Canh Chua Tom – Vietnamese Sour Soup with Prawn. A refreshing soup hailing from the fertile rivers of the Mekong Delta

Bo Bia – a lesser know variant of the famous Goi Cuon (Vietnamese Summer Roll). This a super fresh and tasty spring roll.

Homemade XO Sauce – don’t put up with insipid store bought sauces. Try

Caramel Macadamia Cheesecake – a special one for all the caramel lovers out there.

Mini Sticky Date Loaf with Golden Syrup Butter – This an easy recipe that can be mixed in one pot.

Strawberry Shortbread – I can think of nothing more loving than to nurture a batter from mixer to oven and watch it turn to golden magic

Apple Almond Snail Pastries – The kitchen smelled of sweet apples and pastry. It was a happy day.

No Pastry Pear Tarts – they smelled amazing when they were baking in the oven. I sat by the oven watching them turn a glorious shade of gold

Dried Strawberries with Honey and Yogurt – It is an absolute treat to sit peacefully by the window with a bowl of something beautiful

A gorgeous, easy-to-make tart. Perfect for early an early autumn appetizer in Sydney.

A gorgeous custardy dessert that you will not want to share with anyone.