Fry linguica in oil. In a two pound bean pot add 1/2 can of beans and half of the linguica not drained. Pour in remaining beans, then add the remaining linguica. Top with bacon and bake in covered pot one hour at 350°. Serve with a salad and crusty bread. Serves 4.

Place cut up linguica in a skillet with th 3 T. of oil. Fry on each side 10 minutes. During last 10 minutes make french fries in other skillet or deep fryer. Drain fries and place on 4 plates. Put linguica on top. Excellent with crusty bread or rolls.
Other variations: use more oil or shortening in first skillet and fry together. Or! Fry a large green pepper along with linguica. Serves 4.

In 2 quarts of water, boil chourico 3/4 of an hour with salt. During this time: peel and wash vegetables, cut turnip and cabbage in half. Set aside in a bowl of water. When chourico is cooked, add vegetables (drained) and cook until done at least 20 minutes longer. Add more water if needed. Serves 4.

Cut raw bread into 8 parts. Remove skin from linguica and fry meat till half cooked. Refrigerate dough and meat one hour. Flatten dough like a pancake and fill with meat. Seal like a roll. Let rise 1 1/2 hours. Bake at 375° until dough is brown and crispy, about 15 minutes. Serves 4.

Over medium heat, pour oil into skillet, add chourico when oil is hot. Fry 10 minutes on each side. Place in hard crusted rolls or bread.

Place in boiling water enough to cover chourico. Boil for 15 minutes. Place in Italian bread or hard rolls.

Slice linguica in 1/4" slices. Fry in a skillet with oil. When linguica is cooked, add eggs and scramble till eggs are set. Serve with toast. If preferred, scramble eggs can be cooked separately.