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Cavacas (Poppover Dessert)

January 23, 2013 / 3 Comments

This Cavacas recipe took quite a bit of effort to get from my aunt’s recipe book as it has been a secret family recipe for generations, and even though it is quite simple, it is one of my favorite desserts. Everytime time my aunt makes these my sweet tooth gets excited and I always end up eating one too many! Cavacas are a very traditional Portuguese recipe for a cupcake style pastry and with the simple ingredients needed to make them they have been made by many Portuguese for centuries. So tell us what you think of this recipe as it is pretty straightforward to make and really delicious to eat!
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Sopa de Espinafre (Spinach Soup)

January 22, 2013 / No Comments

Spinach soup is one of the healthiest and tasty soups you can make. While this soup was not necessarily invented in Portugal, this variation of the recipe definitely has its own Portuguese flavor and is a recipe that has been passed down for generations in our family. The directions and ingredients are pretty simple and straightforward to make, so tell us what you think on the “Recipe Entry” forums above!
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Sopa de Batata Doce (Sweet Potato Soup)

January 22, 2013 / 2 Comments

Sweet Potato soup is has been a staple of Portuguese cuisine for many years at it is one of the most healthy and delicious soup combinations you can make. While not invented in Portugal, this is the Portuguese variation and a family recipe of ours which has been passed down quite a few generations. The sweet fragrance added by the pumpkin gives this soup an even better combination, so try it out and tell us what you think!
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Sopa de Couve-flor (Cauliflower Soup)

January 22, 2013 / 1 Comment

This cauliflower soup recipe we are bringing you guys here is a family recipe passed down by a few generations. Combined with the broth, the cauliflower makes for a great soup with a strong constitution and sweet fragrance which just so happens to be really healthy for you. It is a simple yet delicious soup and does not require many ingredients to make. Tell us what you think of this recipe either in the comment box below or on our “Recipe Entry” forums above, enjoy!
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Chouriço and Egg Burrito

January 22, 2013 / No Comments

*Photo courtesy of Nick Kindelsperger*

This Chouriço and Egg Burrito recipe is a simple variation on a breakfast burrito, but with the wonderful addition of Chouriço. For those who want to eat a meal on the go in the morning when time is of the essence, but aren’t willing to forgo the great taste of Portuguese Chouriço, this is the recipe for you. The directions and ingredients are totally simple, and you should be able to find most ingredients at your nearby grocery store.
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Sausage and Rice (Salsicha e Arroz)

January 22, 2013 / No Comments

Sausage and Rice, Salsicha e Arroz recipe. In Portuguese cuisine, pork and rice just simply go together. Portuguese people have been enjoying sausage and rice as a staple of their diet and have perfected the most simple way to eat them together. You do not need many complex ingredients or directions to make a delicious dish and this recipe is no exception. This wonderfully simple recipe we are showing you guys today is really easy to make and is one of the most tasty Portuguese recipes that you can make.
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