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Chill Chasing Soups

Chill Chasing Soups

Chill Chasing Soups are always sought after on a winter's day. I don't know about you, but when fall and winter's  chill the air, it makes me quicken my pace in the kitchen.  I increase cooking up soups and stews, using the last of my garden's…
Pastels de Belem/Custard Tarts of Belem
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Pastels de Belem/Custard Tarts of Belem

Pasteis de Belem is a highly sought after dessert. The secret recipe of these famous custard tarts of the Belem district of Lisbon is well protected.  Throngs of visitors to the bakery line up to enjoy the luscious custard tarts. If you…
Heavenly Cream (Natas do Ceu)

Pineapple with Port Wine

Pineapple with Port Wine is a perfect finish for a summer meal.  There is no need for complicated desserts when something this easy will do, especially after a heavy meal. Why have canned pineapple when fresh sweet pineapple is so refreshing! Makes…
Heavenly Cream (Natas do Ceu)

Heavenly Cream (Natas do Ceu)

Some versions of Heavenly Cream (Natas do Ceu) use condensed milk and unflavored gelatin. This version is similar to the Pudim de Bolacha Maria. Serves 6 1 package of Bolacha Maria cookies (about 16 cookies) Substitute Nabisco animal…
Heavenly Cream (Natas do Ceu)

Fruit Salad with Madeira Wine

Fruit Salad with sweet Madeira Wine is very simple to do in short order. This isn't necessarily a rigid  recipe, but rather a guide.  Make sure you use sweet Madeira wine. If you are leery about the black pepper, remove some of the fruit aside…