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Presunto Bread of Lamego

Presunto Bread of Lamego

  Presunto Bread of Lamego, from Tras os Montes region is a traditional, but simple pan bread, stuffed with presunto (prosciutto). It makes a light, but simple snack, starter or part of a light meal or buffet appetizer.  Beyond the…
Cilantro Chicken with Tomatoes

Cilantro Chicken with Tomatoes

  My Cilantro Chicken with Tomatoes was created on the fly. Funny how, whether it is for grilling, Saturday night dinners, guests or plain indecisiveness, chicken is a great economical option to fall back on. Yesterday was such an occasion. …
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…
Chouriço Bites

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…
Chouriço Bites

Chouriço Bites

Most often, tasty things like Chouriço Bites are simply made on the fly.  Just in time for your Easter dinner, chouriço bites are a very easy appetizer to start you off.  You can elaborate on it any way you wish. Just remember, less is more.   …