The Alphabet Game: Dishes using Za'atar

[CraigC]

Dourada - bream (fish)

 

[Morning Glory]

Espetada (skewer cooked meat)

 

[MypinchofItaly]

Frango (chicken)

 

[CraigC]

Gambas - king prawns, langoustines.

 

[Morning Glory]

Honey Cake (Bolo de Mel) a traditional cake from the Madeira Islands

 

[CraigC]

Iscas – liver

 

[Morning Glory]

Iscas – liver

I was going to say the same had it been my turn - I cooked Iscas many years ago and from memory it is with vinegar and rosemary. Might be a faulty memory...

 

[The Late Night Gourmet]

Javali Estufado - wild boar! Now, I need to find a butcher that can get some for me so I can try it!

 

[Morning Glory]

King Cake (Bolo Rei). 'K' nearly had me defeated until 'King Cake' popped into my head. A quick search revealed its a real Portuguese thing. Pure chance... and very seasonal!

 

[CraigC]

Lombo – pork loin

 

[Morning Glory]

Madeira!

 

[Herbie]

Nestum Mel. Husband's favourite breakfast cereal.

 

[Herbie]

King Cake (Bolo Rei). 'K' nearly had me defeated until 'King Cake' popped into my head. A quick search revealed its a real Portuguese thing. Pure chance... and very seasonal!

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I remember having one of these at christmas time at the in laws. I'd forgotten about it.

 

[CraigC]

Ostras – oysters

 

[MypinchofItaly]

Pasteis de nata- a Portuguese pastry made with puff pastry, eggs and cinnamon
(And they are fantastic)