This Thai beef noodle soup recipe is legit. Inspired by the traditional Thai shophouse style, this is ‘last meal’ kind of food for me. The umami, savoury, aromatic beef broth is such a winner, and the braised beef is meltingly tender. Pile it together with noodles and you have an all-time unforgettable soup. And the beef bits you see in the list? They’re optional. If some parts like the liver or tendon are not your thing, that’s totally OK. I promise you it will still be delicious.

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We all love butter-basted steak. But have you ever had crying tiger butter-basted steak?! Crying tiger is traditionally a Thai dish of grilled beef with a spicy, tangy dipping sauce but in the most delicious twist, I’ve turned that sauce into a herby, punchy, fragrant butter. This butter is used both to baste the steak and then again to serve. A must-try for your next steak night.

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What’s the best cut of beef to use for a stir-fry?

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“When it comes to the best beef stir-fry, what cut should I use?” It’s a great question! Does the most expensive steak give the greatest flavour? Or are the often overlooked cuts the better choice, given the right treatment? It was time to step into Marion’s Test Kitchen to find the best beef for stir frying.

The different cuts of beef

I chose five different beef cuts – chuck, rump, sirloin, scotch and eye fillet – that were widely available in my local supermarket and used them all in a classic super-tender beef stir-fry recipe of mine.

They ranged from the most expensive eye fillet (often considered to be the most tender) down to the cheapest chuck steak, otherwise known as gravy beef. In fact, the price difference between the cheapest and most expensive was pretty big: $3.75 compared to $16.

 

Chuck steak is mostly made up of muscle and connective tissue, and to be honest I hadn’t previously considered it as stir-fry material. Here goes!

Slicing your beef

How you slice your steak for a stir-fry is so important, and plays a huge role in how tender your meat will end up. The general wisdom is that you want to be slicing across the grain of your meat.

 

If you take a look at your steak, you should be able to see the grain running in a certain direction. Should you cut with it, your pieces will have long grains running across their surface area, making them harder for you to chew. Take your knife and cut across it instead, and you’ll immediately see the difference in how your slices behave. 

 

For bigger pieces like rump steak, where the meat almost separates into sections with their own grain, I would suggest dividing these sections up firstly. Once that’s done, treat each section as a separate cut with its own grain direction. Check the video above to see what I mean.

 

Oh, and very importantly: keep your slices THIN. No more than 3mm (⅛”) is what you should be aiming for.

The results

Once I’d done my all-important marinating (check my article on how to cook beef stir-fries for the full lowdown on what secret weapons you need), it was time to cook, then test. 

Eye fillet

Gotta admit: I had high hopes for the premium cut. However, as I was stir-frying with the slices, they broke up a lot in the wok. By the time I was done, the finished dish looked like I’d used beef mince instead! Taste-wise, it was still very tender, but the beef almost ‘disintegrated’ in my mouth – just far too quickly for my liking.

Scotch fillet

These strips kept their shape in the wok, which is what you want in a beef stir-fry. Nothing bad to say about this one: it was tender, it tasted nice and soaked up the sauce perfectly. Thumbs up. But can we do it cheaper?

Sirloin (striploin) steak

It was actually kind of hard to tell the difference between this and the Scotch fillet! So for the cost saving between the two, this is my top contender so far in the taste test.

Rump steak

There was a noticeable difference in the beef stir-fry tenderness when I got to the rump. It was by no means tough, but it definitely wasn’t as tender as its predecessors.

Chuck steak (gravy beef)

Well wasn’t this a surprise: I found this cut to be far more tender than the rump… it was on par with the sirloin and scotch fillet, even. Totally unexpected, and really great considering the price difference. 

The verdict? So long as you follow the tips for cutting, prepping and cooking your steak, you can absolutely get away with a budget-friendly cut of beef when making a super-tender beef stir-fry. 

 

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57 touchdown-worthy Super Bowl food ideas

So tasty, you won’t even care if your team loses.

