Picanha with Quinoa Salad

Picanha with Quinoa Salad

One day Michelle (who works with Natalia at O Dinis Restaurant) came into work with a bag of quinoa in hand that she bought from Whole Foods Market.  Michelle wanted Natalia to make her a quinoa salad for dinner.  So… Natalia made quinoa salad for...
Mom’s California Orange Cake

Mom’s California Orange Cake

Natalia’s mom lived in California for many years before moving back to Portugal.  While mom was in California she had oranges and lemon trees at her home.  Every year when she harvested the oranges and lemons she would package a huge box and ship it to Natalia...
Hibiscus Tea

Hibiscus Tea

Natalia loves hibiscus tea and she is always experimenting with new mocktails and cocktails recipes with it. Hibiscus hot tea is something she drinks a lot of in the winter months just as is. But last summer, when she was craving that tart but floral taste, she...
Lulas Guisadas (Squid Stew)

Lulas Guisadas (Squid Stew)

Natalia loves the fact that here in Rhode Island we have access to fresh squid right from Point Judith, which is where most squid comes from in New England.The Lulas Guisadas dish is very popular in any of the islands in Portugal. Every island has its own specialty on...
Sopa de Caldo Verde

Sopa de Caldo Verde

Sopa de Caldo Verde is a very traditional Portuguese soup. Natalia chose to serve Caldo Verde at a special luncheon at O Dinis Restaurant, hosted by East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva, welcoming President José Manuel Cabral Dias Bolieiro of the Azores (President of the...