Recent Recipes

Azorean Sweet Bread (Massa Sovada)

May 29, 2013 / 9 Comments

Massa Sovada, or Azorean Sweet Bread, is a food near and dear to our heart as it originates in the islands of the Azores where we are from. This sweet bread is typically eaten for the religious holidays, especially Easter, and is one of my favorite parts of these holidays. My favorite part of the sweet bread is the crust, and it is difficult not to eat all of it before anyone gets a taste! Massa Sovada is really easy to make and requires pretty simple ingredients, just made sure to follows the recipe closely to come out with some delicious sweet bread!
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Portuguese Coconut Kisses (Bolinhos de Coco)

May 28, 2013 / 1 Comment

Bolinhos de Coco, or Portuguese Coconut Kisses are one of the most traditional sweets in Portuguese dessert making. They are small bit size coconut treats of joy, perfect for those with a sweet tooth like myself. They are really simple to make and can be made in a jiffy if you are in a rush to make a really great dessert which is sure to impress.
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Breaded Fried Flounder (Linguado Frito)

May 28, 2013 / No Comments

This is a really simple and easy recipe for a delicious Breaded Fish Flounder, or Linguado frito. Flounder is a perfect fish for this dish as it fries really well in fillets. This is a very popular and traditional way to cook fish in Portuguese cuisine and has been for centuries, as the Portuguese are considered to be the first to fry fish, initially for religious purposes. This dish can be made quickly and easily and has very few ingredients, so it can be made as a meal without much fuss.
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Kiwi Tart (Tarte de Kiwi)

May 28, 2013 / No Comments

We’re going to show you how to make a wonderful Portuguese style Kiwi Tart, or Tarte de Kiwi. It is a very simple dessert to make which is sure to impress. The fruity citrus kick from the kiwi makes for the perfect tart component and really makes this such a great and popular dessert. Try it out and tell us what you think.
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Zucchini Soup (Crème de Courgettes)

May 28, 2013 / No Comments

Super simple and easy recipe for delicious Portuguese Zucchini soup, or Crème de Courgettes. This recipe is a light healthy treat which is a very popular eat in Portuguese cuisine. It is a soup which is perfect for cooling down in the summer months. It can be eaten as a side or appetizer, or even as a full meal if you are eating light. Try it out and tell us what you think.
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Spicy Lamb and Chickpea Soup (Sopa de Cordeiro com Grao)

May 27, 2013 / No Comments

Delicious recipe for Portuguese Spicy Lamb and Chickpea Soup, or Sopa de Cordeiro com Grao. This is a unbelievably rich and flavorful soup which is possibly my favorite Portuguese soup to eat. It is a very healthy soup which is perfect for times when you are especially hungry, as this is a really hearty meal on its own. The induction of Portuguese style spices like paprika and piri piri makes this soup have quite a flavorful kick to it. The ingredients are a bit more complicated than usual but the directions are very simple and this soup can be made without the fuss.
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