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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…
Bolas de Berlim

Bolas de Berlim

 Bolas de Berlim are very popular in Lisbon. So much so that vendors stroll the beaches and sell them to eager beach goers. But there is no need to be at the beach.  Just step into Confeitaria Nacional near Lisbon’s Rossio Square and you…
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…