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.
This is a great way to use up your spare tomatoes and chillies and makes a qiick meal. It takes about 30 minutes total to make and you can make it in bulk and freeze portions.
Ingredients 
500g minced beef (carne picada)
500g copped peeled tomatoes
1 can/jar white beans, drained, rinsed
1 can/jar red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
500ml Tomato Pulpa
250ml beef stock (stock cube and hot water for cheats)
1 -2 fresh chillis, deseeded and chopped
salt and pepper
Method
- Brown the meat in large pan over medium-high heat. Add all other ingredients and stir until well mixed.
- Bring to the boil then turn down and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Add a little water if its too dry.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
To Serve
Serve with boiled white rice, or crusty bread.
Additional Notes
This can be frozen, make sure it is fully re-heated before serving.
Serve with fresh home made beer bread for a real meal.