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Pumpkin dreams - creamy pumpkin dessert with orange and cinnamon

2015-12-25T21:14:48+01:00

Recipe by Paula.I made these for my family's Christmas Eve celebration this year and everyone loved them. My Mother insists that we make these every year from (...)

Chestnut Soup Recipe

2015-12-07T20:45:53+01:00

Chestnut SoupRecipe by Paula. I have fond childhood memories of roasted chestnuts at family gatherings in the Fall/Winter. It was my job to peel them and I (...)

Tomato Rice

2015-11-25T18:30:20+01:00

Tomato RiceThis dish is pure comfort and a standard in all Portuguese homes. The desired consistency of the rice varies based on individual taste; some like it (...)

Milho frito fried cornmeal

2015-06-03T21:05:10+02:00

Recipe by Paula.This dish is based on the original recipe from the Portuguese island of Madeira. There they use white cornmeal and instead of herbs they use (...)

Spicy mussels shrimp and chourico in wine broth

2015-05-25T18:10:08+02:00

Recipe by Paula.To me this dish is Portugal in a bowl because of the classic Portuguese combination of seafood, pork and spicy heat. This bountiful rustic dish (...)

Orange and Vanilla Biscoitos

2015-04-15T19:14:34+02:00

Recipe by Paula.I adore these Portuguese cookies. They are flavourful and perfect for dunking into coffee, tea and even some Port wine. These are traditionally (...)

Roast potatoes with tomatoes, garlic and wine

2015-04-10T17:27:07+02:00

Recipe by Paula.These are my favourite way to serve roast potatoes. The potatoes have crispy edges but are buttery soft at the same time. The tomatoes, garlic (...)

Cinnamon lemon and vanilla rice pudding

2015-04-08T17:19:53+02:00

Recipe by Paula.The Portuguese have a love affair with rice pudding because it reminds them of home. I am no different. This beautiful and creamy rice pudding (...)

Night in portugal supper club

2015-01-25T17:28:59+01:00

Come join me and Chef Pedro Quintanilla for a "Night in Portugal" Supper Club on Sunday March 8th, 2015 (6pm) at Bloom Restaurant in Toronto. There are only 40 (...)

Pork and lamb cozido with chickpeas carrots butternut squash and potatoes

2014-11-14T21:53:02+01:00

Recipe by PaulaCozido is similar to a stew but instead of a thick sauce the meat and vegetables are cooked in a flavourful broth. I love this heady broth. Each (...)