Duck with Apricots and Rice (Pato com Damascos e Arroz)

May 9, 2013 / 1 Comment

Duck is a unique and traditionally eaten food in Portuguese cuisine. Because of this, there are many interesting and delicious combinations of enjoying duck in the Portuguese style of cooking. This variation, Duck with Apricots and rice, deviates from our more typically simple recipes but is just as delicious and is not difficult to make. Duck is a great combination for the addition of apricots as it perfectly absorbs the rich and sweet flavor. We are sure you will love this delicious Portuguese dish.
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Portuguese Pork and Clams (Carne de Porco à Alentejana)

May 4, 2013 / 8 Comments

Carne de Porco à Alentejana is a traditional Portuguese Pork and Clams dish which originates in part from the Portuguese region of Alentejo. It is a true exemplification of Portuguese cuisine, simplicity, rich flavor, and unique combination of ingredients. This is seen with the combination of clams with pork, what at first might seem an unusual combination complements each other very nicely and both contribute to a rich and flavorful sauce which is truly unique. This simple and easy to make recipe lets you make this delicious Portuguese dish without the fuss.
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Tomatoes and Avocado Salad (Salada de Abacate com Tomates)

May 4, 2013 / 1 Comment

Salada de Abacate com Tomates, or Tomatoes and Avocado Salad, is absolutely my favorite salad. We are going to show you guys how to make a super healthy and unbelievably flavorful salad that will probably become one of your favorites as well. It is really easy to make with easy to find ingredients. Try it out and tell us what you think, we’re sure you’ll love this one.
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Portuguese Dark Pork Loin in Garlic Sauce (Porco Preto com Molho de Alho)

May 2, 2013 / No Comments

Porco Preto com Molho de Alho, or Portuguese Dark Pork Loin in Garlic Sauce, is a deliciously unique take on a traditional Portuguese dish. Porco preto is a very culturally traditional part of Portuguese cooking, and using the darker meat of the Pork is even more rich and flavorful. This meat is much more flavorful in my opinion and is perfect in combination for cooking with these ingredients. This is a dish which is sure to impress and quite simple and easy to make.
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Portuguese Beef Croquettes (Croquetes de Carne)

May 2, 2013 / No Comments

Croquettes are one of the most popular and widely known Portuguese food dishes. They are made with just about any type of meat and are perfect on their own or as a side dish. The most traditional of these croquettes are Croquettes de Carne, or Portuguese beef croquettes. These beef & chourico cakes are shaped as a cylinder and are surrounded with a crunchy golden fried dough shell. They are packed with lots of delicious flavor and great for serving when guests are around.
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Portuguese Chourico and Warm Chick Pea Salad

May 1, 2013 / No Comments

This is a very simple and easy recipe for a savory and spicy warm chick pea and chourico salad. We wanted to get a little creative on this one. We are using canned chick peas with this recipe because dry chick peas are harder to cook and usually end up under cooked and too dry. We prefer canned chick peas over under cooked dry ones so don’t feel guilty about it.

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