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Congee days and ramen nights

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Potatoes

Air fried French fries smothered with bacon, cheese sauce and scallions

Fast and easy cheesy bacon fries

Frozen fries from the grocery are cooked in the air fryer then smothered with cheese sauce, crumbled crispy bacon and thinly sliced scallions. A real crowd pleaser.

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Tinapang bangus (smoked milkfish) and mashed potato pancakes

Tinapang bangus (smoked milkfish) and mashed potato pancakes

Bits of smoked fish are mixed with mashed potatoes, formed into patties and lightly fried in butter. The browned crisp exterior is a wonderful contrast to the soft …

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Braised baby potatoes (gamja jorim)

Braised baby potatoes (gamja jorim)

A sweet, salty and subtly spicy banchan (Korean side dish) that’s easy to make even for non-Asians. A whiff of sesame, added at the end of cooking, makes it a complete …

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Roasted Baby Potatoes with Chili, Garlic and Rosemary

Roasted baby potatoes with chili, garlic and rosemary

If you ever need to make a huge batch of delicious side dish without breaking a sweat, this roasted baby potatoes fit the bill perfectly. Just season, toss with melted …

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Inside a Chicken, gravy and mashed potato casserole

Chicken, gravy and mashed potato casserole

Diced chicken and vegetables are simmered in gravy, ladled into oven-proof bowls, topped with mashed potato and baked until the sauce is bubbly and the top is browned.

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Salchipapas, Peruvian streetfood of sliced sausages and French fried potatoes

Perfect French fries: tips and tricks

Perfect French fries require correct proportion of cooking oil to the amount of potatoes, correct temperature of the oil and retaining high heat throughout the cooking.

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Cheese-stuffed tuna and potato balls

Cheese-stuffed tuna and potato balls

If you think that tossing canned tuna with mayo to make a sandwich filling is all you can do with this pantry staple, here’s a surprise.

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