Stir-fry is always a dependable quick and healthy mid-week dinner, five spice and chilli lift this spicy chilli out of the ranks of the ordinary.

Serve these spicy, Asian-inspired sticky prawns on betel leaves for an elegant, mouth-watering canapé.

Snake beans are long (about 40cm), thin, round, fresh green beans, Asian in origin with a taste similar to green or french beans. Used most frequently in stir-fries, they are also called yard-long beans because of their (pre-metric) length. Kecap asin is a thick, salty, dark soy sauce. It is available from Asian food stores […]

The subtle flavour of this rich, savoury rice from the south of Thailand makes a good accompaniment to more highly spiced dishes. Serundeng is usually sprinkled over a hot dish just as it's served, much like a gremolata, to awaken the tastebuds.

Colourful and delicious fried rice topped with thinly sliced omelette.

Anchovy, chilli and lime lamb from Australian Women's Weekly.

You will need to cook about 1 cup of medium-grain white rice for this recipe. Note

Don't let the cook time dishearten you, this dish is very simple to prepare, and the flavours are well worth the wait!

East meets West in these delicious Asian-style pork meatball rolls with hoisin mayonnaise.

For a more intense flavour, marinate the pork for 3 hours or overnight. Note

Yakitori, grilled chicken, is commonly a Japanese type of skewered chicken.

Loaded with vegies, this tasty chicken and mushroom stir-fry makes an ideal weeknight dinner.

The cut known as chicken kiev is a breast of chicken with the wing bone attached; this gives a small jutting-out bone on each fillet. It is available from poultry shops. Note

Use a mandolin or V-slicer to cut the papaya and carrot into matchsticks. 8 hours Make rolls; refrigerate. Store loosely packed, with damp paper towel or baking paper between layers as rolls can stick together. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

To remove seeds from pomegranate, cut in half crossways. Hold one half over a bowl, firmly tap on the skin with a wooden spoon or rolling pin, the seeds should fall out into the bowl. Any sashimi quality fish will work well. Note

Duck kway teow, a popular stir-fried rice noodle dish, in a box for kid's snacks.

Stir-fried udon noodles with beef and tomato from Australian Women's Weekly.

Thai flavours are always so fresh and fragrant, so paired with juicy prawns this dish is a sure crowd pleaser.

Use thinly sliced pork fillet instead of pork strips if you like. Pork mixture can be marinated for a few hours or overnight in the fridge. Note

A very fast and easy vegetarian pad Thai with tofu and green beans, it has all the flavour you expect from pad Thai without the meat.

A fresh and fragrant braised duck dish that is fragrant and full of flavour. Most types of dried mushrooms will work well; if you want to stick with the Asian theme of the dish, use dried shiitakes.

A refreshing, sensational summer dessert with subtle spicy flavours brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly.

“I love the whole process of making this recipe – and it tastes great.”

This tasty Asian inspired stir-fry makes a great mid-week family dinner. The beef mince is spiced to perfection, and complimented beautifully by fresh veggies and herbs, which all sit atop a bed of filling brown rice.

Delicious and authentic Asian-style teriyaki chicken and udon noodle broth.

Chinese barbecued duck is available from Asian grocery stores and specialty barbecued meat shops. Note

Toast sesame seeds in a small frying pan, over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally, until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Note

Money bags are shaped exactly like that - old fashioned purses. These ones may not contain money, but they are filled with delicious and fragrant spiced chicken that will have you coming back for more.

Ask the butcher to cut the ribs for you so they will fit into your slow cooker. Note

A sticky and sweet stir-fry that is both quick and easy.

You will need about 2 medium carrots (240g) and 3 small zucchini (270g) for this recipe. You can also use fresh rice noodle sheets, cut into 14cm x 16cm rectangles, to enclose the filling. Note

Ravioli are little pillows of pasta stuffed with a variety of delicious fillings including meat, fish, cheese and vegetables, and they don't have to be an Italian delicacy. This ravioli with greens recipe takes the basic form and fills it with the spices and flavours of Asia.

Slow cooking the pork in this way will result in a meat so tender that you could cut it with a spoon. Serve with a steaming bowl of rice to ensure you soak up every last drop of that delicious sauce.

Also known as turón, these popular Filipino deep-fried bananas make an excellent dessert with refreshing coconut ice-cream.

This refreshing salad is perfect for the lunchbox.

