Cooking Portuguese is easy! Watch my videos for Piri Piri Frango Churrasco and Baked Piri Piri Chicken! Order here on Lisbon Blue Etsy shop
This delicious recipe is one of my family’s favorite chicken recipes. The chicken is moist, flavorful and it has a spicy kick! Perfect over rice, pasta, or even french fries. It makes a great...
Piri Piri Chicken wings are so delicious that you’ll keep making them again and again at every party! I used an air fryer to bake these wings but you can also bake them in...
This classic Lemon Rosemary Chicken is moist, juicy and full of lemony flavor. I always make 2 chickens so we can enjoy the chicken the next day to make sandwiches, quesadillas and chicken salad....
Ingredients: 1 (3 to 4) pound roasting chicken (butterflied) 2 lemons (sliced) 1 large onion (chopped) (optional) ¼ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder...
You can’t get the Portuguese Festa experience without enjoying some authentic barbecue chicken while you’re there. The chickens are deliciously flavored with Portuguese spices and are sold whole for the family to enjoy along...
After experimenting with my own Copy Cat – Shake and Bake recipes, I finally came up a winner using some spicy Piri Piri sauce to give it a Portuguese kick! It’s very simple to...
Arroz de Figado – Portuguese Style Dirty Rice This old classic recipe is on the comeback at upscale restaurants but I’ve been enjoying this dish since my mother taught me the recipe when I...
This easy recipe takes only 45 minutes to prepare. you probably have the ingredients in your pantry right now, so go ahead and try it. I used a combination of Portuguese Chouriço Sausage and...
This is probably the most popular Portuguese chicken dish. People all around the world are raving about the spicy moist flavor from the Piri Piri marinade. It’s very easy to cook in the oven...
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...
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...
Gallo Spicy Oven Fried Chicken I never make fried chicken because I try to avoid the grease in my diet, so I bake it in the oven instead. This chicken is oven baked with...
Pure Portuguese comfort food! Look at that color! Bring a taste of Portugal into kitchen table with one of the most popular dishes in Portuguese cooking. It will bring back sweet memories of your...
A perfect summer lunch! Asian Chicken Salad Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken (cut into cubes) 6 cups Spring salad mix or any favorite salad mix 1 cup fresh bean sprouts (rinse and drain) 1/2...
You will love this lemony flavored chicken! The recipe is simple to make and takes very little time to prepare. I served the chicken with my recipe for Green Bean Rice which pares perfectly...
This one pot dish for any day of the week has always been a family favorite. It’s often requested and called; Portuguese Chicken and Rice. I’ve added mushrooms for a variation, but this...
You will love these because they are pretty easy to make. I’m glad I made a double batch and froze half. My family loved them! Ingredients: 4 Chicken breasts 3 cups cooked chopped broccoli...
Fall brings comfort food recipes back into your cooking. I used two kinds of winter squash from my fall harvest which gave the chicken pie a sweet and savory flavor. This chicken dumpling pot...
Why get take out when you can cure your Asian cravings at home with this easy recipe for chicken and broccoli. All you need is one big stir fry pan which makes clean up...
I make this dish very often because it’s simple to prepare and it cooks in one deep skillet on the stove top. The chicken comes out moist, flavorful and practically falling off the bone....
Easy dinner in one hour! Portuguese Baked Chicken and Portuguese Punched Potatoes! Cooking can be easy. I promise! Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 small frying chickens (3 pounds each cut into halves) 1 tablespoon salt 2...
This chicken salad is a perfect summer salad to make when you have leftover chicken. The tartness of the grapes and cranberries pare well with the chicken to create a light salad. Serve it...
Tired of the same old chicken recipes? Try this Sweet & Spicy Orange Chicken. It’s easy to make and it tastes exactly like your favorite take out version. The marinade smells amazing from the...
Lemon Rosemary Chicken is typically not a Portuguese dish, but I add paprika to give it a smoky flavor and a beautiful golden crust! I like my chicken very well done with a crispy...
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Your family will love this Chicken Orzo Soup because it’s so simple to make and delicious. I make this soup every time my family has a cold or feeling under the weather. I always...
I went strawberry picking last week with my granddaughter. We made a delicious strawberry pie. This version is SUGAR FREE but visit this link for a regular STRAWBERRY PIE sweet version. I used pretzels...
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day. I love cuisines of all nations. Every year I make my Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner with a Portuguese twist. My family loves it and they’re looking forward to me...
Roasted Vegetables are so delicious and so easy to make. I like to make a large sheet pan so I can have leftover veggies all the next day. You can use any combination of...
