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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.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.