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Super Bowl LVII is on its way, where the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, while I might not know much about the NFL, I DO know good food. Which is why I’ve pulled together these Super Bowl food ideas and snack recipes to help make you the MVP of your game day celebration. Get ready to go big or go home!

57 winning Super Bowl food ideas

Whether you’re going to be host with the most or you’re wondering what plate to bring to someone else’s Super Bowl party, these recipes will be the main event.

Quick Chorizo Beef Tacos

We’re rocking the retro vibes and bringing back crunchy shell tacos, filled with fresh toppings and a deliciously charred beef and chorizo mix that’s smoky and spicy. Nostalgia never tasted so good.

Japanese Nagoya Fried Chicken Wings

Double-cooked fried chicken wings are twice as nice, in my opinion! These Japanese-style Nagoya wings are all crunch, with a delightfully light glaze that keeps things crispy and joyous.

4-Ingredient Sticky Ribs

It doesn’t get much easier than this: sweet, sticky pork ribs with a hum of background spice… and just four ingredients involved!

Asian-style Sweet Potato Tots

These are like tater tots – only better! The perfect Super Bowl food for one-handed eating while watching the game.

Thai Southern Fried Chicken

It’s the Super Bowl dish of champions: fried chicken. Serve with a sweet chilli dipping sauce and hear the crowd go wild.

Spicy Hot Dog Bao

Soft, fluffy bao buns, crispy coleslaw and statement condiments to round things off nicely. You’ll be barking mad to not include these on your Super Bowl spread!

Sticky Chilli Ginger Pulled Pork Nachos

Slow-cooked pulled pork, marinated in a sticky chilli ginger sauce, then baked with cheesy nachos. Is your mouth watering yet? This is one epic party dish – it makes two trays so there’s plenty to go ‘round!

Vietnamese Sweet Potato Prawn Fritters

These bite-sized fritters are AMAZING. Crisp and savoury with sweet chunks of delicate prawn, they’re ideal dipped into a tangy sauce. What a winner!

Asian Sticky Ginger Pork Ribs

All good things to those who wait… These sticky pork ribs are phenomenal already, but if you can plan ahead for overnight marinating, I promise it’ll be even more worth it.

Thai Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Packed with spicy tom sum ‘slaw, crisp lettuce and fresh tomato, your Super Bowl party guests will want to get their hands round one of these bad boys, quicksmart!

Chinese Spring Onion Pancakes

Make the traditional restaurant classic at home with my version of Chinese spring onion pancakes. Add a spicy dipping sauce and you’ve got a real people-pleaser on your hands.

Crispy Baked Hot Wings

Yes, you CAN get seriously epic chicken wings in the oven! This spicy version is lip-smackingly good and will go down in history as one of the best Super Bowl food ideas ever.

Thai ‘Krapow’ Pizza

Pizza is ideal for game day, if you ask me. But why bother waiting on ridiculous delivery times? Here’s how to make your own, with spicy pork, chillies and fragrant Thai basil on top of a crispy, chewy homemade pizza base.

Spicy Fried Chicken Bao Buns

Eyes on the game, not the buns. We know – when they look this delicious, it’s hard.

4-ingredient Korean Pork Ribs

Spicy, fall-off-the-bone meat that everyone will want to dig into.

Coconut Sweet Chilli Chicken Tenders

Sweet chilli sauce is perfect for dipping and drizzling… but using it as a marinade for these crispy, crunchy, finger-lickin’ chicken tenders takes them to a whole new level! The Super Bowl party food that will be devoured even before kickoff, guaranteed.

Honey Lemon Chicken Wings

Impossibly crispy chicken wings and the most delicious sweet and sticky glaze… there’s no soggy skin in sight with these fried little friends of mine!

Thai-style Prawn Toasts

I love these mini morsels as a party snack… and I love the fact I can make them ahead even more!

Oven-baked Crispy Chicken Nuggets

Get set to enter a dipping dreamland with my recipe for crispy, crunchy chicken nuggets… and there’s no deep-frying involved! Yep, these baked bad boys are nugget goals.

