Crispy chicken skin, juicy meat and one heck of a marinade… is there anything better than a perfectly cooked roast chicken? This Thai-inspired version is a weekend winner, and the tangy dipping sauce makes the flavours sing even more. 1 x 1.5kg (3 lb 5 oz) whole chicken 1 lime, halved 1 lemongrass stalk 1kg (2 lb 3 oz) sweet potato (skin-on), cut into chunks 1 tbsp vegetable oil...

This Thai noodle dish is for all the pad see ew lovers out there: it’s the lesser known street food cousin that really packs a punch – definitely one for the must-try list! Chewy, charred noodles with perfectly marinated chicken are a match made in heaven. Ready in a flash, this stir-fry is ideal for weeknight dinners. Thai Chicken & Egg Noodles (Guay Tiew Khua Gai) 300g (10.5 oz) chicken thighs, cut into thin slices...

This superfast stir-fry is ready in just 20 minutes. All you need is some minced pork, garlic, chilli and basil, plus a simple stir-fry sauce. Serve with fried eggs for that authentic Bangkok street-food vibe. Use long red chillies mainly for colour and small bird’s eye chillies to add heat to your taste. Thai Pork & Basil Stir-Fry (Pad Gaprow) 2 tbsp oil 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 3-4 (or to taste) bird’s eye chillies, finely sliced...

This rich and spicy curry is a great way to use cheaper cuts of beef. Slow cooking for two hours gives the meat a soft and melting texture and the sauce is thick and full of flavour. 1 x Marion’s Kitchen Thai Red Curry , which includes: – THAI RED CURRY PASTE – COCONUT MILK – DRIED THAI HERBS & CHILLI – BAMBOO SHOOTS 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil...

Chicken drumsticks can be one of the more budget-friendly cuts of meat, but that doesn’t mean you’re scrimping on flavour. This very simple dish really does transform the humble into hero. Twice-cooked Soy Sauce Chicken 1.5kg (3.3. lb) chicken drumsticks 1 tbsp vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 large mild red chilli, sliced 1/3 cup spring onion, sliced into small batons ¼ cup Chinese Chinkiang black vinegar*...

A beautiful piece of eye fillet is a delicious dinner on its own, but to feed a whole family it gets expensive! I’m going to show you how to make one piece of steak stretch for a two-person dinner in an unexpected and SUPER-delicious stir-fry you’ll be making on repeat. This isn’t any old beef stir-fry, my friend. This is my Vietnamese Shaking Beef Rice Bowl. Vietnamese Shaking Beef Rice Bowl 300g (10....

Chewy, satisfying and full of sesame deliciousness – yum! Dinner is on the table in 15 minutes with this quick and easy stir-fry noodle dish. I like to add a sprinkling of chilli powder to crank up the spice factor, but I’ll leave that decision totally up to you. 15-minute Pork & Sesame Udon Noodles 2 packs (400g or 14 oz in total) pre-cooked udon noodles* 2 tsp sesame oil...

Get your day off to a ‘cracking’ start, with these insanely good breakfast eggs and pops of peppery pork. The perfect fuel for a lazy weekend. Asian Breakfast Skillet 1 large or 2 small Chinese sausage (lap cheong), diced 1 tbsp butter 4 eggs sliced spring onion (scallions), to serve white pepper, to serve buttered toast, to serve Pepper pork: 100g (3.5 oz) pork mince 1 garlic clove, finely grated...

Yep, I just improved a classic. Roast potatoes get a grown-up switcheroo to transform into cheesy, spicy, savoury wonders. So good. Cheesy Gochujang Hasselback Potatoes 8 medium potatoes, scrubbed 150g butter, softened 3 tbsp gochujang* ¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped ¼ cup finely chopped spring onion (scallions) 1 tsp sea salt 1½ cups grated mozzarella To make the ‘hasselback’ cuts into each potato, place a chopstick on either side of the potato....

