Simple & Easy Portuguese Chicken Soup (Canja de Galinha)

March 3, 2013 / No Comments

This is a delicious recipe for Canja de Galinha, or Portuguese Chicken Soup. This is a very traditional and popular Portuguese dish which utilizes a bunch of healthy ingredients to make a really hearty soup. While this soup is made at any time for any occasion, I have almost always had this made for me whenever I have been sick, and let me tell you it works. The combination of the eggs, rice, chicken, garlic, and lemon juice together rejuvenates your body with great nutrition while still tasting absolutely delicious. I like mine with extra lemon juice once it is made for some extra flavor, but that is up to you. Try this dish out, we are sure you will love it if you have never had it before, and tell us what you think!
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Simple Portuguese Corn Cakes (Bolos de Milho)

March 1, 2013 / No Comments

This is an easy way to make Bolos de Milho, or Portuguese corn cakes. This is a traditional recipe in Portuguese cuisine which is very similar to other types of fried corn cakes. This unique variation is quite delicious with just the right amount of sweetness. I personally have made and enjoyed these bolos de milho many times before and I can say it is quite easy. Try it out and tell us what you think!
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Ovos com Cogumelos (Portuguese Eggs & Mushrooms )

February 28, 2013 / No Comments

This is a simple & easy way to make Ovos com Cogumelos, or Portuguese style Eggs and Mushrooms. The combination of the flavors in both the eggs and mushrooms along with the rest of the ingredients make for a very delicious and unique dish. It is one of the less traditional dishes in Portuguese cuisine but still on of my favorites. The directions and ingredients are pretty simple so go ahead and try it out and tell us what you think!
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Portuguese Caramel Sauce (Caramelo)

February 25, 2013 / No Comments

This is a simple & easy way to make Portuguese caramelo, a caramel sauce used in many Portuguese desserts and pastrys. The ingredients and directions are really simple, so try it out and drizzle some on your next cake or pastry, we are sure you will love it!
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Portuguese Liver and Onions (Fígado de Cebolada)

February 25, 2013 / No Comments

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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Cortume de Nêspera (Loquat Chutney)

February 24, 2013 / 1 Comment

This wonderful recipe combines many delicious ingredients and some spices to create a flavorful Cortume de Nêspera, or Loquat Chutney. This sauce may be prepared and stored for any occasion and can be used to add some flavor to any dish, from fish to Indian samosas, the choices are endless. This sauce is one of our favorites in Portuguese cuisine, we are sure you will love it. The directions are pretty straightforward so go ahead and try it out and tell us what you think!
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