You can also bake the potatoes as in this video below. Follow same ingredients but bake for about 1 hour or until done. Ingredients: 2 pounds any small or medium potatoes (washed and pat...
Ingredients: 2.5 cups Bisquick or any muffin mix 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 3/4 cups milk 1/2 stick melted butter 1 cup chocolate chips (I used dark chocolate) Topping: 4 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp...
Ingredients: 1/2 pizza dough recipe 4 – 6 oz. (goat cheese or fresh farmers cheese )2 cups fresh baby spinach 1/2 cup Portuguese fig jam (or any fig jam)1/2 small red onion (very thin...
These crispy potatoes are easy to make. I make them along with my roast chicken, pork or roast beef. They cook in an hour and come out perfect every time. Ingredients: 2-3 pounds cubed...
Ingredients: Dough Makes 1 large or 2 small breads 3 1/2 cups of flour 1 teaspoon sugar 1 envelope instant dry yeast 2 teaspoons salt 1 and 1/2 cups warm water 2 tablespoons olive...
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I love anything with lemon and one of my favorite cheeses is São Jorge making this dish one of my all time favorite’s. “Queijo São Jorge” is made with raw cow milk on the...
Cooking Portuguese is easy! Watch my videos for Piri Piri Frango Churrasco and Baked Piri Piri Chicken! Order here on Lisbon Blue Etsy shop
Ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups flour 3 eggs 1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 and 1/4 sticks softened butter 3/4 cups milk 1 and 1/2 cups sugar 1 lemon (zested...
Ingredients: 3-4 pounds mussels (cleaned) 1 large onion (minced) 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1/4 cup fennel (minced) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper pinch of saffron 1 cup white...
Sheet Pan Sausage Bake is an everyday go to dish. One pan is all you need to bake and serve! You can mix up the ingredients by using sweet potatoes or other vegetables like...
This savory roast beef will be your go to recipe. I make this dish a lot since it’s a family favorite and the best part is that leftovers all week are delicious. I make...
Summer vegetables from my garden make this Chicken and Veggie Rice. I also make this Rice and Green Bean version without chicken. It’s delicious as a mean dish or serve as a side dish....
Ingredients: 1 package of egg rolls wrappers (about 25) 1 pound of chourico or breakfast sausage (chopped finely) 1 dozen eggs (beaten) 1 small onion (minced) 1/2 cup shredded cheese 1 egg (beaten with...
I love the beautiful colors and simple flavors of one of my favorite dishes. So healthy, delicious and easy to make. You can make this with or without the potatoes. I often serve the...
You’ll love this easy way to prepare shrimp cocktail. It’s delicious and it cooks in only about 10 minutes. No need to buy those expensive cocktail shrimp you’ll find in your supermarket. Ingredients: 2...
This beautiful dessert is a must have during peach season! Order these beautiful Glass cutting board and mugs here at Lisbon Blue Shop
I had a great time answering all your questions while making this video. It’s wonderful to receive so much support from all of my followers on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube channel. Click on the...
This Chicken is tender, juicy and full of flavor from the roasted onions and sweet potatoes. All you need is my spice mix, olive oil and white wine to marinate the chicken and vegetables....
Pizza Dough Ingredients: 4 cups flour (more as needed) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 package dry yeast (1/4 ounce or 2 1/4 tsp) 1 teaspoon of sugar 2 teaspoons of salt 1 1/2 cups...
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This delicious recipe is one of my family’s favorite chicken recipes. The chicken is moist, flavorful and it has a spicy kick! Perfect over rice, pasta, or even french fries. It makes a great...
Vinho Verde Sangria is so delicious and refreshing! This is a perfect summer drink. “Cheers – Saude”! Order these beautiful custom glass cutting boards on Lisbon Blue Shop. Ingredients: 1 bottle Vinho Verde 1...
Here are five delicious sandwiches made with my favorite 3 Meal Muffins/Portuguese muffins/Bolos Levedos! Visit their website at 3mealmuffin.com to order and to find out where you can find them at your local store....
Easy Won Ton Soup This will be your go to easy recipe any day of the week! I’ve made many variations on this soup in the photos below. You can add your own favorites...
Order this beautiful Glass cutting board on Lisbon Blue shop Watch video recipe here: My family calls this dish Portuguese Chili. It’s easily made with the basic ingredients that you’ll find in a typical...
Easter Sour Cream Birds Nest Coffee Cake is a perfect cake for your Easter dessert table. Look at those beautiful candy coated almonds that look just like bird eggs. The crumbly, nutty topping pairs...
