TV host and author Adam Liaw is a busy human. On top of his long list of jobs, he develops up to 800 recipes every year. The result? He’s mastered weeknight dinners that are both speedy and delicious.

Vietnamese chicken salad (gỏi gá) is a fabulous combination of tastes, textures and aromas. Here’s how to make a great one. For the nuoc cham dressing, pound the chilli and garlic together in ...