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Tommy Pham
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From kindergarten teacher to MasterChef star, Tommy Pham has always loved exotic foods. He has brought that passion to the kitchen, creating recipes inspired by his childhood. For Tommy, food offers an indelible connection to his family and Vietnamese heritage.

Tommy is immersed in the world of food for kids. With two young boys of his own, every day he is in the kitchen, creating fun, flavoursome meals and doing his favourite thing – sharing them!

Books by Tommy Pham

My Family Kitchen

From MasterChef favourite, dad and teacher Tommy Pham, this book – jam-packed with 60 recipes and fun kitchen activities – will help families to develop a love of food through cooking and play.

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Tommy Pham reads Bluey: Daddy Robot | AVAILABLE NOW

Buy now: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/bluey-daddy-robot-9781761049392 Can Bluey and Bingo get Daddy Robot to tidy up the playroom? A gorgeous board book for kids of all ages.

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Creamy miso soba

A favourite for kids!

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How to make a kid-friendly night noodle market at home

MasterChef star and cookbook author Tommy Pham explains how to have some foodie fun at home.

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Creamy Mango Coconut Sago

This is not a traditional Vietnamese dessert, but it’s a new family favourite recipe I just had to include in this book.

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Mì Quảng (Turmeric Pork and Prawn Noodles)

The combination of turmeric, coconut, prawn and pork in this recipe really makes this dish unique with a huge explosion of flavour.

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Behind the scenes with Tommy Pham

Go behind the scenes of the My Family Kitchen photoshoot with MasterChef favourite, Tommy Pham! See how Tommy's incredible new cookbook was brought to life and get a sneak peak of the delicious recipes inside. My Family Kitchen, out now! Available here: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/my-family-kitchen-9781761340888