Malassadas are a traditional sweet fried dough which is very typical of the Azores and Madeira islands. These are probably the most popular dessert of the two Regions, and this is a recipe which has been in my family for many generations. This is the “Alves Family Malassadas” recipe I was given by my Vavó and has been adjusted and perfected over and over again throughout the years to come up with the best sweet and crispy fried dough malassadas you can make.
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Piri-Piri Chicken is a true Portuguese specialty, being one of the most recognized dishes throughout our cuisine. It is such a great and traditional Portuguese dish not only because of its rich and spicy flavor, but because it is made easily with some simple ingredients. The dish can be quite spicy for those who enjoy that kind of thing, which most Portuguese people typically do. Try it out we are sure you will love this one, then tell us what you think!
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Roupa Velha has traditionally been a way to mix various unused ingredients to make a meal in the past. This recipe allows for quite a bit of improvisation and can combine many great components into a wonderfully delicious “roupa velha” dish. Try our original recipe, and add other types of seafood, fish, or any other leftovers you might have to make a simple and delicious dish with much fuss.
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This recipe, Ovos Moles com Amêndoa, is a super simple and quick way to make a really delicious dessert. It contains very simple ingredients and can be made very quickly without any fuss so go ahead and try it and tell us what you think!
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Caçoula is a classic Portuguese eat which is basically the closest equivalent of spicy pulled pork. It has always been one of my favorites because of its intense flavor while having just the right amount of spicy kick, in classic Portuguese fashion. Caçoula is a unbelievably juicy & flavorful marinated pork cooked in combination with just the right amount of spices and herbs. It is perfect for eating for just about any occasion along with some classic Portuguese toasted bread as a sandwich, on top of a Bolo de Sertã as seen in the picture above, or even by itself. It might seem difficult at first to make but it really is quite simple, and we are going to show you guys the most simple, easy, and delicious way to make this classic Portuguese dish without any fuss. This recipe will make about 6 servings worth of Caçoula.
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This is one of the more interesting recipes we will post on this site. It is an interesting variation on the traditional Portuguese suckling recipe from Bairrada. You can obviously do it in a roasting pit but if not you may also use an oven just the same and it will taste great as well.
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