Recipezaar: Portuguese,Main Dish recipes

Birthday Peanut Butter Chicken

Mon, 01 May 2006 22:19:03 -0400

This is a family recipe of a former roommate of mine. She was a little cooking-challenged, so she had her Mom teach me all her favorite recipes so I could fix them for her! I used to make this every year for her birthday. -- posted by MissGolightly

Poulet a La Portugaise

Wed, 24 May 2006 21:53:10 -0400

From Food & Wine long ago. -- posted by Kymmarie

Portuguese Chicken

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 16:10:18 -0400

This sounds so good! Recipe courtesy of RecipeSecrets.com. Posted for Zaar World Tour II for the South European (Mediterranian) region. -- posted by Stacky5

Seafood Cataplana

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:42:23 -0400

A portugese specialty. -- posted by Sage

Portuguese Steak

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:31:33 -0400

For Zaar World Tour II - Italy/Portugual. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (May 1984) -- posted by ellie_

Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken Livers

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:29:51 -0400

If you can get hold of piri piri seicana chillies replace the birds-eye chillies. We add 5-10 ml chillies but I suggest that you adjust to your taste. -- posted by Jean-Pierre Buys

Cape Cod Portuguese Kale Soup

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 23:02:37 -0400

This is an authentic Portuguese Kale soup. I don't use the dried bans, I use canned canneloni instead. It saves time and I like them better than the red variety. The number of servings is a guess as the size of your bowl and appetite varies. Also whether you use this as a main dish or soup course. -- posted by Nana Lee

Marinated Pork Loin With Sweet Red Peppers (Lombo De Porco Com P

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 16:26:41 -0400

Very tasty and easy Portuguese dish. From the 1969 TimeLife "The Cooking of Spain and Portugal". Prep time includes marinating time. -- posted by sprinkledpink

Moroccan Pesto Rockfish With Clam and Chorizo Sauce

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 22:12:48 -0400

This recipe is by Tamara Murphy of Seattle's Brasa Restaurant, via John Shields. Ms. Murphy says to be authentic, you should prepare the pesto in the Moroccan way, by pounding the ingredients in a mortar with a pestle. Food processor instructions are included for the modern cooks. Red snapper is also great in this recipe. -- posted by Chef Kate

Tuna Madeira Style (Bifes De Atum a Madeirense)

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 08:25:31 -0400

From Jean Anderson, a lovely way to make tuna--though not the fashionable 'seared-on-the-outside/raw-on-the-inside' style of tuna. This requires you to plan ahead, as the fish should marinate 24 hours before you cook it. You can do the grilling over charcoal, on a gas grill or using a stovetop or George Foreman type grill. -- posted by Chef Kate

Mediterranean Mussels

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 22:09:30 -0400

If you like your mussels you'll love these! -- posted by Ozzy

Brined Turkey and Sausage Stuffing

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 22:23:22 -0400

Since I gave a lecture or a class on brining, and since it is close to Thanksgiving, I thought I'd give a real Recipe for Brining a Turkey/Chicken along with a very good unusual Dressing. Easy, Fast Delicious. And Gormet all the way!!! -- posted by Angela Marie

Linguica Portuguese Sausage

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:37:56 -0500

We used to eat this sausage on our holidays in Portugal. This recipe comes closest to how I remember it tasting. I do not have a smoker so the liquid smoke is a good solution. Freezes well. If I can get casings I make the sausage but as patties or burgers this is great too. No standing time included. -- posted by Pets'R'us

Portuguese Style Chicken

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:30:08 -0500

Chicken with wine, mushrooms and garlic. -- posted by Sandyg61

Portuguese Brunchwich

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:22:32 -0500

Rachael Ray -- posted by ratherbeswimmin'

Portuguese Bean Soup

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:45:14 -0500

A cannellini bean soup with sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and swiss chard. Serves well with a slice of crusty wholegrain bread. -Recipe from Dr. Mehmet C. Oz's book -- posted by Atiekay

Portuguese-Style Baked Fish

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:15:03 -0500

My mom makes this and its also very common in the Portuguese restaurants of SE New England. This is fantastic with spaghetti and even better with roasted potatoes. -- posted by Transylmania

Braised Rabbit, Portuguese Style ("coelho Estufado")

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:28:08 -0400

This is the only way I have ever had rabbit and it is probably my family's favourite meal. Rabbit is fairly expensive but I usually get a medium-sized rabbit (approx. 2 to 2 1/2 lbs) for my family of 4 (2 young boys). For a dinner party, I would probably get 2 rabbits. NOTE: Preparation time includes 1 day for marinating; cooking time is approx. 2 hours or until tender, depending on the quantity of rabbit. -- posted by Portuguese Mom

Spiced Beef

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:14:41 -0400

Easy recipe I got off of the May issue of Chatelaine. Makes excellent meatloaf, burgers, meatballs and more. -- posted by Mmm!

