Baked Crab with Port (Santola ao Porto) The Portuguese santola is a hard-shelled crab with tender, sweet meat. 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons tawny port wine 1 tablespoon capers 1 tablespoon diced pimentos ...

Baked Eggs with Ham, Sausage and Peas (Huevos à la Flamenca) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes (with liquid) 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon paprika 4 ounces ...

Catalan Tomato Bread 1 (1 pound) loaf French or Italian bread 1 or 2 large cloves garlic, peeled 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 (1/2 pound) ripe tomato, rinsed Slice loaf in half horizontally. Set halves, cut side upon a 15 x 12-inch baking sheet. ...

Creme Brulee, Catalan Style (Crema Catalana) 6 egg yolks 1 cup granulated sugar 3 1/2 cups milk Zest of 1 lemon 2-inch piece of cinnamon stick 3 tablespoons cornstarch Beat the egg yolks and 3/4 cup of the sugar in a bowl. Heat 3 cups of the milk, ...

Dreams (Sonhos - Portugal) 1/4 pound butter 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup water 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 4 large eggs Vegetable oil (for deep frying) Cinnamon sugar — 1/2 cup granulated sugar     mixed ...

Fig Fudge (Morgado de Figos do Algarve - Portugal) 1/2 pound dried figs 1/2 pound ground almonds 2 ounces cocoa powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon Grated rind of 1 lemon 1/2 pound granulated sugar 4 ounces water Mince the figs finely or put them through a ...

Fried Squid (Calamares Fritos) This is a popular appetizer around the Mediterranean. Serve with a squeeze of lemon. 1 pound cleaned squid Vegetable oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup dry bread crumbs Salt Lemon wedges Cut ...

Galician Almond Torte (Torta de Almendras Santiago) This is usually decorated with a stenciled cross of Santiago de Compostela on the top. 1 pound blanched, skinless almonds or almond powder 10 tablespoons butter 2 cups granulated sugar 6 eggs 1 1/4 ...

Green Beans in Tomato Sauce This is popular in Northern Spain and Portugal. 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1 1/2 pounds green beans, cut into 3-inch pieces 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup ...

Herbed Potatoes (Batatas con Louro - Portugal) 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes 6 bay leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper Pare a narrow strip around center of each potato. Heat ...