Based on the traditional Vietnamese dish of ‘bún’, this refreshing noodle salad is tossed in a zesty citrus dressing and topped with chicken flavoured with ginger and lemongrass. For a vegan version, replace the chicken with 450g of tofu cut into four pieces, marinated, then seared, and replace the fish sauce with extra soy sauce. This is an edited extract from Modern Australian Flexitarian (published by DK Australia, an imprint of Penguin Random house, $39.99).

"This chicken version features a light broth, rice noodles, tender poached chicken and fragrant herbs," says Jenn Louis. You will need a meat thermometer for this recipe. This is an edited extract from The Chicken Soup Manifesto by Jenn Louis (Hardie Grant, $45) and is available in stores nationally.

Your summer lunch is sorted with this flavourful and fulfilling banh mi.

Feel like a traditional Vietnamese meal without slaving over the stove all day? This cheat's beef pho is tasty and super easy to make.

Begin this recipe at least 4 hours ahead.

A crispy fish dish you can put together in minutes with an oh-so-tasty, healthy Vietnamese dressing.

There's no need to travel to Vietnam to enjoy this beautiful simple dish. Made with silky rice noodles, fragrant pork mince and slaw, this family-friendly salad is super tasty, fresh and totally satisfying.

Oh, man. We cannot think of anything better than coconut butterscotch, and Khanh Nguyen has blown it out of the park.

With refreshing ingredients, this crunchy Vietnamese-style chicken sandwich makes a perfect lunch treat for hot sticky days.

"Hoi An chicken is a dish with the soul of Central Vietnamese cuisine in every ingredient that makes it up. It has a distinct flavour that sets it apart from other chicken rice dishes. Accompanying it is an indispensable plate of sweet and sour salad, and house-made fish sauce. This is one of the best dishes to make when spring comes to Melbourne." - Sam Tran This recipe is by Sam Tran.

Bun cha is a Vietnamese breakfast dish of delicate broth-like dipping sauce laced with pickled carrot, pork meatballs and slices of marinated pork chargrilled over coals.

You will need a cooking thermometer for this recipe. This is an edited extract from the e-book One Leaf At A Time by Kirsten Jenkins, $10, available at kirstenjenkins.com.au

Pork sausages are a clever shortcut to get flavoursome meatballs on the table in minutes. Add fresh herbs and Vietnamese flavours and you'll have a new family favourite.

Perfect as a light meal, starter or side salad.

"The filling variations for this dish are endless. I have chosen the virtuous road" - Matt Preston. This is an edited extract from Yummy Easy Quick Around the World by Matt Preston (Plum, RRP $39.99). Available now.