Fillet of Pork With Mussels (Lomo De Porco Com Amêijoas)

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:47:14 -0400

Adapted from Dine around the World Cookbook, this recipe features in the Portuguese section and looks interesting. Posted for the ZWT REGION: Portugal. -- posted by kiwidutch

Linguica and Green Beans

Thu, 03 May 2007 18:08:28 -0400

This recipe is well known to Portuguese families. Linguica is a spicy Portuguese sausage and can be found in specialty markets, some chain markets or online at such places as Gaspars.com. TIP: I like to add 1 large can of crushed tomatoes with puree instead of the tomato sauce. This makes it more like a stew and thicker. -- posted by "Food:The Way To Anyone's Heart"

Portuguese Paella

Thu, 03 May 2007 20:56:45 -0400

I love the blend of flavors in this dish. This is a hearty one dish meal. The secret spice is the Saffron. Saffron is expensive, but you must add it or the taste of authentic Paella is lost. -- posted by "Food:The Way To Anyone's Heart"

Torresmos-Portuguese Garlic Roasted Pork

Mon, 07 May 2007 13:13:59 -0400

*Needs to Marinate 24 hours* The marinade is a wonderful flavor enhancer for the pork. Original recipe from David Leite, and adapted to our taste. -- posted by Brenda.

Bacalhau

Thu, 10 May 2007 15:21:58 -0400

My grandfather would make this and I liked it. It is salted cod Portuguese style. -- posted by "Food:The Way To Anyone's Heart"

Bacalhau a Gomes De Sa (Portuguese Salted Cod Casserole)

Fri, 18 May 2007 23:24:46 -0400

This is adapted from an Emeril recipe to fit what my memory is from my mom's kitchen. This dish is extremely popular in Oporto which is where my mother's family is from and served traditionally on Good Friday. -- posted by greysangel

Portuguese Style Beef With Peppers and Ditalini

Tue, 22 May 2007 22:45:50 -0400

Emeril Lagasse -- posted by Vicki in CT

Potato and Tomato Pie

Tue, 22 May 2007 23:41:17 -0400

Despite it's title there is no pastry in this dish. When we lived in Portugal we had this often, sometimes on it's own and at other times with pork chops or chicken. It's a wonderful blend of two of Portugal's favorite vegetables. Tonight we will have this with baked salmon. -- posted by Brian H

Potatoes With Bacon and Onion

Wed, 23 May 2007 09:43:06 -0400

Simple dish as so many Portuguese recipes are, non the less interesting and tasty. Serve with plain cooked chicken, omelets or egg dishes. makes a good supper dish. This is an authentic recipe from the Alentejo region. -- posted by Brian H

Portuguese Chicken Baked With Potatoes and Garlic

Mon, 28 May 2007 22:14:34 -0400

Very easy dish to cook, an all in one recipe. Potatoes are a number one food in Portugal. I cook this on the Weber gas grill, or in the oven. It's an interesting, healthy and delicious dish. The garlic will turn creamy and mild with cooking, we fight over who gets the most. -- posted by Brian H

Portuguese Baked Fish

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:34:15 -0400

You can use any mild, white fish fillets for this. -- posted by *Parsley*

Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 21:27:00 -0400

This is a Rachael Ray 30 Minute Meals recipe that has been a staple of mine for a year or so. Includes a recipe for piquillo gazpacho to serve on the side. (Note: I have always used soft chorizo in place of the cured and "grilled" it on a stovetop grill pan and it turns out fine, though be sure to really compact it so they don't fall off) -- posted by EmilyStrikesAgain

Dobrada (Tripe Stew)

