October in your Vegetable garden in Portugal
Things to do in November in your Veg Garden in Portugal.
March is a busy time down in the veg patch.
Things to do in September in your garden in Central Portugal.
Things to do in the Veg. garden in July and August.
There are lots of beaches in central Portugal, we have picked out 10 of our favourites. They are a mix
Óbidos Chocolate Festival takes place around March/April each year.
One of biggest Motorbike Festivals in Portual
Preparations for the Festa start early in Tomar.
In the second of Hey Portugal's series about “Festa dos Tabulerios” in Tomar Sylvia and Peter take a look at
Meatballs with Endive and Potato Puree
Here a very easy recipe for a typical Dutch dish.
A Greek recipe which is great for serving for a picnic, at a summer BBQ or as a starter.
Here is the recipe you have all been waiting for. For all of you who miss tinned baked beans read
Milk Braised Pork
Great Sunday Lunch or Family gathering.
Fish with Pesto Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes
This recipe is simple but very tasty and filling.
Hummus
A really easy and healthy recipe. Great to make with your own Olive Oil and freshly picked lemons.
Ingredients
400g jar of chickpeas or Grao do bico
4 tablespoons liquid from jar of chickpeas
3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Method
- Drain the chickpeas and set aside some of the liquid.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a hand blender or food processor.
- Add 1 tbsp of liquid from chickpeas.
- Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth, adding more of the drained liquid as needed to get your preferred texture.
- To serve place into a bowl and sprinkle with parsley or paprika, to your own taste. Serve with vegetable strips, crisps or pitta bread to dip.
Additional Notes
Chickpea is Grao de bico in Portuguese and available in glass jars from every supermarket.
Tahini is sesame seed paste and in Portugal it is available from ELeclerc and specialist health food shops.
Hummus is often served with a dimple in the middle filled with Olive Oil.
You can make different flavours by adding sun dried tomatoes or fresh herbs. It's so easy to make it really is worth experimenting.