Portuguese Pasta with Clams and Chouriço

April 29, 2013 / 11 Comments

Here is a recipe for Portuguese Pasta with Clams and Chouriço. It is a deliciously traditional and hearty Portuguese dish which provides many of the best flavors in Portuguese cooking. Flavorful and a bit spicy Portuguese chouriço in combination with some perfectly cooked clams makes for a very tasty dish which is sure to impress. You must find Portuguese style chouriço for this dish, Spanish chorizo will not do as many recipes will have you think, it just does not contain the rich flavor and spicy kick you find in Portuguese chouriço. Try it out and tell us what you think!
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Simple & Easy Piri Piri Shrimp Mozambique

April 27, 2013 / 1 Comment

Shrimp Mozambique is a very traditional and unique dish stemming from Portuguese, Angolan, and Mozambique history. This dish is unique for combining its spicy piri piri kick with some awesome seafood shrimp. Our version makes this dish super simple and easy to make without any fuss, and is absolutely awesome and a bit spicy for those who like that kind of thing. If it is, you will surely love this wonderful dish.
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Portuguese Clams in Garlic Sauce (Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato)

April 27, 2013 / No Comments

One thing that Portuguese cuisine does better than the rest, is seafood, especially cooked clams. Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato is a delicious recipe for one of the most popular Portuguese clam dishes, and it is truly one of my favorites. The buttery and garlicky flavor lends unbelievable taste to this dish that is truly delicious. It is very easy to make with simple ingredients in classic Portuguese style, you just need to go out and get some clams to cook, preferably littlenecks.
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Asparagus and Chourico Omelette (Omelete de Chouriço com Espargos)

April 26, 2013 / No Comments

This is a delicious Portuguese recipe for an Asparagus and Chourico Omelette, known as Omelete de Chouriço com Espargos. It is one of the most healthy and hearty ways to start your day. If you make yourselves one of these in the morning it will truly kickstart your day, and is absolutely delicious. The asparagus gives a wonderful smooth taste in combination with the eggs, awesome Portuguese spicy pork chouriço, and bursting flavor of the garlic. It is truly a Portuguese style breakfast delight that can actually be eaten and enjoyed at any time of the day. Try it out and tell us what you think.
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Portuguese French Toast “Rabanadas”

April 24, 2013 / No Comments

Great hearty and delicious way to start your day, Portuguese French toast, known as Rabanadas. Being that I have such a sweet tooth, I always love taking any chance I can to start my day with something so sweet and delicious like Rabanadas. These are really great, and simple to make without any fuss. Try it out for your breakfast and you will surely love it!
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Azorean Green Tea Pudding

February 28, 2013 / 5 Comments

Green tea is enjoyed day and night in Portuguese culture, as are desserts. This is most especially true in the Azores which has the only green tea grown in all of Europe, due to the unique climate. We are going to give you guys a great recipe for Azorean Green Tea Pudding. This combination is a match made in heaven as the green tea leaves give the pudding a unique flavor. This recipe is a unique Azorean variation on the dish and has been enjoyed in my family for many generations. This recipe is simple and straightforward, just make sure to find some quality green tea leaves, preferably Portuguese. Enjoy!
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