Need more puffy, fluffy pancakes in your life? Then you NEED this recipe for my ultimate version. Perfect for any time, any day of the week. Marion’s Best Pancakes 1 cup self- raising flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp sea salt ¼ cup caster sugar ½ cup milk ¼ cup Greek yoghurt 30g butter, melted, cooled 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs, yolks and whites separated 1 tsp of lemon juice...

Bet you haven’t seen bao buns like this! We’re making steamed homemade bao buns from scratch using the new Marion’s Kitchen Bao Bun Meal Kit (although we have a DIY version for our non-Aussie community!), then filling ‘em with tender-as-heck cheesy meatballs and the most flavoursome marinara sauce ever. These are our meatball sub bao buns… and they are bao-yoo-tiful! Bao buns or follow my ‘ make bao buns from scratch’ recipe...

If you’re looking for a quick and flavour-packed dinner option, these Mongolian Beef Udon Noodles are just the thing. The dish features tender beef strips and a medley of fresh vegetables tossed in a rich, savoury stir-fry sauce with an extra hint of sweetness from dark soy sauce. Served over noodles, this meal is sure to become a weeknight favourite. Mongolian Beef Udon Noodles 400g beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced...

For those of you who watch my YouTube channel regularly you’ll know I love all things spicy and all things dumpling! So it’ll come as no surprise that these spicy pork dumplings are my not-so-secret obsession. They are so good, I could almost all 60 in one sitting. Almost! Spicy Korean Pork Dumplings 60 round gyoza wrappers Filling: 50g bean shoots 80g bean thread noodles 300g pork mince 1 cup kimchi, finely chopped...

If you love spice, then you simply have to add this traditional Thai beef salad to your repertoire! Tender strips of beef are coated in a fiery dressing, while an array of herbs add freshness and more flavour. While this is intended as a spicy dish, you can absolutely tone it down to suit your preference. Spicy Thai Grilled Beef Salad (Nam Tok Nuea) 1 tbsp raw glutinous rice*...

Crispy fried prawns coated in shredded coconut make great finger food for a party. Prep them in the afternoon and keep them in the fridge, then deep fry them to golden crunchiness when you’re ready to serve up. If you can get a fresh coconut, you can grate your own, or use desiccated coconut from the supermarket. Thai Coconut Crumbed Prawns 1 cup flour 20 prawns (shrimp) shelled with tails intact, deveined...

This is my take on hearty chicken soup – Thai style! I love the comforting combination of chicken meatballs, noodles, garlic and greens. It’s super easy to make as a dinner for two, and it’s great for using up fresh herbs. Thai Glass Noodle Chicken Soup (Gaeng Jued Woon Sen) 80g (about 3 oz) dried cellophane noodles* 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 coriander (cilantro) roots, roughly chopped 1 tsp ground white pepper...

The warm golden colour of fresh rice noodles is topped with stir-fried pork and gai lan (Chinese broccoli) sliced very thin and quickly stir fried in a rich Asian-style gravy. Top with chilli vinegar and chilli powder to serve this brilliant weeknight meal. Thai Pork & Gravy Noodles (Rad Naa) 3 tbsp vegetable oil 300g (10.6 oz) fresh rice noodles * 1 tsp dark soy sauce 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped...

These little guys are so ultra tasty you will not be able to resist them. Flavoured with coriander root, garlic and white pepper, then crumbed in panko breadcrumbs for deep-fried crunch, these are a great make-ahead party food. Serve with Marion’s homemade sweet chilli sauce or Marion’s Kitchen Sweet Chilli sauce. Thai Shrimp Cakes (Tod Mun Goong) 3 coriander (cilantro) roots, washed, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled, roughly chopped...

Crispy beer batter, flaky fish and crunchy fries… who doesn’t love this takeaway classic? I’ve finally cracked how to achieve the most deliciously light batter at home, and can honestly say it’s foolproof – you’ll get restaurant quality fish, every time! Ultimate Crispy Fish & Chips 400g (14 oz) plain flour (all-purpose flour), put in the freezer for 15 minutes before using 3 tsp baking powder ½ tsp turmeric...