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 21:59:21 -0400

Having been on a lengthy online search twice for this recipe, I decided to post it so it would be easier to find. Dobrada is described as: "a Portuguese tripe dish usually served with white butter beans and chouriço" or "a stew of tripe, beans, carrots, chorizo and other ingredients served with rice." I've not made this recipe and am not likely to do so.... so prep times are wild guess-timates. Recipe from: http://fooddownunder.com/cgi-bin/recipe.cgi?r=238966 and originally titled: Spanish Tripe Stew with Chick Peas, Chorizo and Paprika -- posted by Impera_Magna

Moules Portuguese

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 23:30:10 -0400

A lip-smacking dish of mussels with a gutsy tomato, paprika and chorizo sauce. -- posted by English_Rose

Cod Portuguese

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:54:49 -0400

The Portuguese are great fish eaters, situated as they are right on the rich Atlantic sea board. One of their favourite fish is cod, but you can use any other white fish in this recipe. -- posted by CulinaryQueen

Lydia's Portuguese Beef Stew

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:00:02 -0400

This is Lydia's way to make beef stew. Lydia came to the United States when she was 18. She shared this recipe with me back in 1998. Very hardy, buttery and filling. Good comfort food. I have never done it, but I see where this could be converted to a slow cooker after sauteing the beef. -- posted by bshemyshua

Portuguese Steak

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:51:54 -0400

This is a very popular recipe in this area where the population is mostly of Portuguese decent. A gal I work with, who is from the Azores gave me this one. -- posted by CookstoRelax

Portuguese Chourico and Peppers

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:45:57 -0400

Another recipe using Portuguese sausage. The sausage can be found on line at Furtados.com or Gaspars.com. -- posted by "Food:The Way To Anyone's Heart"

Caldeirada (Portuguese Fish Stew)

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:30:21 -0400

A very typical dish in Portugal -- posted by coolinaria

Portuguese Pork (Porco Frita á La Portuguesa)

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:45:04 -0400

This comes from a friend of mine who lived in the Algarve region of Portugal. I once had this simple meal in a harbor-side restaurant and my friend gave me the recipe. Its been adapted a little quantity wise, to suit my taste. But friends love it. -- posted by PhilH

Shrimp in Green Sauce (Portugal)

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:26:47 -0500

This recipe is Fabulous. If you like garlic and spicy, this recipe is for you. "The Best Recipes in the World" by Mark Bittman is a great cookbook; he loves to keep it simple, so do I. This cookbook will be used a lot! He says although this recipe is a perfect weeknight dish (it certainly is), this also make a great appetizer at a dinner party (your guests will love you). The smell in your house makes you want to take a bite out of the air... -- posted by Pi-E

Portuguese Fried Potatoes / Batas a Portuguesa

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:17:32 -0500

After looking though 108 Fried potato recipes and seeing none that contain parsley, but no onions, I thought I would post this typically Portuguese version of fried potatoes. The mixture of oil and butter keeps things from burning, but for health reasons I usually use less of the butter. I allow between 30 minutes and 1 hour cooking time to get a more even colour that slower cooking gives and depending on the variety of potato used. -- posted by kiwidutch

Linguado Com Salsa Verde/ Portuguese Fish in Parsley Sauce

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:51:59 -0500

I am working though posting some recipes from my Portuguese cookbooks, this one is adapted from Portuguese cooking by Hilaire Walden. I like this recipe because it's great for the weight conscious, no butter, egg or milk in the sauce, it uses potato to thicken the sauce. I plan on making this recipe but if you make it before I do, I would appreciate the feedback. You could use a leftover boiled or mashed potato, instead of cooking just one especially for this if you wanted to. -- posted by kiwidutch

Sardinhas Assadas / Portuguese Grilled Sardines

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:52:09 -0500

I am working though posting some recipes from my Portuguese cookbooks, this one is adapted from Portuguese cooking by Hilaire Walden. I plan on making this recipe but if you make it before I do, I would appreciate the feedback. -- posted by kiwidutch

Sardinhas a Setubal / Portuguese Baked Sardines

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:45:43 -0500

I am working though posting some recipes from my Portuguese cookbooks, this is adapted from Portuguese cooking by Hilaire Walden. I plan on making this recipe but if you make it before I do, I would appreciate the feedback. -- posted by kiwidutch

