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Pati's Mexican Table
Sam's Big Day
Season 4
Episode 409
Pati focuses on her middle son, Sami. Being stuck in the middle of first born, Alan, and Mr. Personality himself, Juju, isn’t always easy for Sami. Every once in a while, Pati likes to give Sami a day all to himself, and he’ll help her as she cooks his favorite foods! Recipes include Sami’s Smashed Baby Potatoes, Chipotle Salmon, Bacon and Avocado Sandwich and Nothing Like Homemade Cookies.
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