The New Portuguese Table

I had to look into this. I heard David being interviewed on NPR and wrote down the book title on a scrap piece of paper for looking into later.

I didn't have a chance to do much cooking or food exploring with my mother but it is not too late for delving deeper into Portuguese food through others.

The more I learn about the book, the more inclined I am to get it. 

Sardinhas

Somewhere inside me I heard the cry of my Portuguese heritage when I flipped through the pages of my Mediterranean Cooking book.

I had sardines in my freezer. You can see that they have not been cleaned yet.

Belly opened and ready to rip out the gills and other unwanted stuff.

All clean and ready to cook.

Frying in olive oil, minced onion, and minced garlic. Salt is added to taste.

Served with boiled potatoes, sprinkled with parsley.

Although I ate alone in my home office, I was miles away in Ovar at a feast with generations of my fish loving family.

The seafood lover in me

Buy seafood mix at the supermarket. Saute onions, garlic, and tomatoes (fresh or canned) in olive oil until tender. Add the frozen seafood mix in the pot and cook for 10 minutes. It doesn't take long.

This time I added more water and some spaghetti for a more complete meal. It can be served with rice, or potatoes as well.

During the saute step, add the salt and any spices your heart desires. I'm all for bring experimental.

If you're Portuguese

If you are Portuguese this is a familiar dish. My sister sends me bacalhau from NJ and I indulge when I have to cook for my self alone. Oh, how it fills the heart with merriness.