Queijadas, or Portuguese style cupcakes, are the most typical and traditional of Portuguese dessert making. Queijadas de Amêndoa, or Portuguese Almonds Cupcakes, are one of the more unique variations of this kind, and gives a great deal of unique texture and flavor from the induction of crushed almonds to this traditional Portuguese treat. For those with a sweet tooth like myself, these are perfect. Try it out and tell us what you think!
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Lapas, also known as Limpet clams, are a very popular and traditional eat in the islands of the Azores in Portugal. They are absolutely my favorite clams and Lapas com Arroz is one of my favorite Azorean recipes. They are relatively small but have a stronger flavor than most regular clams and are perfect for cooking with different ingredients. This recipe utilizes these clams in combination with some rice and some other ingredients but only to further complement the flavor of the clams, which is the most important part.
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We are going to show you guys how to make simple & easy tuna stuffed peppers, Portuguese style. Combining fresh tuna along with traditional Portuguese chourico with a spicy kick is a unique variation on stuffed peppers you will surely love. It is rich in flavor and taste, and is really a hearty meal if your really hungry.
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Summer means Sangria. There is nothing like quenching your thirst with a fruity sangria on a hot summer day. Just in time for the sunshine we are bringing you our version of a great Portuguese inspired sangria. Portuguese Sangria is perfect for enjoying on a nice hot summer day outside or served to guests as an daytime or evening cocktail. Our version combines the sangria with some carbonated Portuguese passion fruit juice, making this a uniquely flavored drink your guests will be surely inquiring about how to make after trying.
Just in the time for summer we have a great outside barbecue recipe that uses hot and spicy Portuguese peppers to marinate the classic beer can chicken. This is a delicious Portuguese style Barbecue Beer Can Chicken dish. This is a summer favorite of ours and goes with a summer salad and ice cold brew.
Today I bring you a delicious recipe for a Portuguese slow cooker pot roast, known as Alcatra. This is a simple & easy version to make one of the most traditional dishes in Azorean (Terceira Island) cuisine. Alcatra combines history and tradition in the ingredients, recipe and cooking process. Azorean grass fed cows provide the tasty natural beef. Spices from the Indian Trade add amazing flavor. The slow cooking in the traditional (non-glazed) ceramic pot brings a medieval touch. The result is an unbelievably rich flavor and unique taste combining seared bacon with delicious beef and exotic spices. Call your friends and celebrate! This is one you will surely enjoy.
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