Portuguese Tuna and Sweet Potatoes (Atum com Batata Doce)

April 11, 2013 / No Comments

Portuguese Tuna and Sweet Potatoes combines the hearty components of the roasted Sweet Potato along with the unbelievable flavor of fresh Albacore tuna lightly sauteed on a saucepan. This delicious dish is a very popular and traditional Portuguese style eat. It is very simple and easy to make like most of our recipes, but is certainly not lacking in flavor, scent, or the great look of the dish. The Albacore is crucial to use for tuna as it is necessary for Portuguese style cooking. Try it out, and tell us what you think!
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Roasted Portuguese Mackerel (Chicharros)

March 22, 2013 / No Comments

This is a simple & easy recipe for traditional Portuguese Roasted Mackerel, or Chicharros. One of the most popular and traditional dishes in Portuguese cuisine, I have enjoyed this dish more times than I can count and it just never gets old. This type of dish truly exemplifies the best aspects of Portuguese cuisine, fish made with a simplicity in style but delicious in taste. Roasted Chicharros maintain a rustic and unique taste yet they can be made without all the fuss. We are sure you will love this dish as much as we Portuguese do, so try it out and tell us what you think!
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Garoupa com Molho Especial (Grouper in Special Sauce)

February 7, 2013 / No Comments

Garoupa com Molho Especial, Grouper in Special Sauce recipe. This recipe is a wonderful way to make the traditional Azorean Grouper. As the Azores are an archipelago of islands, the culture and cuisine are completely immersed in the surrounding waters. The Garoupa, or Grouper as it is known in English, is a delicious fish which is a very popular eat in the region. We would would like to bring you guys the most traditional and delicious way to enjoy this fish so you can get a small taste of the Azores and our wonderful culture, so go ahead and try it out and tell us what you think!
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Bacalhau Com Natas

August 13, 2012 / 7 Comments

To start the week off, we will start with likely the most popular dish served in Portuguese cuisine, Bacalhau com Natas. This dish has more variations than anybody can count, and this version happens to be my favorite way to enjoy this cod fish delight, as it also happens to be the favorite of many Portuguese food lovers around the world. It is made with “natas”, or heavy cream, and can be very simple to make with this easy and traditional recipe.
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