Category: Recipes

26 Oct, 2017

A Soup Lesson; Caldo Verde is Not Kale Soup

Today we’re having a culinary lesson; , “Caldo Verde” is probably the most loved and well known soup in the country of Portugal. Classic Caldo Verde Soup Caldo Verde, meaning (Green Soup) originated in...

chicken / Main Dish / Photo Gallery / Recipes / Wine

20 Oct, 2017

Chicken Douro – Galinha a Douro

Nothing gets me more mad than to see a recipe with 30 ingredients that I have to go hunting for at the grocery store. It turns me off and I won’t even attempt to...

chicken / Main Dish / Photo Gallery / Recipes / rice

3 Aug, 2017

Lisbon Lemon Chicken – Galinha com Limão a Lisboa

One bite of this chicken and you’ll taste the tangy lemony mouthwatering flavor. It’s simple to prepare and decadent enough to serve for your guests. It’s different than the standard lemon chicken recipes because...

eggs / Holiday Recipes / Main Dish / Photo Gallery / Recipes / seafood / Side Dish

3 Aug, 2017

Bachalhau Com Grao Assado- Salt Cod with Chick Pea Bake

One bite brings me home to Portugal! Bacalhau com Grao is as classic home comfort food, one of the most popular dishes, and served in most Portuguese homes and restaurants. This recipe is versatile,...

Culture / Desserts / Main Dish / Photo Gallery / Recipes / Traditional customs / Wine

27 Jun, 2017

Pears in Vinho do Porto

Pears in Vinho do Porto dessert is elegant, yet so easy to make to impress your family or guests at your next party. Be sure to serve a glass of authentic “Vinho do Porto”...

Cake / Desserts / Holiday Recipes / Photo Gallery / Recipes

23 Jun, 2017

Maria Cookies and Cream Strawberry Banana Trifle

Dig in! Maria Cookies add crunchy layers to this easy trifle recipe. Fresh bananas, strawberries, and home made whipped cream create a melt in your mouth fruit bomb! Bring it to your next cookout...

Appetizers / fish / Main Dish / Photo Gallery / Potato / Recipes / seafood / shrimp / Side Dish

20 Jun, 2017

Portuguese Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

Sneak Peak into a recipe for my next Taste Portugal 101 easy recipes cookbook! This Shrimp boil was a hit at my family’s cookout! This is a perfect dish for the summer months when...

Culture / Drinks / Holiday Recipes / Main Dish / Photo Gallery / Recipes / seafood / shrimp

6 Jun, 2017

Seafood Chowder with 1920 Portuguese Brandy

Are you drooling yet? This is my favorite soup which I make every summer after our families Father’s Day clam bake! This is a great way to use up the leftover seafood and corn. ...

Holiday Recipes / Photo Gallery / Traditional customs

10 May, 2017

Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms! “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers” Rudyard Kipling Share memories and keep our Portuguese tradition alive. Order my Taste Portugal Cookbook!

Appetizers / Main Dish / Recipes

4 May, 2017

Sloppy Ronaldo Sliders

Delicious sliders with a kick of ground chourico Portuguese sausage. I used to call them Sloppy Maria’s but I changed the name to Sloppy Ronaldo Sliders in honor of Cristiano because last year I...