Posts in portuguese
Espeto de Espadarte
by Elisabeth Luard
from The Food of Spain and Portugal
(Kyle Books, 2005)
Serves 4
Swordfish is one of only three fish firm enough to keep its shape on a skewer; the others are tuna and monkfish, …
Alfama’s Pastéis de Nata
by David Leite
Adapted from a recipe by chef Francisco Rosa of Alfama
Makes 40 pastries
The secrets to a crispy, flaky pastry is to make sure the butter is evenly layered, all excess flour is …
Peixinhos da Horta
by David Leite
adapted from Pap’Açôrda
Makes 6 to 8 servings
The literal translation of the title of this dish is “little fish from the garden.” The name comes from the fact that once the beans …
by Susan Mello
Makes 4 burgers
Picando means spicy or prickly, and this burger with a bite is by cook-opera singer-and-musical performer Susan Mello. In 2003 it took top honors in Sutter Home’s Build a Better Burger …
Bacalhau de Consoada
by Edite Vieira
adapted from The Taste of Portugal
(Grub Street, 2000)
Serves 6 to 8
For Christmas Eve supper, make plenty of this favorite easy-to-make dish.
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2 pounds salt cod, cut into 6 or 8 …
Bolas de Presunto e Linguiça
by Ana Patuleia Ortins
Makes 4 medium loaves
These breads make perfect additions to tailgate parties, picnic baskets, and even hors d’oeuvre tables when sliced fairly thin. My brother likes to add some …
Malassadas
by Cherie Hamilton
from Cuisines of Portuguese Encounters
(Hippocrene Books, 2001)
Makes 24
These cakes are very popular during Carnival in Portugal’s Azorean Islands. The traditional method of preparation calls for the dough to rest for 6 hours in …
Salada de Grão de Bico com Bacalhau
by Ana Patuleia Ortins
from Portuguese Homestyle Cooking
(Interlink Books, 2001)
Serves 4
Accompanied with a simple green salad, olives, crusty bread, and vinho verde, this dish makes a no-fuss meal. When I …
Caçoila de Pico
adapted from a recipe by Ana Taveira
Serves 8
I hesitate to post this recipe because there are countless versions of caçoila using different types of meat, such as pork butt, and different ways of …
