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Microwave Cookie Dough Bars
Growing up, my sister and I would make these delicious chocolate chip bars as a go-to late night snack. This recipe takes just 4 ingredients and no oven is required – just a microwave. Originally called “Microwave Mini Morsel Shortbread” in a vintage Tollhouse cookbook on my mom’s shelf. Gather: 1/2 cup salted butter, softened Continue reading
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Portuguese Vinaigrette Dressing
This dressing is the perfect way to dress up the humble boiled potato. Gather: 1/4 cup red or white wine vinegar 1/4 olive oil 2 crushed garlic cloves Fresh parsley Salt Paprika Process: Stir to combine vinegar, olive oil, and garlic. Add fresh parsley, salt, and sweet paprika (not the spicy or smoky variety) to Continue reading
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Diced Rainbow Salad
This salad is one of our family and hosting favorites – bringing a pop of color and freshness to any meal. Gather: 1 large cucumber 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 yellow bell pepper 1 orange bell pepper 1/2 red onion Optional: fresh leafy greens of your preference Process: Thoroughly wash all vegetables and set aside Continue reading
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Our Favorite French Dressing
We first enjoyed this salad dressing at a friend’s home and just had to get the recipe, now it’s one of our go to ways to brighten up a bowl of fresh vegetables! Gather: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 + 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Salt Optional: 1 tablespoon honey or Continue reading
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Portuguese “Bolo de Agua” Recipe
This traditional Portuguese cake has a bread-like texture and subtle lift of citrus from freshly grated lemon zest. Gather: 3 cups all purpose flour (I use Neopolitan Tipo 00 flour) 2 + 1/2 cups granulated sugar (I use natural cane sugar) 4 large eggs at room temperature 1 cup warm water 2 teaspoons baking powder Continue reading
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Portuguese “Sand Pudding” Recipe
This traditional Portuguese dessert is light and airy with just the right amount of sweetness. No one believes it’s made with just 3 ingredients! Growing up in the Azores, Portugal, it was nearly impossible to go to a gathering where people brought food and this “sand pudding” was not included on the dessert table. Serving Continue reading
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No Knead Rustic Sandwich Bread
This simple no knead bread yields one loaf of soft sandwich bread. This bread recipe is so easy and delicious I make it at least once a week. A hosting favorite: this bread is the perfect pairing for my original Caramelized Onion Whipped Butter. From the first stir of ingredients to taking it out of Continue reading
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Caramelized Onion Whipped Butter
The perfect pairing to fresh bread to elevate your hosting game. Creamy, salty, sweet, and spicy (if you like it that way.) Gather: 2-3 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature* 1 medium red or yellow onion, diced finely 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar, packed 1-2 teaspoons olive oil Sea salt (I use Trader Joe’s Portuguese Continue reading
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