Espetada | Portuguese Beef Skewers

Espetada | Portuguese Beef Skewers

Espetada, or Portuguese Beef Skewers, is a classic dish from Madeira island. The dish requires little preparation and does not need to be marinated but packs a hefty punch of flavor. Try this out at your next barbecue!     Espetada | Portuguese Beef Skewers...
Pao-de-Ló de Alfeizerão

Pao-de-Ló de Alfeizerão

Pao de lo Alfeizerao (Portuguese creamy sponge cake) King D. Carlos (1863-1908) often visited his friend the nobleman Vitorino Froes "spending seasons between the Alfeizerão estate and a house in S. Martinho do Porto". It was on one of these occasions that,...

Portuguese food dictionary

Portuguese Food Dictionary   For those of us that are not fluent in Portuguese but still want to know what we’re ordering at restaurants.🤣   Cooking Methods & Ingredients  açúcar – sugarassado – roastedbem passado/mal passado – well...
Tomato and Onion Soup | Madeira, Island Portugal

Tomato and Onion Soup | Madeira, Island Portugal

Tomato and Onion Soup is a staple dish in Madeira Island, Portugal. It is delicious served with a poached egg and slice of crusty bread.   Tomato and Onion Soup | Madeira Island, Portugal Tomato and Onion Soup is a staple dish in Madeira Island, Portugal. It is...
Nikita | Cocktail From Madeira Island

Nikita | Cocktail From Madeira Island

You will not believe what is in this cocktail! A Nikita, a cocktail from Madeira Island Portugal, contains beer, wine and vanilla ice cream! Try it yourself and see how delicious this unsuspecting combination is. Fun Fact: the Nikita cocktail was named after the Elton...
Poncha | Madeira Island’s Cocktail

Poncha | Madeira Island’s Cocktail

Poncha is a traditional alcoholic drink from Madeira Island, Portugal. Poncha is made fresh with citrus juice, honey and aguardente or rum. The drink is strong and thought to cure the common cold. Give it a try. Poncha | Madeira Island’s Cocktail Poncha is a...
Bolo do Caco – Portuguese Bread

Bolo do Caco – Portuguese Bread

Try out this delicious pan cooked bread traditional to the Portuguese island of Madeira.   Bolo do Caco – Portuguese Bread Try out this delicious pan cooked bread traditional to the Portuguese island of Madeira. 4 cups bread flour1¼ cup warm water...
Salt Cod Fritters – Bolinhos de Bacalhau

Salt Cod Fritters – Bolinhos de Bacalhau

Try out this mouthwatering Portuguese appetizer. Other than soaking the salted cod, which is a relatively hands off process, this recipe comes together easily. Perfect appetizer for a party, especially during the holidays.     Salt Cod Fritters –...
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