Orange brownies drizzled with orange caramel sauce. Enough said. — by Unknown on

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Lately I've been busy. Really busy. I've been cooking and photographing food every day, and writing recipes every other day. ...

Carapau, or Mackerel if you prefer... — by Unknown on

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During a Portuguese Summer there is only one way to cook: grilling.

A Year in Portugal - Part 2 — by Unknown on

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Peixe em Lisboa - Lisbon Fish and Flavors — by Unknown on

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A Year in Portugal - Part 1 — by Unknown on

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Strawberry and Banana Silver Dollar Pancakes — by Unknown on

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Thinking back to childhood there are some foods/dishes that just stand out. Foods like bascetti ( that's spaghetti for those who ...

Perfect Hard Boiled & Deviled Eggs - Redo Acquired — by Unknown on

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Easter, or Páscoa as the Portuguese call it, has come and gone. The holiday always makes me think of spring, fuzzy bunnies, radioacti...

Ervilhas com Ovos Escalfados - Portuguese Comfort Food — by Unknown on

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Peas and eggs. Apart they remind me of spring, soft breezes after rain that turn the world green and awaken the hibernating flora and...

March is in like a lion... — by Unknown on

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Rain drops spotted the windows of cars last night as we came out of the store and ventured into the covered parking lot.

Chocolate Covered Candied Orange Peel — by Unknown on

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Boxes of tangerinas, clementinas, and laranjas loiter in the basement and kitchen . Outside there is a tree heavy with the orang...

The Homemade Ranch Dressing Lesson — by Unknown on

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I've learned a couple of things already this first year with the attempt of teaching my kiddo to cook.

Chocolate Crepes Oozing with Mint Whipped Cream — by Unknown on

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Flat rich chocolate chunk mocha biscotti. Deflated buttery vanilla bean cupcakes. Flaky but in dire-need-of-salt pie crust. Baking flop...

Oil and Whiskey Preserved Piri Piri Peppers — by Unknown on

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Tasty little fiery piri piri peppers. They dot Portuguese gardens, vibrant red amongst the dense green leaves. You can find bottles of ...

In a Portuguese Kitchen Be Prepared... — by Unknown on

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January in a Portuguese kitchen with the stove on for 3 hours baking and getting lunch ready means you must be prepared for one thing: ...

The First Day of the First Week of the First Month — by Unknown on

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January 1st, 2012. I love the first day of a new year. It feels like the beginning of things, much like when a new flower is about to ...