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Portuguese Style Potato Vegetable Salad
Some recipes seem to remain family favorites through time like this potato salad that I make all summer long and even in the winter and it never gets old. This is a must have...
George Mendes on Top Chef Masters
Portuguese Celebrity Chef; George Mendes of Aldea restaurant in NYC was recently voted off as a contestant on Bravo Top Chef Master’s Season 3 bravotv.com/top-chef-masters. The judges didn’t care for his Pork & Clam...
Vinho Verde Sales Grow in U.S.
According to the; Commission of the Viticulture of Vinho Verde (CVRVV), sales in the U.S. grew more than 34 percent in 2010. Main consumer of Vinho Verde in 2010, which resulted in more than...
Pataniscas de Bacalhau – Salt Codfish Cakes
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...
George Mendes Michelin Star Chef
The People’s Best New Chef: New York Area www.foodandwine.com http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/peoples-best-new-chef-new-york-area#georgemendes Click on the link to vote for him as the top Chef in NYC I had the pleasure of dining at his restaurant...
Portuguese Spicy Shrimp
It’s Party time! This recipe is my family’s favorite. I make it for every celebration because it’s easy, delicious and meant to be shared. You can make it as mild or as spicy as...
Sonhos – Portuguese Choux Pastry Dreams!
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...
Aletria – Sweet Egg Noodle Christmas Dessert
Aletria, is a sweet dessert made with fine egg noddles which is mostly served at Christmas and for many other festive occasions. This classic is made with the same basic ingredients; eggs, sugar, cinnamon...
Arroz Doce – Portuguese Rice Pudding
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...