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Perfect French omelette

December 1, 2019 By Nelson Cardoso 2 Comments

This post sponsored by Misen I may be a little obsessed with this egg dish 😃 I love eggs cooked almost any way. Scrambled, fried, hardboiled, poached. I love them all... well, except for raw... that's where I draw the line. 🤪 Then I became obsessed with the French omelette after watching YouTube videos of them being made--so gently folded and slipping off the pan. I was blown away by how creamy and fluffy they are inside. So then I tried my hand at them, but I couldn't ...

Turmeric roasted almonds

November 10, 2019 By Nelson Cardoso Leave a Comment

Almonds roasting on an open fire… I love the idea of roasting chestnuts on an open fire, but I’m not a fan of chestnuts, like Nelson is, so what’s a person like me to do when she wants a warm roasted snack on a cold autumn day? She asks Nelson to roast almonds instead. But she knows Nelson will go above and beyond and elevate roasted almonds to a delicious new level. Yup… Nelson is good to me, and today he brings us this yummy recipe for turmeric roasted almonds. Autumn took ...

Portuguese squid in garlic sauce (lula das ribeiras)

November 3, 2019 By Nelson Cardoso Leave a Comment

I'm in heaven! This Portuguese squid tops my list of favourite appetizers, ever! This squid is boiled until tender and then cooked slowly in a wonderful garlic, beer, and wine sauce. Festival highlights Today's post takes me back to my teen years, when I lived in Pico, Azores. Every village, town and Island in the Azores has a dish they're known for, which is usually the highlight plate at every one of the many festivals and social dances held throughout the year. The highlight ...