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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…
String Bean Stew

String Bean Stew

String Bean Stew is a side dish of simply seasoned green beans that has been elevated with more depth of flavor.  It can be easily be made meatless by omitting the sausage. String Bean Stew can be served as a meal in itself. Serves  about…
Chicken Giblets with Tomato and Rice

Chicken Giblets with Tomato and Rice

Chicken Giblets with Tomato and Rice are worth the taste if you like giblets. Chicken Giblets need not be ignored outside the making of giblet gravy.  If you wish , use just the chicken liver. Many times folks just don't know what to do with…
Lemon Tea

Lemon Tea

Lemon Tea, made from scratch, can be refreshing whether you drink it hot or iced.   Enjoy it with a spoon of honey. Serves 2 Peel of 1 lemon, without pith 16 ounces water 1 teaspoon sugar Bring the lemon peel, water and sugar…