Newark’s Portuguese Keep Easter Traditions Burning
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.
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
Carrot Crostata
A stunner of a side dish, this luxuriantly smooth, creamy carrot and Parmigiano-Reggiano tart is certain to win friends and influence people.
2 hrs 25 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
Cranberry-Orange Cheesecake
Sweetly tart cranberries make an unexpected yet inspired match for this rich, creamy, vanilla-inflected, perfect-for-fall cheesecake. Bye bye, pumpkin pie.
1 hr 15 mins
Barefoot Contessa Fresh Lemon Mousse
Lots of fresh lemon juice and lemon zest are added to the ethereally light and super smooth dessert mousse to give it a zip of flavor.
45 mins
Sourdough Dressing with Sausage and Prunes
This little number pairs pork with prunes and sourdough for a sorta savory, sorta sweet concoction that goes spectacularly with the holiday turkey.
2 hrs
Lobster Thermidor
For lobster thermidor, lobster is cooked and then coated in a rich thermidor sauce, seasoned with mustard and tarragon, and scooped back in the shell.
1 hr 40 mins
Spit-Roasted Duck with Orange and Rosemary
This spit-roasted duck by Mario Batali is slathered in orange marmalade, orange juice, and balsamic vinegar, then spun until mahogany brown.
2 hrs
Eggplant Timbale
It may be a tad boring looking from the outside, but wait 'til you see what this eggplant timbale is filled with on the inside.
1 hr 25 mins
Chocolate-Dipped Candied Citrus Peel
A bittersweet something for when you want something that's impressive and sophisticated (and did we mention vegan and gluten-free?).
5 hrs
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
Apple, Parmesan, and Mixed Green Salad
Gala Apples. Walnuts. Parmesan. And mixed baby greens. It seems like a recipe for autumnal perfection, yes?
10 mins
Rice Pilaf, Dried Cherries, and Pistachios
This rice pilaf with cherries and pistachios is a perfect side dish for poultry. The pistachios add a bit of crunch and the cherries add sweetness.
30 mins
Carrot Cake
"This was beyond the best carrot cake I have ever had." That's what we're hearing about this cake, which ingeniously relies on puréed, rather than grated, carrots.
1 hr 30 mins
Blueberry Ice Cream
Seeing as blueberries are so darn good for you, one could argue that this rich, creamy ice cream ought to be a summer staple.
5 hrs 30 mins
Dried Fruit and Nut Cake
Chock-full of crunchy nuts and moist dried fruit, this cake is a taste sensation. May we suggest a choice of apricots, plums, pears, or peaches?
1 hr 20 mins
Quick Sticky Biscuits
Insanely gooey goodness can be yours in minutes thanks to these shortcut sticky rolls.
1 hr 15 mins
Roast Turkey with Stuffing and Vegetables
This roast turkey is served with roasted vegetables and gravy. Served the turkey any time—not just Thanksgiving. The turkey can be made ahead and used all week. The gravy, too.
5 hrs 30 mins
