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Fried Cabbage with Chouriço

Fried Cabbage with chouriço. This is a great recipe because it is inexpensive, easy to make and really good. What makes this dish so richly flavorful is how the cabbage absorbs the distinct smokey spicy flavor of the chouriço. The best chouriço for this is usually sold in a small tray already chopped for you, but you can always chop up the links yourself if you get it that way.
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Macau Pork Chop Buns (Costeleta à moda de Macau) (豬扒包)

Macau pork chop buns are one of the most popular and delicious eats from the Macau region. They are a combined fusion of Chinese and Portuguese cultural cuisine. Our awesome take on this wonderful dish uses the Portuguese flavor of olive oil and garlic in combination with the unique flavor of Himalayan salt and ginger from Macau cuisine. The delicious conclusion of finishing the sandwich and chewing on the pork bone can only be experienced by eating it yourself. It is a truly unique concoction of flavor and design and it is no surprise why it is such a popular eat in the area and across the world.
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Portuguese Fried Pork Chops (Costeletas de Porco Fritas)

This recipe is a truly simple & easy way to make one of the best dishes in Portuguese cuisine. Costeletas de Porco fritas are Portuguese fried pork chops that are very delicious and bursting with flavor when used with some garlic and pork lard. Whether you have already enjoyed this and appreciate how really great this dish is or are looking to try it out for the first time I recommend this recipe as one of the best. It is super easy to make and the ingredients are really easy to find so you should have no fuss in making this delicious dish. Try it out and tell us what you think!
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Recipe of the Day: Breaded Fried Steaks (Bifes Panados)

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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Portuguese Tripe (Dobrada Guisada)

This is a recipe for the very popular and traditional Dobrada Guisada, which is Portuguese Tripe. Tripe are the intestines of the cow and dobrada guisada is a very famous dish historically, originating in Porto. This dish is to be served for many and combines different vegetables along with the meats to make a dish which is amazingly flavorful. This dish is one of my favorites because of that and exemplifies what makes Portuguese cooking so great.
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Making Portuguese Pork Liver Pâté (Empadinha de Porco)

This is a delicious recipe for Empadinha de Porco, or Portuguese Pork liver Pâté. Pork liver Pâté is a Portuguese dish which is quite unique and maybe not as popular as other Portuguese dishes, but definitely competes with the best of the dishes in Portuguese cuisine in my opinion. The interesting texture and strong flavor of this Pâté is absolutely amazing and I can never get enough of this dish when it is made. The ingredients and recipe are a bit more complicated than our usual simple easy to make recipes but this one is totally worth it. Make some for yourself and some friends and they will totally love this homemade Pâté. Go ahead and try it out and tell us what you think, if you have any questions or comments dont hesitate to place them in the comment box below!
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