Tia Maria's Blog – Page 19 – Sharing Portuguese recipes around the world

September 8, 2015

Tomato and Basil Flat Bread

Tomato and Basil Flat Bread Tomato and Basil Flat Bread is my favorite style of pizza. Especially during the summer months when I have fresh tomatoes and basil growing in the garden. This is...

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September 5, 2015

Compota de Figo com Vinho do Porto | Fig Jam with Port Wine

I’ve had many requests for Fig Jam so here’s a recipe for you in both English and Portuguese. I have never made fig jam because figs are hard to find in my town. I...

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September 3, 2015

Doce de Tomate – Tomato Jam

I love my Gallo de Barcelos sticker I had a big tomato harvest this year so I decided to make tomato jam for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it...

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August 11, 2015

Portuguese Panzanella with Chourico and Presunto

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...

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August 5, 2015

I made this last night using fresh cucumber, zucchini and tomatoes from my home garden, and fresh dill from a friends garden. The dressing is a perfect compliment to the vegetables because it’s light...

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July 31, 2015

Zucchini and Kale Frittata

My zucchini harvest is in full bloom which means that I cook a zucchini dish almost everyday! I added kale which gives the frittata for added texture and vitamins. This recipe makes a perfect...

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July 21, 2015

Pão de Ló de Alfeizerão – Portuguese Sponge Cake Alfeizerão Style

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...

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July 3, 2015

Chourico and Egg Flat Bread

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...

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June 30, 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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June 17, 2015

Chourico a Cavalo – Chourico on Horseback

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....