Portuguese Breaded Abrotea (Conchas de Abrotea)

March 13, 2013 / No Comments

This is a delicious recipe for Portuguese Abrotea in Shells, or Conchas de Abrotea. This delicious recipe is a traditional dish from the islands of the Azores where we are from! As the Azores are an archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic the Azoreans have always been a seafaring people who naturally have a disposition for making delicious fish recipes. Abrotea is one of the most popular fishes to cook in Azorean cuisine and so this is an awesome recipe for enjoying this delicious fish. The combination of the delicious Abrotea with the baked breading is what makes this dish so popular and appetizing. Go ahead and try it out and tell us what you think!
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Recipe of the Day: Sopa do Espirito Santo (Soup of Holy Ghost)

March 11, 2013 / No Comments

Today our recipe of the day is for a very traditional Azorean Portuguese soup, Sopa do Espirito Santo. This soup is typically served during any festival and utilizes many simple ingredients used in all of Portuguese cuisine to make a delicious hearty dish which I and many of my Portuguese compatriots enjoy dearly. This delicious soup is quite simple to make so go ahead and try it out and let us know what you think!
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Caramelized Pineapple (Ananas Caramelizado)

March 9, 2013 / 3 Comments

Ananas Caramelizado, or Caramelized Pineapples, are a very popular and a traditional treat in islands of the Azores in Portugal where it has been made and enjoyed for many generations. Pineapples in the Azores are famous for having unbelievable flavor and sweetness. This simple but delicious combination of ingredients give the pineapples a nice but subtle added flavor and truly enhances the wonderful texture and taste of the pineapple. If you have any questions or comments about this dish please place them in the comment box below.
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Portuguese Roasted Rabbit (Coelho a Cacadora)

March 7, 2013 / No Comments

Coelho a Cacodora, a Portuguese Roasted Rabbit recipe. This is one of the most delicious recipes coming from the beautiful green islands of the Azores in Portugal. Going on rabbit hunting expeditions is a rite of passage for many men in the Azores and thus there have been ways to cook them that have been honed for hundreds of years. This delicious recipe is a delicacy in the islands, usually being made after these hunting expeditions. The ingredients are therefore very simple but very delicious in combination with the rabbit, especially the combination of some bacon as well. Try this recipe out, and tell us what you think, I am sure you guys will love this one!
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Vanilla Flan (Pudim de Baunilha)

February 28, 2013 / No Comments

This recipe is for a Portuguese vanilla flan which is known as Pudim de Baunilha. This flan is perfect for any of those with a sweet tooth like myself. The ingredients themselves are pretty easy to find so you shouldn’t really have any trouble with that so go ahead and try it out and if you have any questions about the dish place them in the comment box below!
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Azorean Green Tea Pudding

February 28, 2013 / 5 Comments

Green tea is enjoyed day and night in Portuguese culture, as are desserts. This is most especially true in the Azores which has the only green tea grown in all of Europe, due to the unique climate. We are going to give you guys a great recipe for Azorean Green Tea Pudding. This combination is a match made in heaven as the green tea leaves give the pudding a unique flavor. This recipe is a unique Azorean variation on the dish and has been enjoyed in my family for many generations. This recipe is simple and straightforward, just make sure to find some quality green tea leaves, preferably Portuguese. Enjoy!
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