Portuguese Almond Cake (Toucinho Do Céu)

March 29, 2013 / 1 Comment

Toucinho Do Céu, translated literally as Bacon from Heaven, is a delicious Portuguese Almond Cake originating in the Guimarães region of Portugal. It is translated as Bacon from Heaven for two reasons, because it uses pork lard to make the cake and secondly, because it is unbelievably delicious. It is one of the most popular and traditional Portuguese desserts typically seen at many restaurants and any festival or event. This is because of its unbelievable flavor coming from such simplicity, making it an integral part of Portuguese dessert making. The sweetness and amazing texture of the almond makes this cake an unbelievable treat for those with a sweet tooth like myself.
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Recipe of the Day: Chicken & Peppers Stir Fry (Frango com Pimentos)

March 28, 2013 / No Comments

Our recipe of the day is for a delicious and simple Portuguese style Chicken & Peppers stir fry called Frango com Pimentos. As with most of our recipes, this dish is very simple & easy to make without all the fuss, yet is totally tasty and full of flavor. This is a very popular and traditional Portuguese dish that is enjoyed with hearty and healthy ingredients. Continue Reading…

Pastel de Ananas e Coco (Pineapple Coconut Sponge Cake)

March 27, 2013 / No Comments

This is a recipe for a delicious Portuguese style sponge cake called Pastel de Ananas e Coco. It is a delicious pineapple coconut sponge cake which is absolutely decadent, rich in flavor, and a must for those with a huge sweet tooth like me! The recipe is a bit time consuming but pretty simple and straightforward so go ahead and try it and tell us what you think we are sure you will love this one!
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Sopas (Mint Bread Soup)

March 25, 2013 / 5 Comments

Sopas is a traditional Azorean soup ladled onto delicious and wonderfully scented mint-covered bread. It is made most typically during religious holidays and festivals such as the celebration of the Holy Ghost. Each island has their own particular way of making this dish. Although being Azorean ourselves here at the website we might be a bit biased, but truthfully this is such a great dish that must be tried and can be made without too much fuss. Go ahead and try it out and tell us what you think!
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Recipe of the Day: Lulas Frita (Fried Squid)

March 25, 2013 / No Comments

Lula Frita, or fried squid, is a delicious and popular Portuguese seafood dish. As Portugal has always been seafaring nation historically, our cuisine has always been based upon food coming from the ocean. Because of this, Portuguese cuisine has honed the art of cooking fish and seafood, even introducing fried fish to the British and tempura to the Japanese in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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Queijadas de Feijão (Portuguese Sweet Bean Pastry)

March 24, 2013 / No Comments

Queijadas are the quintessential Portuguese dessert pastry. With endless variations and ways to enjoy them, these are by far the most popular Portuguese dessert and in many people’s opinion, the most delicious treats around. Most queijadas are very simple to make yet the taste is anything but, and it is no surprised they are enjoyed worldwide. Queijadas de feijão are one of the most popular versions of this dessert and this recipe is pretty standard as far as this specific kind goes. The texture and sweetness of the bean is really what makes this dessert so special and must be enjoyed for you to understand what it is really like. Continue Reading…