Sticky Slow-Cooker Beef Short Ribs

The marinade has a chilli kick that’ll put any of those NRL players to shame.

Super Quick Asian Meatballs

It’s got ‘ball’ in the name, so it makes it on the Super Bowl food ideas list.

Smoky Sriracha Drumsticks

Score into the chicken pieces to really get that magic marinade working overtime!

Sticky Grilled Pork Ribs

These tender, sticky ribs are fall-apart fabulous.

Beetroot Smash Burgers

Vegie burgers worth celebrating.

Korean Prawn Pancakes

Prepare to flip out, because these 15-minute savoury Korean pancakes are divine!

Spicy Meatball Banh Mi

For a substantial Super Bowl party food recipe, try these. It’s a spicy meatball sub but not as you know it!

Kung Pao Chicken Wings

Sticky, tangy, glossy bits of heaven for all your game-day needs.

Sticky Korean Ginger Beer Ribs

Napkins at the ready, my friends! It ain’t a Super Bowl party if ribs don’t make an appearance.

Fried Nori Chicken

This Japanese-inspired fried chicken is the perfect bite-sized pop of flavour, and served with a spicy wasabi mayo… it’s seriously wow.

Mum’s Famous Garlic Prawns

Food on a stick = one of my fave (and easiest) Super Bowl food ideas.

Noodle-wrapped Prawns & Porkballs

These crispy noodle snacks are an easy party food idea (in Thailand, we call them ‘wrapped in a skirt’).

Crispy Salt & Pepper Wings

Who doesn’t love biting into a golden, extra-crispy chicken wing? The secret lies in the double fry.

Xian Spicy Beef Burgers

Spicy beef burgers go next level with the addition of a few amazing flavours.

Wok-flamed Tequila Shrimp Tacos

Time for tacos – and these ones are flaming good!

Air Fryer Cheeseburger Spring Rolls

An all-American snack for an all-American sporting event. Could this be one of the best Super Bowl party food ideas yet?

Prawn Cocktail Bao Buns

It’s your standard prawn cocktail, with my little Asian twist.

Taiwanese Fried Chicken

The Super Bowl snack that’ll turn you into a halftime hero.

Beef Bulgogi Tacos

Umami-laden parcels of pure delight.

Sriracha Pork Burgers

Stack up pork patties and quick pickled carrots for burgers with a bang.

Mini Prawn Spring Rolls

Cute, crunchy and so good dipped into a chilli sauce. Get ready to roll, people!

The Best Sticky Wings

Chicken wings are the ultimate party food or sharing platter idea. And these ones are a real favourite in my family – the recipe comes straight from Mama Noi herself!

Coconut Chilli Prawns

It’s Super Bowl party time! These gorgeously crispy appetisers are the perfect friend to spicy sweet chilli sauce and will be a cause for celebration among your guests.

Ultimate Chilli Bacon BLT

To make the ultimate sandwich, the devil is in the detail – and this one is sinfully good!

Spicy Korean Fried Cauliflower

Looking for vegetarian Super Bowl party food ideas? This spicy, crispy cauliflower will go down a storm.

Sticky Asian Hot Wings

Make sure you have paper towel on hand for all those sticky fingers!

Crispy Thai Pork Toasts

The perfect party food, these bite-sized pork toasts are totally moreish – you can’t just stop at one.

Kimchi & Cheese Party Puffs

Kimchi meets cheese meets flaky pastry… these party puffs are full of my favourite things!

Asian Beef Short Rib Burgers

The hero of this burger story is sweet, sticky, juicy beef, paired with crunchy fried shallots and spicy jalapenos.

Korean-style Onion Rings

Crispy onion rings are the ultimate game day companion…and they’re even better when they’re Asian. These Korean-style onion rings are so good they’ll knock your (lucky) socks off!

Gluten-free Spicy Fried Chicken

This is a spicy fried chicken made by yours truly, that is not only deliciously crispy, but it’s GLUTEN FREE! Hello, good thing.

