Bringing Portuguese culture

from my Azorean table to yours

ADD SOME AZOREAN FLAVOR TO YOUR LIFE

Featured Recipes

BAKED GOODS

Portuguese Sweetbread

Growing up my mom would make Sweetbread aka Massa for every special celebration, and especially for Easter and Christmas. I remember the wonderful aroma of the baked bread. it would fill not only the house, but also that the whole Portuguese neighborhood that I lived in.

Baked Goods

Milk Tarts

 I have been getting so many requests lately for this recipe. It must be party time for everyone and this recipe is perfect to make and enjoy!! The great thing about this recipe (besides how yummy it comes out every time!) is that it makes about 3 dozen milk tarts, which means it is the perfect dessert to bring to a gathering.

AzoreanGreenBean_Fresh_Cheese

Soup and Sides

Fresh Cheese

Seen in season two, we enjoyed fresh goat cheese in Sagres Restaurant. Since goat milk isn’t readily available, regular fresh cheese is a perfect substitution! Also known as queijo fresco, Portuguese fresh cheese is a light, creamy, and healthy option when you’re craving a small snack. When I was younger, my mom taught me how to make queijo fresco perfectly.

ABOUT MARIA

Welcome to the Azorean Green Bean®!

Born on the semi-tropical island of Sao Miguel in the village called Rosario de Lagoa, I moved permanently to the United States with my family when I was six years old. With a family tradition of cooking food from the islands, most of the recipes were lost to the ages because they were never documented.

I resolved to recreate as many of those recipes as I could to keep our family traditions alive. With the help of my sisters, aunts, and cousins, I traveled back to Sao Miguel and learned those recipes all over again, this time with a pen and paper in hand!

I'm bringing the rich culture and stories of my past to your kitchen through my cook book and television series. Saúde!


Maria's Portuguese Table®

Maria's Portuguese Table® is an award-winning culinary travel show that features Portuguese dishes and culture not only in the Azores, but around the world. We bring the culture and traditions of a small island chain in the Atlantic ocean to a larger audience, and also invite you join us for the stories and memories behind the dishes.


Where to Watch

CreateTV

More often called "do-it-yourself", the program genres seen on Create® TV include viewers' favorite public television series and specials on food, travel, home and garden, arts and crafts, fitness and other lifestyle interests.

Your Local PBS Station

Maria's Portuguese Table® Season 1 and 2 air on stations around the US on PBS. Check your local PBS station for more information to see if we're broadcasting near you, or stream it online at pbs.org.

Now available on the PBS app found on IOS, Android, Roku, and Firestick

Purchase Season 1 on Amazon

Maria goes on an 8-part food and travel odyssey starting in Rhode Island USA to Sao Miguel Azores, to California. Rediscover one of the world’s oldest cultures with her!

THE COOKBOOK

Azorean Cooking: From My Table to Yours

Azorean Cooking will transport you to a kitchen as fragrant as your grandmother's. No matter your heritage, this charming cookbook is a pleasure, providing the perfect introduction to the culture, food, and heritage of this remarkable region. (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases).


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Maria's Awards

Silver Winner For the 43rd Annual Telly Awards

Bronze Winner For the 43rd Annual Telly Awards

TRAVEL WITH MARIA

SEPTEMBER 11 - 22, 2024

Taste the Wonders of Portugal


Join the Rhode Island PBS Travel Club and AAA Travel for the Taste the Wonders of Portugal trip! From Sept. 11 - 22, 2024, explore Porto, Douro Valley, Alentejo, Lisbon, and more with hosts Maria Lawton (Maria's Portuguese Table) and Brands of Portugal. Click here for more info!

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