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May 4, 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...

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April 5, 2017

Piri Piri Picante Chicken Fingers

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...

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March 30, 2017

Gallo Spicy Oven Fried Chicken

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...

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March 29, 2017

Creamy Sausage and Spinach Pasta Bake

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...

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January 31, 2017

Augie’s Piri Piri Buffalo Chicken Pizza and Calzone

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...

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November 17, 2016

Portuguese Chourico Bread with Ham, Peppers and Onions

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...

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November 14, 2016

Spinach Broccoli and Presunto (Prosciutto) Quiche

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!...

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November 9, 2016

Crock Pot Feijoada à Transmontana

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...

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October 20, 2016

Portuguese Roast Chicken – Frango Assado a Portuguesa

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...

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October 12, 2016

Mariscada – Portuguese Shellfish Stew

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...