New England Portuguese Clam Boil

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:38:16 -0500

This is one of my childhood favorites. I grew up in southern Massachusetts where there is a huge portuguese population. We would go to the coast and collect any muscles, clams or periwinkles we could find and then toss them in a pot once we got home. These days a trip to the supermarket works okay. Feel free to add whatever seafood you'd like. Ingredient amounts are estimations since we really just threw whatever we had into a large pot. Make sure the clams and mussels are fresh and discard any that don't look so great. -- posted by C. Taylor

Chicken Chorizo Hotpot

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:49:48 -0500

A very simple and delicious 1-pot wonder. If you can't cook - this is the recipe for you. -- posted by Scott Hannigan

Lobster Barraca

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:20:38 -0500

Signature dish of the Restaurant A Barraca Muchaxo in the small community of Praia do Guincho, Cascais, Portugal as noted in a clipping from my grandmothers recipe box. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Poached Chicken Portuguese

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:47:09 -0400

From 365 Ways to Cook Chicken. -- posted by dicentra

Portuguese Bean and Veggie Soup

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:14:16 -0400

This version has lots of veggies, no sausage, but you can add it if you want. -- posted by Imagenie

Sopa De Albondigas (Aka Meatball Soup)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:41:33 -0400

i got this recipe out of a Sephardic Cookbook. i really recommend this dish- it is a little hard to get just right because you add lemon juice and egg to the soup mixture, but when you get it right, it is worth it. This soup is rich and hearty and can be a meal unto its own. it is really good during the winter time because the thickness of the soup gives you a sense of comfort. -- posted by Rellish

Nando's Peri - Peri Soup Stew

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:50:41 -0400

From Nando's in South Africa, whose restaurants have Portuguese food. -- posted by Sue L

Tre's Shepherds Pie

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:57:51 -0400

This is a favorite and very easy dish to prepare. We love it in our family and have it quite often. -- posted by Chief Teer

Tuna in Tomato Sauce

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:23:01 -0400

Gourmet. April 2004. -- posted by dicentra

Pumpkin Chorizo Paella

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:10:23 -0500

Sweet, Savory, and Spicy. Not too spicy though. This is good stuff. No seafood involved, although I bet it would be good with shrimp. I think this could use some more meat, but I'm a bit of a carnivore. -- posted by Jess4Freedom

Moorish Chicken (15th Century Portugal)

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:09:56 -0500

Posted to the SCA_recipes LiveJournal community. This is a Portuguese reinvention of a Moorish dish; a real Muslim dish would not have bacon. "Cut up a fat hen and cook on a mild flame, with 2 spoons of fat, some bacon slices, lots of coriander, a pinch of parsley, some mint leaves, salt and a large onion. Cover and let it get golden brown, stirring once in a while. Then cover hen with water and let boil, and season with salt, vinegar, cloves, saffron, black pepper and ginger. When chicken is cooked, pour in 4 beaten yolks. Then take a deep dish, lined with slices of bread, and pour chicken on top." -- posted by DrGaellon

Portuguese Chicken & Sausage

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:35:15 -0500

This is a recipe originally by Rachael Ray as "Portuguese Chicken and Chorizo" in her book "30 Minute Meals 2". I'll be using this with my OAMC and will update it once tried/tested. -- posted by Blessed Bliss

Assaduras De Peixe (Portuguese Fish Kabobs)

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:55:45 -0500

Found this one in an old paperback cookbook from my Gram's collection (Seafoods 'n Seaports ... a cook's tour of Massachusetts). Haven't tried it yet, but it looks like it would be good. Prep time includes marinating time overnight. You will need some Portuguese rolls or New England style hotdog buns for serving, too. -- posted by Muffin Goddess

Paella, Portuguese Style

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:40:49 -0500

This is the original paelle recipe as it was given to me by a lady who made it for her Portuguese husband. Modifications I have made: I use chicken breasts and often omit pork, cook the sausage and slice into coins, use Basmati rice, don't peel tomatoes, add a 10 oz box of frozen artichoke hearts to the broth and rice mixture, substitute broth made with chicken granules and I add the shrimp at the end with the peas so as not to be over cooked. I bake the paella in a Dutch oven instead of a roasting pan. -- posted by PingiChick

Portuguese Mushroom Risotto

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:42:13 -0500

The lemon and olive flavors in this risotto add a hint of Portugal. Serve with a crisp green side salad. -- posted by English_Rose

