Clams in Port Wine (Matata)

August 29, 2013 / No Comments

Matata, or Clams in Port Wine, is a very traditional dish typically made in Mozambique and Sao Tome e Principe. It is one of the most signature eats in these countries for good reason. It combines the wonderful flavors and ingredients of Portuguese cooking together with those of Mozambique and Sao Tome in a very flavorful and richly scented seafood dish. The combination of these flavors like Port Wine together with chopped roasted peanuts makes for a quite unique dish that is actually quite simple and easy to make.
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Orange Cupcakes (Queijadas de Laranja)

August 28, 2013 / 3 Comments

Queijadas de Laranja are orange cupcakes that are quite popular in Portugal and very similar to the style of the traditional Queijadas de Leite, but with a citrus twist. These are smooth tasting sweet orange cupcakes with a soft texture that is just the slightest bit chewy inside. They are quite simple to make and do not require difficult to find ingredients.
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Portuguese Coconut Cupcakes (Queijadas de Coco)

August 28, 2013 / 2 Comments

Queijadas de Coco, or Portuguese Coconut Cupcakes, are one of the most traditional and popular desserts in Portuguese pastry making. Queijadas are the most signature version of Portuguese pastry and there are many ways of making this unique Portuguese dessert. These queijadas use the wonderful flavor of coconut to create a sweetly flavored dessert with a crunchy texture that is surprisingly easy to make.
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Portuguese Tuna à la Brás (Atum à Brás)

August 24, 2013 / No Comments

Atum à Brás is Portuguese Tuna à la Brás, a delicious creamy tuna and egg dish similar to Bacalhau à Brás which uses canned tuna, eggs, and french fries along with some vegetables in a healthy and easy to make dish. This is a unique Portuguese dish that combines very simple ingredients in a flavorful dish, perfect for cooking without much fuss.
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Stone Soup (Sopa de Pedra)

August 21, 2013 / No Comments

Sopa de Pedra, or Stone soup, is a famous Portuguese dish originating in the region of Almerim, and unlike its name, it does not involve eating any stones. The famous tale about the soup has to do with the act of sharing in times of need. It is truly emblematic of Portuguese cuisine, as it uses all of the ingredients available in order to waste no food. Using all of the pig parts along with signature Portuguese pork sausages like chourico and morcella, it perfectly combines for a hearty rich soup that has wonderful scent and flavor.
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Kale and Pork Stew (Couves de Barça)

August 21, 2013 / No Comments

Couves de Barça is a traditional Kale and Pork Stew from the island of Corvo in the Azores. It is one of the signature Corvo recipes, and is typical because it utilizes all the parts of the pig in efficient fashion, to not waste any food. Because it combines all these parts with typical Portuguese ingredients like kale and garlic, it yields a wonderful and flavorful broth perfect for cooking tender pork meat and dipping with Portuguese bread, Pão de Milho.
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