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3 cooked mackerel, surrounded by potatoes in a large pyrex dish.

Portuguese-style roasted mackerel and potatoes (cavala assada com batata)

Bacalhau a bras in a red plate

Bacalhau à Brás. Portuguese cod fish with onions, eggs and fries + a time-saving hack!

Up close picture of scalloped potatoes in a cast iron pan and a hand holding up a spoon-full of potatoes.

Scalloped potatoes in a cast iron pan

Bean salad in a large grey round deep dish

Best bean salad in under 10 minutes… for real!

Hands in gloves holding up a tray of croissants in front of the air fryer

Croissant-style crescent rolls from scratch on autopilot using the Joule® Oven Air Fryer Pro

Fried fish, potatoes and salad on a red clay dish

Azores-style fried fish with forkbeard (abrótea frita)

Red plate with steak, fries and an egg

Azores-Style Regional Steak (Bife à Regional)

Plate of braised chicken and rice beside a pan of more chicken

Yummy braised chicken thighs with chouriço

A damn good homemade spice rub (sugar-free)

A damn good homemade spice rub (sugar-free)

Sautéed mushrooms, spinach and chickpea linguine on a blue plate

Simple sautéed mushrooms, spinach and chickpea linguine for one

A large plate of chicken surrounded by side dishes

Easy fried chicken thighs – Crispy, juicy and delicious

Eggs benedict on a plate surrounded by fruit, salad and cutlery on a wood table

Perfect eggs Benedict for two with Hollandaise sauce

Loaded nachos in a white dish, surrounded by toppings

Ultimate nachos for game day or any day

Two lobster grilled cheese sandwiches with salads on black plates

Chef Mark McEwan’s Bymark Lobster Grilled Cheese from Chefdrop

Ceviche in a blue bowl, beside lime wedges and cilantro

Ceviche. It’s easier than you think!

Collage of pictures featuring foods made with Breville products

GIVEAWAY!!! In partnership with Breville Canada. $500 voucher to be used at your favourite local restaurant

Beet, apple and spinach smoothies

Bluicing healthy beet, apple and spinach smoothies

Me out of focus holding up a double burger on a wood platter

Smashed burgers on cast iron

6 stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish beside colourful towels

Stuffed peppers with ground beef and Portuguese chouriço

Blueberry and vanilla ice cream in a handmade blue bowl

Diabetic-friendly vanilla blueberry ice cream

salmon burger on a cutting board

Big salmon burger recipe

Shakshuka on a large frying pan

My delicious shakshuka recipe

Portuguese chouriço buns

Portuguese chouriço buns – Pão com chouriço

Paella in a large pan

Paella with chicken, chorizo and seafood

Two hands holding a taco filled with pulled pork in front of a smoker

Smoked pulled pork on a pellet smoker

Closeup of a large and load burger being held in two hands

Kick-ass grilled burger recipe

Shrimp in a frying pan on the stovetop over a flame

Quick Portuguese shrimp in wine and garlic marinade – Camarão de vinha d’alhos

Vegetable curry with rice in a blue bowl

A damn fine vegetable curry recipe

Portuguese tomato rice - Arroz de tomate

Portuguese tomato rice – Arroz de tomate

Portuguese duck rice - arroz de pato in a red clay baking dish

Portuguese duck rice – arroz de pato

Basting wagyu beef with butter while searing it on cast iron

Australian wagyu steak seared on cast iron… freaking amazing!

Portuguese garlic and wine clams - Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato

Portuguese garlic and wine clams – Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato

Octopus and potatoes on a plate

Wine and garlic marinated sous vide octopus on the grill

Pecan muffins

Quick almond flour and pecan muffins without refined sugar

Chicken on the rotisserie

Dijon rotisserie chicken recipe

Cod fritters on a plate with green olives

Portuguese salted cod fritters (pastéis de bacalhau)

Holding up a beef brisket with juices dripping

Beef brisket on a pellet smoker and grill.