Piri Piri Chicken wings are so delicious that you’ll keep making them again and again at every party! I used an air fryer to bake these wings but you can also bake them in...
This easy makeover was easy with sticky tile paper, and porcelain drawer handles from Amazon. 1 roll of paper covered both my chest and my office bureau. I had a drawer missing in my...
I always add sweet potatoes to my beef stew since it adds great flavor and the texture thickens the broth. Make a big pot to enjoy the next day. I add mushrooms and peas,...
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey 2 eggs 1 cup dried seasoned breadcrumbs 1 slice of fresh bread (crumbled, I use a grater) 1 medium onion (finely minced) 3/4 cup milk 2...
This classic Lemon Rosemary Chicken is moist, juicy and full of lemony flavor. I always make 2 chickens so we can enjoy the chicken the next day to make sandwiches, quesadillas and chicken salad....
Ingredients: 6 pork chops 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup white wine 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper 3 to 4 cups of Cebolada sauce...
Don’t be intimidated by cooking octopus. It’s relatively easy to do. I learned this method from my mother of boiling the octopus in water with only 1 onion and no salt required since the...
This bread is savory, salty and sweet all in the same bite. Make 2 because this will be the first appetizer to go. It a great bread to freeze and enjoy the next time....
This Caramel Flan is delicious, so creamy, and you can’t tell it from the original flan recipe. Watch my original Caramel Flan video recipe below from Tia Maria’s Blog Youtube Channel. It’s a wonderful...
This chicken and pasta recipe is a one pan dish that’s simple to prepare and cooks in under 1 hour. The chicken comes out tender, and full of flavor. Chose your favorite pasta such...
Ingredients: 2 cans of either chick peas or black eyed peas or combine both 4 to 6 boiled eggs (quartered)1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil1/8 cup white wine vinegar salt and pepper to taste2...
Matzo Ball Ingredients: 3 eggs (separated) 1 and 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons club soda (seltzer) 1 package Matzo Ball soup mix (I use Streitz) Soup ingredients: 1 bone in chicken breast 2...
Ingredients: 1 (3 to 4) pound roasting chicken (butterflied) 2 lemons (sliced) 1 large onion (chopped) (optional) ¼ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder...
Introducing my second cookbook; TASTE PORTUGAL MORE EASY PORTUGUESE RECIPES. This cookbook has 121 recipes. Including my spice and sauces, soups and how-to’s like “how to cook sardinhas” “how to cook polvo” and “how...
This is the best recipe that’s I ever made for carnitas. The recipe is easy and cooks for about 3 hours in the oven making the meat moist, succulent and very tender which falls...
This savory quiche will be your favorite way to use all that summer zucchini that’s in season right now. I bet you have all the ingredients in your pantry too. That’s what makes this...
Festa food recipes continue this month with these Filhos da Festa. This popular dessert is a favorite at every festa. Some people call them “Malasadas” some call them “Filhos”. Call them any name you...
You’ll love this easy, low carb, low calorie version of the classic Portuguese Shrimp and Rice dish that’s one my favorite recipes on this blog. This recipe only takes about 20 minutes to fully...
You can’t get the Portuguese Festa experience without enjoying some authentic barbecue chicken while you’re there. The chickens are deliciously flavored with Portuguese spices and are sold whole for the family to enjoy along...
Time to Festa everyone! The months of June through September is “Festa” season throughout Portugal and in Portuguese communities around the world. Since most festas have been canceled this year in the USA due...
This Lobster Bisque is creamy and full of great savory flavor. Next time you have some leftover lobster shells save them or freeze them to make seafood broth or this perfect special occasion bisque....
This Pizza Dough can be used to make any kind of your favorite pizza, flatbread or even foccacia breads. Ingredients: 4 cups flour (more as needed) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 package dry yeast...
Arugula, Beet, Cherry Tomato and Fresh Farmer’s cheese salad. This healthy salad is full of antioxidants and tastes delicious. Both savory and sweet! Loving the Portuguese flag colors. Ingredients: 4 cups Arugula (washed) 1...
This fresh codfish recipe is simple and delicious! Perfect for lent, meatless Mondays or any day of the week. Feel free to use salt cod if you prefer. Here’s the recipe: Ingredients 1 lb...
I made this easy recipe last week and it was delicious! Don’t let the simple ingredients fool you because it’s delicious! A perfect side dish or main dish. Make it ahead and heat...
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After experimenting with my own Copy Cat – Shake and Bake recipes, I finally came up a winner using some spicy Piri Piri sauce to give it a Portuguese kick! It’s very simple to...
