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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,…
Brandied Beef Fillets

Brandied Beef Fillets

On one of my trips to São Miguel island in the Acores, Brandied Beef Fillets was a surprise dinner. We checked out the upscale menu at the Açores Alantico Hotel.  Tableside service enabled me to grab this recipe which delighted everyone. Serves…
Grilled Pork Belly

Grilled Pork Belly

Grilled Pork Belly spells delicious summer meals, but when the cold winds of winter are blowing around, broiling the pork belly in the oven works well too.  I like to season pork bellies with 1 tablespoon of our Sweet Red Pepper Paste (Massa…
Tailgate Suggestions
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Tailgate Suggestions

Looking for tailgate suggestions for the Super Bowl game?  Looking for some delicious things to cook up? Well, look no further!  Try the Portuguese Bean Stew in my first book, Portuguese Home Cooking! Lots of potatoes, sausage and kidney beans…