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Wine and Garlic Black Scabbard
In Madeira, Wine and Garlic Black Scabbard fish steaks are first marinated, then fried. However, you can use large marinated cubes of the fish. (Other firm fish can be substituted if you can not get the black scabbard.) Simply thread the…
Marinated Pork Cubes (Caçoila)
A seasoned wine and garlic combination, for infusing a dish of Marinated Pork Cubes (Caçoila), is typically made on the morning following the killing of a pig. I am glad I don't have to wait to kill a pig to make it. This is a traditional Azorean…
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…
Black Scabbard Stew of Madeira -
Black Scabbard Stew of Madeira is not heard of in north America. Peixe Espada Estufado de Madeira (as we know it) is known more among the immigrant Portuguese. Fresh swordfish or tuna is sometimes substituted for Black Scabbard Stew of Madeira.
Serves…