Let’s make Homestyle bread – Pao Caseiro together! Romeo and Juliet Sandwich is a combination of Portuguese Sao Jorge Cheese and Marmelada Ingredients: 4 cups flour 3 teaspoons dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt...
Shrimp Mozambique This shrimp dish is a party in a pan! All you need is some good Vinho Verde, fresh crusty bread for dipping into to sauce, and friends to share it with!...
Arroz de Figado – Portuguese Style Dirty Rice This old classic recipe is on the comeback at upscale restaurants but I’ve been enjoying this dish since my mother taught me the recipe when I...
The combination of pork and shrimp in a savory yet slightly spicy sauce can be served as an appetizer with crusty Portuguese rolls, or as a main dish with rice or potatoes. It’s a...
Eggs and peas is humble yet very popular dish. I had a lot of cherry tomatoes in my fridge last week, and as a die hard waste not, want not fanatic I had to...
This easy recipe takes only 45 minutes to prepare. you probably have the ingredients in your pantry right now, so go ahead and try it. I used a combination of Portuguese Chouriço Sausage and...
These cookies are a perfect snack because they’re packed with healthy granola, nuts and berries. I love the crispy edges and soft chewy interior. It’s a healthy cookie you can give your family since...
Pescada Frita is fried “whiting or hake” I make this fish on Friday’s during lent. It’s a tradition that I carry on from my mother. Every time I make this recipe, it brings me...
These little one bite size appetizers are perfect for your next party, or anytime snack. My preference it to use Gaspar’s Chourico or Linguica because I find it cooks better, won’t become as dry...
What better way to show your love, by making your friends and family a delicious Bolo de Bolacha Maria cake! This dessert is probably one of the favorites in Portuguese cuisine. There are many...
Order this beautiful Glass Cutting Board here Once you try this delicious recipe, you’ll be making all the time. It’s inspired by a recipe by Ina Garten, but I changed up the ingredients a...
Enjoy rosemary all year long for your recipes. It’s easy to grow and dry in your own home. Step 1. Cut rosemary stems from the plant. Step 2. Rinse and dry on paper towels....
This is probably the most popular Portuguese chicken dish. People all around the world are raving about the spicy moist flavor from the Piri Piri marinade. It’s very easy to cook in the oven...
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Order cookbooks here Lisbon Blue Shop If you love Caldo Verde or Kale Soup like my son, you’ll love my new Keto Diet, low carb recipe for Caldo Verde. He’s on a low carb...
The Romeo and Juliet – Cheese and Marmelade Sandwich The love story of the perfect couple; Romeo and Juliet, inspired the name for this perfect sandwich combination of tangy Sao Jorge cheese from the...
I hope you enjoy this sheet pan Salmon and Asparagus dinner which cooks in only 20-25 minutes. Serve it with a tower of Portuguese Tomato Rice for great presentation. Make extra because the salmon...
This easy recipe is can be a lunch, snack, side dish or a main dish. Serve it warm or cold. Make this ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. If you don’t have...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone. May the spirit and joy of Christmas bring you; love, peace, health and happiness to you, your family and friends.
Merry Christmas Everyone! Here’s a special recipe for you. Recipe #48 Taste Portugal 101 Easy recipes cookbook Portuguese Baked Stuffed Shrimp Warning!!! This baked stuffed shrimp will drive shrimp lovers crazy! What...
“Feliz Natal” or “Boas Festas” translates to “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”! The Holiday season in Portugal is celebrated as a time for family, of giving and sharing. Towns and homes are decorated with...
Hello everyone. Here’s our collection of classic Christmas recipes Videos collection. Visit our Youtube Channel and enjoy a Taste of Portugal during your celebrations! Pasteis de Bacalhau – Bolinhos de Bacalhau Camarao a Mocambique...
Sonhos – Fried Choux Pastry Recipe Sonhos (Dreams) are fried pastry. They are made of basic choux paste dough which uses no yeast, or baking powder. The dough is dropped by tablespoons into hot...
Roasted Acorn squash is easy to prepare. Simply wash the squash and slice it into one inch slices. Remove the seeds with a spoon. Place on a cooky sheet coated with a little cooking...
Portugal has the most protected products in Europe, identifying a variety of excellence in food products in terms of taste, authenticity and genuineness, with characteristics having roots in the areas of origin throughout Portugal....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
I’ve had many requests for the process of hydrating salt cod (bacalhau). It’s relatively easy to do so I’ve posted some information here for those of you that are novices at cooking with the...
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”...
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...
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...
