Portuguese
The theme in February was "Portuguese". After researching the foods and recipes of Portugual, several groups chose seafood entrees, while others focused on meats. All looked like tasty meals!
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Ed & Joan's house
This group enjoyed a very tasty menu highlighting several Portuguese specialties.
This group enjoyed a very tasty menu highlighting several Portuguese specialties.
- Portuguese chorizo sausage, green olive spread & crackers, cheese
- Green salad
- Portuguese cod bacalhau accompanied by boiled potatoes
- Custard tart
Jackie & Jim's house
Four couples combined efforts to create a delicious meal:
Appetizers: Bolo do caco, mussels in wine sauce, shrimp in garlic and white wine sauce
Salad: Roasted tomatoes and green peppers, with cucumbers and cilantro in red wine vinaigrette
Entrée: Portuguese Pork Tenderloin with paprika and white wine sauce served over polenta and plated with roasted vegetables
Dessert: Pasteis de nata and Port wine as a digestif
Four couples combined efforts to create a delicious meal:
Appetizers: Bolo do caco, mussels in wine sauce, shrimp in garlic and white wine sauce
Salad: Roasted tomatoes and green peppers, with cucumbers and cilantro in red wine vinaigrette
Entrée: Portuguese Pork Tenderloin with paprika and white wine sauce served over polenta and plated with roasted vegetables
Dessert: Pasteis de nata and Port wine as a digestif
Stephen & Barbara's house
Before the dinner, Phil & Sandra were adventurous and went to Lee Lee's to purchase some whole octopi which they then prepared and diced for a salad! This group started their meal with bacon-wrapped dates and then enjoyed Salada de Polvo (octopus salad) and focaccia. The hosts made a tasty paella.
Before the dinner, Phil & Sandra were adventurous and went to Lee Lee's to purchase some whole octopi which they then prepared and diced for a salad! This group started their meal with bacon-wrapped dates and then enjoyed Salada de Polvo (octopus salad) and focaccia. The hosts made a tasty paella.
Don & Faith's house
This group first relaxed with a variety of appetizers, wine and conversation. Later Don went to the kitchen to add the seafood to the excellent stew and to prepare the garlic bread. After feasting on the main course, the decadence continued with TWO delicious desserts!
This group first relaxed with a variety of appetizers, wine and conversation. Later Don went to the kitchen to add the seafood to the excellent stew and to prepare the garlic bread. After feasting on the main course, the decadence continued with TWO delicious desserts!
- Pate de Azeitonas Verdes (Green Olive Dip) w/peppers, Apple Cider Glazed Chorizo Tapas and Portuguese Chourico Stuffed Bread
- Bonus appetizer: Kokanee salmon spread
- Cataplana (Portuguese seafood stew) accompanied by new potatoes, garlic bread and asparagus
- Flan AND Serradura (Sawdust Pudding)
Lyn & Lowell's house
A hearty meal was on the menu for this cheery group.
A hearty meal was on the menu for this cheery group.
Terry's house
Another delicious Portuguese meal was enjoyed by this group.
Another delicious Portuguese meal was enjoyed by this group.
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Website contact: Debbie Kotlarek [email protected]