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August 19, 2021

Presunto Spiral Bread With Fig and Nut Spread

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....

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August 22, 2018

Baked Shrimp Scampi

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...

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May 6, 2016

Ceviche de Bacalhau com Broa – Salt Cod Ceviche on Portuguese Corn Bread

I learned this recipe from my mother many years ago so I guess she was way ahead of her time since ceviche is a new trendy dining experience. Those of you that really love...

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January 22, 2014

3 Bean Turkey Chili

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...

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September 10, 2013

Flaming Grilled Chourica – Chouriço Bombeiro

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...

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August 21, 2013

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Bacon Wrapped Scallops Ingredients: 8 large fresh Sea Scallops 4 slices of thick cut bacon Instructions: Slice bacon strips in half and cook in a dry skillet on medium until slightly browned. Wrap...

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June 14, 2013

Garlic, Olive Oil & Rosemary (Alecrim) Foccacia Bread

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...

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April 5, 2013

Bifana Flat Bread Pizza

Bifana Flat Bread Ingredients: 1 lb Pizza Dough 2 cups cooked pork loin (Bifanas) cut into thin strips 1 large sliced onion 1 small sliced green or red pepper 1 cup thinly sliced cooked...

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March 23, 2012

Baked Lobster a Maria

Happy New Year 2014 to all my fans and supporters of Tia Maria’s Blog! This recipe for Lobster Maria, Baked Scallops wrapped in Bacon and Brocolli Rabe with Presunto, will be a hit for...