Appetizers were not a traditional part of the Portuguese Meal

Small savory bites of Salgadinhos and the Petiscos were more likely to be enjoyed before a meal. Sometimes they are enjoyed as a snack with a glass of beer or wine or even as a light meal.

Chouriço à Corisco
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Chouriço à Corisco

Chouriço à Corisco is a relatively unknown simple dish of sautéed Portuguese pork sausage.   Alternatively, rather than sautéed, Chouriço à Corisco can also be made by grilling or broiling the sausage first, depending on…
Rabbit Confit with Escabeche
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Rabbit Confit with Escabeche

  Rabbit confit with escabeche is something different to try as a starter or light lunch. The tang of the escabeche is the perfect counterpoint to rabbit's mild flavor. Rabbit is as versatile as chicken, higher in protein and leaner. Serves…
Stuffed Crab
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Stuffed Crab

  Stuffed crab is a dish you will find in various restaurants in Lisbon and seaside towns of Portugal.  Stuffed crab or Sapateira Recheada, as we call it, is a perfect starter or light lunch.  Spread this on toasted bread slices and…
Chicken Livers with Tomato and Rice
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Chicken Livers with Tomato and Rice

 Serves 4 Chicken Livers with Tomato and Rice is a rustic dish, and makes a nice small meal for when you want just a little something.   Ever wonder what to do with chicken livers besides adding them to a stuffing or making a giblet gravy? …
Tailgate Suggestions
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Tailgate Suggestions

Looking for tailgate suggestions for the Super Bowl game?  Looking for some delicious things to cook up? Well, look no further!  Try the Portuguese Bean Stew in my first book, Portuguese Home Cooking! Lots of potatoes, sausage and kidney beans…