Maria Lawton – The Azorean Greenbean

Best Portuguese Cookbooks: The Ones I Actually Reach For

Maria Lawton — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

People ask me for the best Portuguese cookbooks all the time, and here’s the honest problem with most of the lists already out there: they treat Portugal like it’s one cuisine, and the Azores barely get a mention — if they get one at all. I grew up on one of those islands and I […]

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Cebolada Recipe

Maria Lawton — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:10:11 +0000

Growing up, my mom’s cebolada recipe was one of those dishes that meant someone in the house was hungry and dinner needed to happen fast — but it never tasted like a shortcut. This tomato sauce with onions and eggs comes straight from my first cookbook, Azorean Cooking: From My Family Table to Yours, and […]

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Lisbon-Style Bifanas Recipe (Portuguese Pork Sandwiches)

Maria Lawton — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:49:54 +0000

Intro This Lisbon-style bifanas recipe is Portugal’s answer to the question “what do you eat standing up, on the street, with a cold beer in hand?” — thin-sliced pork, marinated and pan-fried, stuffed into a roll, done. Every café in Lisbon has its own version, and everyone will tell you theirs is the right one. […]

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Quente e Frio – No-Churn Homemade Ice Cream – Azorean Greenbean

Maria Lawton — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:44:44 +0000

My cousin João’s daughter Daniela is one of those people who has a gift for making simple things feel special. When I visited João’s home in the Azores, she shared a handful of dessert recipes with me — and this one, her Quente e Frio recipe for ice cream, stopped me in my tracks. It […]

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My Tia Lilia’s Arroz Doce — and Why Sweet Rice Will Always Be My Favorite Dessert

Maria Lawton — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:08:02 +0000

Arroz doce has been my favorite dessert since childhood — and this version from my Tia Lilia is the creamiest of them all. Here's the story behind it, plus the question I get asked most about making it right.

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Scrod, Cod, and Haddock — What’s the Difference?

Maria Lawton — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:19:38 +0000

Not all white fish are the same — even when they look identical in the case. Maria Lawton was at the fish counter when a $4-per-pound price difference sparked a question the fishmonger couldn't answer. Here's what she would have said: the real difference between scrod, cod, and haddock, and how to choose the right one.

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Irish Soda Bread Recipe – Maria Lawton

Maria Lawton — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:24:14 +0000

Every year for St. Patrick's Day, my family asks for soda bread. This is my version — a classic Irish loaf made with cold butter, buttermilk, and a few touches from my own kitchen: orange zest, dried currants, and a honey butter finish straight from the oven. No yeast, no fuss, and on the table in about an hour.

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Maria Lawton — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:10:09 +0000

Thank you so much for stopping by! There are no appearances on my calendar right now, but I am always cooking up something new. Please check back soon — I would love to see you! — Maria

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Pastel De Nata Dip

Maria Lawton — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:26:27 +0000

Growing up, Pastel de Nata was always one of those treats that made any ordinary day feel a little more special — those golden, creamy custard tarts from the bakery had a way of bringing everyone together. When I started thinking about how to share those same flavors with a crowd, this Pastel de Nata […]

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Portugal’s Flavors is a Taste of History

Maria Lawton — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:18:00 +0000

Explore the rich tapestry of Portugal's flavors, a taste of history and culture in every bite. Discover authentic recipes and the joy of Portuguese cuisine.

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