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Umami Days

Congee days and ramen nights

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Snacks

Strictly speaking, a smaller serving of any savory dish can be a snack. And dishes labeled "dessert" is just as good when served between main meals. So, yes, our list of snack recipes includes both sweet and savory. Our favorites include banana spring rolls (turon) which we make with cheese, banh mi (with pork or chicken), chicken empanadas, mushroom fries (with or without basil) and cheese-stuffed chili spring rolls.

Cheese and corn dip with bacon and sausage

Cheese and corn dip with bacon and sausage

Cream cheese, shredded cheddar and sour cream are stirred with sweet corn kernels, browned bacon and sausage, chopped bell peppers and onion.

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Fried cheese-stuffed sausage and rice balls

Fried cheese-stuffed sausage and rice balls

In this adaptation of the Italian arancini, rice, eggs, grated Parmesan and chopped chorizo are mixed, stuffed with cheese, formed into balls and deep fried until golden.

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Muffin-sized milk bread pudding

Muffin-sized milk bread pudding

Stale bread is soaked in custard overnight, dried cranberries, pumpkin and sunflower seeds are stirred in, the mixture is spooned into muffin liners and baked for 20 …

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Potato and egg breakfast with buttered toast garnished with grated pecorino

Potato and egg breakfast

My beloved breakfast and afternoon snack as a child, fried potatoes and scrambled eggs seasoned simply with salt is comfort food to the max. It still is and my girls have …

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Coconut corn pancakes

Coconut corn / scallion pancakes

Add a tropical Southeast Asian touch to your pancake batter by using coconut milk. Cook your coconut pancakes with sweet corn or scallions. Top with grated fresh coconut …

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Garlicky sausage mac and cheese

Garlicky sausage mac and cheese

Store bought garlicky sausage meat is browned and combined with Mornay sauce before cooked pasta is stirred in. Fast and easy snack or a filling lunch or dinner.

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Chicken salad sandwich with fries on the side

Not my mother’s chicken salad sandwich

My mother didn't add vegetables to her chicken salad sandwich filling. Just mayo, salt and pepper. I like to add celery, bell peppers, onion and sweet pickle relish.

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