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IT is that time of the year for chung or dumplings again, with Malaysian Chinese families celebrating the festival of the fifth moon on June 4. The little bundles come packed with an assortment of tasty fillings and a distinctive aroma imparted by the leaves in which they’re wrapped. Cooked the traditional way, dumplings covered in large lotus leaves have to be boiled for hours. These days, howeve...

An updated version of a traditional Sunday favorite, this fried chicken is browned in oil and finished in a hot oven.

Texans have dubbed their chili "bowl o' red" because of their fondness for seasoning it with dried red chilies. Like the traditional Texas version, ours includes plenty of ground beef but no beans. If you'd like, garnish with thinly sliced green onion, grated cheese, sour cream, lime wedges, pinto beans or rice.

A delicious alternative to traditional cranberry sauce, this mold makes a beautiful presentation at the table. It's a natural partner for the Thanksgiving turkey and also makes a wonderful accompaniment to roasted pork.

1 cup dried maize kernels (samp) 1/2 cup dried beans (brown/sugar/red speckled) Several pinches of salt (to taste) 1 desert spoon margarine/olive oil (optional)

2 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup sugar 1 Tbs. chili powder 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, or as needed

Best Flaky Pastry: 1 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening or 1/3 cup lard 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water Filling: 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 cup pecan halves or broken pecans