Fried to perfection in pork lard (you read that right) with a pinch kosher salt and a touch of corn flour. Served with potatoes and salad.

I grew up in the Azores eating this delicious squid dish at every festival and dance. Slow-cooked until the sauce is soaked into every bite.

Pão de ló is one of the most popular cakes in Portugal. This simple light and spongy cake dates back to the 1700s.

his was my idea of a breakfast of champions when I was a kid living in the Azores.

A traditional Portuguese dish. There are many versions, but it typically consists of a variety of slow cooked meats, sausages, & vegetables.

These fava beans are so tasty. They’re one of the most commonly served treats at festivals and dances on the Island of Pico in the Azores.

Azores Holy Ghost Soup – traditionally served in the Azores during the Holy Ghost Festival or Festa do Divino Espírito Santo.

A traditional Azores fish soup or stew. This “Caldo de Peixe” has been made for many decades in the Azores Islands. Use very fresh fish!

This Azores bean stew (feijoada) is Portuguese comfort at it’s best! It’s delicious, has lots of fiber and it’s pretty easy to make.

This Pico Island Roast Beef (carne assada) takes me back to my childhood! Wonderful smells and delicious flavours of the Azores!

Rosquilhas are a traditional Azores round sweet bread, typically offered to visitors during Holy Ghost celebrations.This recipe is from Pico

This Azores slow cooked pot roast (Alcatra) is a traditional dish from Terceira, an Island in the Azores.

These traditional Portuguese cookies, also known as biscoitos, are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.

This Azores style fresh cheese is delicious. It’s a soft cheese with a touch of salt. Often served as an appetizer or for breakfast.

This Portuguese collard greens and beef soup (Sopa de Couve) recipe is real deal comfort food from the Azores, Portugal.

This bread is served in homes, restaurants, and at festivals. It’s commonly served with fish, homemade sausage, and other meats.

This wine and garlic marinated pork is amazing! This is a traditional meal served on all the Azores islands.

I baked the shrimp in a garlic, butter, wine, and lemon sauce.

Our house smelled amazing this evening–with the delicious scent of Azores sweet bread baking in the oven.

This beef stew is very saucy so it lends itself well to being dunked with homemade bread.

One of Nelson’s favourite dishes is octopus stew (polvo guisado). He remembers soaking every last drop of the rich sauce from his plate.