New Bedford, Massachusetts, has a strong connection to Portugal and the Portuguese culture. Portuguese immigrants began arriving in the city in the mid-19th century, working in the whaling industry and later the textile mills. Over time, the Portuguese community grew and became an integral part of the city’s culture and economy. Today, New Bedford is […]
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Pan seared scallops are one of those dishes that feel fancy but come together in minutes. Growing up near the coast, seafood was always on our table — and scallops, especially the beautiful ones from New Bedford, were a real treat. This recipe keeps things simple so the scallop itself is the star. What Are
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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
Bacalhau à Brás is one of those dishes that tells you everything about Portuguese home cooking — simple ingredients, nothing wasted, and more flavor than you would ever expect. I first shared this recipe on Season Two of Maria’s Portuguese Table, and it has been a reader favorite ever since. Salt cod, crispy potatoes, slowly
Maria (center) at the table with Brian, Anna, Idalina, and Derek (l-r) Fall River, Massachusetts, located on the Taunton River, has a rich history of industry and immigration. During the 19th century, the city was a hub for textile manufacturing, attracting immigrants from all over the world, including a large Portuguese population from the island
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Arroz de Tamboril com Gambas is one of those dishes I will never forget. I was served this recipe at Sagres Restaurant while filming Season Two of Maria’s Portuguese Table, and I knew immediately I had to share it. A rich, deeply flavored rice with monkfish and shrimp, slow-cooked with tomatoes, white wine, and aromatics
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Portuguese Garlic Shrimp is one of the simplest, most satisfying dishes you can make — and one of the most memorable I have ever tasted. I was served this at Sagres Restaurant while filming Season Two of Maria’s Portuguese Table, and it stopped me mid-conversation. Shrimp cooked quickly in good olive oil with generous amounts
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Molhos de Santa Maria is one of those dishes that tells the whole story of the Azores in a single bite. My family’s version uses foil packets and a pressure cooker — a practical adaptation of a traditional preparation that originally called for a stomach lining. The technique is different, but the soul of the
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Join Maria as she journey’s to Boston, Massachusetts and the surrounding community to explore culinary and cultural connections! She meets the Portuguese family that built much of Boston’s skyline, and cooks canja with the Boston Pop’s Director of Artistic Planning. Boston has a long and rich history with the Portuguese community. The first Portuguese immigrants
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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.