Snickerdoodle cookies

The most amazing snickerdoodle cookies

Classic Greek salad

Fresh classic Greek salad

jollof rice in a large blue bowl

Jollof farro — a diabetic friendly alternative to rice

Picanha pieces on a rotisserie spit

Brazilian steakhouse picanha on the rotisserie (rodizio)

Pork back ribs cooked in a dutch oven

Portuguese braised pork back ribs (entrecosto)

Chili in a pot

Incredible chili in 20 minutes

Smoked back ribs on a cutting board

Aaron Franklin-style smoked back ribs on a pellet smoker and grill

Homemade double-fried french fries on a plate

Homemade double-fried french fries

Portuguese fish stew (Caldeirada de Peixe)

Portuguese fish stew (Caldeirada de Peixe)

Blueberry and vanilla ice cream in a handmade blue bowl

American-style classic vanilla ice cream

Smoked Tomahawk steak on the pellet grill and smoker

Smoked and seared Tomahawk steak on a pellet grill

latte art in front of an espresso maker

How to make cafe-quality coffee at home

Healthy Cacaesar salad with greek yogurt

Healthy Caesar salad with greek yogurt

Marinated roast chicken and chorizo on vegetables

Marinated roast chicken and chorizo on vegetables

cauliflower rice with beans

Cauliflower rice and beans

Grilled spatchcock jerk chicken

Grilled spatchcock jerk chicken

Cream of mushroom soup, with a variety of mushrooms

Cream of mushroom soup, with a variety of mushrooms

Crispy almond cookies without refined sugar (diabetic and keto friendly)

Almond cookies, crispy and without refined sugar

bacon buttermilk waffles

Bacon buttermilk waffles

flank steak

Flank steak… marinated and on the grill. Juicy!

French omelette

Perfect French omelette

Turmeric roasted almonds

Turmeric roasted almonds

Portuguese squid

Portuguese squid in garlic sauce (lula das ribeiras)

Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá

Portuguese cod, caramelized onion and potato casserole (Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá)

Cod tacos with homemade tortillas

Cod tacos with homemade tortillas

polvo à lagareiro

Portuguese style grilled octopus with smashed potatoes (polvo à lagareiro)

Dill and lime cedar plank salmon

Dill and lime cedar plank salmon

Almond flour blueberry muffins

Almond flour blueberry muffins

Power bowl with farro, avocado, legumes and veggies

Power bowl with farro, avocado, legumes and veggies

Portuguese-style wine and garlic marinated chicken kabobs - vinha d’alhos

Portuguese-style wine and garlic marinated chicken kabobs – vinha d’alhos

Grilled Portuguese sardines

Grilled Portuguese sardines

Almond flour cookies with walnuts (diabetic and Keto friendly)

Almond flour cookies with walnuts (diabetic and Keto friendly)

BBQ roasted chicken on vegetables

BBQ roasted chicken on vegetables

Flattened moist and juicy grilled chicken breast

Flattened moist and juicy grilled chicken breast

Grilled cod loins with Portuguese garlic sauce

Grilled cod loins with Portuguese garlic sauce (molho cru)

Healthy almond flour banana muffins

Healthy almond flour banana muffins

Homemade peanut butter with cinnamon

Homemade peanut butter with cinnamon

Mushroom and pepper frittata

Mushroom and pepper frittata

Mashed cauliflower with roasted garlic

Mashed cauliflower with roasted garlic – So good!

diced vegetable salad

Fresh diced vegetable salad and sharing my diabetes diagnosis story

Chili pepper and jalapeño hot sauce

Chili pepper and jalapeño hot sauce

Sea bream on the grill

Easy Sea Bream on the Grill (sargo)

Lentil, spinach and chouriço soup

Lentil, spinach and chouriço soup

Quick and easy roast chicken

Quick and easy roast chicken

Quinoa and Guac Recipe

Quinoa and Guacamole Salad Recipe

Instant Pot chicken soup with beans and spinach

Instant Pot chicken soup with beans and spinach

Gourmet Italian cold cut sandwich

Gourmet Italian cold cut sandwich

Roasted cauliflower florets

Roasted cauliflower florets with Frank’s hot sauce

Portuguese style vegetable soup (sopa de legumes)

Portuguese style vegetable soup (sopa de legumes)

Banana dark chocolate chip muffin

Banana and Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins

Dobrada - Portuguese Tripe and Bean Stew

Dobrada – Portuguese Tripe and Bean Stew

Chorizo and Spinach Frittata

Chorizo and Spinach Frittata Recipe

Spaghettoni Carbonara Recipe

Spaghettoni Carbonara Recipe

Artisan bread at home - No knead

Artisan bread at home – No knead

Apple pie compote

Apple Pie Compote for Waffles, Pancakes and More!

