When I first came across this recipe I knew it was Portuguese in origin. Or at least from my grandmother’s recipe collection. Now that I’ve made this wonderful pudding I’m clueless who to thank. Here is an old fashioned custard bread pudding that isn’t only simple but requires no sauce or additional adornment. Serve this as a dessert or as part of your buffet brunch. It works as a side or lite main dish.
It’s not always easy to find what I need for my Portuguese recipes … Or to find Portuguese confections and baked goods perfectly prepared. But here are two places I shop when I can. Hanford Bakery has speciality meats and fish too. Andy would always remark the Portuguese skinless and boneless sardines are the best. Right next to this on the shelf are other delicacies that are sure to please. Shopping here is a feel good experience. BTW, the Goulart Linguica as it sizzles on the grill or fries up in the pan smells most like our homemade. Still waiting to dig in and compare the flavors. Yum.
PS The Goulart’s not only smells as it cooks like my brother’s recipe it tastes very similar. Delicious! I say it’s in the smoking!
Here’s the Spicy Tomato Soup to go with our sandwiches. It’s light but not in taste, and satiates. It has a bit of a Portuguese influence without garlic. If you enjoy garlic add a few garlic croutons. I love this!
No one wants to spend time in the kitchen when the game’s on. Back in the day most women went out on game day … Maybe took in a movie. Shopping was out … stores weren’t open Sundays.
Super Bowl Sunday the television room will be filled with everyone. Even gramma has a fav team. So, let’s make the spread quick and easy. Here are two favorite sliders with one basic recipe.
Loved my Grandmother’s peas. Always served as a side dish. I don’t remember anyone else eating them … Maybe because I kept the bowl close and ignored the nonverbal cues, frequently used at our table, to pass the dish. My bad!
I’ve taken her recipe a bit further and added a few different ingredients. I think you’ll like this Portuguese Breakfast Style that can second as a dinner meal. I probably don’t need to tell you but this is not a light dish. Sometimes you just gotta have linguica!
Try a few of these from 2014 while I put together some new lite main dishes to share with you!
Top L to R:
Orzo Stuffed Bell Peppers
Salmon Fillet with Balsamic Glaze
Basque Vegetable Soup
Chicken Breasts with Roasted Vegetables
Row 2:
Portuguese Green Soup
Portuguese Style Scallops with Asparagus
Taco Salad (There are two recipes in this Post, scroll to the second.)
Row 3:
Row 4:
Chicken Soup
Change Up Chopped Salad
Salmon and Pasta
30 Minute Beef Stew
#1 CHICKEN BREASTS BAKED WITH PASTA
#2 PORTUGUESE BEANS WITH LINGUICA
Absolutely Perfect, Thank You! Here’s my brother’s recipe if you haven’t tried this Traditional Portuguese Soup.
We had a wonderful time. Sopas Sunday.
Yes, the comments section is closed but I do receive your comments directly and respond if you have questions. This particular comment (received August 2023) details what many of us as children experienced. Enjoy the nostalgia! BTW, the beans are called tremocos in Portuguese Lupin in English.
“I grew up in the San Joaquin Valley and after church on Sunday we would go to this fiesta. There would always be a long line outside the back of the church going down to the basement, we would watch the parade with all the royalty girls with the beautiful dresses marching up to the church.They got to go down and eat first so we would stand in line and they always had places outside the church while you were waiting to go down where you could buy a soda or a cocktail and these beans (can’t remember the name of them but they had a casing and you’d pop the bean in your mouth and the casing would stay on your finger you threw that part away).Then when it was time to go down and eat you’d pick out a soda or drink for the adults and sit at these long tables with butcher paper on them. After about 15 minutes or so they would bring bowls of pickles then big bowls of stale french bread and then a big bowl of meat with the most amazing smell of spices and meat with lots of juice and cabbage, you’d get a piece of bread and spoon the meat, cabbage and juice onto the bread. It would make the stale bread soggy and yummy. It would just melt in your mouth and when it was all over you would leave offering on your way out if you chose to. My mother who is 84 still makes this for the family every year and it brings back so many wonderful memories. This recipe is the closest to what I remember it tasting like. Thank you for sharing it.”
So, what’s going on here? There’s a unique condiment in Portuguese cuisine, Massa De Pimentao. This Red Paprika Paste adds a lovely flavor to meat, poultry and fish alike. I’ve put together a very quick paste, not to compete with the usual days process, that works perfectly in this dish. If you like the flavor of sweet paprika (Spanish paprika will do … mild to hot, your choice) and roasted red bell peppers you’ve got to try this!
My brother is coming to visit and I’m pulling out all the old family cold weather favorites. We’re going to be busy; so, the meals aren’t going to be that planned. (Just a warning, Dan.) This is one of our favorite soups. It’s a stew, vegetable soup and beans all in one. Certainly this can come together in a slow cooker.
Let’s take a look at the recipe and see how this can be done. Portuguese Bean Soup
© 2026 kitchengetaway.com
Theme by Anders Noren — Up ↑
