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Wine and Garlic Marinated Pork Ribs

Father John's Grilled Ribs

 Father John's Grilled Ribs are very well enjoyed by his friends. Well known for his culinary ability and he never measures, Father John Mendonca appears to be a bit mysterious when it comes to his cooking.  Here he finally shares one of his…

Trincado African Beef Stew

  Trincado African Beef Stew has an infusion of Portuguese flavors.  I have many requests for this Portuguese inspired African beef stew, which is similar to the Azorean braised beef recipe in my book, Portuguese Home Cooking. This…
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Sopas/Sopish

Sopas/Sopish is a name that gives reference to a dish that is used in the Holy Ghost Celebration.   The back story and recipe for the soup itself is in my book, Portuguese Home Cooking. This particular festa dish is not a soup. This recipe…

Marinated Beef Skewers (Espetada)

My Maderian friends brag about their Marinated Beef Skewers (Espetada).  Simply marinated and grilled, it needs very little to accompany it.  Alas, unless you have a bay leave shrub growing in your yard or a pot,  you won’t have branches…

Caçoila

Caçoila is a stew I prepare around the winter "matanca", a time when pigs are processed for consumption.  This version is an easy one pot dish. I make this particular stew, from the island of Pico, in the Azores, which is made with beef. …