Prawn & Chive Potstickers

Bring an Asian twist to your Super Bowl party food ideas with these potstickers. The perfect ratio of chewy wrapper, crispy base and sweet prawn, water chestnut and garlic chive filling.

Cheesy Miso Garlic Bread

This is, hands down, the easiest bread recipe ever – there’s no kneading required!

Vietnamese Fried Chicken Wings

Double the fry, double the crunch… bring on the serious crackle with these ultimate chicken wings. Guaranteed to bring on your happy dance. 

Asian Crab & Prawn Wonton Crisps

A little bit fancy but super easy to make, these crispy wonton canapes are the ultimate Super Bowl party food.

Prawn Cocktail Wonton Cups

Creamy, spicy, fresh and with a delectable crunch of the wonton wrapper, it’s a bitesize beauty worthy of any celebration.

Garlic Pork Toasts

Make them in advance and freeze them, then cook from frozen to serve.

Bali Prawns

The cornflake crumb on these delicately flavoured prawns gives off such a loud crunch, you’ll have to apologise to the neighbours for all the commotion.

Korean Vegetable Pancakes

Bursting with tasty vegetables and tangy kimchi, these pancakes are a fresh and fabulous game day snack.

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What’s the perfect temperature for cooking meat? The answers are right here.

Meat lovers unite! No longer will you need to look at your steaks and wonder ‘Is it ready yet?’ Here’s our handy how-to guide for cooking poultry, fish, beef, pork and lamb.

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It’s a common question in the kitchen: how do I know when meat is cooked? There may be lots of hacks about timings or prodding parts of your body to match steak preferences, but one thing you can rely on is science. A meat thermometer can make light work of understanding meat cooking temperatures, especially when you’re dealing with large roasts and have a hungry clan of people waiting to tuck in. So if you’re wondering what is the meat cooking temperature for roast chicken, pulled pork, roast beef and more, bookmark or print off this handy meat internal temperatures guide.

What are meat cooking temperatures?

Put simply, you want the internal temperature of meat to reach a safe point where it’s hot enough to kill harmful germs that can cause food poisoning (and taste good, of course). While it may be relatively easy to cook smaller cuts of meat, when you’re dealing with a whole bird or joint, it can get tricky. 

 

And with steak, everyone has a preference for the degree of doneness. Are you a rare, medium rare, medium, medium well or well done kinda person? It’s all determined by the juiciness levels, colour and, of course, internal temperature of beef when cooked.

How to use a meat thermometer

The simplest way to check if your meat is cooked properly is by avoiding the guesswork and using a meat thermometer. Using a meat thermometer is often overlooked in home cooking, but it’s definitely something more home cooks should be utilising if you want to avoid cutting your meat to check if it’s cooked properly. Insert the thermometer probe in the thickest part of your meat, away from fat, bone or gristle.

 

For chicken or turkey: Insert the thermometer into the inner thigh area, avoiding any bone.

For ground meats: For dishes like meatloaf, place the thermometer probe into the thickest area of the dish.

For beef, pork, lamb (can be roasts, steaks or chops): Always insert the thermometer into the centre of the thickest part, keeping away from any bone, fat or gristle.

 

A personal favourite of mine? I find Meater’s range of thermometers invaluable in the kitchen. Not only do the standalone probes mean no tangle of wires coming out of my oven, but I can also set my desired internal temperature via the (ridiculously easy-to-use) app on my smartphone. Once my roast hits the perfect temp, I get an alert. No more guesswork! Super handy to have it to hand when you’re cooking a juicy turkey (no one likes a dry ol’ bird), like with my 5-spice & Orange Turkey Roll.

Perfectly juicy tender turkey is a joyous thing… so it pays to use a meat thermometer! 

Hot tip! When you take your meat off the heat, it will carry on cooking by up to five degrees. Therefore remove it before it gets to your desired internal temperature by this amount and let it do its residual thang.