Fresh, spicy and deeply savoury, beef pho makes a great lunch, especially on those days when you need a bit of a pick-me-up.

This dish is as simple as gathering all the ingredients together and throwing them in the wok for a few minutes to cook. Add more or less chilli to this dish according to taste.

Loaded with vegies, this speedy stir-fry makes an ideal weeknight meal.

Sweet, spicy and fragrant roast chicken marinated in a lemon, thyme and chilli sauce.

A quick and easy mid-week stir-fry of chilli & lamb rice noodles with buk choy.

A sweet and sticky chilli orange duck and mango stir-fry.

An exquisite Asian crisp duck breast with orange and daikon salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

In just under 15 minutes this delicious and healthy stir fry can be on the table. Serve with hot, steamed rice, if you like.

Fore quicker version, replace fresh Asian vegetables with a 500g packet of frozen vegetables, used as directed. Note

Duck and lychee Thai curry with sweet coconut and and water chestnuts from Australian Women's Weekly.

This goes well with fish, prawns, pork and chicken. Note

The trick to becoming a stir-fry pro, is making sure you have all the ingredients ready to-go before you begin frying.

This spicy noodle stir-fry is easy, speedy and full of flavour.

These spicy oysters are sure to win over your guests at a barbeque or cocktail party. You can make the spicy dressing in the morning and dress the oysters just prior to serving.

Fresh broccolini and snow peas with that perfect al dente 'snap' and drizzled with oyster sauce make great sides for fish, chicken and meat cooked with Asian flavours.

Silverbeet, shallots, carrot and mushrooms can be combined several hours ahead. Keep covered in refrigerator. Add dressing and noodles just before serving. Note

Let your guests unwrap their own fish “package” at the table so that the spicy aroma wafts up from the plates and enlivens their appetites. Foil can be used if banana leaves are unavailable. Many supermarkets and greengrocers sell bundles of trimmed banana-leaf squares; they can also be used as placemats for an Asian meal. […]

To make our dipping sauce, in a bowl, combine 1/4 cup each rice wine vinegar and soy sauce, juice lime. 2 tablespoons water, 1 finely sliced long red chilli and 1 teaspoon caster sugar. Note

Delight your guests or the family with these zesty, fresh rice paper rolls.

Flaky white fish spiced with fiery green chilli is delicious served with green vegetables on steamed rice with lemon on the side.

These crispy savoury pancakes make a delicious afternoon snack or side to your favourite Asian dishes.

The best of sweet and spicy flavours combine in this one delicious noodle dish. Silken salmon and honey are mixed with chilli, garlic and soy for an authentic Asian taste.

Teriyaki sauce adds salty richness to this Japanese-style duck, and the flavour is complemented beautifully by the crisp wombok and daikon salad.

Tamari and ginger make a puddle of delicious sauce for this steamed Asian bream. We used whole bream for this recipe, but any fairly small white-fleshed fish can be used.

A fragrant Vietnamese prawn soup with rice noodles, coriander and mint. The broth is perfumed by the tender, white bit at the heart of lemongrass.

Quick, tasty and packed full of goodness, this delicious Asian stir-fry combines chicken and oyster sauce to create a real flavour sensation.

This fresh and tasty seafood dish is perfect for a Summer lunch or dinner with family and friends.

Crunch through these crisp wonton wrappers to the juicy duck filling inside. A classic Chinese dish, these duck wonton cups are perfect for a light lunch or entree.

The perfect starter dish, vegetable rice paper rolls with a sweet and punchy chilli dipping sauce. They also make a great platter of party food, just make sure to have napkins on hand.

Sticky pork fillet basted with char siu sauce and served with crispy roast kumara makes a bright and tasty mid-week dinner. Best served with steamed rice to soak up the delicious juices.

Pork is often ignored when it comes to choosing a meat base for curries, but cooked well you get a tender bite with a delicate taste that carries the strong flavours of curry sauce beautifully.

This Thai seafood soup will certainly warm you up, with plenty of herbs, garlic cloves and red chillies.

Impress your guests with these delicious, filled and rolled Chinese appetizers.

These fresh, fragrant and flavoursome Asian lettuce cups are perfect for sharing.

To serve these delectable prawn skewers at a party, wrap the end of each skewer with a mini-napkin after they come off the barbecue, it'll prevent burnt fingers when your guests snap them up.