Good food feeds the soul
Our first taste of Favas com Enchidos the inspiration for this recipe Portuguese Fava Bean Stew with Chorizo was at a traditional restaurant in Porto called Talhasca Villa Parda. Tucked into the Lapa neighborhood, the hubby and I visit every time we’re in the city. …
The farmers market here in Portugal right now is an abundance of spring veg and herbs. Fresh fava beans, new potatoes still wearing their dirt, fennel, green peas still in the pod, courgettes (zucchini), and mint… so much bright green mint it’s practically growing in …
When I landed in Portugal back in 2015, everyone was telling me, “You can’t leave without trying Caldo Verde.” I still remember that first bowl… and okay, I’ve got to be honest here… I was NOT impressed. It was a watery, bland potato soup with some greens …
The hubby immediately fell in love with sopa de feijão verde (green bean soup). He ate just a spoonful of the bowl I ordered at a little restaurant in Porto called Talhasca Villa Parda and was in love. Not that I blame him. The talhasca …
‘Oh, that’s good.’ Lovely words to hear from my friend who tried my latest recipe, a beautiful Roasted Winter Squash Soup with Coconut Milk and Asian Flavors. The cooler weather is here in Portugal and my mind has switched to soup mode. So, much so, …
As the days start getting shorter and there’s a slight bite to the air, I start getting the urge for warm dishes like the Dublin Coddle. The Dublin Coddle isn’t one of those dishes for non-meat eaters – especially – if you’re in Dublin. And …
It’s mid-summer, which means eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes are pouring out of the garden. And I can’t think of a better dish to highlight all those wonderful veggies than ratatouille. The only thing better is my recipe for Tian with an Italian Twist. Of course, …
One thing I LOVE – besides the yumminess – of Spinach and Chickpea Curry with Coconut Milk is how quick and easy it is to make. Making it perfect for days when you want a meal with loads of flavor but also don’t have time …
Have a loaf of dried-out crusty bread lying around your kitchen? Don’t toss it. Instead, chop it up into chunks and toss it into the oven to make croutons for salads or dishes like my Pane Cotto with Swiss Chard. It’s healthy, quick, and easy …
The first of the fresh summer sweet corn is in the markets. Which means it’s time Summer Vegetable and Corn Chowder. Usually, I wait until the corn is overflowing from the summer harvest to make this dish, but I’m feeling the urge now. This beautiful …