How to Spot a Great Sushi Restaurant
Food Cadet's handy guide to finding a great sushi restaurant: what to check in the rice, fish, counter and menu before you order.
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Food Cadet: Everyday Recipes and Food Stories for Home Cooks
Welcome to Food Cadet, a friendly companion for everyday home cooking. Here you'll find tested recipes, healthy eating ideas, meal prep plans and street food adventures to help you cook with confidence and eat well every day.
Read the Food Cadet BlogAbout Food CadetWhat Food Cadet Has to Offer
Every Food Cadet article is made for real kitchens, real budgets and real weeknight cooking.
Everyday Recipes
Dependable dishes with straightforward steps and pantry-friendly ingredients, from one-pot dinners to fast breakfasts.
Healthy Living
Handy guides for eating more whole foods, reading labels and putting together balanced plates without any fuss.
Food Travel
Street food guides and restaurant advice to help you eat like a local wherever your travels take you.
Fresh from the Food Cadet Blog
New recipes, roundups and guides straight from the Food Cadet kitchen.
Favourite Recipes for Healthy Living
A Food Cadet roundup of simple, healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, all built around whole foods, colour and bold flavour.
Read article →Meal Prep: Korean Bibimbap with Kimchi
Make a week of Korean bibimbap bowls with kimchi, seasoned vegetables and gochujang sauce using Food Cadet's easy step-by-step plan.
Read article →Why Toast with Tea Is Our New Favourite
Explore Food Cadet's favourite toast and tea pairings, from avocado toast with green tea to cinnamon toast with chai, plus tips for better toast.
Read article →Exploring Street Food in Bangkok
Food Cadet's starter guide to Bangkok street food: dishes worth trying, how to order, how to pick a busy stall and how to eat safely.
Read article →Organic Choices for Healthier Living
Food Cadet breaks down what organic labels mean, when organic produce is worth the money and how to eat more whole foods on a realistic budget.
Read article →Recipe Collections from Food Cadet
The subjects Food Cadet cooks and writes about most often.
- Quick & EasyMeals on the table in 30 minutes or less.
- One Pot RecipesBig flavour, minimal washing up.
- Go VeganPlant-based dishes that satisfy everyone.
- SoupsWarming bowls for every season.
- BakeryBreads, bakes and simple sweet treats.
- Sauces and DipsSmall recipes that transform a meal.
- DrinksTeas, smoothies and cool summer drinks.
- Meal PrepCook once, eat well all week.
Why Home Cooks Rely on Food Cadet
Each Food Cadet recipe is cooked in a home kitchen, written in plain language and updated whenever readers tell us how to improve it. No jargon, no fancy equipment, just good food you will actually cook.
Start ReadingContact Food CadetWhether you are planning a week of meals, looking for a lighter take on a favourite dish or curious about what to eat on your next trip, Food Cadet keeps things simple. Browse the blog for step-by-step recipes, healthy eating guides and street food stories, then pick one idea to try in your own kitchen this week.