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. ...
The Morais family has been making wine for over a hundred years. In Portugal, the heritage of wine making has been passed down from generation to generation. Joining this age old family tradition with...
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!
Now that planing season is here, this is a fun project for you or to make with your kids. It make the imagination go wild and brings out your creativity. I used a hanging...
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...
This is such an elegant dessert for your next celebration. Flan is very easy to make despite it’s appearance and these two variations on the original flan recipes create a unique taste. Ingredients: 6...
These little treats have great flavor and a burst of spice from Piri Piri Hot Sauce! I make these so often that I could do it with my eyes closed! Note: If you can’t...
Gallo Spicy Oven Fried Chicken I never make fried chicken because I try to avoid the grease in my diet, so I bake it in the oven instead. This chicken is oven baked with...
This pasta bake is great for an easy everyday meal and perfect to bring for a pot luck party. Prepare it ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator until you’re ready...
For banana lovers! This cake recipe tastes just like banana cream pie with and added fluffy and moist cake layer. Perfect for party, pot luck and a summer picnic. I placed it in the...
David Leite, is an author, food writer and blog publisher. His first Portuguese cookbook, THE NEW PORTUGUESE TABLE, won the 2010 IACP Julia Child Award, as well as garnering other distinctions. Now the...
The Portuguese Community in the USA is embedded on both the East and West coastlines. One of the many examples is the Pedrozo family, a third generation of dairy farmers in California who have...
My husband Augie loves, Pizza, football and Piri Piri hot sauce! For this year’s Super Bowl, I’m making him his favorite buffalo style pizza. I use piri piri (Portuguese red pepper sauce) but you...
Are you drooling yet? My family went crazy when I made this bread and it disappeared the same day! I barely had a chance to take the photo of the finished bread for this...
This Spinach Broccoli and Presunto (prociutto) Quiche is savory and mouthwatering. Easy to prepare for a simple lunch, snack or dinner! You can leave out the presunto if you want a vegetarian quiche. Enjoy!...
Feijoada originated around the 14th century in the Northern region of Portugal. Generally, Feijoada is made with white beans but in the Tras os Montes region, red kidney beans are used. During that time...
Click here to watch full video: Source: Notícias do Meu País – Episódio 9 – RTP Play – RTP Hi everyone. Here is the full length video of my episode which aired around the...
This old antique trunk was dark brown, faded and worn out from over 100 years of travel. It belonged to my Tia Isabel (Aunt Isabel) who traveled to America in 2016 on a ship...
Pure Portuguese comfort food! Look at that color! Bring a taste of Portugal into kitchen table with one of the most popular dishes in Portuguese cooking. It will bring back sweet memories of your...
How to roast chestnuts: 1. Using sharp knife, make an incision about 1/8-inch deep through the top of chestnut. 2. After slitting place the chestnuts on roasting pan and roast them 400 degrees...
Mariscada This is my family’s favorite seafood dish which I learned from a Portuguese chef many years ago. I make it for Christmas Eve dinner every year. The combination of ingredients and spices blend...
I also dry my mint and make mint tea. I enjoy mixing both cidreira and mint for wonderful mix of flavor. Follow the same instructions for drying mint as you do the lemon balm....
I never through out my day old Papo Secos (Portuguese rolls) because they are perfect for making stuffing like this one for these delicious baked pork chops. You will never fry pork chops again...
The cool weather is here. Let the soup cooking start. This soup is a bowl of healthy eating. Just serve with some crusty bread and dinner is served! Ingredients: 2 pounds garden green beans...
This Cebolada (Onion Sauce) is great to put on steak, pork chops or as a base for baking fish. I like to make large batch and freeze into portions for later use. To defrost...
Did you know that the cooking method used in Japanese cooking “tempura” was taught to the Japanese by the Portuguese Explorers? So the next time you order anything tempura at a restaurant you...
I had a very bountiful tomato harvest this year so I had to use the tomatoes in many different recipes. These sun dried tomatoes came out perfect! This was the first time I made...
Invite your friends over for these Cranberry Lemon Scones and enjoy the company! They’re a perfect breakfast or anytime treat. I served mine with Lemon Balm Tea (Cha de Cidreira) which is my favorite...
What an light and easy dessert for summer! I know most of you probably have the needed ingredients right in your kitchen pantry so go ahead and try it this weekend! I don’t know...
If you long to visit Portugal, taste the foods, learn some history, learn about the cuisine, and mingle with the locals, I suggest you pick up a copy of The Portuguese Travel Cookbook. It’s...
