Mozambican Spicy Prawns with Coconut Rice

From the former Portuguese colony of Mozambique comes fiery prawns, coconut rice, and sauteed plantains. A drizzle of coconut-peanut sauce finishes the dish.

Portuguese Fried Salt Cod With Garlic-Pepper Sauce

Portuguese salt cod is fried up and served with a irresistible garlic and red pepper sauce. This dish is pure Portuguese and a specialty of the Azores.

Portuguese Grilled Pork Ribs

Meaty pork spareribs are marinated in Portugal’s hot sauce called molho de piri-piri then are grilled over an open flame–just like in Portuguese countryside.

Portuguese Salt Cod Fritters

One of Portugal most beloved dishes, these fritters are made from salt cod, potato, onion, garlic, and egg. A quick fry and they’re ready to be devoured.

Portuguese Grilled Shrimp with Hot Sauce

Simply and simple Portuguese. Big shrimp are marinated in a piri-piri hot pepper sauce then grilled until just cooked through. A great, quick weekday dinner.

Chevys’ Three-Cheese Chile Relleños

For these chile rellenos, poblano chiles are stuffed with a trio of cheeses: Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso fresco. A recipe for the whole family.

Braised Brisket of Beef

An updated braised brisket recipe based on Eastern European traditions. Black radishes, parsnips and mushrooms share the stage with chipotle chili and quince.

Cranberry-Orange Glazed Ham

Ham glazed with cranberry fruit cocktail provides a tart sweet combination. Garnish with cranberries and oranges for a colorful holiday main course.

Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic

What makes this chicken recipe so amazing is the 40 garlic cloves mellow as they cook with the chicken, making them mild and sweet. James Beard’s best.

Golden Caramels

Golden caramels — literally, that’s what these are in taste, color, and topping. Decorate each caramel square with a bit of 24-karat gold for a glitter look.

French Vanilla Ice Cream

For the purists out there, nothing beats the recipe for smooth, creamy vanilla bean ice cream made from the essentials: milk, sugar, vanilla bean, eggs, cream.

Pistachio Gelato

This is true pistachio gelato, Italy’s ice cream. It’s all meaty nuts and sweet creaminess. Don’t mind the drab green color; it’s a sign of authenticity.

Apricot Clafoutis

This French cake, also called a clafoutis, is full of ripe apricots and custardy creaminess the French are so famous for. Top it with cream of creme fraiche.

Blackberry Roly-Poly with Sliced-Lemon Sauce

For this roly poly, fresh blackberries are rolled up jelly-roll style in a milk pastry. A zingy sliced-lemon sauce is serve on the plate as a perfect companion.

Oysters Rockefeller

Baked oysters topped with shredded greens–some recipes call for spinach, others parsley or watercress–were a seaside favorite in the early 20th century.

Red Pepper-Pomegranate Molasses-and-Walnut Dip

Not as famous as hummus or baba ghanoush, this Mediterranean dip is just as delicious. Serve at room temperature with kabobs or crisp pita triangles.

Portuguese Pork with Clams

For this specialty of Portugal, seared marinated pork and fresh clams meet in a spice-filled broth. Serve over fried potatoes cubes as the Portuguese do.

Azorean Double-Marinated Quail

In this specialty of the Azores, the quail is marinated in sweet-and hot-paprika-scented beer for an intense flavor, then cooked in the marinade.

Prawns with Poached Pears and Curry Sauce

Shrimp are marinated in a little vodka, adding sweetness and improving their flavor. Curry powder and coconut milk give richness to a finished dish.

Sour Cream Mocha Cake

An adult dessert if ever there was one, this incredibly moist mocha creation takes its minimum age requirement from dark, dark chocolate and lots of espresso.

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