A roast chicken in this house is never just one meal. There’s always something left, and while a quick salad or sandwich is fine, this is what I actually want to make when the weather cools down. Something warm, simple and properly satisfying. This chicken and corn soup uses leftover roast chicken and builds flavour…
Category: Asian
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…
Kimchi Udon Noodles
This is the kind of dinner I make when I’ve left it too late to plan properly and still want something I’ll actually enjoy eating. Kimchi udon noodles come together fast, use what’s already in the cupboard, and hit that sweet spot between comforting and light. The noodles only need a few minutes in the…
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…
Easy Kimchi Fried Rice with Bacon and Egg
There’s something deeply satisfying about a bowl of fried rice — quick to throw together, endlessly adaptable, and full of flavour. This Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice has become my midweek fallback: smoky bacon, spicy kimchi, and perfectly chewy day-old rice. The kimchi I used was a gift from my friend Tina McLeish, who makes her…
Quick Garlic Prawn Noodles (20-Minute Dinner)
We love noodles in my house — they make a regular appearance at least once a week in various forms, from stir-fries to soups. But this is the one I always come back to. These Quick Garlic Prawn Noodles are my go-to when the day has completely gotten away from me and I need something…
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 —…
Easy Kimchi Pancake Recipe (Kimchi Jeon) – A Crispy, Tangy Delight
There is a story behind this Easy Kimchi Pancake Recipe! I’ll let you in on a little secret—I’m part of a group chat with some other local mums called The Kimchi Loving Housewives of St Peters. There’s about ten of us, and we regularly go out for Korean food together, often with all our kids…
Miso, Chicken and Shiitake Risotto
Looking for a comforting risotto recipe with a unique twist? This Miso, Chicken and Shiitake Risotto combines the creamy richness of Italian risotto with the savoury umami flavours of Japanese cuisine. The base of this risotto is a fragrant white miso and shiitake mushroom stock, which gives the dish a deep, earthy flavour. Tender chicken…
Sticky Miso Chicken Wings: A Sweet and Savoury Delight
When it comes to crowd-pleasing appetisers or finger-licking snacks, few dishes can compete with the irresistible charm of sticky chicken wings. Packed with flavour, these Sticky Miso Chicken Wings are baked to perfection in the oven, making them a healthier and easier alternative to frying without compromising on taste. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Ingredients…