You’ll love these egg rolls because they’re lite and easy to prepare. You can enjoy them any day of the week and no take out needed! Whenever I make these egg rolls I also...
Hot Lobster Rolls I only have 3 words to say; Yum! Yum! Yum! Makes 2-3 lobster rolls Meat from 1 cooked lobster 1/2 stick of butter Juice from 1/2 lemon pinch of paprika...
Taste Portugal cookbook was 1 of 5 cookbooks featured in an article; 5 Droolworthy Books About Portuguese Food And Recipes, a popular Portuguese travel blog by Julie Dawn Fox! Julie is a British...
You will love this lemony flavored chicken! The recipe is simple to make and takes very little time to prepare. I served the chicken with my recipe for Green Bean Rice which pares perfectly...
My family loves bacalhau so I’m always trying new recipes. This week I gave the classic “Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa” a makeover by making it as a scalloped potato layered bake. It was...
These lettuce wraps are easy to make since all you have to do is prepare the shrimp and then assemble then assemble. The Asian dipping sauce brings out the flavor of the shrimp and...
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!
These cinnamon rolls are easy to make and perfect for your morning coffee. When I bake breads or pastries that require risen dough, I try to use fresh yeast because the dough rises better....
I made this pork for my husband’s birthday and it was a hit with the whole family! It came out perfectly with a beautiful golden color. The orange and onion combination brings a sweet...
I made this salad last week and it was absolutely amazing! The sweet berries mixed with the tangy beets go great together and the almonds gave it a nutty crunch. It’s packed with great...
This potato salad is enhanced with the leaks and red onions which give it a sweetness. The dill gives it a kick. I only add a half cup of mayonnaise because I like a...
You can make a great healthy soup in just 15 minutes with this easy recipe. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 packages of frozen tortellini soup mix (I use Angy’s) 2 scallions (finely sliced) 1/2 roasted red...
This one pot dish for any day of the week has always been a family favorite. It’s often requested and called; Portuguese Chicken and Rice. I’ve added mushrooms for a variation, but this...
This one pan meal has protein, fiber, and all the vitamins you need for a healthy lunch or dinner. It also makes a great side dish. It pairs perfectly with salt cod (bacalhau) tuna...
This recipe is one of the easiest I’ve ever made! I served the shrimp with white rice an Asian cucumber salad on the side. Enjoy! Baked Coconut Shrimp Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled...
Nothing is more comforting than a hearty bowl of soup in a snow storm! This soup cooked in 30 minutes so it’s an easy lunch or dinner. It’s packed with vitamins and protein from...
Broccoli Apple Salad The pictures tell the story, so there is no need to tell you how deliciously good and healthy this salad is! The best part is; no cooking involved! Enjoy it! Ingredients:...
In the Island of Madeira, during the family reunion on Christmas Eve it is customary to have chicken broth, apart from other meat dishes. Also, families usually drink the typical homemade tangerine, orange and...
Start your New Year’s Eve festivities with this healthy Holiday Berry Nut Salad. I’m still finishing up with the leftovers from Christmas so I made this healthy salad using all of the leftover fruits,...
When I owned ran my deli/coffee shop I made soups every day so I had to come up with new soups for a change to the menu. This Tortellini Minestrone Soup was one of...
Most of us remember the delicious home fry rounds that our moms or grandmothers made for us. My mother was not exception. Every time the grandchildren spent the day at her house she would...
Nothing says fall like hearty soups made with a thick rich broth made with fall harvest vegetables. I used 3 different kinds of squash from my garden, but you can use whatever you prefer....
Why get take out when you can cure your Asian cravings at home with this easy recipe for chicken and broccoli. All you need is one big stir fry pan which makes clean up...
Never throw away your day old bread. Make this Panzanella salad. Simply cut the bread into 1 inch cubes, coat with a little olive oil and your favorite seasonings and cook in your oven...
This is a cake which was once served to a King of Portugal has become the traditional cake of AlfAlfeizerão and is famous throughout Portugal. In Portuguese tradition, it is said that this cake...
When you take one bite of this flat bread you’ll taste the delicious savory flavor of the chourico and eggs breakfast that you enjoy on weekend mornings! This flat bread is my husbands...
This is my husbands favorite sandwich. He is definitely a chouricoholic and never says no to anything with chourco! This recipe is simply easy to cook and the best part is it’s so delicious....
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...
A perfect remedy for a Spring cold. This Chicken Noodle Soup will be ready in under 60 minutes. I used stars, but you can use rice or any favorite small pasta. Ingredients: 6-8 cups...
