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Sopas/Sopish
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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…
Octopus Rice

Octopus Rice

To make Octopus Rice, known as Arroz de Polvo, be sure to purchase the ones from Portugal or Spain.  Usually the frozen octopus as been cleaned and ready to prepare and need no tenderizing by bashing it. However, if you have a fresh caught…
Grilled Shrimp Piri Piri

Grilled Shrimp Piri Piri

Grilled Shrimp Piri Piri or anything piri piri is very popular with the Portuguese culture.  Piri piri is basically heat from hot sauce, hot chili peppers made into a sauce, a paste, crushed dried  or just chopped and added.  The amount of…
Grilled Chili Chicken

Grilled Chili Chicken

Grilled Chili Chicken, (Frango Piri Piri) is one of the tastiest Portuguese chicken dishes. Variations of this dish abound, but the constant ingredient is chili in one form or another. Seasoning varies from the simple basting of hot sauce while…
Green Beans with Squash

Green Beans with Squash

  Green Beans with Squash is a dish to which you can also use regular potato or sweet potato. If you do not work quickly, sweet potatoes can be tricky in that the color turns unappetizing. They are, however, very tasty served in this…