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These Hot Honey Haloumi Wraps are a fun and flavour-packed meal that combines the crispy, salty goodness of haloumi with a sweet kick of honey and the heat of Marion’s Kitchen Crispy Chilli Oil. The sweet and spicy combo drizzled over the warm, toasted wraps is absolutely irresistible! Plus, the creamy tzatziki sauce is the perfect cooling counterpoint, making each bite a satisfying balance of flavours and textures. Whether you’re craving a quick lunch or a light dinner, these wraps are bound to become a new favourite....

Take some ordinary beef mince and some regular potatoes… and make them into crunchy, flavour-packed croquettes the whole family will love! Simple but fabulous, this is meat and potatoes like never before. Japanese ‘Korokke’ Croquettes 3 large potatoes (about 800g/1.7 lb), peeled and cut into chunks 1 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for deep frying 1 small onion, finely chopped 250g (9 oz) beef mince 1 tbsp soy sauce...

Risotto that’s so creamy… but doesn’t have any cream in! Every bite of this delicious dish brings pure joy, and sweet, buttery prawns are the icing on top. Lemony Garlic Prawn Risotto 4 cups chicken stock ¼ cup Chinese Shaoxing wine, plus ¼ extra 2 whole star anise 1 spring onion (scallion), sliced 2 tbsp fish sauce 50g butter, plus 25g extra 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced...

I’m calling it: these meatballs are the bomb! Packed full of flavour, yet still so soft and tender, they’re the perfect companion to my epic tomato sauce and a bowl of freshly cooked spaghetti. All together now… yum! Marion’s Best Spaghetti Meatballs 500g (1.1 lb) dried spaghetti extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling finely grated parmesan cheese, to serve Miso tomato sauce: 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, sliced...

You all know how much I love fried chicken. That crunch, that flavour. Swoon. But there are many different ways to marinate and cook fried chicken, so which exactly is the BEST way? The answer is here my friends – behold, my ULTIMATE spicy fried chicken. 8 x bone-in, skin-on chicken thigh pieces 2 cups (500ml) buttermilk 2 cups plain (all purpose) flour Marinade: 6 garlic cloves, peeled 3 coriander (cilantro) roots, roughly chopped...

Mushrooms bring serious umami goodness to the table, and this Asian hot and sour soup is no exception. Warming, comforting and packed with savoury flavours – and dumplings, too! – it’s a great starter or meal in itself. Mushroom Dumpling Hot & Sour Soup 400g (14 oz) mixed mushrooms (e.g. fresh shitake, shimeji enoki, oyster)* ½ cup julienned carrot 6 cups vegetable stock ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tsp dark soy sauce...

How to make soup dumplings even better? Add some knockout pho broth! Totally tasty, totally worth the effort. Pho Soup Dumplings 2 batches Homemade Dumpling Wrappers h oisin sauce, to serve sambal oelek or chilli garlic paste, to serve roughly chopped Thai basil leaves or fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves , to serve Stock: 2 cups beef stock 2 spring onion s (scallion s ) cut into 4 pieces 5cm (2”) piece ginger, sliced...

Love noodle soup? Then you’ll want my recipe for a flavourful, restaurant-style homemade Japanese shoyu ramen! This delightful chicken ramen soup broth is so jam-packed with umami goodness that you’ll want the whole pot to yourself. I like to serve it with my homemade chashu pork belly, but you can add any protein of your choice. For a clear broth, be sure to use a gentle simmer and scoop off any froth throughout the cooking....

OMG, these potato pancakes are sooo good. Super crispy on the outside, they’re like a Chinese version of a hash brown, and are perfect with fried eggs and spicy chilli oil. While they’re an ideal weekend breakfast idea, you could eat them any time. Try adding chunks of pan-fried Chinese sausage to the mix, too. Sichuan Potato Pancakes 2 potatoes (about 500g/1 lb), peeled 1/4 cup potato starch (not to be confused with potato flour!...

How to make steak night even better? Add this epic mushroom sauce. So good, there’ll be zero regrets… promise! Steak & Creamy Miso Mushroom Sauce 2 scotch fillet steaks (or any cut of steak you like) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 25g (1 oz) butter 2 thyme sprigs Creamy miso mushroom sauce: ¾ cup beef stock 2 tbsp white miso paste (also known as shiro miso) 2 tbsp vegetable oil...

