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Cold spring rolls (goi cuon)

Updated on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024Leave a Comment

I’ve made these goi cuon with boiled eggs for protein, which look so cute cut in half through the rice paper and taste divine dipped in nuoc cham.

Main Course

Tomato & spinach risoni with cream fried eggs

Updated on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024

Frying eggs in cream creates a deep buttery caramelised milk flavour on the bottom of the eggs. The perfect topping for a bowl of sweet-tart tomato risoni.

Main Course

Loco moco

Updated on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024Leave a Comment

The loco moco is a Hawaiian classic that combines rice, an umami-rich mushroom gravy, a seasoned beef patty and an egg.

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Egg & chorizo paella

Updated on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024Leave a Comment

This is like a shakshuka-inspired paella with baked eggs. Grind your saffron to release the earthy aroma that gives paella its iconic depth of flavour.

Lunch

Spam & egg gimbap

Updated on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024Leave a Comment

These gimbap make a great prepped lunch, just zap them in the microwave on medium heat for one minute before you eat.

Main Course

Rocket pesto pasta + poachie

Updated on June 5, 2024May 11, 2024Leave a Comment

Budgeting hard? Adding a poached egg makes a drab spaghetti dinner feel extra luxurious. Try it with other sauce variations like sundried tomato pesto, or alla vodka. This was my …

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Kimchi & corn fried rice

Updated on October 30, 2024May 11, 2024Leave a Comment

The ultimate student meal. A slight upgrade from packet noodles, but with a touch of glamour. This kimchi corn fried rice will please any budget, time or convenience-inclined kitchen gremlin. …

A small cast iron pan with two thick glossy slices of haloumi in it garnished with currants and hazelnuts

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Lemon & honey fried haloumi

Updated on October 30, 2024November 21, 2023

Sweet sour and salty all come together in harmony in this lemon and honey fried haloumi recipe. It makes the perfect girl dinner or party starter snack.

Bowl of noodles covered in soft cooked tomatoes and chilli oil.

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Tomato butter noodles

Updated on November 21, 2023November 20, 2023

Take a leaf out of Marcella Hazan’s book by combining tomato and butter. A splash of soy will add that extra depth of flavour and compliment the sweetness of fresh baby tomatoes.

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Prawn rolls

Updated on November 2, 2023November 1, 2023

Seafood and mayo are a match made in heaven. These fresh prawn rolls have a lighter touch with the addition of yoghurt. If you like, use mini rolls for a fun party snack or finger food option.

Cold spring rolls (goi cuon)

Tomato & spinach risoni with cream fried eggs

Loco moco

Egg & chorizo paella

Spam & egg gimbap

Rocket pesto pasta + poachie

Kimchi & corn fried rice

Lemon & honey fried haloumi

Tomato butter noodles

Prawn rolls

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