Tomatoes and rice are staples of any Portuguese cuisine. One of the most simple but delicious dishes you can make with these two simple ingredients is “Arroz com Tomates”. It is one of my favorites and I am sure many Portuguese people worldwide. The recipe is super simple and easy to follow, so please tell us if you have any questions or comments about what you think of this dish in the comment box below!
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Queijadas de Leite
The sweet fragrance of Queijadas de Leite emanates freshly made daily from many Portuguese bakeries. There is no surprise as to why these are some of the most popular Portuguese desserts and abroad. These delicious Portuguese cupcakes are the perfect amount of sweet and have an awesome lemony kick to them. They are really simple and easy to make, and here you can see how to make one of the most popular and traditional desserts in Portuguese dessert making. This queijada recipe is a traditional family recipe which has been enjoyed for many generations in our family and many Portuguese people for centuries. Here we have the directions in first English then Portuguese just in case you had any issues understanding either.
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Spice and Portuguese cuisine go hand and hand. From the historical times when the Portuguese explored the oceans to find the best routes to the East, they have been an essential part of our cuisine. This sauce is a simple testament to our appreciation for spice, also called “Piri Piri”. The ingredients and directions are very simple so go ahead and enjoy this wonderful sauce and tell us what you think. It is perfect for being served with either grilled chicken and rice or some seafood dishes like Shrimp Mozambique.
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Bolo de Mousse de Chocolate, Chocolate Mousse Cake recipe. This is one of the more unique and delicious desserts there are in Portuguese cuisine. While not as popular as say a queijada or some other small pastry, this dish is one of the best kept Portuguese dessert secrets. This version of chocolate cake is absolutely decadent and combined with the texture of the mousse it will surely become a favorite for all chocolate lovers alike. Continue Reading…
Vinaigrette Dressing recipe. This dressing comes from our fellow Portuguese compatriot Emeril Lagasse at the Food Network. It is an interesting combination of simple ingredients to create a wonderfully tasty Portuguese styled dressing. It goes well with many different foods and dishes, so try it out!
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Feijoada is one of the most traditional and historic dishes in Portuguese cuisine. It combines many of the great flavors and ingredients our cuisine has to offer and turns them into a wonderfully delicious mix. It has everything, beans, rice, and delicious meats, and is a hearty and is in our opinion the most awesome way to enjoy Portuguese cuisine. This dish is so delicious and tasty that is has influenced Brazilian cuisine and become the Brazilian national dish of choice. This recipe comes from our fellow Portuguese compatriot Emeril Lagasse over at the Food Network. The recipe is a bit more difficult than the rest of our very simple dishes, but the effort is totally worth the deliciousness at the end, I guaruntee you’ll love it.
