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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Bacalhau à Brás (Portuguese Cod Fish à Brás)

March 2, 2013 / 3 Comments

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Bacalhau à Brás is probably one of the most popular versions of cooking bacalhau in Portuguese cuisine. This is likely because it is so simple to make yet also so delicious. It is a combination of Bacalhau cod pieces mixed together with eggs and olives in a delicious twist of flavors. I have never met a person who tried this dish that didn’t like it, so hopefully you guys enjoy our take on this well known recipe as much as many people around the world do as well. Try it out and tell us what you think!
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Galinha da Cebolada (Chicken & Onion Casserole)

March 2, 2013 / No Comments

This is the recipe for Galinha da Cebolada, which is Portuguese Chicken & Onion Casserole. This is a delicious way to enjoy Portuguese cooking in a simple and easy way. Getting the most out of every ingredient is the way Portuguese cooking is based and typically uses very few ingredients to make something delicious. This dish is one of my favorites and is not that difficult to make. The directions are pretty simple and straightforward so try it out and tell us what you think!
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Frango com Cerveja (Fried Chicken with a Beer Marinade)

March 2, 2013 / 2 Comments

This is an awesome recipe for Frango com cerveja, or fried chicken with a beer marinade. While this recipe is not as popular or traditional as some others in Portuguese cuisine, it really exemplifies the Portuguese way of utilizing whatever ingredients available to make a tasty dish. The ingredients are fairly simple as well as the directions, and you are able to adjust for the amount of beer marinade as you please to taste. So try it out, and tell us what you think, we are sure you will love it!
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Portuguese Sweet Bean Pudding (Pudim de Feijao)

March 2, 2013 / 3 Comments

Now if you’ve ever seen a table full of Portuguese desserts you probably seen Pudim de Feijao. It is one of the more unique desserts in Portuguese cooking simply because it utilizes an ingredient not usually seen in them, beans. Pudim de Feijao, or sweet bean pudding is one of the most popular and recognizable Portuguese desserts for good reason. It has a uniquely rich texture and sweet flavor that is not seen in any other desserts. The ingredients & directions are really simple so go ahead and try it out and tell us what you think!
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Fofas de Bacalhau (Fried Cod Cakes)

March 1, 2013 / 3 Comments

This is a simple & easy way to make delicious Fofas de Bacalhau, or Portuguese fried cod cakes. As there must be over a million ways to make Bacalhau in Portuguese cuisine, this is one of the better versions in my opinion. These delicious crispy fried cakes combine well with the cod’s texture and flavor to make an excellent dish that anybody can enjoy. The recipe is pretty simple as well as the ingredients so try it out and tell us what you think.
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