Sautéed Artichoke Hearts (Alcachofas Salteadas con Jamón)
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1/4 cup chopped prosciutto or Serrano ham 1/8 teaspoon coarsely-ground pepper Minced parsley
Cut artichoke hearts into halves.
Heat oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook and stir artichoke hearts and prosciutto in oil over medium heat […]
Pineapple with Port (Ananas ao Porto - Portugal)
4 (1/2 inch thick) slices fresh pineapple 2 to 3 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup ruby port or Madeira
Place each slice pineapple on dessert plate; sprinkle with sugar unless the pineapple is very sweet. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the port over each pineapple slice. Cover and refrigerate […]
Portuguese Cornbread (Broa)
2 envelopes active dry yeast 2 cups sifted stone-ground yellow cornmeal 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 1 cup milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm 2 tablespoons corn or vegetable oil 2 teaspoons salt 5 to 6 cups sifted all-purpose flour
Combine the yeast and half the cornmeal in a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 […]
Lemon and Celery Pilaf (Portugal)
1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked regular rice 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce 2 tablespoons snipped parsley
Cook and stir onion […]
Portuguese Coconut Custards
Makes 10.
2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup milk 1 cup flaked coconut 3 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Adjust the rack to middle position. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with 10 foil cupcake papers.
Dissolve the […]
Portuguese Poached Meringue (Pudim Molokov)
Apricot Sauce Granulated sugar 10 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup granulated sugar
Prepare Apricot Sauce.
Grease 12-cup Bundt cake pan; sprinkle with sugar. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large mixer bowl until foamy.
Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue […]
Creme Brulee, Catalan Style (Crema Catalana)
6 egg yolks 1 cup granulated sugar 3 1/2 cups milk Zest of 1 lemon 2-inch piece of cinnamon stick 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Beat the egg yolks and 3/4 cup of the sugar in a bowl.
Heat 3 cups of the milk, along with the lemon zest and cinnamon stick, in a […]
Galician Almond Torte (Torta de Almendras Santiago)
This is usually decorated with a stenciled cross of Santiago de Compostela on the top.
1 pound blanched, skinless almonds or almond powder 10 tablespoons butter 2 cups granulated sugar 6 eggs 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon Confectioners’ sugar
Toast the almonds in a […]
Dreams (Sonhos - Portugal)
1/4 pound butter 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup water 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 4 large eggs Vegetable oil (for deep frying) Cinnamon sugar — 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Bring the butter, sugar, salt and water to a boil […]
Salt Cod in Tomato Sauce (Bacalhau com Tamatada - Portugal)
1 1/2 pounds salt cod fillets 2 medium onions, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil or Vegetable oil 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 hard cooked eggs, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced Snipped parsley
If fish fillets are […]
Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
This is popular in Northern Spain and Portugal.
1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1 1/2 pounds green beans, cut into 3-inch pieces 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup minced parsley 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves […]
Tomato Rice (Arroz de Tomate - Portugal)
1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons butter or bacon drippings 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2 to 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped 3 cups beef or chicken broth 2 cups long-grain rice Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste Chopped […]
Valencia Orange Flan
Source: Country Living
Called the national dessert of Spain, flan provides a creamy, delicate conclusion to a meal. For a large crowd, you’ll need to double the recipe and use two pans.
Serves 8
Caramel 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice
Flan 2 cups half-and-half 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup granulated sugar 4 strips […]
Baked Eggs with Ham, Sausage and Peas (Huevos à la Flamenca)
1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes (with liquid) 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon paprika 4 ounces fully cooked smoked ham, diced 1 smoked chorizo sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 4 […]
Fried Squid (Calamares Fritos)
This is a popular appetizer around the Mediterranean. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.
1 pound cleaned squid Vegetable oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup dry bread crumbs Salt Lemon wedges
Cut squid body cones into 1/2-inch slices; leave tentacles whole. Pat dry. Heat 1 to 1 1/2 inches […]
Herbed Potatoes (Batatas con Louro - Portugal)
1 1/2 pounds new potatoes 6 bay leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper
Pare a narrow strip around center of each potato. Heat 1 inch salted water to boiling. Add potatoes and bay leaves. Heat to boiling; […]
Seafood Paella
12 mussels 6 clams 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 8 ounces raw shrimp, shelled and de-veined 8 ounces scallops 8 ounces squid or octopus, cleaned and cut into 1/4-inch rings 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes (with liquid) 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked […]
Portuguese Liver with Bacon (Iscas)
This classic dish is usually made with pork liver in Portugal. Serve the dish with either pan-fried or boiled potatoes.
1/2 cup dry red wine 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 bay leaves, crumbled 1 pound calf liver, sliced 1/4 to […]
Potato, Onion and Salt Cod Casserole (Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa - Portugal)
1 pound dried salt cod 6 cups boiling water 2 pounds small white or new potatoes 2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced 2 to 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley […]
Fig Fudge (Morgado de Figos do Algarve - Portugal)
1/2 pound dried figs 1/2 pound ground almonds 2 ounces cocoa powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon Grated rind of 1 lemon 1/2 pound granulated sugar 4 ounces water
Mince the figs finely or put them through a food processor. Assemble the remaining dry ingredients, except for the sugar, in […]