These ribs are fall off the bone with my spice mix recipe. You can bake them or cook out on the grill using the same technique. Enjoy! Watch my Portuguese Rib video recipe...
Watch me cooking Portuguese Kale Soup live on Mass AppealThanks to all of you for watching last Friday! Here’s the link to soup recipe. Prepping for the show
Lisbon Cobb Salad During lent, it often becomes a challenge to create new and interesting dishes. This is my take on Cobb Salad by making a Lisbon salad. I use Portuguese tuna fish packed...
Baked Octopus is a must have at Christmas Eve at my home. Don’t be intimidated by the thought of cooking octopus because it’s relatively easy to prepare. Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 2 -3...
It is said that the now famous; Francesinha was invented in the city of Porto, Portugal, in the 1960’s by Daniel da Silva, a returned emigrant from France who tried to adapt the croque-monsieur ...
Thank you to Maria do Carmo Pereira and the Luso Americano Portuguese newspaper in USA, for featuring my new cookbook in today’s issue! “Luso – Americano” was founded in 1928 in Newark, New Jersey...
Photo credit: http://www.turistaprofissional.com Happy Valentine’s Day Hundreds of years ago, young women of marring age began making “Lenços dos Namorados” – Sweetheart Handkerchiefs, to show love for their sweethearts. They were made of linen...
Introducing! Taste Portugal | 101 easy Portuguese recipes What began for my daughter Lisa and I as a challenging labor of love by simply sharing recipes on this Blog, has now transformed into a...
My daughter Lisa made Portuguese Pot Roast dinner on Sunday. It came out fabulous! This perfect pot roast is pure comfort food for the cold months. The sauce is so flavorful that you’ll want...
Soup season is here and what better way to warm up than with this hearty, vitamin packed soup. I used fall root vegetables which are season now, and white northern beans which give the...
This recipe for Kale Soup will take less than 30 minutes to prepare. This soup is very popular but it is often mistakenly called Caldo Verde Soup which is the most popular soup...
Arroz de Tomate – Tomato Flavored Rice This rice pairs well with fish and poultry, but you can serve it as a side dish for any meal. My father was named Dinis after Rei...
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...
I appeared on Portuguese TV – SIC NOTICIA/SAPO on Tuesday June 10, Portugal day. The news piece featured Portuguese Sweet Muffins – Bolos Levados from the Portuguese company 3mealmuffin company of Fall River. Mr....
Fire Grilled Sardines with Onions Peppers Sardinhas Assadas com Cebolada Get this beautiful PORTUGAL TILE GLASS CUTTING BOARD AND I’M HERE FOR THE SARDINHAS HERE Sardines season in Portugal is from the month of...
These ribs are great either roasted in the oven or cooked out on the grill. You may be asking yourself, Brussels Sprouts? Where are the roasted potatoes? I added the sprouts during the last...
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...
This Sopa de Grao, is loaded with fiber, protein and slow digesting carbs that are good for you. It’s made with simple ingredients that you probably have in your pantry. You may substitute the...
This recipe is very easy to make despite having a lot of different ingredients. I adapted it from the Pioneer Woman. She used tortillas in the soup instead of rice. If your family...
Order these beautiful ceramic mugs and glass cutting boards here Lisbon Blue shop When I was a little girl, I would wake up on Christmas Eve mornings smelling the aroma of the sugar and...
This recipe makes a large pot of chili that can serve 10-12 people so you’ll have enough for the next day, or freeze it for next week! For a vegetarian option, simply leave out...
A Portuguese Thanksgiving menu – Enjoy! Portuguese-sweet-bread butternut-squash-carrot-puree roast-potatoes Portuguese-style stuffing classic-Portuguese-rice There are many variations to preparing at Thanksgiving Turkey. Some people brine the turkey for 48 hours while others simply rub...
Get your pumpkin on! Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful dessert for those of you that want something different instead of pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving. This cake is moist and full...
“É dia de São Martinho;comem-se castanhas, prova-se o vinho” “It’s Saint Martin’s day; we eat chestnuts and drink the wine” Dia de Sao Martinho – Saint Martin’s Day is celebrated each year on November...
This recipe is deliciously easy! It’s my daughters recipe that she adapted from the Pioneer Woman. What a scrumptious surprise to find this beauty waiting for me on the kitchen counter last night! Perfect...
Lemon Rosemary Chicken is typically not a Portuguese dish, but I add paprika to give it a smoky flavor and a beautiful golden crust! I like my chicken very well done with a crispy...
