My cousin João’s daughter Daniela is one of those people who has a gift for making simple things feel special. When I visited João’s home in the Azores, she shared a handful of dessert recipes with me — and this one, her Quente e Frio recipe for ice cream, stopped me in my tracks. It […]
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Arroz doce has been my favorite dessert since childhood — and this version from my Tia Lilia is the creamiest of them all. Here’s the story behind it, plus the question I get asked most about making it right.
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Growing up, Pastel de Nata was always one of those treats that made any ordinary day feel a little more special — those golden, creamy custard tarts from the bakery had a way of bringing everyone together. When I started thinking about how to share those same flavors with a crowd, this Pastel de Nata
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This Pudim da Avó recipe has always had a special place in my heart. “Avó” means grandmother in Portuguese, and that’s exactly who this dessert makes me think of — my Avó Filomena, who had the most wonderful way of turning simple ingredients into something truly memorable. This is the kind of dessert that shows
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This dessert is my all-time favorite dessert. Growing up, whenever my mom asked what I wanted, I never asked for cake — it was always Arroz Doce! This creamy Portuguese sweet rice pudding is a dish that holds so many memories for me, and this particular recipe is extra special because it comes from my
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