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 […]
My Portuguese Canja is one of those recipes that wraps you in a warm hug the moment you smell it simmering on the stove. Growing up, my Mom made this creamy chicken and rice soup for Sunday dinners and any time someone in the family wasn’t feeling well — it was her cure for everything.
Growing up in a Portuguese household, queijo fresco — Portuguese fresh cheese — was always close by. I still remember my mom making it fresh, and the way it tasted with just a little salt and a slice of crusty bread was something I’ve never forgotten. This Portuguese fresh cheese recipe brings that memory right
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Every time I make this Portuguese Kale Soup, I think of my mother. She made this recipe her own over the years, and in our house, it was the kind of soup that showed up on cold nights, after long days, and whenever someone needed comfort. This is the version I have made since I
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Growing up, nothing warmed me up after a cold day like a bowl of Papas Portuguese Porridge waiting for me at my grandmother Filomena’s. The moment I walked through her door, I knew exactly what that warm, creamy smell meant. This humble dish has been feeding Portuguese families for generations — and once you taste
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