THOSE CALIFORNIA CHEF GIRLS DO LISBON

Sharon Tutko and Lydia Gwin might have their homes in Missouri, but they will always be tied together as California girls at heart.  Using their extensive research before they embark on a culinary journey to Portugal, savor a tasca-style evening starting with small plates with rustic bread with marinated black olives in oil and oregano, and cod fritters with peri-peri lemon aïoli served with a light sparkling wine. Enjoy classic early-dinner steak and eggs with thin beef steak pan-fried with garlic and white wine topped with a fried egg, served with homestyle potatoes and a light lettuce and tomato salad with oil and vinegar, plus traditional Lisbon custard puff pastry tarts served warm with a dusting of cinnamon and powdered sugar