Calamari à la Plancha

Sounds a lot more compelling than "squid cooked over hot coals"! Or, in this case, cast iron skillets. Our recipe tester Sofia swears this is just like what they serve in her native Portugal.

25 mins

Indian Pan-Grilled Scallops

For these Indian pan-grilled sea scallops, the scallops are marinated in turmeric then seared. The dish is finished with wilted spinach and ground peanuts.

1 hr 30 mins

Lemon Semifreddo

This recipe for a frozen terrine, called semifreddo, is an ideal dessert to make ahead and pull out, slice, and serve. A great ending to an outdoor meal.

6 hrs 45 mins

Mexican Sopes

Sopes are traditional Mexican appetizers made from the same dough used for tortillas. Shaped into small boats, they're filled with meat, cheese, or salsa.

12 hrs

Shrimp with Black Beans

For this classic Cantonese recipe, shrimp and fermented black beans are served in a sauce spiked with garlic, ginger, and scallions. A kid-friendly recipe.

15 mins

Perfect French Fries

We're not kidding about these being perfect French fries. We're also not going to lie to you. Perfection takes time. We swear it's worth the wait.

30 mins

Portuguese Rabbit Hunter Style

Rabbit Hunter Style is a favorite dish in Portugal. This Portuguese recipe is rich with rabbit (or chicken), bacon, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms.

2 hrs 30 mins

Portuguese Tea Flan

Creamy custard is infused with tea for an unusual take on the classic Portuguese flan. The classic caramel topping gives the dessert its depth and sweetness.

4 hrs 30 mins

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.

20 mins

Portuguese Almond Torte ~ Bolo de Amêndoa

Dense and rich, this gluten-free cake is a fave among the Portuguese, and anyone who's ever tried it. Its unforgettable taste comes from almonds, lemon, cinnamon, and vanilla.

1 hr 15 mins

Garlic and Herb Pork Crown Roast

This Christmas crown roast of pork is brined then rubbed with garlic and herbs then oven-roasted. The center of the crown roast is filled with wild rice.

3 hrs 40 mins

Spicy Pepita Brittle

When we think of brittle, we tend to think of a wallflower-like candy. This snappy little number proves that we couldn't be more wrong.

25 mins

Senate Bean Soup

A winter classic made with navy beans, a ham hock, and a handful of pantry ingredients that somehow meld together into a sum that's far, far superlative to its parts.

6 hrs

Rustic Lentil Soup

A hearty and healthy weeknight dinner solution that's made memorable with pancetta, sausage, AND bacon. And leftovers reheat magnificently.

1 hr 45 mins