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Sweet Rice Pudding (Arroz Doce )
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Grilled Squid with Wine Vinaigrette

Grilled Squid with Wine Vinaigrette is refreshing with a tang of lemon. This is a simple and straight forward recipe to serve as an appetizer.  To make it a meal, increase the amounts of the ingredients .  Serve over rice or with polenta. If…
Pairing Wine with Food

Pairing Wine with Food

In pairing wine with food, in the past, it was often said to serve white wine with seafood and red wines with meat.  That does not hold true, especially in Portuguese fare.  A lighter red wine with lower tannins is perfectly fine to enjoy…
Sweet Rice Pudding (Arroz Doce )

Rice with Duck Liver

Rice with Duck Liver is as simple to make if you have duck liver on hand.  A switch from the usual beef, pork or chicken liver to duck liver gives this dish a lighter flavor.  The consistency is loose, on the idea of an Italian risotto. Using…
Cavacas (Sweet Iced Popovers)
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Cavacas (Sweet Iced Popovers)

Cavacas (Sweet Iced Popovers) are a very popular dessert or snack, especially around Christmas and Carnival time.   For an added treat, drizzle a tablespoon of the Portuguese Beirao liquor. Makes about a 12 or more depending on the size…
Sweet Rice Pudding (Arroz Doce )

Sweet Rice Pudding (Arroz Doce )

This Sweet Rice Pudding (Arroz Doce) is what I consider to be one of the best sweet rice puddings.  Creamy, soft, and the essence of orange lingers on the palate. Serves 4 to 6 5 cups whole milk 1 cup short grain rice 1/2 teaspoon…