This is the recipe for another Passion fruit Cocktail called Flower’s island, or Ilha de Flores. It is a delicious combination of spirits and orange juice to provide a strong and distinct taste for the more avid drinker. Try it out and tell us what you think below!
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Here is a delicious recipe for the Portuguese cocktail, Beauty Island. It is an absolutely delicious Maracuja and pineapple cocktail and one of my personal favorites. The combination of fruity and tropical flavors along with some sparkly ginger ale are what make this drink so popular and truly special. Try it out and tell us what you think!
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This is a simple & easy to make delicious Portuguese bread pudding, known as Barriga de Freira. Barriga de Freira, which hilariously means “a Nun’s belly”, is a delicious Portuguese take on bread pudding. Using simple ingredients as always in combination with Massa Sovada, this dish is a Portuguese dessert staple coming from the region of Alentejo. Having myself a sweet tooth, bread pudding made any way is always a treat. This is my absolute favorite way to enjoy it and I am sure you all will love it too. The recipe is very simple as are the ingredients, so try it out and tell us what you think!
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This is a simple recipe for Portuguese style coconut pudding, Pudim de coco. Puddings are specialty of Portuguese dessert making and this recipe is no different. Pudim de Coco is a flan style pudding and the coconut adds a delicious and unique flavor/texture to the dish which I have had the pleasure of enjoying many times before. In fact I am going to go make some right now. This recipe is super simple and easy to make and the ingredients are not difficult to find at all. Continue Reading…
Green tea is enjoyed day and night in Portuguese culture, as are desserts. This is most especially true in the Azores which has the only green tea grown in all of Europe, due to the unique climate. We are going to give you guys a great recipe for Azorean Green Tea Pudding. This combination is a match made in heaven as the green tea leaves give the pudding a unique flavor. This recipe is a unique Azorean variation on the dish and has been enjoyed in my family for many generations. This recipe is simple and straightforward, just make sure to find some quality green tea leaves, preferably Portuguese. Enjoy!
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This is a simple and easy way to make Portuguese Polvo Guisado, or boiled octopus. This is one of the more unique and traditional dishes in Portuguese cuisine, and in my opinion one of the most interesting and delicious dishes Portuguese cuisine has to offer. The combination of flavors between the octopus and the red wine allow for a succulent taste which can only be described by experiencing it for yourself. While the ingredients are very simple the preparation is of utmost importance in making this dish well, so closely follow the directions. Try it out and tell us what you think, we are sure you will love this one!
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