Secrets of traditional Portuguese cookery

Secrets of traditional Portuguese cookery
Author: I. J. Lacerda
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2015-03-10
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 3734773210

Everyone who likes visiting or living in Portugal sooner or later will be interested in knowing something about traditional Portuguese cookery and the little secrets of its preparation. Portuguese cooking includes excellent seafood, fish and meat dishes, using fresh fruit and vegetables. Portuguese cooking is versatile in its preparation and enables you to create delicious dishes. In this book you will find 108 recipes and over 50 notes and tips teaching you the skills of Portuguese cookery, describing spices, giving you calorie values and advices on healthy cooking.

Portuguese Home Cooking

Portuguese Home Cooking
Author: Ana Patuleia Ortins
Publisher: Interlink Books
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2021-11-02
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781623718800

Authentic recipes that unlock the mysteries of Portuguese Cooking The Mediterranean diet is famed for its fresh and vibrant cuisine. In this book, Ana Patuleia Ortins invites you to discover or revisit the soul-comforting, peasant food of Portugal, just as vibrant, yet distinct from that of its neighbors. Peppered with a lifetime of anecdotes from a passionate cook, Portuguese Home Cooking draws us into an immigrant kitchen where traditional culinary methods were handed down from father to daughter, shared and refined with the help of the family and friends who watched, chopped, and tasted. The recipes in this cookbook are of dishes prepared as they are in Portugal—with the measurements tried and tested, and the ingredients and methods fully explained. With warmth and gusto, Ana Patuleia Ortins shares garden-fresh salads, hearty wine and garlic braises, legumes and leafy greens, meat and shellfish dishes, rustic breads, and the luscious desserts for which Portugal is known. Beautiful food and location photography will transport you to Portugal's picturesque countryside, and novices and experienced chefs alike will delight in the culture and cuisine, whether nostalgic for home, or discovering it for the first time.

Secrets of Colombian Cooking

Secrets of Colombian Cooking
Author: Patricia McCausland-Gallo
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2004
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780781810258

Colombia is a country of vast exotic culinary creations and diverse territories that range from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, producing a plentiful variety of seafood; to the Amazon, Magdelena and Cauca rivers that bathe its soils with fertility; and to the Andean mountains that present coller climates. The author travelled throughout these regions to collect the most authentic dishes. With over 175 recipes and a glossary of ingredients, cooks will become acquainted with many of Colombia's indienous foods, such as cilantro, tamarind, tree tomatoes, gooseberries and sweet and hot peppers.

Authentic Portuguese Cooking

Authentic Portuguese Cooking
Author: Ana Patuleia Ortins
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2015-10-20
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1624141943

The dishes of Portugal are known for being mild in spice but rich in flavor. Meals such as stewed seafood flavored with herbs and vinegar, homestyle bread made with sweet potato, rich sausage stews, ribs sweetened with pepper paste-all food Ana Patuleia Ortins has eaten growing up as a first generation descendant of Portuguese immigrants, as well as taught in her cooking classes in the Portuguese-rich community of Gloucester, Massachusetts.This masterful collection of over 200 recipes has it all: Classic, must-have favorites that preserve the traditional flavors of Portugal, and recipes inspired by modern Portuguese cuisine. This is the biggest and most comprehensive book on Portuguese cooking that will thrill foodies from anywhere.With recipes such as Madeiran Wine and Garlic Beef Kabobs, Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Sauce, Sautéed Kale with Pine Nuts and Onions, and Saint Martin's Grilled Salt Cod with Potatoes, there's something for everyone. Your family and friends will be talking for days about the incredible dishes you've created from this book.

Portuguese Homestyle Cooking

Portuguese Homestyle Cooking
Author: Ana Patuleia Ortins
Publisher: Interlink Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781566564083

Everyone loves Mediterranean food. But few can say what makes the soul-comforting, understated peasant food of Portugal distinct from that of its neighbors. The abundant use of legumes and leafy greens in its hearty soups and stews? The unusual combinations of meat and shellfish? The wine and garlic marinated braises? The easy seafood preparations? Or, perhaps, the luscious, egg-sweet desserts, from light meringue puddings to rich, sweet breads? Peppered with a lifetime of anecdotes from a passionate cook’s years in a Portuguese culture, Portuguese Homestyle Cooking draws us into an immigrant kitchen where traditional culinary methods were handed down from father to daughter, shared and refined with the help of the family and friends who watched, chopped, and tasted. The recipes in Portuguese Homestyle Cooking are of dishes prepared as they were in Portugal—but with the measurements standardized and perfected and the commonly used ingredients and methods fully explained. Novices and experienced chefs alike will enjoy preparing these savory dishes.

Secrets on the Lake

Secrets on the Lake
Author: Delia Dibble
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2019-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1925908984

Secrets on the Lake is the poignant story of the struggles and successes of two remarkable sisters, Laura and Libby. Defying all odds the girls grow up battling their way through life with the support and love of their grandmother, who rescued them from their alcohol and drug addicted parents and instilled in them the values and character to overcome adversity and look beyond their world. Laura, the older sister, the main protagonist of this novel, pursues her dream of becoming an international lawyer working for the United Nations. Her relentless fight for justice and the elimination of poverty is heart fully inspired by her own troubled childhood. With origins in Louisiana encapsulating the romance of Portugal and the power of New York, this is an intriguing story of hardship, family bonds & challenges, heartbreak, and ultimately a celebration of the human spirit which will capture your imagination and renew your faith in love and in humanity.

The Secret Recipe of the Pastel de Belém

The Secret Recipe of the Pastel de Belém
Author: Miguel Carvalho Abrantes
Publisher: Miguel Carvalho Abrantes
Total Pages: 15
Release: 2023-08-15
Genre: Cooking
ISBN:

Craving the renowned Pastéis de Belém from Portugal, but distance stands in your way? Embark on a unique culinary journey with this brief book – the very first unveiling of the authentic Portuguese Egg Tart's secret recipe in English. Delve into the historical backdrop that birthed this treat, follow the trail to the recipe's unearthing, and delight in mastering it within your own haven. Be it referred to as "Pastel de Belém," "Pastel de Nata," or "Portuguese Egg Tart," this book liberates its supposedly concealed original recipe, guiding you to savour a taste of Lisbon's streets right in your home. Don't miss out – your delectable adventure awaits!

The secret of the cooking sauces

The secret of the cooking sauces
Author: Polaris Lab
Publisher: Polaris Lab
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2023-04-19
Genre: Cooking
ISBN:

An indispensable book for food enthusiasts who want to discover and master the art of sauces, a key element in the preparation of delicious and memorable dishes. This comprehensive and accessible guide reveals the secrets of the main sauces used in international cuisine, offering a wide range of recipes, techniques and practical tips to turn every meal into a unique culinary experience. From classic sauces of French cuisine, such as Bearnaise and Dutch, to exotic Asian sauces, such as Teriyaki and Hoisin, the book will guide you through a journey of flavors, colors, and textures that will stimulate your creativity in the kitchen. Each sauce is presented with a detailed description of its origins, the culinary traditions to which it belongs, and techniques for how to best prepare it.