Delicious Gumbo with a Twist

Delicious Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo with a Twist

Pesto and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Pesto and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Apple Pie Pockets

Apple Pie Pockets

Rotisserie Thanksgiving Turkey... or any Occasion!

Rotisserie Thanksgiving Turkey… or any Occasion!

Braised Beef Short Ribs

Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe

Rotisserie Porchetta with a Portuguese Twist

Rotisserie Porchetta with a Portuguese Twist

Grilled Limpets - lapas grelhadas

Azores-Style Grilled Limpets – Lapas Grelhadas

Goat Cheese, Roasted Garlic and Grilled Veggie Sandwiches

Goat Cheese, Roasted Garlic and Grilled Veggie Sandwiches

Easy Portuguese style rotisserie chicken

Easy Portuguese Style Rotisserie Chicken

Portuguese Style Pork Kebobs

Portuguese Style Pork Kebobs (Espetadas de Porco)

Portuguese Sponge Cake (Pão de ló) with Strawberry Compote

Portuguese Sponge Cake (Pão de ló) with Strawberry Compote

Moist and Delicious Naked Carrot Cake

Moist and Delicious Naked Carrot Cake

Prosciutto and Sun-Dried Tomato Grilled Pizza

Prosciutto and Sun-Dried Tomato Grilled Pizza

chocolate salami

Portuguese Chocolate Salami Recipe (Salame de Chocolate)

Smooth Hummus Recipe

Smooth Hummus Recipe in Minutes

Creamy Classic Chocolate Ice Cream

Creamy Classic Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

Portuguese Style French Toast (Fatias Douradas)

Fatias douradas… Portuguese style french toast

Pork carnitas tacos

Juicy Pork Carnitas Recipe

Sourdough bread

Sourdough Bread with Starter in a Dutch Oven

Naked Jerk Wings

Naked Jerk Chicken Wings

Delicious Buttermilk Pancakes

Delicious Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes …as fast as boxed mixes!

Butterflied Roast Chicken

Butterflied Roast Chicken on Veggies

Lemon cookies

Lemon-Glazed Lemon Cookies

Mango sorbet

Maple Mango Sorbet (Dairy Free)

Fish Tacos Recipe

Easy Baked Fish Tacos Recipe

Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Classic Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Portuguese Shrimp Croquettes

Portuguese Shrimp Croquettes – Rissóis de Camarão

Chicken pho soup

Quick and Easy Chicken Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Fried Calamari

Restaurant Style Fried Calamari Recipe

Israeli Salad

Israeli Salad Recipe… Easy, Inexpensive, Fresh and Delicious!

Amazing Tiramisu Recipe

Tia’s Amazing Tiramisu Recipe

Instant Pot BBQ Back Ribs

Instant Pot BBQ Back Ribs

Simple Instant Pot Classic Chili

Simple Instant Pot Classic Chili… get your cozy on!

Strip Loin Roast

Sous Vide Cab Strip Loin Roast… with Joule

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Great Canadian Beef Stew - Instant Pot

The Great Canadian Beef Stew – Instant Pot. Canada 150!

Oven Roasted Chestnuts... It's Easy!

Oven Roasted Chestnuts… It’s Easy!

Focaccia with Rosemary

Easy Focaccia with Rosemary and Tomatoes

Overnight Oats

Overnight Oats for Quick Weekday Breakfasts

Three Meat Meatballs

Easy and Delicious Three Meat Meatballs

Homemade Tomato Sauce 2.0 | Instant Pot

Homemade Tomato Sauce 2.0 | Instant Pot

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Easy, Quick and Delicious Cream of Broccoli Soup

Portuguese Inspired Buffalo-style Chicken Wings

Portuguese Inspired Buffalo-style Chicken Wings

Marinated Pan Seared Salmon Fillets

Pan Seared Marinated Salmon Fillets

BBQ Roasted Peaches for Dessert

BBQ Roasted Peaches for Dessert

Creamy Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup (heirloom)

Creamy Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup (heirloom)

Portuguese Style Grilled Pork Belly (Entremeada)

Portuguese Style Grilled Pork Belly (Entremeada)

Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes

Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes

Crispy Restaurant-style Fried Chicken

Crispy Restaurant-style Fried Chicken

Roasted Butternut Squash and Garlic Soup with Fresh Sage

Roasted Butternut Squash and Garlic Soup with Fresh Sage

Portuguese Tempura (Peixinhos da Horta)