Internal cooking temperatures for meat

What temperature should meat be cooked until? Well, it varies. But it’s so important. Undercooking meat, poultry and other foods can be dangerous – so you want to avoid it at all costs. Checking the internal temperature is the easiest and most effective way to ensure meat is cooked. Here’s what the Australian government suggests as safe temperatures for cooked meat (you can find the Food Standards Agency equivalents here):

 

Fish: 63°C/145°F

Minced meat, sausages: 71°C/160°F

Beef, veal, lamb, pork: In terms of cooking beef, there are multiple temperatures you can aim for. If you prefer your beef rare you’ll want to aim for 50 degrees celsius (122 degrees fahrenheit), 63°C/145°F for medium rare, 71°C/160°F for medium and 77°C/170°F for well done (see note on resting times below)

Ham precooked (to reheat): 60°C/140°F

Chicken and turkey (whole), thighs, wings legs, breasts: 74°C/165°F

Nail that cook by measuring the internal temperature of your meat.

Hot tip! It really does help to take your raw meat out of the fridge to warm up slightly before you cook it. Keeping food safety techniques in mind (I’m not saying leave it out overnight or in the hot sun!), you want to take the chill off the protein to help ensure it cooks evenly all the way through.

Resting times for meat

Resting is an important part of the cook process – it helps keep things juicy and tender. However, top tip: meat can continue to cook while resting, so try removing it from the heat when it’s about 3–6°C under your target temperature so it doesn’t go over that magic number.

 

How long to rest a beef roast for: 10–20 minutes before carving

How long to rest steaks for: 3-5 minutes before serving

 

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Anything but sad: easy salads that ACTUALLY taste good

Vibrant. Zippy. Fresh. This is the salad compilation of your virtuous dreams.

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No-one likes soggy lettuce, fact. But salads can be anything but sad – especially when they’re full of texture, tang and a symphony of flavours with every mouthful. Yep, salads can be a legit, standalone meal: hearty, satisfying and totally crave-worthy. Whether they’re bulked out with noodles, roasted veg or crispy chicken, one thing’s for sure: you’ll love these recipes for easy salads that ACTUALLY taste good.

Quick and easy salads you’ll want seconds of

If there’s one thing you need to know about me, it’s that I don’t do bland. I want off-the-radar flavour, texture by the bucketful and all-round deliciousness. From Thai salads and san choy bow handheld heroes, I’ve got the recipe compilation you’re in need of. Get ready to tuck into some tasty salads that go with seafood, chicken, pork and much, much more…

Thai Roasted Cauliflower Laab Salad

Tangy, spicy, fresh and fragrant… this veggie version of Thai laab salad is so good, you’ll be crying out for more. Cauliflower is the perfect vessel for that divine dressing, and it really soaks up all those flavours perfectly.

Gado Gado

While Indonesian gado gado is traditionally served with fried tofu or tempeh, my version throws in some chicken skewers for a satay-esque spin. Serve it family style so everyone can help themselves to a truly celebratory salad.

Thai-style Salmon & Herb Salad

Tender fish, fresh herbs and a spicy-sour dressing to tie it all together. Knockout status.

Fried Chicken Laab San Choy Bow

Fresh, crispy lettuce parcels filled with fried chicken? All the flavours of a Thai laab salad and all the crunch of a san choy bow? So much yes. Salad just got interesting.

Chilli Caramel Salmon Salad

The star of the show in this easy salad recipe is that chilli caramel that bastes both the fish and acts as a final drizzled flourish at the end. Serve this Vietnamese-inspired dish as a starter, side or main – it’s fabulous either way.

Roasted Cauliflower, Bacon & Pepita Salad

With its creamy interior and crunchy outer, oven-roasted cauliflower is the perfect vessel for a dressing of champions: in this case, my miso and sesame vinaigrette. Gnarly, salty bacon boosts the savoury factor. Salad doesn’t get much better.

Miso Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl

One of my most popular salad recipes and, well… one look at that gloss on the chicken and it’s easy to see why. The umami flavour in the miso pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, edamame beans and cherry tomatoes for a summer salad that is super more-ish.

