Azorean Favas e Arroz, beans and rice recipe. This simple and easy dish is a unique variation on an Azorean favorite. Favas are an integral part of Portuguese cuisine and this is a hearty and delicious recipe to combine many great flavorful ingredients in a simple dish. Tell us what you think of this recipe as we are sure you will love it!
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Garoupa de São Miguel, Grouper from Sao Miguel recipe. This is a wonderful simple and easy fish recipe from the islands of the Azores, in Sao Miguel. It is a unique Azorean rustic way to eat Grouper fish, which are very popular in the islands. Check it out, and tell us what you think!
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Arroz com Marisco is a signature Portuguese seafood and rice dish combining mussels, prawns, and clams. Arroz com Marisco utilizes many typical Portuguese ingredients to create an intensely flavorful seafood dish. It is like Spanish paella but a bit more like a stew, as it isn’t completely reduced like paella. The rice also has a sticky texture similar to an Italian risotto.
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Pão de Milho, also known as Broa, began as a staple cornbread in the poorer regions of Portugal. Corn was introduced into Portugal and Spain from the New World, by whalers & fishermen sailing from the New England coast. This unique and delicious bread has been a hearty and easy way for people of all Portuguese society to enjoy bread for centuries. Serve it home-made with any meal along with some butter and it will taste great!
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Bolo de Coco, Coconut Cake recipe. This is an old recipe from my grandmother’s kitchen that she used to serve to her grandchildren after Sunday mass. This cake was always accompanied with a cup of Gorreana tea. Tell us what you think of this recipe in the comment box below!
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This recipe is one of the more popular dessert dishes you will see at any Portuguese festival or event. Bolo Inglês is a great way to combine cake and fruit and is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. There are many ways to make this cake, but ours is a unique variation coming from a passed down family recipe from our Tia Almerinda and I can guarantee you’ll love it as much as we do every time it is made. The recipe is both in English and Portuguese for those who need it.
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