Portuguese Tempura (Peixinhos da Horta)

Roast Chicken

One Pan Roast Chicken Pieces and Veggies

Perfect Chimichurri Sauce Recipe for Grilled Meats

Perfect Chimichurri Sauce Recipe for Grilled Meats

Strip loin steak on the BBQ

Easy Strip Loin Steaks on the BBQ

Peach Ice Cream

3 Ingredient Blender Peach Ice Cream

Pesto Sauce Recipe

Quick and Delicious Pesto Sauce Recipe

Baked Chicken Fingers

Buttermilk and Panko Baked Chicken Fingers

Portuguese Mixed Meat Boil (Cozido à Portuguesa)

Portuguese Mixed Meat Boil (Cozido à Portuguesa)

Fava Bean Appetizer

Azores Festival Fava Bean Appetizer (favas)

Mom’s Easy Apple Muffins

Mom’s Easy Apple Muffins

Steak - Bitoque

Portuguese House Steak – Bitoque

Tropical Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

Tropical Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

Smoked Pork Rib Chops

Smoked Pork Rib Chops

Marinated Pork Tenderloin and Pineapple Kabobs

Marinated Pork Tenderloin and Pineapple Kabobs

Azores Holy Ghost Soup - Sopas Do Espírito Santo

Azores Holy Ghost Soup – Sopas Do Espírito Santo

BBQ Steak for Fajitas

BBQ Steak for Fajitas

Cast Iron Caramelized Onions and Peppers

Cast Iron Caramelized Onions and Peppers Recipe

Kahlúa Latte

Café Style Kahlúa Latte

Wüsthof CLASSIC Cook´s Knife

Wüsthof CLASSIC Cook´s Knife Giveaway / Contest (Canadian residents only)

Hasselback Potatoes with Bacon Bits

Hasselback Potatoes with Bacon Bits Recipe

The Great Canadian Frozpresso

The Great Canadian Frozpresso

Azores Fish Soup / Stew (Caldo de Peixe Açoreano)

Azores Fish Soup / Stew (Caldo de Peixe dos Açores)

Tuna, Avocado and Spring Mix Salad

Tuna, Avocado and Spring Mix Salad

Bagel, Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Sandwich

Bagel, Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Sandwich

Dunkable Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dunkable Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

A Post in the Life of a Food Blogger - Our Ten Steps

A Post in the Life of a Food Blogger – Our Ten Steps

Pesto Spiral Zucchini and Spinach with Pancetta

Pesto Spiral Zucchini and Spinach with Pancetta

Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie Board… No Cooking… Delicious!

Homemade Portuguese Custard Tarts (Queijadas de Nata)

Homemade Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Nata)

Veggie Burgers

Oh So Good Veggie Burgers! Even for Meat Lovers!

Arugula, Roasted Red Pepper and Buffalo Mozzarella Flatbread (Pizza)

Arugula, Roasted Red Pepper and Buffalo Mozzarella Flatbread (Pizza)

Pan-Seared Swordfish with Lime and Herb Butter

Pan-Seared Swordfish with Lime and Herb Butter

Sriracha, Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Dip

Sriracha, Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Dip

Mocha Chocolate Rice Krispie Squares

Mocha Rice Krispie Squares

Quick and Delicious Italian Sausage and Rice

Delicious Italian Sausage and Rice in Under 30 Minutes

Chicken Pesto Fettuccini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Chicken Pesto Fettuccini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Baked European Seabass

Baked European Seabass, Portuguese Style (Robalo)

IKEA Style Swedish Meatballs

IKEA Style Swedish Meatballs

Azores Bean Stew

Azores Bean Stew (feijão refogado or feijoada)

Weeknight Butterflied Chicken on Cast Iron

Weeknight Butterflied Chicken on Cast Iron

Homemade California Rolls

Homemade California Rolls… Easy!