Roast Beef ‘Tataki’ & Miso Pumpkin Salad

Marion’s version of Japanese tataki sees melt-in-the-mouth tender beef fillet in a beautiful, umami-rich marinade. Served with a fresh and fabulous tasty salad, and you’ve got a weekend lunch of champions to impress your loved ones.

Thai Basil & Coconut Chicken ‘Caesar’ Salad

This is my riff on a Caesar salad – and dare we say it – a much better version than the traditional! Not that there’s anything wrong with the humble Caesar salad (or Cae Sal as Molly Baz calls it) – we love it as much as the next person. But the basil and coconut dressing in this one pairs perfectly with the crunchy, crumbed chicken, parmesan and bacon. It’s truly epic.

Easy salads: Asian ‘slaw

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Epic Korean Potato Salad

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Vietnamese-style Chicken Salad

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Korean Spicy Dumpling Salad

How to make a bowl of dumplings feel more virtuous? Just add salad! Here, I’ve combined the two and I’m not even sorry – it’s fresh, filling and downright delicious. 

Crying Tiger Beef Lettuce Wraps

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.

Creamy Roasted Potato & Bacon Salad with Miso Dressing

Think potato salad is gluggy, bland and boring? Then think again, because this version is amazingly savoury, and the bacon takes it beyond basic. Ideal for your next barbecue.

Honey Sesame Coleslaw

This delicious Asian-style coleslaw is a great side for any meal. Toss it together in next to no time using purple and white cabbage for colour, and crispy fried shallots as a crunchy topping. One of the best easy salads, promise.

Vietnamese Salmon Noodle Salad

Get set for flavour fireworks: this Vietnamese noodle salad recipe is bursting at the seams with good stuff. Tangy dressing, fragrant herbs, the crispiest salmon ever and delicious crunchy toppings. 

Roasted Sweet Potato & Mint Salad with Vietnamese Dressing

Sweet potato gives a mellow earthiness to this robust and substantial salad, and the pops of mint bring herbaceous freshness and zing to every mouthful. Paired with the tangy Vietnamese dressing and it’s a knockout side dish.

Banh Mi Meatball Lettuce Cups

Here’s the secret to getting more greens in your weeknight diet and enjoying more easy salads: wrap your dinner in lettuce. These handheld wonders are savoury, tangy and pack just the right amount of crunch.  

Crispy Chicken & Honey Miso Roast Vegetable Salad

Is there anything miso can’t do? It gives such a gorgeous hit of umami flavour to any dish. This easy salad recipe is always a hit at my house – the crispy, turmeric-spiced chicken, honey-roasted fennel and carrots really pack a flavour punch. All brought together with miso vinaigrette. Delish!

Vietnamese Prawn & Green Papaya Salad

This easy salad is an absolute sensation. It’s fresh and tangy, and soaks up every last drop of that immense dressing. So fresh. So divine. So going to make it tonight.

Potato, Pea & Mint Salad with Lime Coconut Dressing

If summer was a dish, this potato salad would be it! Fresh, sweet and vibrant with a tangy lime dressing, this side dish is so tasty, it’ll easily be the star attraction at your next gathering.

Thai Crispy Egg Salad

This is homemade Thai egg salad just like Mama Noi makes it! The secret to this dish is getting the oil nice and hot before you cook the eggs so that they go fantastically crispy. 

Grilled Pepper Chicken & Green Mango Salad

Perfect for summer, this fresh and crunchy mango salad makes best friends with charred chicken skewers. And while the marinade may look simple, believe me – it really does add heaps of Thai flavour to the meat.

Thai Salmon Noodle Salad

Perfectly cooked, flaked salmon is the ideal accompaniment to this zingy noodle dish, which is full of fresh herbs, zesty lime and a good hit of chilli. And it’s ready in just 15 minutes. Feel free to control the spice level to get it working for your tastebuds.

Spicy Thai Corn Salad

This take on som tum heroes sweetcorn, and it’s a fantastic and quick salad that goes with chicken or other meats. The chillies do pack a punch, so feel free to dial it down and use a bit less if you’re not a massive spice-lover.