Steaming fish at home is easier than you think – this dish takes under 15 minutes to cook and you won’t need a steamer, I promise. And I just love the infusion of garlic, lime and coriander. It reminds me summer holidays in Thailand as a kid, when this would be the centrepiece. Thai Lime & Garlic Steamed Fish 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised and cut in half 2 x 200g white fish fillets (e....

These filled tortilla wraps are ideal for a quick and easy lunch – they’re so simple to make! Charred chicken, crunchy salad and fresh herbs… yum! Even the kiddos will love these handheld heroes. Thai Satay Chicken Wraps 4 chicken thigh fillets 1 bottle Marion’s Kitchen Thai Spicy Satay Marinade (or try my homemade satay sauce recipe ) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 200g (7 oz) mixed salad leaves 1 small cucumber, sliced...

Apple eggplants are one of Marion’s favourite Thai ingredients, but you can use zucchini if you can’t find them. Along with crisp snow peas and tofu, they make this vego green curry a memorable meal. 1 x Marion’s Kitchen Thai Green Curry , which includes: – THAI GREEN CURRY PASTE – COCONUT MILK – DRIED THAI HERBS & CHILLI – BAMBOO SHOOTS 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil 200g (about 7 oz) firm tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces...

Spicy. Coconutty. Creamy. This noodle soup is all things at once, and tastes all the more glorious for it. Thai Yellow Curry Noodle Soup 1 x Marion’s Kitchen Thai Yellow Curry Meal Kit , which includes: – YELLOW CURRY PASTE – COCONUT CREAM – DRIED HERBS & CHILLI – BAMBOO SHOOTS 1 tbsp vegetable oil 4 cups chicken stock 500g (1 lb) chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces...

These gently spiced, deeply crispy Indian bites are my kind of vegetarian food, and are a fantastic way to use up leftover vegetables rattling around in your fridge or pantry. They also make a really great kids’ snack – just leave out the chilli powder and carry on as usual. Plus they’re gluten free! Vegetable Pakoras with Green Chutney 500g (1 lb) peeled, trimmed, mixed vegetables, cut into fine matchsticks*...

30‑Minute Thai Roast Chicken Rice Video Go Recipe Go Why You’ll Love This Recipe This is my weeknight love letter to chicken rice. I’ve taken the beloved chicken rice of Asia, comforting, nostalgic, full of soul, and merged it with a western-style high-heat roast chicken technique. The result? Crispy golden skin, juicy chicken, fluffy garlicky rice, and a spicy, funky Thai sauce. All in 30 minutes, with maximum payoff and minimal fuss....

There’s omelettes, and then there’s egg foo young. This epic Chinese-inspired version is full of umami, with a savoury, salty gravy for drizzling at the end. Bacon & Egg Foo Young 6 eggs 1 tsp corn flour (cornstarch) 1 tsp vegetable oil, plus 3 tbsp extra 2 rashers of bacon, diced 2 spring onions (scallions), sliced Sauce: ¼ cup chicken stock ¼ cup oyster sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce...

Salmon that’s steamed to perfection, a zingy pickle on the side… this is a totally easy fish dish! I especially love how you can prep the parcels, finish up some chores, then throw them on the grill when you’re finally ready to cook. It doesn’t get much better than that. 2 x 200g (7 oz) skinless salmon fillets (or any other type of fish you prefer) ½ bottle Balinese Coconut Turmeric Marinade or try my homemade version here...

Why does everyone love this recipe? It could be the delicious crispy chicken with its accompaniment of special fried rice loaded with Asian greens and lap cheong. Or it could be the fact that you can cook it and serve it in under 20 minutes. Either way, it’s a definite winner. Crispy Chicken With Special Fried Rice 4 x skin-on boneless chicken thigh pieces sea salt 2 tsp vegetable oil...

This spicy vegetable dish heroes the humble eggplant… and boy, does it pack a punch! It leaves your mouth tingling from the Sichuan peppercorns (the numbing part) and your brow a little dampened by chilli-induced sweat (the hot part!). Try it served as is with steamed rice, or as part of a Chinese banquet-style spread. Hot & Numbing Sichuan Eggplant 1kg (2 lb 3 oz) Japanese eggplants (about 8), trimmed...