Most of my family memories revolve around food, especially family holidays, and everyone knows how important food and wine are in Portuguese culture. In My Portuguese American Kitchen, you’ll find classic Portuguese dishes. I have also embraced many American favorites, with a passion. In My Portuguese American Kitchen, I share traditional recipes and some Portuguese inflected recipes that I cook for family and friends, recipes with a Portuguese accent. I also love the lighter bites, perfect with a glass of wine: salt cod puffs, or shrimp cakes. And I didn’t forget the sweets—from the moist and delicious coconut cake to the traditional Portuguese rice pudding. My Portuguese American Kitchen is packed with the food that I love and that you and your family will love too. It’s a cook book that home cooks will reach for again and again. My Portuguese American Kitchen includes my very popular recipe, Stuffed Clams (Quahog Stuffie). Many have asked for this recipe and it’s the first time in print. Beautifully illustrated with color photographs throughout.