Posted on 14 January 2025.
Discover the heart and soul of Portuguese cuisine with Maria Lawton’s second cookbook, At My Portuguese Table: Azorean Cooking and More. Maria, the beloved host of the award-winning PBS series Maria’s Portuguese Table, invites you to experience the rich flavors and cherished traditions of her heritage. Each recipe is a culinary journey back to her family table, filled with the warmth and love that define Portuguese culture. Whether you’re looking to explore new dishes or reconnect with your roots, this cookbook offers a delightful blend of authentic recipes and heartwarming stories that will make your kitchen the heart of your home. Join Maria in celebrating the beauty of Portuguese cuisine and create lasting memories with every meal.
“Lawton brings interested home cooks along on a journey through the landscape of Azorean cooking with dozens of home-cooked recipes. Although many of the dishes speak to the wholesomeness of Iberian peninsula cooking, recipes like Lawton’s queen cakes—Azorean pastries made from corn flour, molasses, cinnamon, and nutmeg—set the book apart and tell the story of her parents’ island origins.” — Jessica S. Levy, Booklist Review
“I want to dive right into At My Portuguese Table and cook everything! Teasingly gorgeous photos and recipes written in a personal and casual style, make this cookbook one that will not sit on the shelf but become a favorite go to for everyday cooking.” — Mary Ann Esposito, host of PBS “Ciao Italia” and author of Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook!
“Maria Lawton is fueled by family, food and history. They all come together in how she cooks and how she thinks about cooking. A reader may not have Maria’s traditions, but they can create their own memories with these lessons and recipes.” — Gail Ciampa, Dining Editor, Providence Journal/USA Today
About the Author
Maria Lawton affectionately known as the “Azorean Green Bean,” was born on the stunning Azorean Island of São Miguel, part of the Portuguese archipelago nestled in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Her culinary journey began amidst the vibrant flavors of her homeland. Maria now lives in Southeastern MA, where she and her husband Bob are co-executive producers of the multiple award-winning PBS program “Maria’s Portuguese Table”.
At home, Maria finds solace with her husband Bob, Co-Executive Producer of the show, and their beloved cockapoo, Gracie. Embracing her role as a grandmother, Maria eagerly awaits the day when her grandchildren join her in the kitchen, ensuring the legacy of culinary traditions thrives for generations to come. In addition to her current projects, Maria is also in the process of penning several other books to be published soon, further enriching the world with her culinary wisdom and heartfelt narratives. Find Maria’s website at www.azoreangreenbean.com.
Book Details
Title: At My Portuguese Table: Azorean Cooking
Author: Maria Lawton
Publisher: Peter E. Randall Publisher
Publication Date: November 13, 2024
Language: English
Paperback: 224pp
Available @ Amazon.com
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