Recipes Archives - Maria Lawton - The Azorean Greenbean

Quente e Frio – No-Churn Homemade Ice Cream – Azorean Greenbean

Maria Lawton — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:44:44 +0000

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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My Tia Lilia’s Arroz Doce — and Why Sweet Rice Will Always Be My Favorite Dessert

Maria Lawton — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:08:02 +0000

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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Irish Soda Bread Recipe – Maria Lawton

Maria Lawton — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:24:14 +0000

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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Pastel De Nata Dip

Maria Lawton — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:26:27 +0000

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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Tarte De Morango Recipe

Maria Lawton — Sun, 28 May 2023 12:46:29 +0000

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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Upside Down Carrot Cake

Maria Lawton — Sun, 21 May 2023 21:32:00 +0000

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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Amêijoas da Caldeira de Santo Cristo

Maria Lawton — Sun, 14 May 2023 21:32:00 +0000

Amêijoas da Caldeira de Santo Cristo is one of the most special recipes I have ever had the privilege of sharing. I was invited to São Jorge island during Season Two of Maria’s Portuguese Table, where Nelson and Kathy Ponta-Graca graciously prepared these legendary clams for me right at the source. These Amêijoas da Caldeira […]

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Grilled Lapas (Limpets)

Maria Lawton — Sun, 14 May 2023 21:32:00 +0000

If there’s one dish that instantly takes me back to the shores of the Azores, it’s Grilled Lapas. These little limpets cling to the volcanic rocks along the coastline and are as much a part of Azorean life as the ocean itself. I had the most incredible experience sharing lapas with Kathy and Nelson on […]

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Espécies

Maria Lawton — Sun, 07 May 2023 21:32:00 +0000

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, […]

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Holy Ghost Soup

Maria Lawton — Sun, 07 May 2023 21:32:00 +0000

Holy Ghost Soup — or Sopa do Espírito Santo — is one of the most sacred and beloved recipes in all of Azorean tradition. This is the soup that brings everyone to the table, literally. Growing up, the Holy Ghost Feast was one of the most anticipated times of year in our community, and this […]

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