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Alentejo Homestyle Bread
Alentejo Homestyle Bread is the bread of my heritage. When my father opened a bakery here in the United States, this is one of the types of bread he made. Here the measurements are given in grams not volume. If you do not have a prepared…
Chicken Livers with Tomato and Rice
Serves 4
Chicken Livers with Tomato and Rice is a rustic dish, and makes a nice small meal for when you want just a little something. Ever wonder what to do with chicken livers besides adding them to a stuffing or making a giblet gravy? …
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
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…
Braised Chuck Roast
Braised Chuck Roast, known called Carne Guisada, is just what cold weather calls for. It uses the 7 - bone chuck roast, referred to by some as "blade meat" is the best choice for this dish The best use of blade and neck beef meat is to braise…