Roast Pumpkin & Feta Salad with Tamarind Vinaigrette

Crunchy, spicy and with a hint of sweetness from the roasted pumpkin – what a winner. The feta adds a lovely salty flavour, too.

Vietnamese-style Pepper Chicken Noodle Bowl

This is, without doubt, the noodle salad bowl that always makes me smile. It’s just full-on flavour with every mouthful.

Spicy Thai-style Tuna Salad

This dinner comes together in a crazy-fast 10-minutes… and you’d better believe it’s packed full of flavour, too! Raid your pantry and turn boring canned tuna into something truly fabulous: a vibrant, top salad bursting with Thai goodness.

Sichuan Fried Chicken & Radish Salad

There’s nothing like deep-fried ANYTHING to get the juices flowing, but fried chicken? It’s a no-brainer fave, especially when the coating here is light, golden and anything but greasy. This Chinese recipe is based on a typical, vinegary Sichuan salad that’s full of incredibly strong flavours. My version is far less polarising, and all the more delicious for it.

Weeknight Chicken Noodle Salad

For a simple, better-for-you weeknight dinner, look no further than this poached chicken noodle salad. The chicken is poached in a ginger and garlic broth that gives it a wonderful flavour, before being added to the noodles and some greens. It’s super easy, and a great way to get some leafy greens into your day.

Spicy Thai Grilled Beef Salad (Nam Tok Nuea)

If you love spice, then this one’s for you. I’m bringing home the HEAT. Get set for tender strips of beef coated in a fiery dressing, while an array of herbs add freshness and more flavour. 

Mama Noi’s Vietnamese Chicken Salad

This chicken salad recipe promises punchy Vietnamese flavours, and comes together in minutes. It’s the ideal stress-free side for any special occasion.

Thai-style Tamarind Beef Noodle Salad

Perfectly seared beef makes this one of my best salad recipes – once you master this technique, you’ll be enjoying tender steak every time!

Crunchy Peanut Satay Slaw

Everyone needs a killer coleslaw, and this crisp salad with its creamy, peanutty satay dressing is definitely all that.

Thai Glass Noodle Salad (Yum Woon Sen)

The glass noodles, fresh prawns and minced pork provide interesting textures, drizzled with a tasty Thai salad dressing for a kick of flavour.

‘Som Tum’ Thai Papaya Salad

If you’ve travelled in Thailand you may have tried this classic dish. Full of fresh papaya, it’s a delicious and easy salad to enjoy. Like sunshine in a bowl, I reckon.

Crispy Chicken & Noodle Salad

You’re not going to believe the crunch on this chicken… and all without deep frying! Served on top of a fresh and vibrant salad, this is the weeknight dinner of champions. 

Sticky Honey Prawn Noodle Salad

This super-speedy salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for summer weeknights or a fuss-free side to a weekend barbecue. Make life easier by looking for frozen pre-shelled edamame beans at your Asian grocer to make the prep a breeze.

Mum’s Carrot Som Tum

Enjoy the full-on flavours of a Thai som tum salad in the comfort of your own home… wherever you live in the world!

Sticky Grilled Chicken Salad

This supercharged marinade gets chicken sticky, sweet and charry in record time, making this a great weeknight salad. Virtuousness never tasted so good.

Lemongrass Beef Noodle Salad

Super salad, ahoy! With its chewy noodles, fresh herbs, crunchy veg and tender beef, this really is an explosion of flavour with every mouthful.

Vietnamese-style Pepper Beef Salad

This warm salad has got it all: it’s easy, quick and super tasty.

Need more salad in your life? Try these

Coconut Turmeric Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai Basil, Lime & Coconut Salad Dressing

Vietnamese Pork Bun Cha

Thai-style Tamarind Vinaigrette

Chilli Lime Prawns with Tangy Mango Salsa

Classic Ham Salad

Coconut Turmeric Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai Basil, Lime & Coconut Salad Dressing

Vietnamese Pork Bun Cha

Thai-style Tamarind Vinaigrette

Chilli Lime Prawns with Tangy Mango Salsa

Classic Ham Salad

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