A bowl of fresh clams steamed in their own juices, served in a bowl with some papo secos, crusty Portuguese rolls, are my favourite memory of holidays in the Algarve.
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Fathers Day Cookies
Making these cute letter Fathers Day cookies is a great way for kids to show much they love their dad (or Grandad!)
Bean and Sausage Bake
Sausage and beans has to be every kid’s favourite meal. This healthier bean and sausage bake recipe from Sainsbury’s, includes baby spinach, red peppers and cherry tomatoes
Mint and Ham Fusilli
This simple Italian mint and ham fusilli pasta makes a light and fresh lunch.
Golden Nutty Brittle
This golden nutty brittle from Sainsbury’s magazine is so easy to make and goes down really well with a nice cup of coffee.
Bacalhau à Brás (Salt Cod, Eggs and Potatoes)
Bacalhau (salt cod), is the national dish of Portugal and Bacalhau à Brás is popular in the capital, Lisbon.
Pastel de Nata
Pastel de Nata, an egg tart pastry dusted with cinnamon, has become very popular and widely available in the last few years. They go down really well with a cup of coffee.
Wrinkled Potatoes
Brought over by explorers to South America in the 1600s and cultivated in the Canary Islands ever since you are sure to have had them on holiday there.
Homemade Mojo Picante
Mojo picante, the spicy red pepper sauce is served with papas arrugadas, the wrinkly potatoes, all over the Canary Islands.
Red Thai Leftovers
Red Thai leftovers is a different way to use up the leftover meat from Sunday dinner. Works best with chicken or pork.
Hi, I’m Richard aka Grandad
I’m a retired aeronautical engineer living in Tunbridge Wells, England. I love cooking and food history.
My grandchildren said, “Grandad, you ought to share your favourite recipes and histories online”. So here they are!
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