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Wine and Garlic Pork Ribs

Pineapple with Port Wine

Pineapple with Port Wine is a perfect finish for a summer meal.  There is no need for complicated desserts when something this easy will do, especially after a heavy meal. Why have canned pineapple when fresh sweet pineapple is so refreshing! Makes…
Heavenly Cream (Natas do Ceu)

Heavenly Cream (Natas do Ceu)

Some versions of Heavenly Cream (Natas do Ceu) use condensed milk and unflavored gelatin. This version is similar to the Pudim de Bolacha Maria. Serves 6 1 package of Bolacha Maria cookies (about 16 cookies) Substitute Nabisco animal…
Wine and Garlic Pork Ribs

Fruit Salad with Madeira Wine

Fruit Salad with sweet Madeira Wine is very simple to do in short order. This isn't necessarily a rigid  recipe, but rather a guide.  Make sure you use sweet Madeira wine. If you are leery about the black pepper, remove some of the fruit aside…
Wine and Garlic Pork Ribs

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…
Wine and Garlic Pork Ribs

Wine and Garlic Pork Ribs

Wine and Garlic Pork Ribs (Costelos de Porco em vinho e alho) marinated at least 24 hours and served up with a bread stuffing makes for a flavorful meal on a quiet Saturday night when snow is falling. Actually, wine and garlic marinated pork…