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Fritters (Filhós)

Fritters (Filhós)

These Fritters (Filhós) are different.  Rather than a dough that is stretched and deep fried, these are more of a very thick batter that is spoon dropped into hot oil. The finishing touch is, of course, a dusting of cinnamon and sugar. Beat…
Fig Preserves
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Fig Preserves

Fig Preserves is perfect to serve as a starter on toast points or crackers with a spoon of soft goat cheese. This also works in filling puff pastry or filo dough to use as a snack or tidbit for a wine tasting menu. 3 pounds fresh figs,…
Chickpeas with Salted Cod and Rice
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Chickpeas with Salted Cod and Rice

Chickpeas with Salted Cod and Rice is a dish that is frequently paired other legumes whether they are in a salad, a stew, or boiled dinner. Sometimes the rice is replaced with potatoes. At that point,  it is no longer Chickpeas with Salted…
Pairing Wine with Food
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Grilled Squid with Wine Vinaigrette

Grilled Squid with Wine Vinaigrette is refreshing with a tang of lemon. This is a simple and straight forward recipe to serve as an appetizer.  To make it a meal, increase the amounts of the ingredients .  Serve over rice or with polenta. If…
Pairing Wine with Food

Pairing Wine with Food

In pairing wine with food, in the past, it was often said to serve white wine with seafood and red wines with meat.  That does not hold true, especially in Portuguese fare.  A lighter red wine with lower tannins is perfectly fine to enjoy…