Tag Archive for: Portuguese cooking

String Bean Stew

String Bean Stew

String Bean Stew is a side dish of simply seasoned green beans that has been elevated with more depth of flavor.  It can be easily be made meatless by omitting the sausage. String Bean Stew can be served as a meal in itself. Serves  about…
Chicken Giblets with Tomato and Rice

Chicken Giblets with Tomato and Rice

Chicken Giblets with Tomato and Rice are worth the taste if you like giblets. Chicken Giblets need not be ignored outside the making of giblet gravy.  If you wish , use just the chicken liver. Many times folks just don't know what to do with…
Father John’s Grilled Ribs

Portuguese Sangria

Portuguese Sangria is perfect when you want to kick back with a few friends while listening to music.   Serves 6 to 8 1 Litre red wine (your favorite of course but not too dry) 1 Litre Sumol (orange soda) 1/2  cup…
Beef Braised with Red Wine and Tomatoes

Beef Braised with Red Wine and Tomatoes

Here is Beef Braised with Red Wine and Tomatoes, a Portuguese recipe for the 7-bone chuck roast. Heady aromas will bait you until it is ready to eat.  You can actually use this same recipe for short ribs.   Compare with the oven one and see…
Father John’s Grilled Ribs

Father John’s Grilled Ribs

 Father John's Grilled Ribs are very well enjoyed by his friends. Well known for his culinary ability and he never measures, Father John Mendonca appears to be a bit mysterious when it comes to his cooking.  Here he finally shares one of his…