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Bacalhau à Brás – José Avillez
Published on 2012-05-21 09:50:40
This video for the recipe of Bacalhau à Brás, (Cod Fish with Potato Sticks) by Michelin Star Chef Jose Avillez is from Taste Portugal. The recipe for this dish is said to have originated hundreds of years ago in the Estremadura (meaning extremities), the coastline region of central Portugal known for its consistent wind and [...] > read more
No Reservations – Lisbon, Portugal
Published on 2012-05-01 08:24:03
Portuguese Lemon & Vanilla Torta
Published on 2012-04-11 15:03:12
This recipe for Torta (similar to a Jelly Roll) is easy to prepare and only takes 15 minutes to bake. What’s great about this recipe is that you can change the fillings to any that you prefer such as; chocolate, flavored jams, fresh chopped fruits like strawberries, peaches, berries etc. > read more
Portuguese Easter Bread – Folare de Pascoa – by Chef Luisa Fernandes
Published on 2012-04-03 14:45:03
“Folare da Pascoa” in Portuguese means “Easter Bread” which is a symbolic bread made for Easter celebrations. There are many different versions of the bread made in the Christian, Catholic, and Orthodox communities around the world. They all have the common theme of a cross, or Chris-crossed, shape made on top of the bread with [...] > read more
Wood Fired Ovens Made in Portugal
Published on 2012-03-30 08:13:01
Baked Lobster a Maria
Published on 2012-03-23 10:12:46
This warm weather makes me crave seafood! My favorite seafood is lobster! I rarely order it out now since I began making this recipe that’s so easy that you’ll never have to go out to a restaurant for lobster again! If you have a hard time killing the lobsters yourself, just ask the Seafood [...] > read more
Bolo de Bolacha Maria by Carla’s Cakes
Published on 2012-03-16 09:48:05
Carla Almeida has always had a love and a talent for baking so with the encouragement of her family and friends she began her own business “Carla’s Cakes Boutique” in Yonkers, N.Y. one year ago. “I do small parties and sell to catering halls in New Rochelle. My dream is to have a store front [...] > read more
Bolinhos de Bacalhau, The Food of Portugal by Jean Anderson
Published on 2012-03-08 11:50:46
Famed cook book Author, Jean Anderson begins her Portuguese cook book, “The Food of Portugal” with the following quote; “For thirty years now, I’ve been in love with Portugal. And no matter how often I return or how long I stay, my passion shows no sign of cooling. It’s not just the [...] > read more
5 Minute Portuguese Potato Chip Omelet Video
Published on 2012-02-24 08:39:57
Hi Everyone, Watch the video of my appearance an WWLP Mass Appeal preparing “5 Minute Portuguese Potato Chip Omelet” on February 23,2012 at the right of this post. I’ve received great comments about the segment. Everyone was amazed by the simplicity of the recipe, and said they’re going to try the very interesting technique using [...] > read more
Chef Rui Correia on “The Today Show”
Published on 2012-02-20 12:54:44
Chef Rui Correia, chef/owner of Douro Restaurant in Greenwich Ct. made his Portuguese version of a croquet monsieur sandwich, “Francesinha”, on the “Today Show” Monday February 20th, 2012. Francesinha (meaning Little Frenchie or simply Frenchie in Portuguese) is a Portuguese sandwich originally from Porto, made with bread, wet-cured ham, linguiça, fresh sausage like [...] > read more
Lenços dos Namorados-Love Handkerchiefs
Published on 2012-02-14 15:13:05
Thank you to Alfama Restaurant for this lovely tribute to Valentines Day! “Lenços dos Namorados” (Sweetheart Handkerchiefs) are handkerchiefs made of linen or cotton and embroidered with several romantic and love-related motifs: flowers, birds, hearts, verses from love poems. Sweetheart Handkerchiefs have their origin in the 17th century, when they were used among the [...] > read more
Personal Chef Ricardo Costa – Chourico Brushetta
Published on 2012-02-09 09:42:56
There’s a common bond with most great chefs. It’s a passion for food that began when they were young, and with a mentor who would become their inspiration. Like many of us, Chef Ricardo Costa of East Providence Rhode Island, grew up with Portuguese culture and dishes prepared by his mother who [...] > read more
Olive Oil Herb Dip
Published on 2012-02-07 18:58:43
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Herb Dip | My Baking Addiction Hi Everyone! Found this great recipe that I have to share with you from; mybakingaddiction.com. perfect for serving with Portuguese Home Style Bread. Yum! Extra Virgin Olive Oil Herb Dip by Jamie on November 3, 2011 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Herb Dip Yield: 4 [...] > read more
5 Minute Portuguese Style Potato Chip Omelet
Published on 2012-02-03 14:06:40
I have found memories of the delicious potato omelets that my mother would make for me when I was young. She would meticulous peel the potatoes and slice them ever so thinly and fry them until they were golden brown. Through the years she often made them for her grandchildren and soon [...] > read more
Mariscada – Portuguese Seafood Rice by Chef Luisa Fernandes
Published on 2012-01-31 14:53:46
Chef Luisa Fernandes sent me the following recipe to share with you. The dish is offered at Galitos in Mt Vernon NY, where she currently works. Mariscada is an Atlantic Seafood inspiration based on rice and very popular along coastal Portugal. The dish often has lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, as well as [...] > read more
Life on The Douro Documentary Now Available on DVD
Published on 2012-01-22 08:08:48
Life on the Douro is a documentary by Zev Robinson tracing 300 years of history of the Douro wine producing region in Portugal with the direct, living ties with the present. The film is the product of 45 days of filming over the course of five trips in 15 months, and 28 people, [...] > read more
Party Sausage Bread With Caramelized Onions!
