Snack

Calabaza con chorizo (squash with sausage)

The perfect breakfast / brunch dish — cooks in less than 10 minutes and is so packed with flavors that it will quickly wake up your senses that may still be bleary with sleep.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 2 people

Beef brisket BBQ and mashed potato spring rolls

Sweet-salty-tangy beef brisket BBQ and mashed potatoes make a delightful meal. But envelope the two in a crispy wrapper and you triple the delight.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 24 spring rolls

Spinach and cheese breakfast muffins

Combine all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, throw in scallions and spinach, stir in cheeses — cheddar for sharpness and pepper Jack for bite — and you have a delicious breakfast. They're great for afternoon tea too.

Cook time: 25

Servings: 12 medium muffins

Lasagna roll-ups with crumbled sausage in tomato sauce

A party dish to make everyone gasp with delight! It looks pretty fancy, I know, but if you feel it's too much work to prepare lasagna this way, know that all the preparation can be done a day ahead.

Cook time: 40

Servings: 4 people

Bacon and asparagus breakfast muffins

Rainy or sunny, there’s nothing like warm muffins and coffee to start the day. These bacon and asparagus muffins have cottage cheese in them too! Perfect for breakfast, snack and picnic.

Cook time: 30

Servings: 6 medium muffins