A syrupy, creamy desert. Only eat if you have run a marathon before. Orange, chocolate or lemon versions are possible.

A light and slightly more healthy alternative to the favourite dish.

An easy winter dish which for some reason impresses people

One more way to cook Portuguese style cod, to add to the 1001 implied by the the Portuguese Ministry of propaganda during dictatorship.

Classical French recipe.

Ingredients

• 110 g macaroni
• 50 g butter
• 40 g plain flour
• 1 level teaspoon mustard powder
• ¾ pint (450 ml) milk
• 175 g Cheddar cheese, grated
• A little freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• Smoked ham
• 50 g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tomato, cut into small pieces
• Salt and freshly milled black pepper
• Chives
• Garlic

Preparation

Bring 850 ml water to the boil in a large pan with 1 teaspoon salt, add the macaroni and boil without a lid, according to the instructions on the packet.

Sweet and sour beef. The pineapple pre-digests the meat for extra tenderness.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• Salt, pepper

Preparation

Mix the beef with the pineapple, onions, and powders and keep in the fridge for at least 1 h (or overnight).