy pieces of candied ginger, layered with smooth Swiss meringue buttercream and drizzled with homemade caramel sauce. Every bite feels like a cosy hug in winter. Perfect for Christmas gatherings or any chilly afternoon with a cup of tea.

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Hanoi Street Food – Xôi Sắn (Cassava Sticky Rice)

Updated on November 6, 2025November 6, 2025Leave a Comment

Hanoi Street Food – Xoi San (Cassava Sticky Rice) is one of the most comforting and nostalgic dishes from Northern Vietnam. This dish beautifully combines glutinous rice and cassava for a chewy, fragrant texture that’s both simple and satisfying. Topped with crispy fried shallots and spring onion oil, it’s a dish that captures the warmth and soul of Hanoi’s street food culture.

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Quick and Simple Creamy Salmon Pasta

Updated on November 3, 2025November 3, 2025Leave a Comment

This Quick and Simple Creamy Salmon Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner. It’s rich and creamy yet light, combining perfectly cooked salmon chunks, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and tender broccoli in a velvety sauce made with chicken stock and cream cheese. Everything comes together beautifully in less than half an hour — a balanced, flavourful meal that feels restaurant-worthy but is incredibly easy to make at home.

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