This stuffed mushroom recipe is perfect for a special occasion appetizer. It’s deliciously decadent, and full of flavor. The mushrooms come out moist, and the crunchy topping adds texture creating a perfect bite! Enjoy!...
Chouriço Bombeiro This appetizer creates a memorable cooking experience for your guests. The flaming chouriço creates a crispy browned skin and savory flavor. Chourico sausage is cured so don’t worry if think you haven’t...
Shrimp is loaded with protein, low in calories and only takes 5 minutes to cook! This easy recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare but tastes like a high end bistro dish....
Cavacas – “Portuguese Popover Dessert”. The taste and texture is similar to a profiterole with a creamy, sugary glaze over the top. This classic dessert most likely originating in Caldas da Rainha is a...
Crust-less Spinach and Broccoli quiche is an amazing savory dish. This is my go to dish for meatless hearty lunch, but I also prepare it as a side dish. Did you know that 2...
Making this flat bread took me back to my family’s hometown. Travassos, is a small village in Tras os Montes, Portugal near the city of Montalegre. The bread for whole village was made in...
You’ll love this fruit salad for summer picnics, Holidays and for family celebrations. It’s so simple and easy to make, because you don’t have to peel and slice the fruit. The secret to this...
Portuguese “Frango Churrasco” – Barbequed Chicken, is one of the most popular dishes for summer cookouts. There are many different recipes for this dish from using basic salt and pepper to adding oregano and...
These classic pastries are everyone’s favorite. Once you experience just how easy they are to make at home, you’ll never buy them at a bakery again. Unless of course, your lucky enough to be...
Big Fat Portuguese Wedding Soup When I first saw the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” with my friends many years ago, they laughed hysterically at the quirky customs, the outrages family members and...
The dog wags his tail, not for you, but for your bread. –Portuguese Proverb Pão de Milho, is my favorite of all the classic Portuguese breads. This artisan style bread is usually made with...
Portuguese Sweet Bread Christmas Braid Watch my video recipe on my Youtube channel Portuguese sweet bread (Massa Sovada or simply Massa, Pão Doce. This light...
Gaspar’s……”The Portuguese Sausage that the whole world can enjoy!” “You don’t have to be Portuguese to love Linguica and Chourico” When Manuel A. Gaspar emigrated from Portugal to the United States in 1912,...
I get many requests from people looking for lost recipes, but especially around the Holidays. There are many reasons why people don’t have their family recipes. Some family members didn’t want to share...
Shrimp & Pork Dumplings! This is an easy recipe for all your parties! You will never order dumplings out again once you try this easy recipe! I made about 48 dumplings with this recipe...
There’s an old saying in Portugal that says; “Porto works while Lisbon plays”. However during the Festa de Sao Joao – St John’s Festival, which is held on June 23-24th the city celebrates the...
Pasteis de Carne Pasteis de Carne are savory meat pies made with puff pastry dough that are perfect for parties, tailgating or anytime! This recipe is so easy to make, that it will be...
Bolo Rei is Portugal’s king of cakes. It’s traditionally eaten throughout the Christmas season, but mostly on January 6, the twelfth day of Christmas, which is known as King’s day. The date is when...
Pão de Ló – “Sponge Cake” Just as the translation is easy, so is the recipe. This cake is so easy to make that you’ll find yourself making it again and again. The recipe...
Portuguese Roast potatoes are a hit at every party! They’re a perfect side dish for your roast beef, roast chicken, pork and delicious with your Holiday Baked Ham. Ingredients: 2 pounds any potatoes (...
Did you know that there’s an old Portuguese saying? “There are 365 recipes for Bacalhau – one for each day of the year.” Try this easy and delicious recipe for Pataniscas (Salt Cod Fish...
Sonhos, are light and fluffy doughnut like pastries that melt in your mouth! Generally, they’re served around the Holidays but this popular fried pastry is a favorite at almost every Portuguese celebration. They are...
Come on and jump in! It’s delicious! Arroz Doce – Sweet Rice Pudding, has always been my family’s favorite served on Christmas Eve. This is one of the most famous Portuguese desserts served...
BACALHAU A GOMES DE SA There’s a saying in Portugal; “There’s a recipe using Bacalhau for 365 days of the year”! But this classic, is not only a year round treat it’s also a...
Hi Foodies, It took me years to finally make a good caramel flan until I finally discovered the reason why I wasn’t successful. The reason was because I didn’t use whole milk. I...
Classic Caldo Verde Soup FIRST POST 1-15-2010 Today we’re going on a journey to Portugal were the classic green soup, “Caldo Verde” is probably the most loved and well known soup in the country....
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