This is a traditional and unique recipe from the region or Porto, Portugal. It originated as a take on a popular French sandwich, Croque-monsieur and is aptly named, Francesinha, or Little Frenchy. It is the perfect combination of tender meat, melted cheese, and flavorful Portuguese tastes in a delicious sandwich. If you ever visit the Porto area this is a must eat. Here is a simple and easy way to make this dish without all the fuss, enjoy!
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Croquettes are one of the most popular and widely known Portuguese food dishes. They are made with just about any type of meat and are perfect on their own or as a side dish. The most traditional of these croquettes are Croquettes de Carne, or Portuguese beef croquettes. These beef & chourico cakes are shaped as a cylinder and are surrounded with a crunchy golden fried dough shell. They are packed with lots of delicious flavor and great for serving when guests are around.
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Today I bring you a delicious recipe for a Portuguese slow cooker pot roast, known as Alcatra. This is a simple & easy version to make one of the most traditional dishes in Azorean (Terceira Island) cuisine. Alcatra combines history and tradition in the ingredients, recipe and cooking process. Azorean grass fed cows provide the tasty natural beef. Spices from the Indian Trade add amazing flavor. The slow cooking in the traditional (non-glazed) ceramic pot brings a medieval touch. The result is an unbelievably rich flavor and unique taste combining seared bacon with delicious beef and exotic spices. Call your friends and celebrate! This is one you will surely enjoy.
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Vitela com Cogumelos is a typical Portuguese recipe using veal in combination with some flavorful mushrooms. It is a dish with not only great taste but an unbelievable scent and look. It is quite easy to make and is impressive how rich and decadent the flavors are when complete. Continue Reading…
Our recipe of the day is a real treat. Bifes Panados are an unbelievably delicious Breaded Fried steaks made Portuguese style. Whenever my mother would make me these wonderful steaks, it would be a great day. The bursting flavor of the garlic and olive oil in combination with some golden fried breaded steaks can not be described to the full effect in words, you must experience this one yourselves.
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This is the most simple and easy way to make Fígado de Cebolada, or Portuguese liver and onions. This is one of the most popular dishes in Portuguese cuisine and is one of the more traditional yet unique dishes we have. This version is an Azorean variation on the dish which we are sure you will love and has been passed down and enjoyed for many generations. The directions and ingredients are very simple and straightforward as usual so try it out and tell us what you think!
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