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…
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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…
Prawns with Nectarine Salsa
There’s something about summer that has me reaching for quick seafood dishes, and this one has become a new favourite in our house. I first made it after a beautiful market haul — perfectly ripe nectarines, bunches of coriander, and a bag of sweet medium prawns from Faros. It’s the kind of recipe that feels…
Tuna Crudo Recipe with Olive Oil & Lemon
This tuna crudo recipe is a simple way to serve fresh tuna with olive oil, lemon and a few sharp, salty elements for contrast. I’ve been thinking about doing a tuna crudo for a long time. It’s one of those dishes that feels deceptively simple, but only really works when the fish is excellent and…
Oysters with Finger Lime Dressing
I’ve always loved finger limes — their flavour is bright and aromatic, like lime but more floral, with tiny pearls that burst like citrus caviar. I even bought a finger lime tree at a market once because I wanted an endless supply. Sadly, it didn’t survive my little garden, so I’ve been waiting months for…
Cochinita Pibil (Yucatán Pulled Pork Rolls)
There are some meals you never forget — the ones that hit every sense at once. For me, cochinita pibil will always take me back to Cancún, Mexico. We discovered it completely by chance one afternoon while wandering through a bustling local market. On the corner was a tiny café packed to the brim with…
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Spiced Yoghurt and Pomegranate
I’ve seen whole roasted cauliflowers popping up everywhere lately — in cookbooks, restaurants, and food magazines — and I’ve always found them so impressive. There’s something about serving a whole head of cauliflower that feels generous and a little bit theatrical, yet it’s surprisingly easy to make. This version is roasted with a spiced yoghurt…
Pan-Seared Salmon with Mexican Salsa
Busy weeknights call for meals that come together quickly, and this Pan-Seared Salmon with Mexican Salsa is exactly that. It’s the kind of healthy salmon recipe you can pull together in under 30 minutes — fresh, vibrant, and satisfying without feeling heavy. Golden pieces of salmon meet a colourful Mexican-inspired salsa made with charred corn,…
Lemon Chicken and Orzo Soup (Avgolemono)
The weather in Sydney has been beautiful lately — warm, sunny, and full of that promise that summer’s just around the corner. But, as always happens in spring, the moment I take the big blankets off the beds and start dreaming of lighter meals, a cold snap hits. Suddenly I’m pulling on a jumper again…
Aussie Potato Scallops (Potato Cakes)
Aussie potato scallops — also known as potato cakes — are thin slices of potato coated in a light batter and fried until crisp and golden, just like the ones from your local fish and chip shop. My family and I often go for a swim at Coogee Beach in summer and sometimes stop at…