In the pantheon of great Portuguese foods, there are few sandwiches that are more superlative than the bifana. Essentially pork, bread, and sauce, it’s comfort food at its simplest.

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Behold, what we consider the coolest and most useful kitchen gadgets and tools we’ve encountered recently.

Our picks for those of you who, in lieu of having a backyard packed with friends for Memorial Day, may wish to opt for a simple yet sophisticated picnic in a different location.

There’s a whole lotta home cooking happening lately. And here are the recipes you, dear readers, have been clamoring for most.

A specialty of Portugal that’s a superbly comforting and oh-so-satisfying dish of marinated pork shoulder and briny clams in a white wine and red pepper sauce.

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Our staffers share the most essential tools and items they can’t live without when it comes to the kitchen…What are yours?

Clams, spicy sausage, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and aromatics meld in the Portuguese equivalent of a wok (or whatever pot you happen to have handy).

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Cheesy, biscuity deliciousness created by our very own David, these defy a few proper biscuit-making laws of the South yet still retain all that irresistible charm.

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David explains the Scandinavian concept of hygge, minus the Danish models and perfectly designed homes, and gets real. Really real.

Sufficiently creamy and indulgent to feel worthy of a special occasion. Yet made from pantry staples and completely doable on a weeknight.

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