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almonds, beef broth, bell peppers, Bread, chuck steak, fresh herbs, Garlic, honey, olive oil, olives, Onions, plum tomatoes, sherry vinegar, Spices, white wine
This sauce is incredibly complex and absolutely delicious, with flavors leaning well into Spain and wandering just a bit into Portugal. Sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, cinnamon, olives, orange and almonds are significant players in both countries, tracing their roots back to the Moorish habitation of the peninsula for some 700 years. Make certain you have good bread to mop. You don’t want to miss a drop! Continue reading
This is the way you might find chicken prepared in a Portuguese kitchen. I found it surprising how much oregano is used in their cooking. I knew that cilantro and bay leaves were used frequently, but why not? It makes for some tasty dishes. 
This is a wonderfully flavored rice, with the beans cooked with the rice. It’s pretty AND it’s delicious…win-win! If you’re vegetarian, this can be a main course, but I like to serve it with Jerked Chicken. 
The other day is was lunching at a local restaurant, and their daily special was a pork schnitzel sandwich, topped with their applesauce aïoli. It was really quite a lovely combination, so I decided it was time to explore the rich deliciousness, that is an aïoli. And then there’s the alliteration thing, Applesauce-Allspice Aïoli. What can I say? 
First of all, you’re going to need to read through the recipe for 
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I usually lean toward an Asian flavor profile when I make tuna steaks. But, I just wasn’t feeling that today. After our time in Portugal, I decided to wander in that direction. More of a meander, really. The main thing to remember with tuna, is to not over-cook it. You want it crisp on the outside and very pink on the inside…and very delicious. 
I won’t even pretend this is a Liptauer-like cheese spread. Because, it isn’t that. I think we can assume its roots live there, but it matters not. It’s truly delightful schmeared on a bagel. 
Is there anyone who doesn’t love brownies? Really. Is there? But, now the big question…are you a fudgy-type or cake brownie-type of person? I’m afraid, I’m both. But, I definitely lean fudgy! And these are fudgy, but with a little kick of heat at the back…Nice! 
Pumpkin Pie is as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey. Have you noticed that? But, it shouldn’t just be a Thanksgiving pie. It’s so easy to prepare, it should grace our tables more frequently. Let’s all work on that, okay? 
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