Hearty 5 ingredient soup to put together in no time. A great comfort food on a grey damp foggy day. I like cooking it a little longer to create a thick stew like soup … Although, it takes less than 30 minutes to have this ready to serve. Unfortunately for those guys who are not into peas, you can’t hide them but the taste is meaty with just the right snap to the al dente peas. Give this simple recipe a try. The depth of taste will surprise you!
Just in time for Thanksgiving. Mix up in 20 minutes and eat in another, hot from the oven … A simple foolproof recipe. This small cheese bread is typically eaten as a snack but I say it’s a perfect bread accompaniment for a Thanksgiving meal. It’s mild in flavor, and the cheese is not overwhelming. I suppose you could make them cheesier by using stronger tasting cheeses. And if that’s not enough, you could experiment with herbs or just add some minced garlic. This recipe is pretty authentic and I enjoy the simplicity.
A gluten free recipe … The internal stretchiness and crispy exterior of this little puff come from using tapioca flour. Once the batter is mixed you’ll find it’s quite elastic. Rolling into little balls for baking can be a challenge. (Butter those hands!) All is very characteristic of tapioca flour. Mix the batter by hand or use your electric mixer. Either works perfectly.
Deliciously hearty for the chilly weather ahead, Portuguese Lentil Soup with a bit of cinnamon. The mild flavor of the pork meatballs allow the spices to shine through. The perfect comfort food for cold weather.
In time for Sunday Dinner. Delicious tasting roast with the minimum of prep. Instead of potatoes I’ve added turnips. Because turnips tend to cook up easily in moisture I prefer to roast them separately to get the full caramelized taste. All is then layered into a serving dish and the warm juices are poured over the top.
This is what you make for family dessert when the buttermilk is about to expire! This gal isn’t into drinking it straight up as Martha’s daughter said her mother secretly is, right from the carton. Buttermilk makes for a deliciously moist cake, one that doesn’t dry out a day later. I baked this cake in one 8 inch by 3 inch round but I really don’t recommend it. It was easier to frost but took extra time in baking leaving the edges a bit thick and firm. I recommend a 9 inch square or two eight inch rounds. As for the frosting, interestingly, it is believed penuche originated in Portugal and found its way to New England, right where my Grandmother Rose was raised. This butterscotch maple flavored frosting is just perfect with this cake. My Grandmother taught her new daughter-in-law by doing in the kitchen. This is another recipe Mother picked up, and we loved and still do!
Can’t believe I ate the whole thing! I didn’t but wanted to! Deliciously Simple! Not into linguica try chourico!
Still working on my garden Romas … Just a few pounds left before I need to harvest again. Any good tomatoes will do for this tasty Portuguese Soup. Romas just happen to be my favorite. The few ingredients here come together, including the hot linguica, to make this a truly satisfying lunch or dinner. (For vegetarian try this Portuguese Spicy Tomato Soup too.) Today’s recipe can easily be a 30 minute to table meal. Maybe even 20. Your family will love it so much you better double the recipe!
These are great anytime! Just as the name implies this is a cross between a biscuit and a cookie. Have it with your breakfast coffee, afternoon tea or after dinner Port. The right amount of sweetness. Play with the flavor a bit by adding anisette or lemon zest. Or for a very subtle taste add brandy. Hope you enjoy this Portuguese pantry recipe. I love it!
Juicy chicken guaranteed! This recipe is made with the help of Nando’s Peri Peri Sauce. And because I didn’t get the extra hot variety a few drops of Malagueta pepper juice & several whole peppers were added. I always suggest making the marinade the night before … giving time for flavors to peak. Some experts feel a dry rug is best with smoking but I find either a dry rub or marinade acceptable. There’s no flare up with dripping sauce or juices with my smoker which I talk about here. The water barrier pretty much puts an end to charcoal burned chicken. If you’ve smoked before you know the time element. Let’s get started!
You may or may not have difficulty finding these products. This is a great place to reference Nando’s Peri Peri history. For sauce purchase, Amazon and World Market.
Malagueta Peppers may have been purchased at R-N Supermarket, Tulare, California or a local Save Mart. But again can be found on Amazon.
You may not need the extra Malagueta Peppers if the Nando’s Sauce has the right heat for you.
If you haven’t a smoker and wish to try an oven method, here’s my recipe.
Many of you have followed my brother’s recipes. They’re amazing! He can make a Whole Wheat Bread to die for! His Pit Beef can’t be surpassed. His duck, now there is one amazing Wild Duck. But his passion is making linguica. So, a few weeks ago after spending 4 1/2 hours hand cutting 75 pounds of pork butt, putting everything together for marinating, and claiming this will be the best batch of Homemade Linguica yet! … And his very last go-at-it! HE FORGOT THE CUMIN! This ex-Arkansas Razorback isn’t into tears and he wasn’t when he broke the news but there was definitely disappointment in his voice. He is sending me some for Christmas and I’m sure it won’t need too much dressing up. He’s let me know he now has to make another batch … one last perfect batch.
If you’re into this recipe you might also like Peas Linguica & Eggs
The perfect meal for Dan’s birthday. Two of his favorites baked together, melding the flavors for an amazing taste experience. Add a beer and my brother is going to be a happy guy.
I’ve simply combined two of my Grandmother’s recipes into one. Try this combination or if you prefer bake them separately. In our family these recipes, marinated pork & white beans, were meant to be served together. The beans take a good amount of time and are best baked long hours without a lid. If you are baking these together the meat will cook much faster. It is best to add the meat at the end of baking to assure the meat isn’t overcooked. It is unlikely you will over bake the beans.