Tag Archive for: #Portuguesecooking

Beer Cake (Bolo de Cereveja)

Pot Luck Soup

Since there is a lot of utilizing what is on hand, it could be said that with the exception of a number of soups, a Portuguese cook might never serve the same soup twice. My aunt made this pot luck soup known as "sopa de panela" thirty years…
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…
Filet Mignon with Mushrooms

Filet Mignon with Mushrooms

This Filet Mignon with Mushrooms is an upscale steak dish served at a former Lisbon restaurant.  Though it is not traditional, it has rave reviews. Filet Mignon with Mushrooms never was a typical dish in Portugal, however, all this has changed. …
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…