Quick Kidney Bean Soup With Savoy Cabbage

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:26:57 -0400

Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT. By Ana Patuleia Ortins from "Portuguese Homestyle Cooking". Per Ms. Ortins, "While you can use canned beans in a pinch, keep a watch on the sodium level. If time permits, use the less expensive and healthier method of presoaking dried legumes overnight, rinsing them then cooking them in unsalted water or broth and set aside until needed. You can do this a day or two ahead.. To have presoaked beans cook in your soup, add salt only towards the end when the beans are tender. Salting too early will result in tough beans." -- posted by KateL

Baked Cod Portuguese

Tue, 05 May 2009 01:21:58 -0400

This is super simple and makes for a quick and easy supper, it can be made with any firm white fish. -- posted by momaphet

Herbed Rissoles With Mushroom Sauce

Tue, 05 May 2009 01:46:46 -0400

Entered for ZWT 5 - round 1. In Portugal, rissoles are known as rissóis and are usually filled with cod, minced meat, shrimp or (less frequently) chicken or a combination of cheese and ham. The Australian rissole is generally made from minced meat without a pastry covering, but sometimes with breadcrumbs.Mostly cooked on a BBQ all year round. The New Zealand rissole is much the same as the Australian rissole but may contain diced yellow onion and cooked on a BBQ as a healthier option during summer -- posted by Deantini

Pork Alentejana

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:12:52 -0400

This pork and clam dish originated in the Alentejo region of Portugal, where pork is served almost daily. To prepare clams in shells for cooking: Thaw clams if frozen. Cover clams with salted water (3 tbsp to 8 cups water); let stand 15 minutes. Repeat this process twice. Posted for ZWT5! Marinating time not included in prep time. From Classic International Recipes. -- posted by breezermom

Portuguese-Style Mussels over Linguine

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:20:53 -0400

If you don't have linguine, you may use spaghetti, or any other long pasta. -- posted by Scarlett516

Portuguese Chicken Casserole

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:24:50 -0400

This recipe was found in The Good Cook Poultry The cookbook editors credit the recipe to Shirley Sarvis, A Taste of Portugal. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Portuguese Pork With Wine and Garlic (Carne De Vinho E Alhos)

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:40:44 -0400

This recipe has you cook the meat before browning it. As unusual as the technique is, I'm sure you'll agree that the results prove that it's a technique that works very well. Be sure to allow a couple of days for the meat to marinate before you begin making this popular dish from Portugal. Adapted from Worldwide Recipes. -- posted by TxGriffLover

Portuguese Chicken With Peas (Frango Com Ervilhas)

Tue, 05 May 2009 13:59:24 -0400

This may not be the official national dish or Portugal, but it could be. Fragrant with the sweet aroma of Portugal's best wines, it's a dish you won't soon forget. Adapted from Worldwide Recipes. -- posted by TxGriffLover

Mozambique Prawns

Tue, 05 May 2009 16:50:54 -0400

Mozambique Prawns (traditional dish from Mozambique, one of Portugal's former colonies) by chef Manuel Azevedo of LaSalette Restaurant, Sonoma, CA. Posted for Zaar World Tour 5.....can not wait to try this one....looks scrumptous!!! -- posted by FolkDiva

Roast Pork With Piri Piri

Tue, 05 May 2009 17:00:38 -0400

Posting for the ZWT 5 Portugal Times are approximate and do not include the marinading time. Found while surfing the net -- posted by wicked cook 46

Bifana Pork

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:14:01 -0400

This is a staple for the Portuguese. The marinating time is not included. Also.....the program does not recognize Piri Piri....so I put tabasco in...but please try to use the Piri Piri...it will give the authentic taste. -- posted by luvcook'n

Portuguese-Style Trout

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:41:22 -0400

A delicious way to fix trout or any firm white fish. Adapted from Emeril Lagasse's New New Orleans Cooking! Enjoy! -- posted by Sharon123

Arroz Al Horno (Baked Spanish Rice)

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:45:39 -0400

Recipe posted for ZWT5 from Top Tours of Spain site. -- posted by WiGal

Bacalhau - Portuguese Codfish Cakes

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:49:00 -0400

The Portuguese, like the Spanish and the Basques, have always had salted cod to fall back on in hard times. The fish was very popular with these groups for two reasons....first it tasted like the old country and second....they could afford little else. The soaking time for the cod (18-24 hours) is not included in the prep time. -- posted by luvcook'n