Chicken. Rice. A killer chilli jam sauce and all in one tray. You guys, it doesn’t get much simpler than this! Make your next weeknight dinner a breeze with this one-pan, easy tray bake. Chicken & Chilli Jam Traybake ¼ cup chilli jam (try my homemade chilli jam recipe ) or ¼ cup sweet chilli sauce, plus extra to serve 2 tbsp brown sugar 3 tbsp soy sauce 8 pieces of bone-in chicken e....

Homemade pork buns fresh from the steamer are a delight to eat, and taste even better for making the dough from scratch. I’ve filled these Chinese dim sum pork buns with BBQ pork and char siu sauce then steamed them until they’re light and fluffy. The combination of that super fluffy bun and the sweet salty pork? One of life’s true pleasures. Chinese BBQ Pork Steamed Buns Dough: 360g (12....

Wow, this marinade is umami central. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy the restaurant classic of crying tiger beef in the comfort of your own home… and it tastes just as, if not more, epic. Don’t forget the dipping sauce, too. Crying Tiger Beef 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tsp brown sugar 2 x 200g (7 oz) ribeye steaks (or any other steak cut you prefer)...

Noodles, spicy pork, a rich creamy broth… you guys, this ramen dish is ALL the things. Bonus points for being surprisingly simple to make, too! Easy ‘Tantanmen’ Ramen 6 cups chicken stock 2 cups unsweetened soy milk 400g (1.7 lb) fresh ramen noodles 4 baby bok choy, halved lengthways 2 soft boiled eggs, halved Spicy pork topping: 1 tbsp vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 300g (10.5 oz) pork mince...

This easy microwave version of chilli crisp oil is a simple way to make this condiment powerhouse in under 10 minutes. Using a microwave to make crispy garlic chips (plus garlic oil) is a life hack you’ll use time and again. Try it with shallots if you’d like to make your own crispy shallots! In collaboration with Panasonic Australia Easy Microwave Chilli Crisp 60g chilli flakes* 2 whole star anise...

Gooey, runny but crispy fried eggs are a thing of beauty. But how to take them to supermodel status? Drizzle them in chilli crisp, a winning concoction of spicy oil and crunchy bits of heaven. Anything goes with these eggs: serve them on top of fried rice and noodles, with your morning cooked breakfast, on top of avocado on toast… the only thing you’re limited by is your imagination....

Green beans get the gingerbread treatment in this most fabulous of festive sides. Vegetables never looked more appealing! 800g (1 lb 12 oz) green beans, trimmed 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh continental parsley Gingerbread hazelnut crumb 1 egg white 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon pinch of ground cloves 1 1/3 cups hazelnuts, lightly chopped Preheat oven to 170C (340F)....

A crispy, crumbed chicken cutlet served with a lightly spiced, sweet curry sauce – guys, my homemade version of a Japanese katsu is so good! This recipe is super easy, and the great thing is if you’re a heat-lover, you can tweak things by adding chilli flakes at the end. Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry 4 chicken breast fillets, halved lengthways 1 cup plain flour (all-purpose flour) 2 eggs, lightly whisked...

This easy cauliflower soup is a simple yet comforting dish, perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Using the Panasonic 3-in-1 Black Convection Microwave Oven NN-CT56MBQPQ , you can quickly cook your vegetables and blend them into a velvety smooth soup. Toasted cashews add a nutty richness, while fresh thyme and a hint of fennel create a depth of flavour. Drizzle with chilli crisp oil for a bit of heat or keep it mild – the choice is yours....

Take pad see ew to a whole new level with the addition of roast duck… it feels decadently good! The key to getting perfectly cooked rice noodles lies in your prep, too – a few seconds in the microwave will help you separate them easily and prevent them turning to mush or breaking up in your pan. Roast Duck Pad See-ew Noodles 400g (14 oz) fresh rice noodles or try my homemade version here )...

If you’re a sweet ‘n’ sour kinda person, then you are going to LOVE these: sweet, tangy and succulent prawns in a glossy, can’t-get-enough sauce. Southern Thai Tamarind Prawns 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced 3 dried chillies 12 jumbo prawns, peeled & deveined, head and tails intact ½ cup plain flour sea salt oil for shallow frying 1 tbsp crispy fried shallots 2 tbsp roughly chopped coriander leaves, to serve...