Double the fry, double the crunch… bring on the serious crackle with these ultimate chicken wings. Guaranteed to bring on your happy dance. Vietnamese Fried Chicken Wings 1kg (2 lb) chicken wings* vegetable oil, for deep-frying 1½ cups corn flour (cornstarch) 1 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp fried garlic 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (cilantro) Marinade: 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tsp garlic powder 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled...

Now here’s a retro recipe that needs some love: bang bang shrimp. Or bang bang prawns. Regardless of what you want to call this classic, one thing’s for certain – nostalgia never tasted so good. Bang Bang Shrimp 500g (1 lb) raw prawns, deveined, tail intact ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp ground white pepper ½ cup buttermilk vegetable oil, for deep-frying 2 cups cornflour (cornstarch) 2 cups iceberg lettuce, thinly shredded...

Cacio e pepe translates to cheese and pepper and this cheesy, peppery, noodley goodness is sheer happiness on a plate… and my secret ingredient really does make this next level! Cacio e Pepe Noodles 1 tsp black peppercorns ¼ tsp Sichuan peppercorns 4 tbsp unsalted butter 200g (7 oz) fresh Chinese egg noodles 1 cup finely grated pecorino Toast the peppercorns in a dry frying pan for a minute or until fragrant....

There’s spicy, and then there’s this dish. If ever there was a tolerance test for how hot you can stand it, this would be it! Yes it’s fiery, but it’s also totally fabulous. Chilli Pan Mee 4 soft poached eggs 800g (1 lb ) cooked wheat noodles blanched snow peas, green beans or choy sum, to serve Crispy anchovies ½ cup vegetable oil ½ cup dried anchovies Spicy chilli sambal...

It’s not just chips and gravy, my friend: this is classic Canadian poutine. A delicious concoction of crispy fries, rich gravy and cheese curds, this is the indulgent dive bar snack that makes everything right with the world. This is how Canada does comfort food and I am so. Here. For. It. Classic Canadian Poutine 800g (1 lb 12 oz) potatoes, skin on, cut into thick chips vegetable oil, for deep-frying...

My zingy Balinese marinade brings a dose of sunshine to roast chicken, while the spiced turmeric rice is its perfect soulmate. A real family favourite – you’re going to love this oven-baked awesomeness! 4 chicken marylands, cut in half through the joint (or any other chicken pieces you like) ½ bottle Coconut Turmeric Marinade or try my homemade version here 2 limes, halved sliced cucumber, to serve sambal oelek* or your choice of chilli sauce...

Creamy and tangy with crunchy vegetable highlights, my version of a Japanese potato salad is the perfect side dish for your roast meats, ribs, steak and more. Creamy Japanese Potato Salad 4 potatoes (about 800g/1.7lb) ½ small cucumber, thinly sliced ¼ cup carrot strips or coarsely grated carrot 2 hard boiled eggs, roughly chopped ½ cup Japanese ‘Kewpie mayonnaise* 1 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp hot mustard ¼ cup sliced spring onion (scallions)...

This Crispy Dumpling Noodles recipe takes your favourite dumplings and gives them a genius twist. Instead of stopping at classic dumplings, we cook and pull them into long, chewy strands that mimic noodles. Tossed with a punchy sauce made with Marion’s Kitchen Crispy Chilli Oil, every bite has the juicy flavour of pork and prawn dumplings but with the fun slurp factor of noodles. It’s creative, comforting, and guaranteed to impress anyone who thought they’d seen all the dumpling tricks....

It might be called Crying Tiger Beef, but the only tears will be ones of PURE JOY once you serve up this share platter at your next party. Perfectly seared steak, fresh herbs and a killer sauce make this ‘salad’ the hottest dish in town. 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp fish sauce 2 x 200g (7 oz) ribeye steaks (or any other steak cut you prefer) 2 tsp vegetable oil...

This fusion pasta dish is a plate of pure heaven – it’s silky, glossy and so darn good! It all starts with my spring onion pesto. Intrigued? You won’t want to miss out on this one! Garlic Prawn Spaghetti 200g (7 oz) spaghettini 1 tbsp vegetable oil 400g (14 oz) peeled and deveined prawns 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ tsp chilli flakes 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp oyster sauce...