Category: Desserts

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30 Jun, 2015

Peach Blueberry Tart – Pastel de Pêssego e Mirtilo

You’ll love this fresh summer tart. My daughter Lisa made it last weekend for my niece’s bridal shower and it was a big hit! In fact it was such a big hit we barely...

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2 Jun, 2015

Banana Cake with Cinnamon Sugar – Bolo de Banana com Açúcar e Canela

This warm banana bread is irresistible! The recipe for this batter is very light and fluffy, with a touch of sugar and cinnamon. FYI, did you know that the word “banana” originates from the...

Desserts / Drinks / Holiday Recipes / Photo Gallery

20 May, 2015

How to Brew French Press Coffee

I like my coffee to simply taste like coffee and the best way to make great coffee, is with a French Press! This also known as a Press Pot or Plunger Pot. Make this...

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8 May, 2015

Orange Pound Cake with Orange Marmelade Glaze – Bolo de Laranja

Recipe and image by: Mary Connie De Pao A beautiful summer cake recipe sent to me by a fan of Tia Maria’s Blog. Enjoy the recipe! Orange Pound cake Ingredients: 2 3/4 cup sifted...

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2 Apr, 2015

Pineapple Sumol and Coconut Poundcake

If you like pina coladas you’ll love this cake. The pineapple and coconut flavors really come through. I used Pineapple sumol, but you can substitute with pineapple juice. Ingredients: 2 sticks butter (soft) 1...

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30 Dec, 2014

Coscorões – Angel Wings Fried Pastry

photo credits: narwencuisine.blogspot.com Coscorões are fried dough often referred to as Angel wings, and similar to filhos. However, no yeast or other leavening agents are used to make the dough. They are usually made...

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5 Dec, 2014

Mini Pecan Tarts

These mini pecan tarts are even better than Pecan Pie and easier to make. My daughter Lisa made these little tarts last weekend for Sunday dinner dessert and they were an absolute hit! Requests...

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3 Oct, 2014

Pasteis de Gila

sao33.blogspot.com Pasteis de Gila- Puff Pastry is made using a sweet jam filling made from the fiber of the spaghetti squash. You can make the jelly at home, or you can buy it in...

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11 Aug, 2014

Bolo de Bolacha Maria – Maria Cookie Cake

This easy recipe requires not baking and makes an elegant dessert. Bolo de Bolacha Maria is traditionally made with butter, or sweetened condensed milk, but my version uses home made pastry cream which makes...

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4 Aug, 2014

Sugar and Spice Baby Shower Tea Party

“Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice, That’s What Little Girls are Made of” Here’s the photos from my daughter in law Rebecca’s baby shower hosted by my daughter Lisa and I. We had the...