Simple Almond Cake

Simple Almond Cake Recipe

Chocolate Muffins with Chocolate Chips

Easy Chocolate Muffins with Chocolate Chips

Italian Veal Sandwiches

Restaurant Style Italian Veal Sandwiches

Honey and Orange Glazed Salmon

Seared Honey and Orange Glazed Salmon

Juicy Orange Pound Cake

Juicy Orange Pound Cake

Mom's Christmas Butter Cookies

Mom’s Christmas Butter Cookies (for decorating)

Pico Island Roast Beef (Carne Assada do Pico)

Pico Island Roast Beef (Carne Assada do Pico)

Dark Chocolate Pecan Granola Bars

Dark Chocolate Pecan Granola Bars

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Delicious Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze

Maple Glazed Grilled Pineapple

Maple Glazed Grilled Pineapple

Roast Pork Sirloin with Apples

Roast Pork Sirloin with Apples

Portuguese-Style Roast Chicken

Portuguese-Style Roast Chicken

Balsamic Oven Roast Pork Loin

Balsamic Oven Roast Pork Loin

Roasted Chicken with Sautéed Onions and Peppers

Roast Chicken with Sautéed Onions and Peppers

Good Old-fashioned Meatloaf

Good Old-fashioned Meatloaf

Portuguese Farmer's Soup

Portuguese Farmer’s Soup (Sopa à Lavrador)

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

Thanksgiving Stuffing with Fresh Herbs and Bacon

Thanksgiving Stuffing with Fresh Herbs and Bacon

Country Apple Pie

Country Apple Pie

Almond Maple Cinnamon Biscotti Recipe

Almond Maple Cinnamon Biscotti Recipe

Smoked Chicken, the Alternative to Thanksgiving Turkey

Smoked Chicken, the Alternative to Thanksgiving Turkey

Smoked Burgers with Balsamic Glaze

Smoked Burgers with Balsamic Glaze

Quick Blender Tomato and Carrot Soup

Quick Blender Tomato and Carrot Soup

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Feta

Dark Chocolate, Pecan & Cream Cheese Balls

Dark Chocolate, Pecan & Cream Cheese Truffles

Sweet Farmers' Market Grilled Corn

Sweet Farmers’ Market Grilled Corn

Cracked Peppercorn and Lime Baked Salmon

Cracked Peppercorn and Lime Baked Salmon in 30 Minutes

East Coast Vacation and Seafood Chowder

East Coast Vacation and Seafood Chowder

Balsamic Marinated Grilled Vegetables

Balsamic Marinated Grilled Vegetables

Farmers' Market Peachsicles

Farmers’ Market Peachsicles with Almond Milk

Blender Coconut Ice Cream

Blender Coconut and Banana Ice Cream

Azores Linguiça

Smoked Azores Linguiça (Azores Pork Sausage)

Simple Fusilli & Sausage with Oil & Garlic

Simple Pasta and Sausage with Oil & Garlic

Grown–up Fruit Salad with Icewine

Grown–up Fruit Salad with Icewine

Azores Chicharros with Sauce

Azores Chicharros with Sauce (Blue Horse Mackerel or Stickleback)

Sweet Potato Fries

Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries

Amazing Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket

Amazing Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket

Smoked Buffalo Wings

Smoked Buffalo(ish) Wings

Striploin Steak Shish Kabobs

Striploin Steak Shish Kabobs

Moist Maple Muffins

Mmm… Moist Maple Muffins

Old Fashion Chicken Pot Pie

Old Fashion Chicken Pot Pie

Weeknight Pork Chops with White Wine Sauce

Weeknight Pork Chops, Chouriço & White Wine Sauce

Maple BBQ Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Maple BBQ Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

Simple Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Simple Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Portuguese Seafood & Fish Cataplana

Portuguese Seafood & Fish Cataplana

BBQ Italian Sausage & Mushroom Pizza

BBQ Italian Sausage & Mushroom Pizza

Azores Old Fashioned Cookies (Bolachas Antigas)

Azores Old Fashioned Cookies (Bolachas Antigas)

Traditional Azores Round Sweet Breads - Rosquilhas

Traditional Azores Round Sweet Breads – Rosquilhas

Mussels with White Wine, Butter and Garlic Sauce

Mussels with White Wine, Butter and Garlic Sauce

Veal Braciole (thinly sliced and rolled veal) Slow Cooked in Tomato Sauce

Veal Braciole Slow Cooked in Tomato Sauce

Portuguese Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Portuguese Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Portuguese Style Pork and Clams (Carne de Porco à Alentejana)

Portuguese Style Pork and Clams (Carne de Porco à Alentejana)

Pressure Cooker Irish Stew with Guiness Beer

Pressure Cooker Irish Stew with Guinness Beer

Greek Style Roasted Lemon Potatoes

Greek Style Roasted Lemon Potatoes

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Easy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Chicken, Shrimp and Chouriço Jambalaya

Chicken, Shrimp and Chouriço Jambalaya

Amazing Meat Lasagna

Amazing Meat Lasagna… Without Visiting Italy!

