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PORTUGUESE PIRI PIRI CHICKEN – FRANGO PIRI PIRI

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Appetizers / Main Dish / Recipes / Side Dish

MUSSELS & CHOURIÇO

These mussels are so easy and delicious!

You can also make this same recipe using little neck clams. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

3-4 lbs mussels (cleaned)
8 oz Chouriço (chopped)
1 large onion (minced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cube boullion cube
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
minced parsely
lemon wedges

PREPARATION:

Saute onion & garlic in oil.
Cook until translucent.
Add Chouriço.
Cook for a few minutes
Add tomatoes, salt
pepper, boullion.
Cook 5 min.
Add mussels & wine.
Cover, cook until
mussels open.
Add parsely &
lemon as garnish.

Appetizers / fish / Main Dish / Photo Gallery / Side Dish

TUNA & WHITE BEAN SALAD

Make this TUNA & WHITE BEAN SALAD for a protein packed lunch or dinner.

INGREDIENTS

1 can tuna

1 can white beans

1 cup cubed cooked potatoes (optional)

1/4 minced red onion

1 tomatoes

3 tbsp parsley

salt & pepper to taste

1/4 cup olive oil

1/8 cup vinegar

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EASY VEGGIE QUICHE

Let’s go meatless and healthy this week. I make 2 quiches and eat them all week. It’s a perfect breakfast. takeaway lunch, snack or dinner.

PREPARATION:

Cook peas, carrots and onions in butter for a few minutes. Add spinach and cook until spinach is slightly wilted. Let cool and mix in 1/2 cheese.

Pour evenly into 2 uncooked pie crusts. Top with remaining cheese.

Cook at 350 F. 40 to 50 min or until cooked. Pierce with fork to check for doneness. The fork should come out clean.

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BIFE A CASA MARIA

Making Portuguese Bife a Casa is so easy!

ingredients:

4 sirlion Steaks

4 eggs

3/4 tbsp Taste Portugal Seasoning

3 cloves minced garlic

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbsp butter

Preparation:

  1. Season room temperature Steaks with seasonings

2. Let marinate for 10 min.

3. Cook in hot oil, garlic and butter 2 – 3 minutes.

4. Fry eggs in olive oil.

Place eggs on Steaks and drizzle with the drippings. Add more butter if desired. Serve.

chicken / Main Dish / Photo Gallery

CHICKEN PARMESAN

Easy Chicken Parmesan recipe. This is so easy that you’ll make it every weekend

RECIPE:

2 lbs chicken breast sliced thin

1 cup flavored bread crumbs

1/4 flour

2 beaten eggs

1/2 cup crated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp Taste Portugal Seasoning

1/2 tsp Taste Portugal Seasoning

2 cups mozzarella cheese

1/4 to 1/2 cup oil for frying

1 jar marinara sauce

INSTRUCTIONS:

Season chicken with 1 tbsp of seasoning in a bowl. Add the eggs and blend well. Meanwhile mix bread crumbs, 1/2 of Parmesan cheese. flour and 1/2 tsp seasoning in a plastic bag or bowl.

Dredge chicken in bread crumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden and put on paper towels to absorb grease.

Prepare oven proof pan with a layer of sauce. Add chicken, cheese and a small layer of sauce. Top with remaining cheeses.

Bake at 350 f. For about 30 minutes.

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HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE CAKE

This summer dessert tastes like you’re on a tropical island. It’s so easy and perfect for your next party! Jo

I package yellow cake mix

1 large can crushed Pineapple (drained but save the liquid)

1 container of Cool whip

1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix

1 and 1/2 cups of milk

2 cups of flaked coconut

1 cup chopped walnuts

*Cherries for garnish if desired

Instructions:

Prepare cake according to package directions but add 1/2 of the crushed pineapple to the batter. Bake in a rectangle deep dish pan and let it cool completely until you’re ready to add the toppings.

Make the pudding by combing the mix with the milk. Mix well and let cool in the refrigerator until the cake has cooled.

When cake is ready, poke a few holes in it with a fork and add the leftover pineapple juice into each hole.

Mix the pudding with the cool whip and layer it evenly over the cake.

Top the cake with the coconut and pineapple. Add cherries if desired.

Store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to cool before serving. Store leftover cake in refrigerator. Enjoy!

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.