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Umami Days

Congee days and ramen nights

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Breakfast

In a country that had been colonized for centuries (first, by the Spaniards, and later by the Americans), breakfast can be a multi-cultural affair. Read "Getting over the myth that breakfast is the most important meal" and "Almusal: breakfast in the Philippines", learn how to make pandesal, then see the recipes for garlic fried rice and the most amazing chicken arroz caldo.

Sausage and vegetable stew cooked with holiday leftovers

Sausage and vegetable stew

Got leftover vegetables and sauce from your holiday meat or chicken stew? Don't throw them away. Create a new dish by combining them with chunks of sausages and be amazed …

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Sausage and potato breakfast casserole

Cheesy potato and sausage breakfast frittata

If big brunch is your thing, this frittata will meet your requirements. Served as a casserole, this mozzarella-topped baked omelette is best enjoyed with buttered toast.

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Leftover Christmas ham steak

Leftover Christmas ham steak

Running out of ideas on how to use leftover Christmas ham? Cut thickly, braise in butter and honey, and serve as a steak.

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Chicken fried rice, a one bowl meal

Chicken fried rice

For the best chicken fried rice, season and marinate the chicken overnight. For a more interesting flavor combination, pair Indonesian sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) with …

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Fish and mushroom torta garnished with toasted sesame seeds

Fish and mushroom torta

Filipino torta is almost always a ground pork, potatoes and egg mixture. In this recipe, flaked leftover fish is mixed with shiitake, carrot, corn and peas.

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Egg salad sandwiches

No fuss egg salad sandwich

Keep egg salad simple. Adding too many ingredients will just drown the lovely flavor and creaminess of the eggs. Mustard, mayo, salt, pepper and dill are all you need.

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Sweet sesame toast

Sweet sesame toast

Savory and sweet with the distinctive nutty aroma and flavor of sesame seeds. Breathe new life into your morning toast with this easy recipe. So few ingredients and such …

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