Snack

Ham and macaroni salad

Boiled macaroni, cubes of salty ham and cheese, sweet crushed pineapple, pickle relish, sliced celery and chopped carrot are tossed with mayo to make this lovely pasta and meat salad.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 6 people

Boozy fruit-and-nut butterscotch brownies

Made with roasted walnuts and candied fruit peel soaked in cherry brandy, you get a subtle burst of juices from the candied peel and the contrasting crunch from the walnuts with each bite. Think of these brownies as chewy fruit cake in small doses.

Cook time: 30

Servings: 12 brownies

Blondies (butterscotch brownies) with peanut butter and chocolate chips

Made with dark chocolate morsels, pecans and Reese’s peanut butter morsels, I baked these butterscotch brownies for my husband's birthday many years ago. He loves butterscotch brownies, you see.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 12 brownies

Miso ginger honey noodles with pork, mushrooms and vegetables

It's an instant ramen hack. The powdered seasoning from the pack of noodles flavors the meat and vegetables while the noodles come alive with homemade miso ginger honey sauce.

Cook time: 12

Servings: 2 people

Easy crispy pork and cabbage kimchi spring rolls

Fatty ground pork, mature cabbage kimchi, oyster sauce, a little hoisin sauce and a drizzle of sesame seed oil make up the filling for these delectable spring rolls. Serve as a snack, appetizer or enjoy with rice.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Squash and zucchini pancakes

Even carnivores will appreciate this side dish (or snack) for its subtle garlicky and herby tones, and its rich butter flavor. The pancakes are made with grated squash, zucchini, panko, salt, thyme and garlic, and fried in a mixture of butter and olive oil until both sides are golden brown and crisp.

Cook time: 12

Servings: 6 pancakes