Portuguese Feijoada Recipe
This is a staple plate in Portugal. This is the type of food that “avós” — grandmas — of all Portugal cook for a regular weeknight meal. A Portuguese feijoada is the most comforting meal that you can ever make with cheap and easy to find ingredients. Feijoada is a “simple” plate that was created […]
Read MoreMiso Soup with Soba Noodles and Clams
This Japanese inspired miso soup with soba noodles and clams is my lasted culinary successful experiment. Soba noodles infused in a delicate broth with veggies and clams. A true explosion of umami flavor. I’m beyond proud of how amazing this soup turns out. I discovered soba noodles recently and they are great. You can […]
Read MoreVegetables and White Beans Soup
Comforting vegetables and white beans soup that make you feel good because of the nutrient load. I am the type of person that needs a soup day after a huge food hangover. I usually go after my detox spinach soup, but once in a while, a change is gladly welcome. As the days […]
Read MoreEasy Vegetable Clam Chowder
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 […]
Read MoreShrimp, Corn and Bacon Chowder
Chunky, rich and satisfying chowder. This is a classic dish that has the power of warming any heart. Here I will tell you the secret for a perfect shrimp, corn and bacon chowder. I spent a lot —- I mean a lot — of time trying to get a proper chowder. Chowder always […]
Read MoreDetox Spinach Soup
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 MoreSpicy Chickpea Soup
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 MoreCreamy and Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
There are recipes that have the only purpose of warming your heart. This extra creamy and cheesy cauliflower soup does exactly that. It’s a comforting soup with a delicate and velvety texture. The flavor is soft and with a pinch of spiciness (thanks, black pepper). You don’t need tons of exuberant ingredients and […]
Read MoreHearty Mediterranean White Beans Soup
This white beans soup is like a big hug for your stomach. It is cozy, hearty, and 100% warmly. This recipe has a lot of Mediterranean flavors —- you know, the chorizo and the olive oil flavor mix is like licking Spain— and magical chunkiness. I looove when a soup is rich and has […]
Read MoreWinter Warmer Mushroom Soup
This mushroom soup has that earthy flavor that only fresh mushrooms can give. If you are part of the mushroom lovers team, this recipe is for you! The color may not look appealing but the important part is that it tastes really good, especially on a cold winter night. I’m a 100% mushroom […]
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