Scroll down to the recipe, or join me in the story of the first time I met this bun. If you asked my boyfriend what his last meal would be, this would be a top contender. Literally it means “bread with sausage”. The first time we tried this humble Portuguese street food we had just finished surfing together for the second time. Imagine waking up … Continue reading Pao com Chouriço: Portuguese sausage buns
If you just want the recipe, scroll down. Otherwise, take a journey with me to Lisbon as I recollect the first time I met this soup. What’s a secret dinner? Our city team leader, Gonçalo was an amateaur cook. He really was an artist and photographer. His quiet, disheveled demeanor is intriguing in an artist. I decided to sign up for his dinner. He had … Continue reading Açorda à Alentejana (Portuguese Bread and Garlic Soup with Cilantro)
Caldo Verde Pao com choriço Literally meaning, “green soup,” this famous homestyle soup is made with potatoes, sausage, and strung with kale like confetti. Because I found the particular Portuguese sausage “linguica” hard to find, I substituted choriço instead. (Choriço is not the same as Mexican chorizo. Portuguese choriço is dried and fully cooked like dried salami, Mexican chorizo is sold raw and needs to … Continue reading Caldo Verde: Portuguese kale soup
