Some of this week’s recipes are accompanied by less than stellar photos, but that doesn’t change the fact that there are some really tasty, household favourites here.

I spotted some new season asparagus in the grocer’s yesterday, so there’s a bacon and asparagus tart to celebrate, and both Chettinad fried chicken and Vietnamese shaking beef are two very popular recipes in our family. And if you need something sweet, there’s the family banana cake recipe too.

As always, we have a pretty version and a print friendly version (no background image).