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A Fine Catch of Fish

Heavenly Cod

Heavenly Cod we know as Bacalhau de Ceu  is truly a heavenly baked fish dinner. This recipe calls for the salted codfish to be reconstituted in water prior to cooking.  It needs to soak in cold water for 24 (boneless, skinless) hours, however, …
Codfish and Potato Roll (Torta de Bacalhau)

Codfish and Potato Roll (Torta de Bacalhau)

  If you have never tasted a salted Codfish and Potato Roll (Torta de Bacalhau), you don't know what you are missing.  Similar to an omelet, but think bigger, more luscious. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, it aims to please. Read the…
Cod Fritters (Pataniscas)
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Cod Fritters (Pataniscas)

Cod Fritters are known to the Portuguese as Iscas and pataniscas, and yet in the Azores, you might hear "tortas".  When I hear " Iscas", I think of my father's pan-fried thinly sliced and marinated calves and pork livers. Here, cod fritters…
A Fine Catch of Fish

Oven Baked Fish with Vegetables

Oven Baked Fish with Vegetables is easy enough to do when you have time constraints. It makes a perfect dish for guests, as well. Serve the Oven Baked Fish with Vegetables with some nice white wine like vinho verde (Portuguese Green Wine) and…
A Fine Catch of Fish

A Fine Catch of Fish

When it comes to preparing a fine catch of fish and other seafood in the Portuguese way, it is a flavorful.  It is a change from the everyday baked, stuffed and fried fish found in most American recipe boxes. My taste buds stand up and take…