Grilled Doves, Portuguese Style
Aug 30, 2011
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by Hank Shaw
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Filed under gluten-free | grilling | recipes | testers choice
Relax. We’re not suggesting you grill song birds. This recipe calls for a different type of dove. Scout’s honor. You’ll change your tune when you taste it. Trust us.
Sautéed Onions, Chestnuts, and Bacon
Nov 15, 2010
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by David Leite
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Filed under gluten-free | recipes | sides | veggies | video
David’s sautéed onions, chestnuts, and bacon recipe is an ideal Thanksgiving side dish. It’s a mix of salty, sweet, and caramel flavors. Who can resist that?
Portuguese White Gazpacho with Crab
Oct 11, 2010
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by David Leite
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Filed under fish | seafood | recipes | soups
This ghost-white gazpacho may be usual, but it’s utterly delicious. It’s a whir of almonds, fennel, cucumber, onion, and bread. In the middle, a heap ‘o crab salad.
Portuguese Duck Risotto
Oct 11, 2010
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by David Leite
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Filed under entrees | pasta and grains | recipes
A dreamy, creamy riff on the classic arroz de pato, this dish call in flavor favors from duck, cured ham, spicy sausage, and tangy oranges.
Orange-Olive Oil Cake
Oct 11, 2010
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by David Leite
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Filed under baking | cakes | readers raves | recipes | testers choice | vegetarian | video
This boldly flavored classic Portuguese cake with an unforgettable crumb smacks of citrus in a way that no other cake can. The secret? A fruity olive oil, winter oranges, and this recipe.
I Don’t Know Why I Love Lisbon
Jun 21, 2010
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by Philip Graham
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Filed under literary lunch break | writings
Author Philip Graham, a dyed-in-the-wool lusophile, writes about his love of Lisbon, Portugal, eating sardines with his son, and watching futebol.
Timeless Sardines
Jun 21, 2010
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by Mary Ann Castronovo Fusco
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Filed under articles | award winning | writings
A far cry from their tinned cousins, European sardines are at their plumpest perfection in June. Writer Mary Ann Castronovo Fusco explains it all for you.
Clams and Sausage in a Cataplana
Mar 23, 2010
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by David Leite
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Filed under entrees | fish | seafood | gluten-free | recipes
Clams, rich, spicy sausage, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices come together in a Portuguese cataplana, the spiritual ancestor of the pressure cooker
The Secrets and Science Behind Milk Mayonnaise
Mar 08, 2010
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by David Leite
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Filed under the david blahg | writings
Milk mayonnaise, called maionese de leite in Portuguese, is an emulsion of milk and oil seasoned with garlic and white pepper.
Portuguese Sweet Lemon and Black Olive Cookies
Sep 17, 2009
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by David Leite
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Filed under baking | cookies | bars | recipes | vegetarian | video
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?
Aug 10, 2009
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by David Leite
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Filed under the david blahg | writings
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
Jul 20, 2009
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by David Leite
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Filed under entertaining | gluten-free | hors d'oeuvre | readers raves | recipes | vegetarian
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
Jul 06, 2009
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by David Leite
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Filed under entrees | fish | seafood | gluten-free | leite's lite™ | recipes
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
May 15, 2009
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by David Leite
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Filed under baking | cakes | recipes | testers choice | vegetarian
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
May 10, 2009
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by David Leite
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Filed under entrees | fish | seafood | recipes
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
May 10, 2009
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by David Leite
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Filed under entrees | gluten-free | readers raves | recipes | venison | game
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
May 01, 2009
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by Leticia Moreinos Schwartz
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Filed under appetizers | beef | veal | recipes
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
Apr 18, 2009
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by David Leite
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Filed under baking | custards | puddings | gluten-free | recipes | vegetarian
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
Apr 15, 2009
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by David Leite
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Filed under appetizers | entrees | fish | seafood | gluten-free | recipes
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 Keep Easter Traditions Burning
Apr 07, 2009
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by David Leite
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Filed under articles | writings
Portuguese Easter traditions are kept alive in Newark, NJ, by preparing traditional Easter dishes of lamb, peas with eggs, and flan.