Published on 2012-01-18 18:36:22
What’s a great party snack? Sausage Bread of course. I use both hot and mild sausage but you can use either or both. You can also use Portuguese chourica or linguica but use only 1/2 of the cheese. Pick up ready made pizza dough at your local supermarket or make it from [...] > read more
Pasteis de Carne – Savory Meat Puffs
Published on 2012-01-15 09:38:33
Pasteis de Carne Pasteis de Carne are savory meat pies made with puff pastry dough that are perfect for parties, tailgating or anytime! This recipe is so easy to make, that it will be one of your favorites for entertaining. I buy my puff pastry sheets at my local [...] > read more
Broccoli & Cauliflower Corn Chowder
Published on 2012-01-09 18:21:54
Here’s my recipe for Broccoli & Cauliflower Corn Chowder featured in Western Mass Women’s Magazine January 2011 issue. By Maria Dias, Contributing Writer Happy New Year Everyone! Let’s start off 2012, with healthy chowder for your family’s diet which will keep them warm during the cold winter months. This soup is loaded [...] > read more
Pear Pecan Salad with Queijo Fresco
Published on 2012-01-07 08:26:36
Happy New Year everyone! Like most of you, I indulged this past holiday season. Now it’s time to start the new year with a healthy recipe for my favorite salad. It’s a very easy recipe, yet it’s very elegant and it will make you feel like you’ve ordered it at a fine dining restaurant. I [...] > read more
Chef Rui Correia Douro Restaurant
Published on 2011-07-01 07:04:23
As you have read in my past posts, Portuguese chefs are becoming rising stars in the culinary world. Portuguese Chef Rui Correia is one of them. His dreams of opening his own restaurant was fulfilled in 2009 when he opened Douro Restaurant in Greenwi > read more
NY POST: NYC Portuguese restaurant Aldea gets better with age
Published on 2011-06-29 09:16:17
NYC Portuguese restaurant Aldea gets better with age – NYPOST.com. > read more
LaSalette Cookbook
Published on 2011-06-27 13:05:35
Coming soon… “New Portuguese Cuisine”..LaSalette cook book. LaSalette Restaurant 452 First Street East, Suite H Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 938-1927 Press Article: Chef Manuel Azevedo’s long awaited cookbook is nearing completion. > read more
Chef Anthony Goncalves of 42 Restaurant Ritz Carlton
Published on 2011-06-23 08:10:10
Chef Anthony Goncalves [...] > read more
Summer’s Best Wines | Food & Wine
Published on 2011-06-21 12:04:49
Vinho Verde on Food & Wine magazine’s list of top Summer wines! Summer’s Best Wines | Food & Wine. > read more
Ten-Minute Salt Cod with Corn and Littleneck Clams Recipe – George Mendes | Food & Wine
Published on 2011-06-20 07:29:15
Ten-Minute Salt Cod with Corn and Littleneck Clams Recipe – George Mendes | Food & Wine. Great recipe! Looks delicious….. > read more
Aldea Chef George Mendes … Portuguese heart, Picasso’s soul! | Tatroux
Published on 2011-06-18 13:10:28
Tatroux..”.a personal journey into the kitchens of our finest American chefs”.. Aldea Chef George Mendes … Portuguese heart, Picasso’s soul! | Tatroux. > read more
Bolo de Laranja
Published on 2011-06-11 07:15:55
Bolo de Laranja Recipe [...] > read more
Vinho Verde Festival NYC JUNE 20-27
