Pastels de Belem/Custard Tarts of Belem
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Pastels de Belem/Custard Tarts of Belem

Pasteis de Belem is a highly sought after dessert. The secret recipe of these famous custard tarts of the Belem district of Lisbon is well protected.  Throngs of visitors to the bakery line up to enjoy the luscious custard tarts. If you…
A Fine Catch of Fish

A Fine Catch of Fish

When it comes to preparing a fine catch of fish and other seafood in the Portuguese way, it is a flavorful.  It is a change from the everyday baked, stuffed and fried fish found in most American recipe boxes. My taste buds stand up and take…
For the Love of Tomatoes

For the Love of Tomatoes

by Ana Patuleia Ortins  copyright 2014  For the love of tomatoes, I don’t know about you, but I have to admit that every year, I start planting. I begin in mid March.  Obviously, I am nearly obsessed with planting, growing and harvesting…