Tag Archive for: #beef

Kale Soup (Sopa de Couves)

Kale Soup (Sopa de Couves)

This soup Kale Soup (Sopa de Couves) is not a version of the classic Caldo Verde soup. The deliciously delicate and classic Caldo Verde kale soup (Green Broth Soup) is of the Portuguese mainland.  It is served with  a few slices of sausage…
Brandied Beef Fillets

Brandied Beef Fillets

On one of my trips to São Miguel island in the Acores, Brandied Beef Fillets was a surprise dinner. We checked out the upscale menu at the Açores Alantico Hotel.  Tableside service enabled me to grab this recipe which delighted everyone. Serves…
Braised Chuck Roast

Braised Chuck Roast

Braised Chuck Roast, known called Carne Guisada, is just what cold weather calls for.  It uses the 7 - bone chuck roast, referred to by some as "blade meat" is the best choice for this dish  The best use of blade and neck beef meat is to braise…
Cozido (Boiled Dinner)

Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon

Grilled lamb Chops with Lemon removes the gamey taste. Are you firing up your 4th of July menu before you fire up your grill?  Try something different in addition to your hot dogs and burgers. Grilled lamb chops, briefly marinated with seasoning…
Cozido (Boiled Dinner)
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Cozido (Boiled Dinner)

This Cozido (Boiled Dinner) is an adapted version of the recipe in Portuguese Home Cooking. Typically, a pig's ears, snout, feet, or the head itself are included with beef, chicken, and sausages. However, you can vary the meats to your liking…