Fried Portuguese Style Bay Scallops

Wed, 06 May 2009 01:03:12 -0400

This is a simple, straight-forward way to prepare fresh bay scallops without distracting from their natural sweetness. The larger sea scallops would work just as well here. -- posted by Ice Cool Kitty

Portuguese Chicken Madeira

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:31:01 -0400

A roasted chicken marinated in a black peppercorn, garlic and Madeira wine paste. Prep time is marinating time. Found online for Zaar World Tour 5. -- posted by Mami Janine

Portuguese Filet Mignon With Mushroom Sauce

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:06:19 -0400

This is a recipe that I found on www.portuguesecooking.com and it sounds delicious!! Posting for ZWT5 so it is untried by me at this point!! This is what is stated on the site about this recipe: This is a recipe for an upscale steak served at a former Lisbon restaurant. Though it is not traditional it has rave reviews. -- posted by diner524

Roast Veal in Tuna Sauce - from the Madeira Islands, Portugal

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:26:40 -0400

I'm posting this recipe for ZWT 5, it comes from "Dine Around The World", a lovely cookbook a friend gave me many years ago. It states "This typical summer dish comes from the exquisite cuisine of Madeira." Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago in the mid Atlantic Ocean . It is a popular year-round resort, noted for its Madeira wine, flowers, and embroidery artisans. Please note that this dish requires overnight chilling in the fridge after assembly. -- posted by Karen Elizabeth

Portuguese Spicy Shrimp

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:39:48 -0400

posted for ZWT -- posted by Boo Chef in West Texas

Spring Mackerel With Sour Grapes and Saffron Salsa

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:10:09 -0400

This recipe comes from the Portuguese islands of Madeira and the Azores (Chicharros de Agraco com Molho de Acafrao). Fresh sardines and mackerel are favorites in the Portuguese cuisine and while fresh sardines are hard to find, mackerel are more readily available. Usually made in midsummer, the grapes used are sour because they are in the middle of their growing season and are thus immature -- you can substitute mature grapes, unless you have a vineyard nearby! The ingredients all speak of Portugal: fish, olive oil, saffron, garlic, onion, grapes. Traditionally, this is made in a casuela, an unglazed earthenware dish which will fry without burning ... you can substitute any heavy seasoned cast iron or non-stick pan. An unseasoned pan will ruin the wonderful cornmeal coating and skin of the fish ... We had this recipe at a restaurant in the Douro Valley, but this version is from Elisabeth Luard's "The Food of Spain and Portugal". Submitted for Zaar World Tour 5 (2009). -- posted by Gandalf The White

Portuguese Arroz Con Mariscos-Seafood and Rice

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:40:50 -0400

A delicious Portuguese one dish meal. This is a very popular dish in Portugal. Note: buying a bag of frozen seafood will work with this. -- posted by daisygrl64

Algarve Oven-Baked Codfish With Cauliflower (Pescada Assada)

Fri, 08 May 2009 12:09:52 -0400

Found in a recipe book from the Algarve region of Portugal. -- posted by magpie diner

Mahi-Mahi in Tomato Olive Sauce

Fri, 08 May 2009 12:20:45 -0400

The Sicilian-style tomato sauce has tons of Mediterranean flavor, thanks to the orange peel, olives, and oregano. -- posted by Samantha in Ut

Meat Pies With Spicy Portuguese Sauce

Fri, 08 May 2009 14:05:10 -0400

This traditional Portuguese recipe is courtesy of Emeril Lagasse. The sauce complements the meat pies very well, but could also be used on pasta or even as a pizza topping. It's a long recipe but really not that difficult. Read through the entire recipe first. Emeril wrote this to use as an appetizer, so there are 36 small meat pies. I suppose you could try to make the pies larger if you wanted to serve it as a main course. Enjoy! -- posted by LifeIsGood

Francesinha (Super Indulgent Portuguese Sandwich)

Fri, 08 May 2009 14:28:31 -0400

This looks very yummy but certainly not one for the diet! Apparently, it is the Portuguese take on the French croque-monsieur. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Chicken With Port and Raisins

Fri, 08 May 2009 23:16:11 -0400

A Moorish taste sensation! Another recipe from the Internet, just in time for ZWT -- posted by daisygrl64

