Portuguese Easter traditions are kept alive in Newark, NJ, by preparing traditional Easter dishes of lamb, peas with eggs, and flan.
Portuguese Peas and Eggs ~ Ervilhas com Ovos
This peas and eggs dish, so typical in Portuguese homes, especially in spring and Easter, is a cinch to make. Just sear the bacon, poach the eggs, and assemble. Oh, and eat.
Bacalhau a Bras ~ Salt Cod, Potatoes & Eggs
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 Trout Wrapped in Smoked Ham
This dish, called Trutas a Moda de Braganca, consists of trout wrapped in a deep red jacket of smoked Portuguese ham and fried in bacon drippings.
Portuguese-Style Pork Roast with Clams
Pork and clams, a classic Portuguese combination, are paired with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and a pinch of crushed pepper. For a twist, bone-in pork loin is used.
Pan-Roasted Halibut, Chickpeas, and Chorizo
Pairing seafood with sausage is very Portuguese. Here seared halibut is matched up with a stew of Spanish chorizo, chickpea, and cabbage. Cilantro is on top.
Christmas Eve Cod ~ Bacalhau da Consoada
A traditional recipe on Christmas Eve in Portugal, this dish of salt cod, potatoes, and cabbage is drizzled with a garlic oil and topped with hard-boiled eggs.
Pastel com Diabo Dentro
Tuna is marinated in peppers, garlic, and vinegar, sauteed with onions, and then tucked into pastry and fried. Oh yeah.
Sopa Dourada ~ Portuguese Golden Soup
Slices of sponge cake are dipped in a sugar syrup, drizzled with a custard sauce, and sprinkled with cinnamon in this Portuguese Christmas tradition.