Caçoila ~ Portuguese Stewed Beef – Leite’s Culinaria
This Cacoila was divine! The meat was utterly silken and succulent. If I had cooked it beyond the 3 1/2 …
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Portuguese Fennel Soup – Leite’s Culinaria
This was a comforting, stick to your ribs kind of soup, perfect for a chilly day. It had a thick …
Christmas Eve Cod ~ Bacalhau da Consoada
A traditional recipe on Christmas Eve in Portugal, this dish of salt cod, potatoes, and cabbage is drizzled with a …
Portuguese Deep-Fried Green Beans – Leite’s Culinaria
Let me start by stating that green beans are my favorite vegetable. That might be a little boring to some …
Pastel de Nata (Pasteis de Nata) Portuguese Custard Tarts
According to my Portuguese dad, I can make these pasteis de nata again and again and again! I am pretty …
Portuguese Bread Soup with Shrimp ~ Açorda de Mariscos – Leite’s Culinaria
I’m familiar with the Portuguese bread soup called açorda and it’s a lovely soup with brothy bread slices flavoured with …
Bacalhau a Bras ~ Salt Cod, Potatoes & Eggs – Leite’s Culinaria
Bacalhau a bras, a delicious lunch, dinner, or even brunch dish is from the classic restaurant Bota Alta, in Lisbon’s …
Portuguese Almond Torte Recipe
The Portuguese almond torte or cake I grew up with was really a family and gathering favourite. To me, it …
Portuguese Peas and Eggs ~ Ervilhas com Ovos – Leite’s Culinaria
This bright-green pea recipe, found so often in Portuguese homes, especially in spring and Easter, is a cinch to make. …
Newark’s Portuguese Keep Easter Traditions Burning – Leite’s Culinaria
“This building here is the cookhouse,” says Mr. Alexandre, owner of a local auto repair shop and towing company. “There …