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Graciosa Style Fried Dough

Graciosa Style Fried Dough

  This recipe for Graciosa Style Fried Dough, better known as Filhos a Moda de Graciosa is to die for. The recipe comes from my friend Dilia. Even when I cut the recipe in half, it still makes about 3 dozen.  The number of fried dough…
Peas, Linguiça and Eggs

Peas, Linguiça and Eggs

This Arab influenced dish of stewed Peas, Linguiça and Eggs is one that may just convert a non-pea eater to a pea lover. It can also be made with baby fava beans, chick peas or even edamame. Use frozen tender peas to make this Peas, Linguiça…
Beer Cake (Bolo de Cereveja)

Shrimp Mozambique

Shrimp Mozambique (Gambas Mozambique) is the one of the easiest shrimp dishes to make. Influenced by one of Portugal's former colonies, it has a spicy kick to its already heady sauce.   Serves 2 - (4 as an appetizer ) Ingredients …
Easter Bread (Folares)
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Easter Bread (Folares)

  This Easter Bread (Folares) of Emma Silva's, still uses the old fashion method of using ones hands to mix.  It is a method still used by old timers, who feel electric metal beaters ruin the flavor of the bread. Usually one person…
Beer Cake (Bolo de Cereveja)

Beer Cake (Bolo de Cereveja)

Beer Cake (Bolo de Cereveja) is a favorite with those who like beer.  Make sure you use your favorite beer for this cake.  Serves 10 to 12 2 cups sugar 1 cup butter, softened 4 eggs, separated 1 cup beer (8 ounces 3 cups all-purpose…