by justcookwithmichael | Aug 20, 2020
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...
by justcookwithmichael | Aug 28, 2022
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,...
by justcookwithmichael | Dec 13, 2021
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...
by justcookwithmichael | Mar 11, 2021
Portuguese Holy Ghost Soup, or Sopas do Espírito Santo, is traditional to the Portuguese Holy Ghost festa. This dish has a rich history and rich flavor. The festa is held only once a year, so if you ever get the craving you now know how to make the soup on your own!...
by justcookwithmichael | Oct 22, 2020
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...
by justcookwithmichael | Sep 24, 2020
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...
by justcookwithmichael | Sep 2, 2020
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...
by justcookwithmichael | May 29, 2020
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...
by justcookwithmichael | May 29, 2020
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 –...
by justcookwithmichael | May 11, 2020
Pantry Ingredients Bacalhau (Salted cod) Gnocchi Corn Meal (White) Portuguese Sardines in Olive Oil Sushi Rice Couscous Sun-Dried Tomatoes Active Dry Yeast Olive Oil Extra Virgin OIive Oil Piri-Piri Peppers Piri Piri Hot Sauce Saffron Coarse Sea Salt Dried Bay Leaves...