Portuguese Style Beans

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:32:38 -0400

A simple recipe for beans without a zillion ingredients. Preparation time does not include the overnight soak. You can also use 4 cans of cooked beans to avoid the wait. -- posted by Ice Cool Kitty

Portuguese Madeira Beef Shanks

Sat, 09 May 2009 12:15:27 -0400

Posting for ZWT5. This is a crock pot recipe from my crock pot cookbook. I haven't tried it, but I thought I'd post it, because it looks so simple. Enjoy! -- posted by daisygrl64

Portuguese-African Chicken in Coconut Sauce

Sat, 09 May 2009 12:16:44 -0400

Posted for ZWT 5 - Portugese Chicken recipe with influences from Africa. -- posted by Deantini

Portuguese Cod Casserole

Sat, 09 May 2009 12:18:48 -0400

Wonderful cod dish from Portugal. From Canadian Food Network.Traditionally made in a terra cotta dish that has been soaked in water. You can use an oven proof covered baking dish instead -- posted by Deantini

Xarém

Sat, 09 May 2009 12:20:41 -0400

The Algarve region of southern Portugal was the last part of the country to be under moorish occupation. Their cuisine (and language) shows the influence of their location on the coast, as well as of their northern african conquerors. -- posted by realbirdlady

Portuguese Beef and Onions (Bifes De Cebolada)

Sun, 10 May 2009 19:38:39 -0400

A recipe that I found at recipes4us.co.uk and am posting this for ZWT Spain/Portugal region. I think this would be nice served over pasta, rice or with mashed potatoes -- posted by diner524

Salada De Arroz (Rice Salad) - Portuguese Brazil

Sat, 23 May 2009 17:45:00 -0400

This is from "Cuisines of Portuguese Encounters", where the author put together the dishes she encountered while going through the Portugal and its former colonies. I haven't made it yet. Times don't include the 2-hour chillng time, nor the time to precook a few ingredients. -- posted by Debbie R.

Mountain Rice (Arroz Da Serra) - Portuguese Brazil

Sun, 24 May 2009 02:26:51 -0400

This is from "Cuisines of Portguguese Encounters", which as recipes from the author's travels thru Portugal and its former colonies. This dish was made by Portuguese settlers combining their foods with the customs of the Tupi-Guarani Indians It's now part of Brazil's national cuisine. I haven't made it yet. -- posted by Debbie R.

Rigatoni Alla Turca

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:47:31 -0400

An italian and portuguese dish I prepared that is really tasty. I like it because it has a really strange flavour that reminds me of home. -- posted by Cooking Master

Spring Mackerel With Sour Grapes and Saffron Salsa

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:26:02 -0400

Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:34:01 -0400

Feijoada is a typical Portuguese dish which is now the national dish of Brazil. According to legend, the dish dates back to colonial times when the slaves made a stew out of beef and pork scraps. It is served for lunch. Here, it is given a more modern, American treatment. Adapted from "Everyday with Rachael Ray," August 2009. Serve with white rice, pickled jalapeno slices, and thin orange slices. -- posted by Ice Cool Kitty

Portuguese/Spanish One Pot

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:51:03 -0400

This is something I kind of made up one day when I was craving a comforting food...it uses spanish rice, but also has linguica sausage in it, and tomatoes, which are popular in portuguese cooking. I prefer the spanish rice mix by Near East, as it has no MSG, whereas the Rice A Roni version does. -- posted by Chef #517222

Lamb Chops With Port, Mustard & Cream (Costeletas De Carneir

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:08:17 -0400

DH and I made this lamb chop recipe last night and thought it could not be quicker and easier. It was also really tasty. We thought it would be really good for a weeknight meal since the prep is so minimal. The recipe is from my Williams-Sonoma "Savoring Spain and Portugal" cookbook. We easily halved the recipe to suit 6 lamb chops. The cookbook states to serve the lamb chops with fried potatoes and sauteed carrots with mint. We served with steamed broccoli. -- posted by Dr. Jenny

Hilda's Portuguese Stewed Chicken

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:03:26 -0400

Found this on the Food Network site--recipe courtesy of Emeril Legasse. I haven't tried it yet, but it sure sounds good! -- posted by SweetPeaNC

Portugese Beans

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:25:02 -0500

Great for large parties. Even better the next day! -- posted by Bizzy-Bee