Author: Tia Maria

Side Dish

HOME MADE CROUTONS & PANZANELA SALAD

HOME MADE SAVORY CROUTONS. YES, PLEASE!
I use day old PORTUGUESE bread, but you can use any crusty bread. Never throw away your bread. 😋
2 cups cubed crusty bread
1 tsp TASTE PORTUGAL SEASONING
2 tsp olive oil
Mix well. Air fry at 400 f. 5 min.
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ROJOES A MARIA

These little pork bites are garlicky and deliciously savory! So easy to make.

1 lb pork but cut into 1/2 inch pieces.

(No need to trim fat because this ads flavor and it will render down).

1/4 olive oil

1 TSP paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp white wine

Marinate pork in bowl for 1 hour or overnight in refrigerator. Heat oil in heavy skillet and cook pork until crispy and golden brown. Turn over pork as it cooks.

Serve on crusty bread.

chicken / Main Dish

TIA MARIA’S BEER CAN CHICKEN

Let’s make BEER CAN CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS:

1 whole chicken

1 can beer (opened)

2 to 3 tbsp TASTE PORTUGAL SEASONING

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp white wine

PREPARATION:

Make a wet rub with seasoning and oil and Marinate over night. Preheat grill to 400 F. Place chicken cavity upright over an open can of beer. Place on a tray and cook at 375 to 400 f. for at least 1.5 hours or cooked until 165. F.
Cook longer to obtain a crispy chicken

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TIA MARIA’S AIR FRYER SHRIMP

Easy Air Fryer Shrimp takes only minutes to prepare. It’s savory and garlicky. Serve as an appetizer, over pasta, salad or as a main dish.

Ingredients:

2 lbs medium shrimp (peeled and devained)

1 tbsp TASTE PORTUGAL SEASONING

2 tsp olive oil

2 tbsp melted butter

2 tbsp lemon juice

cooking spray

parsely for garnish

Preparation:

Marinate shrimp in seasonings, lemon juice and olive oil for about 3 minutes. Place evenly in Air Fryer. Spray with a lite coating of cooking spray and toss.

Cook at 400 F. for about 5 to 6 minutes or until pink. Place in a bowl and add the butter and mix well. Serve.

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CAMARÃO DO DIABO – DEVIL’S SHRIMP

This Spicy Shrimp will set your mouth on fire but you’ll love it! Serve as an appetizer or as a main dish over fettuccine pasta or any other favorite pasta.

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs medium shelled shrimp

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp white wine

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves minced garlic

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

PREPARATION:

Marinate shrimp in wine, salt, and pepper flakes for 3 minutes.

Heat oil and butter until hot. Add garlic and cook until translucent. Add shrimp and stir. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until fully cooked.

Recipes

SPICY PIRI PIRI CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Let’s make delicious SPICY PIRI PIRI CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

12 to 14 drumsticks
2 tbsp TASTE PORTUGAL SEASONING
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp white wine
Marinate chicken 2 hours or overnight in fridge.
Lay out on a foil lined sheet pan coated with cooking spray. Top with more cooking spray.
Bake at 375 f. Fir about 50 min. until crispy.

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Portuguese Chouriço & Presunto Pizza

This is a delicious savory pizza. I use Fig jam as a base. The combination of the sweet jam and salty presunto is mouthwatering.

INGREDIENTS:

1 pizza dough

1/2 cup fig jam

1 cup chopped or sliced chouriço

4 slices presunto

1 cup mozzarella or your favorite cheese

1/4 cup pecorino cheese

PIZZA DOUGH

  • 4 cups flour (more as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 package dry yeast (1/4 ounce or 2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups of warm water

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CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD

This chicken salad will be your go to for easy lunches all week. I buy the rotiserrie chicken and at croissants at Costco which makes this recipe so incredibly simple. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups chopped cooked chicken

1/2 cup mayonnaise (more if want a creamer salad)

1/2 cup chopped grapes

1/2 chopped apple

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup finely chopped celery

1/4 cup minced red onion

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp minced parsely

1 tbsp lemon juice

PREPARATION:

Mix everything in a bowl and refrigerate. It will keep for up to 3 days.

Recipes

Grilled Pork Chops with Onions & Peppers

This is your weekend recipe. Light up the grill. These pork chops are moist, savory and delicious.

INGREDIENTS:
6 pork chops
1.5 tbsp Taste Portugal Seasoning
Onions:
1 large sliced onion
1 large roasted red pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp white vinegar
1 bay leaf
Season pork. Grill.
Saute onions, peppers, and bay leaf in oil until tender. Add vinegar and cook a few minutes.

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PORTUGUESE STYLE OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

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My Oven Fried Chicken 🍗 is savory, easy, and delicious! You’ll never fry chicken again. Trust me. 😋
Chicken Prep;
10 pieces of chicken
2 tbsp Taste Portugal Seasoning
2 beaten eggs
1 tbsp water

Bread Coating
1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup panko
1/4 cup flour
1 tbsp Taste Portugal Seasoning

Cooking spray
Sheet Pan
Foil

Beat eggs with water. Place chicken, seasoning, and eggs into a large plastic bag and let marinate for a few hours.
Mix coating ingredients in a large plastic bag. Coat chicken 3 at a time by shaking bag.
Line sheet pan with foil, then coat with spray.
Place chicken evenly on the pan. Coat heavily with cooking spray.
Bake at 375 f. for 1 hour or longer until browned. Turn over chicken to crisp both sides.

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