Flank steak is one of those cuts that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. It’s lean, full of flavour and — importantly — far more economical than many other steaks, which is exactly why I like cooking it at home. One good-sized flank steak, cooked properly, sliced thinly and shared, is often more than…
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Quick & Easy Bún Chả Vermicelli Bowl
Bún Chả Vermicelli Bowl are one of those dishes I never hesitate to cook at home. Smoky pork cooked hot and fast, cold rice vermicelli, crisp lettuce and generous handfuls of herbs, all brought together with a sharp, savoury-sweet nuoc cham. It’s the contrast that makes it work so well — warm, charred meat against…
BBQ Chicken Satay with Homemade Peanut Sauce
When the weather warms up, I start reaching for BBQ recipes that let me prep ahead and then switch off. Satay has become one of my favourites for exactly that reason — the chicken happily marinates in the fridge until I’m ready, the skewers cook in minutes, and the peanut sauce can be made earlier…
Aussie Potato Scallops (Potato Cakes)
My family and I often go for a swim at Coogee Beach in summer and sometimes stop at the Coogee Pavilion for lunch afterwards. One thing we always order to start our meal is the potato scallops. I don’t know what they do to them, but they’re impossibly crisp and crunchy on the outside, tender…
Grilled Chicken with Sauce Vierge
When the weather warms up, I love firing up the BBQ. There’s something about the golden, crispy skin of chicken cooked over the grill paired with the bright, zesty flavours of a fresh sauce that makes dinner feel like a holiday. This recipe for BBQ chicken thighs with Sauce Vierge is simple, Mediterranean-inspired, and perfect…
Oven-Baked BBQ Pork Ribs (Spare Ribs)
Ribs can feel intimidating, but this method makes them completely foolproof. Low and slow cooking at 140°C fan-forced ensures the meat becomes tender and juicy, while a quick high-heat finish in the oven (or on the BBQ if you prefer) gives a sticky, caramelised crust that’s packed with flavour. The homemade BBQ sauce only takes…
Pan con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread)
Pan con Tomate is one of those dishes that shows how a few perfect ingredients can create something unforgettable. You’ll see it everywhere in Spain — at tapas bars, markets, and casual terraces — but one of my strongest memories is sitting in the hot afternoon sun in Seville, drink in hand, watching the world…
BBQ Butterflied Prawns with Miso Butter
These BBQ Butterflied Prawns with Miso Butter are one of my favourite summer BBQ seafood recipes. If you’ve ever wondered how to butterfly prawns for BBQ, or want to make grilled prawns with miso butter, this is the recipe for you. The miso butter adds rich, savoury depth and a hint of sweetness that pairs…
Charred Corn with Miso Butter and Crushed Peanuts
When the BBQ’s already fired up, there’s nothing easier—or more delicious—than corn on the grill. But this isn’t just any BBQ corn. Slathered with rich, umami-packed miso butter and finished with a sprinkle of crushed roasted peanuts, this Miso Butter Corn is an absolute flavour bomb. It’s quick to prepare, a real crowd-pleaser, and the…
Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Leftover Roast Chicken
Leftover Roast Chicken? Try This Fresh Vietnamese Salad Fresh, crunchy and full of flavour, this Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Leftover Roast Chicken is the perfect way to turn last night’s dinner into something completely new. Tossed with herbs, vermicelli noodles, crisp vegetables and a punchy lime dressing, it comes together in just 15 minutes —…