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
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
The Portuguese Francesinha sandwich comes from the northern part of Portugal, specifically the city of Porto. Don’t assume that francesinha is a simple and light sandwich you eat when you have a little void space in your tummy. This dish is HEAVY. I mean, eat it when you are starving and have plenty of room … Read more
Pineapple in a sandwich. I won’t lie to you; the first time I saw this pineapple chicken sandwich in a Portuguese bakery I had the same reaction that I had with “Hawaiian pizza” — until this day I can’t stand that aberration. I worked next to a small bakery and everybody went there for … Read more
This is a BOLD octopus salad with a ton of flavor and a spicy touch. Portugal is known for its fresh seafood and this recipe is proof of that. I love octopus. Here in the Iberian peninsula, it is a common ingredient and the star of many local dishes. This time I decided to go … Read more
This delicious Orange Cake is made using the entire fruit (peel, juice, and pulp) and it so easy and so spongy and fresh that it will be your favorite coffee — or tea — cake. A blender. That’s all you will need to achieve this beautiful and aromatic orange cake. (You can check the video … Read more
This is a recipe that I learned while I was living in Madeira – a small island that belongs to Portugal- and is basically prawns dipped in a spicy sauce that is absolutely delicious. In portuguese is called Gambas á diablo. Madeira is well known for their ways to prepare fish and seafood. They know … Read more