Published on 2011-06-10 13:41:16
Looking for something to do this summer? Spend a few days in New York City during Vinho Verde Wine festival from June 20-27. I just received the upcoming press release from the Vinho Verde Regional Viticultural Commission (CVRVV) of Portugal with t > read more
Pao Caseiro
Published on 2011-06-08 10:10:47
When one of my readers Miguel, who loves to cook Portuguese food, sent me his recipe for Pao Caseiro, I had to share it. This is his photo of his prepared bread and the wooden spoon he uses to mix the dough. He uses only one mixing bowl and the w > read more
Portuguesediner.com guide to Portuguese restaurants & cuisine
Published on 2011-06-07 15:36:48
Portuguesediner.com guide to Portuguese restaurants & cuisine. > read more
The Michelin Star Route, Portugal, 2011
Published on 2011-06-07 15:09:16
The Michelin Star Route, Portugal, 2011. > read more
Breaking News – Scripps Cooks the Competition in the Food Category: 2 Networks – 20 New Series and 22 Returning Shows | TheFutonCritic.com
Published on 2011-06-07 15:01:22
Breaking News – Scripps Cooks the Competition in the Food Category: 2 Networks – 20 New Series and 22 Returning Shows | TheFutonCritic.com. For all my foodie friends! This site lists all the cooking shows on TV. > read more
Golden Potato Salad
Published on 2011-05-31 19:05:40
Some recipes seem to remain family favorites through time and this “Golden Potato Salad” is one of them. This is a must have recipe for your next cook out! Get ready, because everyone will want the recipe! There’s an old Portuguese > read more
Vinho Verde festival New York City June 2011
Published on 2011-05-26 15:41:23
Looking for something to do this summer? Spend a few days in New York City during Vinho Verde Wine festival from June 20-27 www.vinhoverde.com/week Visit the Vinho Verde website; www.vinhoverde.com. The website will give you the history of thi > read more
Portuguese Chefs master culinary skill around the world
Published on 2011-05-23 23:36:19
Chefs of Portuguese heritage are attracting food lovers from all around the world. The Mediterranean like cuisine is no longer simply known for it’s “Bacalhau” dishes. The chefs master their culinary skill by fusing the influenc > read more
Portuguese Chefs master culinary skill around the world
Published on 2011-05-23 23:36:19
Today’s Portuguese chefs attract food lovers from all around the world to the Mediterranean like cuisine which is no longer simply known for it’s “Bacalhau” dishes. They master their culinary skill by fusing the influences > read more
George Mendes on Top Chef Masters
Published on 2011-05-16 15:09:13
Portuguese Celebrity Chef; George Mendes of Aldea restaurant in NYC was recently voted off as a contestant on Bravo Top Chef Master’s Season 3 bravotv.com/top-chef-masters. The judges didn’t care for his Pork & Clam skewers which th > read more
Portuguese Pao Milho recipe
Published on 2011-04-05 17:04:29
The dog wags his tail, not for you, but for your bread. –Portuguese Proverb Pao Milho is my favorite of all the classic Portuguese breads. I have fond memories of eating it back in Tras os Montes as a child. I’m lucky that I have it avail > read more
Vinho Verde Sales Grow in U.S.
