MY PORTUGUESE MOTHER mother had her own way of making sopa de legumes, a creamy vegetable soup I still crave. She’d fill a ...

The piri piri hot chile sauce was a hit and we used it like we do our chile pepper water, which also was a gift from the Portuguese. For me, the home run of the lunch was octopus rice.

Return soup to pot (if using a food processor), and bring to a low simmer over medium heat. Meanwhile, fill a separate medium pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Place sliced ...

Meat cooked on the bone is so succulent and juicy. In this Portuguese bean soup, the meat from the ham hock contributes to the chunky texture, along with the vegetables and beans. Cabbage ...