Quick Southern Style BBQ Rib Pork Chops

Quick Southern Style BBQ Rib Pork Chops

Chicken Pad Thai

Chicken Pad Thai

Rich Azores Slow Cooked Pot Roast (Alcatra)

Rich Azores Slow Cooked Pot Roast (Alcatra)

Beer-Battered Haddock

Beer-Battered Haddock Made With An Induction Cooktop (Giveaway: Portable Induction Cooktop)

Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins

Easy Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins

Mixed Berry Compote

Mixed Berry Compote for Pancakes, Ice Cream and More!

Amazing, Easy Beef Chili in the Slow Cooker

Amazing, Easy Beef Chili in the Slow Cooker

Traditional Portuguese Cookies (Biscoitos)

Traditional Portuguese Cookies (Biscoitos)

Gameday BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Gameday BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Seared Wild Tuna Steak

Seared Wild Tuna Steak

Balsamic Vinegar and Maple Syrup Salad Dressing

Balsamic Vinegar and Maple Syrup Salad Dressing

Chef Michael Smith's Country Bread

Chef Michael Smith’s Country Bread

Portuguese Fava Bean, Chourico and Egg Stew

Portuguese Fava Bean, Chouriço and Egg Stew

Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Portuguese Tuna, Potato and Chickpea Salad

Portuguese Tuna, Potato and Chickpea Salad

Garlic Butter and Wine Roasted Mushrooms on Cast Iron

Garlic Butter and Wine Roasted Mushrooms on Cast Iron

Easy Pasta and Italian Sausage Weeknight Dinner

Easy Pasta and Italian Sausage Weeknight Dinner

Pasta e Fagioli with Bacon and Spinach

Pasta e Fagioli with Bacon and Spinach (Pasta and Beans)

Quick Pesto Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Quick Pesto Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Mortar and Pestle Basil Pesto

Mortar and Pestle Basil Pesto

Full-Proof Oven Roasted Potatoes

Fool-Proof Oven Roasted Potatoes

30 Minute Roasted Pork Tenderloin

30 Minute Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Appetizer

Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Appetizer

Maria Cookie Pudding (Pudim de Bolacha Maria)

Maria Cookie Pudding (Pudim de Bolacha Maria)

Italian Style Breaded Veal Cutlets (Fettini)

Italian Style Breaded Veal Cutlets (Fettini)

Quick Delicious Rice

Quick and Delicious Rice

Portuguese Cod in Cream Sauce (Bacalhau de Natas)

Portuguese Cod in Cream Sauce (Bacalhau de Natas)

From Scratch Butter Chicken

Butter chicken from scratch

Oven Roasted Butternut Squash

Oven Roasted Butternut Squash

Maple Almond Milk

Maple Almond Milk… It’s Easy!

Easy Apple Pie Jam

Easy Apple Pie Jam

Potato, Leek and Chouriço Soup

Potato, Leek and Chouriço Soup

Azores-Style Fresh Cheese - Queijo Fresco

Azores-Style Fresh Cheese – Queijo Fresco

Fresh Cod Baked in Tomato Sauce

Fresh Cod Baked in Tomato Sauce

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Apple Spice Cake

Apple Spice Cake with Apple Pieces

Simple Flaky Tender Pie Crust

Simple Flaky Tender Pie Crust

Grandma's Apple Pie

Grandma’s Apple Pie

Amazing Salmon Cakes

Amazing Wild Salmon Cakes

Pinch Cookies

Easy Pinch Cookies

Perfect Crispy Bacon in the Oven

Perfect Crispy Bacon in the Oven

Portuguese Collard Greens and Beef Soup

Portuguese Collard Greens and Beef Soup

Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup

Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup

Pecan and Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Pecan and Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Citrus and Herb Pan Roasted Chicken

Citrus and Herb Pan Roasted Chicken

Saucy Weeknight Beef in the Pressure Cooker

Saucy Weeknight Beef in the Pressure Cooker

Icy Lemonade Recipe

Icy Lemonade Recipe in the Blender

Chicken Cacciatore with Spanish Chorizo

Chicken Cacciatore with Spanish Chorizo

Homemade Oreo Ice Cream Cake

Easy Homemade Oreo Ice Cream Cake

Back From the Azores!