Published on 2011-03-30 10:08:24
According to the; Commission of the Viticulture of Vinho Verde (CVRVV), sales in the U.S. grew more than 34 percent in 2010. Main consumer of Vinho Verde in 2010, which resulted in more than eight million Euros in exports, worth 34% more than in > read more
George Mendes on Top Chef Masters
Published on 2011-03-21 15:09:13
Bravo Top Chef Masters Season 3 premiers April 6th. bravotv.com/top-chef-masters. This season a Portuguese Celebrity Chef; George Mendes of Aldea restaurant in NYC will be a contestant. Visit the websites below to learn more about this rising star! > read more
Plan a trip to Portugal this summer
Published on 2011-03-10 15:05:24
It’s been a long, cold, winter and I found a great way to cheer you up. Lets’ start planning your summer vacation in Portugal. I found some great sites that will take you back there.This first link is beautiful video presented by the Tour > read more
Pataniscas de Bacalhao so savory so easy
Published on 2011-03-07 15:52:47
Did you know that there’s an old Portuguese saying that “there are 365 recipes for Bacalhao, one for each day of the year”? Now that lent is around the corner what a better way to try this easy and delicious recipe for Pataniscas (S > read more
George Mendes Michelin Star Chef
Published on 2011-02-18 13:03:59
The People’s Best New Chef: New York Area www.foodandwine.com http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/peoples-best-new-chef-new-york-area#georgemendes Click on the link to vote for him as the top Chef in NYC I had the pleasure of dinin > read more
Portuguese Spicy Shrimp cooking video
Published on 2011-02-14 13:37:48
Dear friends, I was happy to appear on WWLP, TV this morning on Valentine’s Day. You can watch the video of me cooking my husbands favorite dish; Portuguese Spicy Shrimp. Here’s the link to the website where the tapping has been poste > read more
Vinho Verde festival New York City June 2011
Published on 2011-02-07 14:41:23
Looking for something to do this summer? Spend a few days in New York City during Vinho Verde Wine festival from June 20-25. I’ll post more information as it comes along. www.vinhoverde.com/week/ www.vinhoverde.com The website; vinhoverde. > read more
Portuguese Spicy Shrimp
Published on 2011-02-03 15:31:40
Portuguese Spicy Shrimp I think we all need to plan a party. We need to have some fun after this cold weather that doesn’t want to go away. So here’s the best recipe that I can give you, which will make everyone you love, happy again! Thi > read more
Sonhos are Portuguese Dreams!
Published on 2010-12-22 15:18:57
My cousin Luisa makes the best sonhos. They are light, fluffy and melt in your mouth. I’ve attempted her recipe many times but they never come out as good. But this Christmas I’ve made a commitment to keep trying. Here’s the recip > read more
Aletria; a favorite Christmas dessert
Published on 2010-12-21 15:22:36
If you love Arroz Doce you’ll also like Aletria..It’s sweet Angel hair pasta made with milk, sugar and eggs. Some of my friends use water instead of milk for lower fat but It won’t be as creamy. I’m going to make both Arroz Do > read more
Arroz Doce is my favorite Christmas dessert!
Published on 2010-12-21 12:52:40
Arroz Doce/Sweet Rice Pudding, has always been my favorite. My mother in law made the best that I’ve ever tasted God rest her sole, but I confess that I haven’t mastered her technique yet. So tonight I’m going to try it again. I&# > read more
Rissóis de Camarão, Shrimp Turnovers
Published on 2010-12-21 09:25:58
Rissóis de Camarão/Shrimp Turnovers Hi everyone. These delicious Rissois de Camarao, Shrimp Turnovers; are a traditional favorite for the holidays. Here is my recipe below. My family goes crazy for these little treats and although I make dozens a > read more
Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa is a Christmas Eve favorite
Published on 2010-12-13 19:45:51
BACALHAU A GOMES DE SA It wouldn’t be a traditional Portuguese Christmas Eve diner without this classic dish. There is a recipe for Bacalhau for every day of the year but this is the most popular and favorite of all. Merry Christmas! 2 lbs bon > read more
The New Portuguese Table author on Today Show again!
Published on 2010-10-13 14:50:06
Hi everyone. The New Portuguese Table by David Leite is getting rave reviews. He recently appeared on The Today Show. On it, he prepares one of recipes; Olive oil & orange cake. I’m going to try it soon. Hope you do too! http://www.msnbc.ms > read more
Harvest Apple & Banana Muffins
Published on 2010-10-08 14:05:25
It’s apple picking season in New England. I got home and made some delicious low fat muffins. Here’s my tip: I always substitute 1/2 cup low fat yogurt for 1 stick margarine. Every recipe comes out moist and flavorful. These are great f > read more
Caldeirada A Portuguesa by Liz Monteiro
Published on 2010-10-04 15:36:01
Hi everyone, It’s getting cold outside. Put away the grill. Take out the crock pot and stew pans and start cooking again:) Here’s a recipe for the classic; Caldeirada A Portuguesa that will warm your family on a cold day. This article fro > read more
Stealing Fatima, a Novel
Published on 2010-09-23 19:14:46
Massachusetts Center for the Book — Stealing Fatima, A MassBook of the Year in Fiction. About the author: Frank X. Gaspar was born and raised in Provincetown, Massachusetts. A Portuguese-American, his paternal grandparents immigrated from the Is > read more