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Portuguese style vegetable soup (sopa de legumes)

January 6, 2019 By Nelson Cardoso Leave a Comment

Delicious healthy comfort to start the new year right! Happy New Year! It's Nelson here and today we're sharing with you a dish that's popular across all of Portugal. There are many different versions of this soup, but "sopa de legumes" has been a staple of Portuguese home cooking for many years. In addition to being delicious, this soup is full of vegetables and it's very healthy. It's a perfect starter or main course. And if you're like us it's a great way to get your veggies before ...

Banana and Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins

December 26, 2018 By Nelson Cardoso Leave a Comment

Merry Christmas... Hey friends, it's Christmas once again. I swear it comes faster and faster every year. At least we're here - together - and in good health... for the most part. Let me explain. You see, our youngest son was sick last week and we were thrilled to see him getting better before Christmas. Unfortunately, our eldest, Michael, followed his brother's lead and now he's sick. The good news is that it appears to be a cold... and with rest, lemon tea, and the chicken soup Nelson ...

Dobrada – Portuguese Tripe and Bean Stew

December 18, 2018 By Nelson Cardoso Leave a Comment

Dobrada? Hey there foodie friends, today I’m excited to share with you a delicious traditional Portuguese recipe. Dobrada is a hearty tripe and bean stew that was made popular in Northern Portugal and some regions of Brazil. This dish has gained popularity over the years and is now served at restaurants and homes across Portugal, Brazil and other countries where Portuguese have resettled. Our usual disclaimer If you're new to our blog or perhaps you haven't seen our more traditional recipes, we ...