Maria Campos 
Lovely and lighter version of a vegetable clam chowder. This will be one of your favorites night dinners after you try it once. I love chowders beyond any measure. My shrimp and bacon chowder is one of my favorites soups for a cold winter day — assuming that winter in Lisbon can be counted as … Read more
The easiest tuna tart that will be your savior for the next beach trip. This is a blender tart that will give you a great result every time. This is a Portuguese recipe that I learnt from my mother in law and that, apparently, is really popular around here. It’s a quite … Read more
A complete breakfast in a single mug. I love the simplicity of this honey and walnuts hot oatmeal. It’s perfect for a gloomy day because it gives you an instant boost of energy. Hot oatmeal is a classic in my house since I can remember. Waking up with the smell of a big … Read more
Layers of crispy puff pastry and a spiced peach filling. This is the easiest peach strudel that you are going to find. This is one of those recipes that it was almost a flop but in the end, it turned out really delicious. My first intention was to make a peach cobbler in an … Read more
A fresh salmon fillet glazed in oyster sauce and topped with perfect caramelized onions. This is a perfect weeknight dinner that is packed with a lot of flavors and it takes 20 minutes — or less— to make. This recipe is a must for me. Cooking salmon never gets old in my house. … Read more
Once in a while, my body needs a reset. Starting fresh after a fudgy brownies hangover or a tres leches party. This detox spinach soup always keeps me on track, especially in the holidays. This soup is one of my favorites detox recipes. It’s packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Lately, I’ve become a … Read more
What else can I add to “Peanut butter hot chocolate”? Two of my favorite guilty pleasures in one mug. Add some marshmallows and crunchy peanut and I have a winter winner beverage. Peanut butter is 100% an American thing. I mean, in South America we’re used to seeing peanut butter in the international … Read more
This spinach and cheese stuffed chicken breast is one of my signature dishes. I could make it blindfolded and it would be yummy as ever. Tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy and garlicky filling and covered in a white thick cream. This recipe is pretty simple and it can be achieved in 30 minutes … Read more
It’s official… Christmas is here. And with the arrival of the season, cookies and hot chocolate are the stars of my winter craving. These honey cinnamon cookies are one of the few crispy cookies that have caught my attention. If you have a long time following The Cookware Geek, you will know that … Read more
A soup doesn’t have to be dull and just for when you are feeling sick. This spicy chickpea soup is sassy and there is nothing boring about it. Lately, there’s been a chickpea revolution. From salad to soup chickpeas, they are all dominating. In my early years, I only could associate one dish … Read more