We’re Back From the Azores!

Fully Loaded Chicken Fajitas

Fully Loaded Chicken Fajitas

Pico de Gallo (salsa fresca)

Pico de Gallo (salsa fresca) Recipe

Chunky Guacamole

Chunky Guacamole Recipe

Azores Filhoses (Filhós) - Traditional Fried Dough Dessert

Azores Filhós – Traditional Fried Dough Dessert

Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches (Bifanas das Ribeiras)

Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches (Bifanas das Ribeiras)

Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Refreshing Melon and Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Refreshing Melon and Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Steakhouse-Quality Seared Strip Loin Steak

Steakhouse-Quality Seared Strip Loin Steak

Delicious Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Delicious Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Fresh Summer Bean Salad

Fresh Summer Bean Salad

Strawberry Frozen Dessert - 3 Ingredients in 5 Mins.

Strawberry Frozen Dessert | 3 Ingredients | 5 Minutes

Pressure Cooker Beef Chili Recipe

Pressure Cooker Beef Chili Recipe

Weeknight Pork Loin Rib Roast

Weeknight Pork Loin Rib Roast

Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Perfect Summer Potato Salad Recipe

Perfect Summer Potato Salad Recipe

Italian sausage and spinach soup

Italian Sausage and Spinach Soup Recipe

Stone Baked Margherita Pizza on the BBQ

Stone Baked Margherita Pizza on the BBQ

Quick Homemade Pizza Dough

Quick Homemade Pizza Dough

Big Italian Meatballs with Nonna-Approved Tomato Sauce

Big Italian Meatballs with Nonna-Approved Tomato Sauce

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Simple Classic Marble Cake

Simple Classic Marble Cake

Cranberries and Goat Cheese Salad with Pomegranate Balsamic Vinaigrette

Cranberry Goat Cheese Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Spiced and Baked Fries

Amazing Seasoned and Baked French Fries

Chicken and Shrimp Paella with Chorizo

Chicken and Shrimp Paella with Portuguese Chouriço

Oven Roasted Chicken Wings with BBQ Sauce

Oven Roasted Chicken Wings with BBQ Sauce

Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce for Wings and Ribs

Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce for Wings and Ribs

Coconut and Orange Pound Cake

Coconut and Orange Pound Cake

Azores Cornbread

Azores Cornbread (Pão de Milho dos Açores)

A Perfect Brioche Bun for Burgers

Perfect Brioche Buns for Burgers

Epic Beef Burger with a Homemade Brioche Bun

Epic Beef Burger with a Homemade Brioche Bun

Berry-licious smoothie

Berry-licious Smoothies

Portuguese Marinated Pork

Portuguese Marinated Pork (Torresmos de Vinha d’Alhos)

Green Smoothie

Delicious Green Smoothie… Healthy Too!

Deliciously Quick Baked Shrimp Appetizer

Deliciously Quick Baked Shrimp Appetizer

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Portuguese Rice Pudding (arroz doce)

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Lime and Dill Baked Salmon

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Pack-a-Punch Blueberry and Spinach Smoothie

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Greek Style Quinoa Salad

Maple Dark Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Maple Dark Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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Marinated Chicken and Chouriço Kabobs

Azores Sweet Bread

Azores Sweet Bread (Folar or Pão Doce)

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Portuguese Caldo Verde

Portuguese Kale Soup – Caldo Verde

Azores beef stew

Azores Beef Stew with Potatoes (Molha de Carne)

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Mayo Parmesan Baked Chicken Fingers

Mayo and Parmesan Baked Chicken Finger Recipe

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Perfectly Seasoned and Cooked Prime Rib Roast Beef

Herb, lemon and garlic wild halibut

Herb Lemon and Garlic Baked Wild Halibut

Pico Island Octopus Stew (Azores)

Pico Island (Azores) Octopus Stew (polvo guisado)

Moist and Delicious Banana Bread

Moist and Delicious Banana Bread with Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Dark Chocolate Chips

Gonna approved tomato sauce or sugo

Nonna-Approved Tomato Sauce (pasta, pizza, etc)

Homemade Buttermilk

How to make buttermilk at home. Easy and fast!

Tomato Bruschetta

Simple Tomato Bruschetta

Grilling pork chops on the BBQ

Marinaded Pork Chops in a Pinch

Baked Chicken Thighs

Quick Weeknight Baked Chicken Thighs

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