Portuguese Fava Bean Stew

Description I always loved fava beans stewed Portuguese style. But there is always something missing from the recipes I have. I adjusted the spices and added some chourico, a Portuguese sausage similar to linguica or chorizo. I think this version makes a great dish. Make sure you have plenty of crusty bread for dipping in … Read more

Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Description This easy yet wonderful stew can be made any time of year. The meat can be omitted without compromising the dish. Serve hot with a great bread and a nice spinach salad. Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil ¼ pound chorizo sausage, chopped ⅓ pound cooked ham, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, … Read more

Easy Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Description Traditional Brazilian black beans (feijoada) can take quite some time to prepare. Considering I spend most of my time chasing after 2 small children, I’ve come up with this recipe for a very quick feijoada. This goes very well with white rice. Ingredients 2 strips bacon, diced ½ cup minced onion ½ cup minced … Read more