The chef behind The Little Viet Kitchen shares dishes that capture the essence of Vietnamese home cooking

BRING A CORNUCOPIA OF COLOUR AND FLAVOURS TO YOUR TABLE WITH VIETNAMESE SALADS, SAUCES AND SWEETS

At the age of 90, our best-loved cook continues to tempt us with her delicious, fuss-free dishes – guaranteed crowd-pleasers and perfect for any occasion

■ TO PREP 10 mins ■ TO COOK 10 mins ■ SERVES 1 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 150g British asparagus spears ✔ radishes, small handful ✔ ½ lemon, juiced, plus wedge to serve ✔ ½ tsp honey ✔ extra virgin olive oil ✔ ½

Felipe Fernández-Armesto ponders the real value of food

Need midweek meal inspiration? These recipes have a little something for everyone, and are ready in 60 minutes or less