Cinnamon Beans Portuguese Style

Another take on Portuguese Beans inspired by a Cousin Perry recipe, and this 100 year old picture of the Freitas Family. Yep, these are my relatives in this photo … gone but not without leaving a rich culture behind. Pictured is the celebration following the traditional yearly pig butchering.

The ingredients in this recipe might surprise you … especially the amount of cinnamon used. Morcela sausage is another main ingredient but not always available locally or certain times of the year. I opted for Portuguese Chourico instead. Linguica could easily be used. The secret is to grind the sausage … adding to the beans deliciously spicy bits to tease the palate.

Give this a try! Deliciously spicy!

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Linguica Kale Potato Soup

Another NYT recipe makeover. I’ve made this a couple of times and found the secret to perfection. The first time I substituted yams for the russets. My cupboard was bare. To remove the sweetness I roasted the yams first. It actually was pretty good. Next round I followed the recipe pretty closely but the ingredients seem to grow with my soup making. I found the soup really good but the bitterness of the kale was a bit off-putting. To perfect the soup I added a slice, or two if small, of rustic bread like ciabatta before ladling each serving. The bread was the secret. This is a great soup for those coolish evenings.

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Super Bowl Perfect Soups and Beans

These are great options for Super Bowl Sunday. New Recipes to come soon!

Barbecued Brisket Soup

Portuguese Chili Beans

Cheeseburger Soup

Portuguese Beans with Linguica

Beef Corn Chowder

Rustic Bread White Bean and Greens Soup

 


Linguica Chowder

Linguica Lovers Only! Seriously! When my brother visits we have linguica … Linguica and Peas, Linguica and Eggs, Linguica and Greens, Linguica and Beans, Pizza with Linguica and just plain Linguica. My brother’s a purest and linguica alone is his favorite. I, on the other hand, put it in just about anything! Here’s an easy soup and the main ingredient … you’ve got the picture!

When we’re not making linguica we are buying some of our favorites locally, Raven’s of Armona and Lemoore Locker. But honestly, we love it all!

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Spicy Chickpea Soup

How can this be a Portuguese soup when it’s really a take on Dave Lieberman’s Moroccan recipe? Simple! Many spices and food influences came to Portugal from Northern Africa. To give this recipe more of a Portuguese flare use chicken broth, add an uncooked cubed potato (large) along with other ingredients, and cut back on the chickpeas by 15 ounces. Either way this is an amazingly hearty meatless main dish soup.

Thank you to Will, my oldest, for introducing me to great Dave Lieberman recipes.

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Country Ribs Portuguese Style

Sorry Grandma, a twist to my Grandmother’s Vinha D’ Alhos. My brother’s at it again! And he doesn’t even need a celebration but this would be great for July 4th.

First, the marinade & how-to … Use my Grandmother’s recipe here. Marinate the country style ribs (about 3+ pounds) for about 48 hours, more or less. We like more!

When time’s up pour off the marinade. Heat up your grill and barbecue the ribs to give that smoky taste … Just long enough to sear but not cook through. Have the following ingredients ready to layer quickly … avoiding the loss of the juices.

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Portuguese Meat Casserole

This dish tastes better the next day but you won’t have leftovers to test It’s a meat and potatoes indulgence with a soupy tomato and onion broth. As I type this I wish i had some. Yep, no leftovers!

You will need time to oven roast (about 2 hours in a fast oven) but the prep is rapid. If you’re a meat and potatoes fan you’ll love this dish!

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Grandma Rose’s Vinha D’ Alhos

Number 4 in popularity 2020. First posted August 2013. Enjoy!

Strong smells of garlic, wine and pickling spices when roasting this pork dish took me back in time.

As my brother and I climbed into his 55 Chevy we were both complaining that we had to go to grandma’s for dinner. Again! After all, it was a school night. Grandma’s house was hot from the kitchen stove. The swamp cooler was working overtime with little result. The smell of roasting pickled pork permeated the entire house. My grandmother greeted us with hugs, and I don’t know about Danny, but I ducked to avoid a kiss that was about to be planted right on my mouth.

There was lots of food, the ‘thinga thosh’ as my brother and I called it incorrectly, salad, baked beans, rolls and dessert from Copley’s Bakery, either eclairs or banana sponge cake.

Why had we been complaining?

Enjoy my Grandmother’s recipe for Portuguese Marinated Pork Vinho d’alhos. She would be happy to have you at her table!

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Portuguese Rolls (Pops)

These Portuguese Rolls or crusty buns are more accurately called Papo Secos … And sometimes called pops. Add linguica, vinha d’alhos or Portuguese meatballs, greens and a side of beans, and you have a wonderful meal. These are easy to make. The recipe makes 16 five-six inch rolls … not a large recipe … easily handled while putting other dishes together in a busy kitchen.

*I’m serving these for Super Bowl Sunday along with meatballs and linguica for those that want a meaty sandwich.

These are great right from the oven with just butter, too.

*YEP, this is a repost! One of the most popular 2020 posts! With my housekeeping here this post took on a strange appearance. My apologies while I make a few tweaks.

 

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Portuguese Beans with Linguica

This is the time of year my dad put together a big lunch for his customers, farmers and ranchers. (First published December 2013.) He would do most of the food preparation himself. Yep, there could be a huge crowd. One item on the menu was Portuguese beans. So, the question is do I have my dad’s recipe or his mother’s recipe? Or are the recipes the same? Anyway, get your pound of pintos soaking, and don’t eat the last of the linguica!

Why am I thinking about these beans? Aside from the thoughts of the yearly luncheon, my brother made another batch of linguica. He is still working to perfect the recipe! And someone shared her prepared Portuguese beans and linguica with me recently. Just delicious Melissa! Let me see how my dad’s recipe compares!

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