Wednesday, March 17, 2010

The Secrets and Science Behind Milk Mayonnaise

The Secrets and Science Behind Milk Mayonnaise

March 8, 2010 15 Comments posted by David Leite  
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Milk mayonnaise, called maionese de leite in Portuguese, is an emulsion of milk and oil seasoned with garlic and white pepper.

Giveaway: The New Portuguese Table by David Leite

Giveaway: The New Portuguese Table by David Leite

February 13, 2010 20 Comments posted by David Leite  
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Enter our cookbook giveaway, and you’ll automatically be eligible to win an autographed copy of The New Portuguese Table by David Leite. You can enter one time per e-mail address per day. Deadline 5.2.10.

Portuguese Orange-Olive Oil Cake

Portuguese Orange-Olive Oil Cake

November 2, 2009 108 Comments posted by David Leite  
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This Portuguese orange-olive oil cake smacks of intense orange flavor and is very moist, thanks to the olive oil. Use navel oranges and a fruity olive oil.

Portuguese Sweet Lemon and Black Olive Cookies

Portuguese Sweet Lemon and Black Olive Cookies

September 17, 2009 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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These wafer-thin sweet lemon and black olive cookies are loaded with lemon and olive flavors. A great pantry cookie: lemon and olives are always on hand.

Where Do I Sign?

Where Do I Sign?

August 10, 2009 27 Comments posted by David Leite  
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Signing his first cookbook, David Leite is unsure of where to place his John Hancock. A frantic search through books in his library turns up the answer.

Portuguese Green Olive Dip

Portuguese Green Olive Dip

July 20, 2009 21 Comments posted by David Leite  
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For this dip, green olives are stirred into an eggless ‘mayonnaise’ made with milk, oil, anchovies, garlic, and white pepper. A tasty Portuguese olive dip.

Portuguese Salt Cod Hash

Portuguese Salt Cod Hash

July 6, 2009 6 Comments posted by David Leite  
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Salt cod, a Portuguese classic, is given a modern twist in this recipe for hash made of potato, onion, and bell pepper, courtesy of Horatius Restaurant.

Portuguese Mini Lemon-Orange Cakes

Portuguese Mini Lemon-Orange Cakes

May 15, 2009 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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These small cakes, called queques, are flavored with a hint of citrus–lemon and orange. Have them for breakfast, tea, or as a pick-me-up with espresso.

Portuguese Gratin of Shrimp and Spinach

Portuguese Gratin of Shrimp and Spinach

May 10, 2009 2 Comments posted by David Leite  
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This adaptation of a contemporary Portuguese recipe from chic restaurants has lots of shrimp, spinach, and cured ham in a creamy, port-flavored sauce.

Portuguese Rabbit Hunter Style

Portuguese Rabbit Hunter Style

May 10, 2009 2 Comments posted by David Leite  
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Rabbit Hunter Style is a favorite dish in Portugal. This Portuguese recipe is rich with rabbit (or chicken), bacon, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms.

Brazilian Beef Kibbe

Brazilian Beef Kibbe

May 1, 2009 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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Similar to Middle Eastern kibbeh, these beef-and-bulgar croquettes are seasoned with oregano and mint and served with a tangy yogurt-mint sauce.

Portuguese Tea Flan

Portuguese Tea Flan

April 18, 2009 1 Comment posted by David Leite  
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Creamy custard is shot through with tea flavor for an unusual take on the classic Portuguese flan. A caramel top gives the dessert its depth and sweetness.

Portuguese Salad of Black-Eyed Peas with Tuna

Portuguese Salad of Black-Eyed Peas with Tuna

April 15, 2009 1 Comment posted by David Leite  
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Earthy black-eyed peas, Portuguese tuna, sliced onion, garlic, and parsley are tossed together in a vinegar-y salad dressing for a quick, nutritious salad.

Newark’s Portuguese Community Keeps Fires of Tradition Burning

Newark’s Portuguese Community Keeps Fires of Tradition Burning

April 7, 2009 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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Frank Alexandre is so excited to make his point, he hip checks a table out of the way as he lurches toward the photograph on the wall. “Olhe! olhe!” he says, falling back into his native Portuguese. The picture, hanging in the Casa de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, a social club in the Ironbound section [...]

Vinho Verde Loves The New Portuguese Table

Vinho Verde Loves The New Portuguese Table

March 9, 2009 2 Comments posted by David Leite  
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A tasting of Portugal’s famous white wine–vinho verde–at NYC’s Astor Center was paired with food from David’s upcoming cookbook. The matches were magical.

Portuguese Almond Torte

Portuguese Almond Torte

February 10, 2009 9 Comments posted by David Leite  
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Dense and almond-rich, this flourless cake is favorite among the Portuguese. It’s flavored with lemon zest and cinnamon, and has just a touch of vanilla.

Love, Portuguese-Style

Love, Portuguese-Style

February 2, 2009 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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The Portuguese have as many fado ballads, their famously gut wrenching street songs about broken love, as they do recipes for salt cod. Maybe more. On the surface it might appear that Portugal is a nation of perpetual melancholics, obsessed with the idea of unrequited desire and dried fish, but over time I’ve come to [...]

All Tatted Up

All Tatted Up

January 26, 2009 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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The fun, great bites, and shenanigans that went into the book party of Johnny Iuzzini, Jean Georges’ pastry chef, held at Jacques Torres Chocolate.

Home Port: The Douro Wine Region Calls Back its Far-Flung Citizens

Home Port: The Douro Wine Region Calls Back its Far-Flung Citizens

January 21, 2009 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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Even if the trees, with their flares of color, didn’t belie the late September weather, I’d know it’s harvest time in the Douro Valley, home of Portugal’s port production, because the only road kill I’ve seen strewn along perilous switchbacks and cliff-hanging straight-aways are bunches of mangled grapes. Ahead of me, the reason: a wheezing [...]

Getting a Life: Las Vegas Plus Meat, Meat, Meat

Getting a Life: Las Vegas Plus Meat, Meat, Meat

November 2, 2008 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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David Leite goes to Las Vegas and puts himself in the hands of chef Paul Bartolotta at the Wynn Hotel while closer to home he tries out NYC’s Porcao Restaurant.

Huzzah, Huzzah! Finally, the Book Cover

Huzzah, Huzzah! Finally, the Book Cover

October 15, 2008 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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The cover art is finalized for The New Portuguese Table, and here’s your first sneak peek. The book will be available for pre-order in November 2008.

Buzzing about AlgarveBuzz.com

Buzzing about AlgarveBuzz.com

January 13, 2008 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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Algarvebuzz.com, run my Eddie Correia, is one of the best blogs about Portugal’s azure coast, its food, culture, and traditions.

Port and Paprika Chicken Bites

Port and Paprika Chicken Bites

May 16, 2007 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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Portuguese and Spanish ingredients–port wine, paprika, cilantro, and olive oil–flavor this tapas recipe. Serve these as nibbles or an appetizer.

Portuguese Scrambled Eggs with Salt Cod and Potatoes

Portuguese Scrambled Eggs with Salt Cod and Potatoes

May 10, 2007 6 Comments posted by David Leite  
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A classic recipe in Portugal, this dish features softly scrambled eggs filled with fried potatoes and shards of salt cod. On top: olives and parsley.

Portuguese Savory Cheese Loaf

Portuguese Savory Cheese Loaf

May 10, 2006 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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A Portuguese cakey bread stuffed with a Cheddar-like cheese called Queijo Sao Jorge and studded with bits of smoked ham called presunto. Utterly delicious.

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