I have to be honest with you about this week’s Sunday Supper event, Valentine’s Day is not a big deal in our home. What we usually do is cook something together that the whole family loves. Something that is a little more time consuming than normal BUT totally worth it. One of our absolute favorites…
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Portuguese Chicken Casserole | Frango a Portuguesa
As I write this post, I am scurrying around preparing to leave for the Cookbook Conference in New York City. I have the honor of speaking at the conference and meeting with some of my friends that I have met through Sunday Supper. It is a challenge getting everything ready for the conference and making…
Portuguese Crown Pork Roast | Home for the Holidays #SundaySupper
I love traditions. In our home, they are such a huge part of our holidays. My children have grown up also loving traditions and love that we make holiday meals at our home special. There is something to be said about getting out the china, silver and crystal and sitting in the dining room. We…
Bolo Rei Portuguese Christmas Traditions
I love this time of year. The thing that makes this time so special to me is the Christmas Traditions and memories that are made Around the Family Table. In our home, it the time of year, when we fuss a little more on recipes that we wouldn’t traditionally make throughout the year. Year after…
Pumpkin Butter | Doce de Abobora #SundaySupper
Are you ready? Can you believe it’s that time already… I bought my first Christmas present yesterday. I don’t know what has gotten into me, that is actually really, really early for me. Ready or not, the Holiday’s are upon us and it’s time to think about what to get those people that have touched…
How to make Portuguese Rice
Have I told you how much I love my FedEx guy? Don’t tell my husband, but the highlight of my day is when I hear the doorbell ring knowing that my favorite guy is at the other end. Last week, I almost kissed him! I’ll admit it, it is not because of his…
Roast Chicken with Port Wine, Cream and Mushrooms #cookforjulia #sundaysupper
“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.” ― Julia Child Yesterday was my 45th birthday, how ironic that today I would be posting about Julia Child’s 100th Birthday Celebration. Julia is someone who I have always adored and looked up to. Who else has…
Chicken and Chorizo Portuguese Recipe
Chicken and Chorizo is a Portuguese Recipe that I adore. I love it because it is so simple that it is perfect for a busy Weekday Supper. I can whip up this easy Portuguese Recipe in no time but the flavor of the chorizo sauce when simmered is absolutely amazing. This is a Portuguese Recipe…
Portuguese Meringue Pudding #SundaySupper
My Dad is a total sweet tooth. I could go on and on about all his favorite Portuguese desserts. Seriously, it is not a meal for him if it doesn’t end with a sweet. Pudim Molotoff, Portuguese Mering Pudding is one of his very favorite portuguese desserts. There are times that I have wondered…
Portuguese Mussels and Shrimp in Chorizo Sauce #SundaySupper Recipe
It is so true that people come into our lives when we we’re not expecting it and somehow you can’t remember how life was before they became part of your world. I met Renee Dobbs on twitter when I first joined. We started conversing on almost a daily basis and I found myself looking for…
