Spicy Hot Piri Piri Shrimp Dip
Piri Piri is a hot sauce with Portuguese origins since it was the explorers who introduced the peppers to Africa. The name of the pepper derives form Swahili for “pepper pepper”, also know as...
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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...
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...
Flourless Chocolate Cake
This flourless chocolate cake is very simple to make. It’s very light and moist and I promise your guests will love it! I adapted it from Sarah Carvey. Here’s the link to the video...
Portuguese Sangria
Sangria is a perfect drink to quench your thirst on a hot day. It’s beautiful fruity color makes it a great crowd pleaser for your next picnic or a party. The use of the...
Piri Piri Deviled Eggs Recipe – Ovos Recheados
You’ll love this easy recipe for deviled eggs with a kick! I was pleasantly surprised how quickly they disappeared so I’ll be making them more often. The word “devil” originally referred to the combination...
Chocolate Flan Cake – Bolo de Chocolate e Pudim Flan
You won’t believe the magic that happens when you make this cake! It’s very easy to make and perfect for a party. This cake is a Mexican recipe, but it has become very popular...
Arroz de Marisco – Seafood Rice Casserole
The bountiful seafood in the oceans of Portugal’s sea coast inspires this flavorful Seafood rice that is perfect for a celebration or anytime. This recipe is inspired from a recipe that I learned many...
Rabanadas – Portuguese Style French Toast
When I was a little girl, I would wake up on Christmas Eve mornings smelling the aroma of the sugar and cinnamon sprinkled on the warm Rabanadas that my mother had made for our...
Caldo de Camarao – Shrimp & Vegetable Bisque
I learned this recipe for Caldo de Camarao, many years ago from a Portuguese Chef named Jose. He was a great chef, with a wonderful soul, but like many chefs, he was quite...
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