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Celebration of the Holy Ghost

Celebration of the Holy Ghost

  The Celebration of the Holy Ghost,  Festa do Espirito Santo, according to oral history, originated from two religious experiences during the 16th century.   Since that time, particularly in the Azores, a celebratory meal of thanksgiving…
Holy Ghost Soup

Holy Ghost Soup

Holy Ghost Soup (Sopa de Espirito Santo),  from my book Portuguese Home Cooking,  is a version which happens to come from the island of Graciosa. Every island in the Azores has their version of Holy Ghost Soup .   Serves 6 1 small onion,…
Soup Season Year Round!
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Soup Season Year Round!

I love the fall and winter for the heartier dishes that it calls for, but it can be soup season year round.   The easiest thing to make is soup. This particular soup does not have a name. Not all recipes that one creates impromptu in your…
Creamy Turnip Soup (Sopa de Nabo)

Creamy Turnip Soup (Sopa de Nabo)

  Creamy Turnip Soup (Sopa de Nabo)  gives a smooth mouth feel from the pureed white kidney beans. Stray pantry items make wonderful additions to a pot luck soup.  Though dried beans are better, canned, rinsed kidney beans can be used…
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…