Every year for St. Patrick’s Day, my family asks for soda bread. This is my version — a classic Irish loaf made with cold butter, buttermilk, and a few touches from my own kitchen: orange zest, dried currants, and a honey butter finish straight from the oven. No yeast, no fuss, and on the table in about an hour.
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Every summer when strawberries are at their peak, I find myself making this Tarte de Morango recipe. It is one of those desserts that looks impressive but comes together with ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. My family cannot get enough of it, and I have a feeling yours will feel the same
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I had the pleasure of making this Upside Down Carrot Cake alongside my friend Manny Largo. We were filming on the island of Faial, in the Azores, on a beautiful farm-to-table property that reminded me why I fell in love with the food of my islands all over again. Fresh carrots, a rich caramel sauce,
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Espécies are one of those recipes that instantly bring me back to the Azores — the warm scent of cinnamon and anise filling the kitchen, the careful rolling of dough, and the anticipation of pulling those golden wreaths out of the oven. These traditional Azorean spiced pastries are a Christmas season staple across the islands,
Dona Amelias are one of my favorite things to bring home from Terceira. Every time I visit the island, I make sure to stop and pick up a box — they never last long! These little corn cakes are deeply tied to Azorean history, and making them in my own kitchen always takes me back
Bolo do Caco is one of those breads that stops you in your tracks the first time you taste it. I first encountered it while filming Season Two of Maria’s Portuguese Table on the island of Madeira, and I have been thinking about it ever since. This traditional Madeiran flatbread is soft, slightly dense from
Massa Souvada Portuguese Sweet Bread has been part of my Easter for as long as I can remember. Every year I post this recipe, and every year so many of you bake it with me — and that fills my heart. This dough is not for the impatient, but I promise you, the moment you
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Linguica Rolls are one of those recipes that feel like home the moment you take a bite. My children have always requested them on Christmas morning, and honestly, I can’t blame them — warm, savory rolls filled with perfectly seasoned sausage are hard to say no to at any hour. Whether you make the dough
Cavacas have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. These light, airy Portuguese Cavacas are a beloved treat from the Azores — crispy on the outside, hollow inside, and finished with a sweet lemon glaze. Every time I make them, I’m transported straight back to the festas of my
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My Massa Souvada Family Recipe This Massa Souvada Family Recipe has been in my family for generations. Growing up my mom would make Sweetbread aka Massa for every special celebration, and especially for Easter and Christmas. Truly these holidays would not be complete unless there was sweetbread to enjoy. I can recall especially, Easter where
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