Portuguese island in the Atlantic off the North African coast, producing an unusual fortified wine of the same name. Very popular in the U.S. during Revolutionary War times, the Madeira trade was an important part of the young nation's economy.
 
Seafood: Crab Cakes
Meat: Cold Cuts,  Mild Sausage
Cheese: Semi-Soft Cheeses, Cream-Style Cheeses, Mild Cheeses, Blue-Veined Cheeses, Pungent Cheeses
Ethnic: Dolmas, Focacchia, Sushi/Sashimi
Miscellaneous: Light or Heavy Pate, Crepes
Desserts: Baked Fruit, Fruit-Based Cakes Tarts and Pies, Chocolate-Based Cakes and Pies, Brownies, Light Cakes, Cheesecake, Light and Airy Cookies, Rich Cookies
 
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