LATEST RECIPES

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BANANA CHOCOLATE CHUNK CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER ICING

An incredibly decadent and delicious banana cake, dotted with chunks of dark chocolate and finished with a smooth peanut butter cream cheese icing.

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PORK BELLY STEAMED BUNS (CHAR SIU BAO)

Fluffy steamed buns stuffed with hoisin pork belly and ginger.

Pork buns are much easier than you might think, although they do require a bit of organisation. Marinate the pork the night before for extra flavourful filling.

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ORANGE, ALMOND & ROSE WATER CAKE

I served this cake to my guests on our wedding day. It is incredibly orangey and moist and only contains a few ingredients! It also happens to be gluten free. A great make ahead cake as it stays incredibly moist, best kept in the fridge.

Hi, my name is Olivia and I am The Hungry Cook! Learn more about me here

Hi, my name is Olivia and I am The Hungry Cook! Learn more about me here

Got in one final bánh mì and cà phê sua dá before we fly home tonight! Sad to be leaving this beautiful country but excited to share with you all the delicious foods I’ve eaten! Blog post with all my recommendations will be up in the next few weeks ❤️🇻🇳
Going to miss this beautiful place 💛 Heading north to Hanoi and Ha Long Bay tomorrow 🇻🇳
Beautiful Hội An 💛
We are leaving the busy and muggy streets of beautiful Saigon and heading north to Hoi An. If you ever get the chance to visit, take a scooter ride around the city at night, it’s thrilling and ever so slightly terrifying! (Sorry mum). Check out my story for all the food we’ve eaten in the last 24 hours!
Spending the next few weeks eating my way around Vietnam. We’ve been here 12 hours and I’m already in love! I couldn’t work out how to set my out of office so this is my notice. 🇻🇳
Crunchy polenta and parmesan baked eggplant with a rich tomato sauce! It’s really easy to throw together and a great meat-free meal. I’ve partnered with the lovely team at @ceresorganics to come up with this delicious dish. Their Quick Cook Polenta is perfect for the crispy exterior. Recipe is on the blog now!
Eeeek, I am absolutely delighted! The spring issue of @dishmagnz is out and my recipe is on the cover! So many great recipes in this one, my section is all about herbs, go grab a copy! 💚
Spicy salmon tacos with mango and avocado salsa! Created with the lovely folk at @regalsalmonnz. Recipe is on the blog now!
Chewy oat and coconut butter bars! I became obsessed with butter tarts after seeing a recipe on the New York Times website (link to this recipe in blog post), I've spent the last few months playing around with the recipe and have added a really chewy base to compliment the toffee topping. Check out my adaptation on the blog now!