Caramelized Pineapple (Ananas Caramelizado)

March 9, 2013 / 3 Comments

Ananas Caramelizado, or Caramelized Pineapples, are a very popular and a traditional treat in islands of the Azores in Portugal where it has been made and enjoyed for many generations. Pineapples in the Azores are famous for having unbelievable flavor and sweetness. This simple but delicious combination of ingredients give the pineapples a nice but subtle added flavor and truly enhances the wonderful texture and taste of the pineapple. If you have any questions or comments about this dish please place them in the comment box below.
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Recipe of the Day: Blueberry crumble (Crumble de Mirtilos)

March 8, 2013 / No Comments

Today we are going to give you guys a delicious recipe for a Portuguese Blueberry Crumble, or Crumble de Mirtilos. This dessert is best in summer when blueberries abound. It is very tasty and easy to prepare. The directions and ingredients are very straightforward so go ahead and try this wonderful dish out and tell us what you think, we are sure you will love it!
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Portuguese Octopus in Onion Sauce (Polvo de Cebolada)

March 8, 2013 / No Comments

Polvo de Cebolada, or Portuguese Octopus in Onion sauce, is a wonderful summer dish. It is full of flavor because of the richness of the tomatoe sauce. It can be serve as a salad or an appetizer on a summer afternoon accompanied by a glass of white wine.
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Portuguese Roasted Rabbit (Coelho a Cacadora)

March 7, 2013 / No Comments

Coelho a Cacodora, a Portuguese Roasted Rabbit recipe. This is one of the most delicious recipes coming from the beautiful green islands of the Azores in Portugal. Going on rabbit hunting expeditions is a rite of passage for many men in the Azores and thus there have been ways to cook them that have been honed for hundreds of years. This delicious recipe is a delicacy in the islands, usually being made after these hunting expeditions. The ingredients are therefore very simple but very delicious in combination with the rabbit, especially the combination of some bacon as well. Try this recipe out, and tell us what you think, I am sure you guys will love this one!
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Portuguese Porridge Grits (Papas)

March 5, 2013 / 4 Comments

This is a delicious recipe for Portuguese Porridge using grits, which is also known as Papas. This is a deliciously sweet dish that is typically eaten at any time during the day because of it is just so easy and simple to make. Eating Papas with some cinnamon on top along with some tea is one of my favorite meals and brings back great memories every time I have the chance to eat it. The sweet fragrance emanating from some freshly made Papas is almost enjoyment enough. I am sure you will love this dish as much as I do, so go ahead and try it out and tell us what you think!
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Making Portuguese Pork Liver Pâté (Empadinha de Porco)

March 4, 2013 / No Comments

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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