Caldo Verde – Authentic Portuguese Kale Soup
Caldo Verde is a creamy soup made with potatoes, onions, garlic, Portuguese kale and chouriço. Literally translated as Green Broth, this soup is so popular that in 2011 it was selected as one of the …
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Farófias – How to Make Portuguese Soft Meringue with Custard
Farófias is a classic Portuguese dessert that consists of clouds of meringue poached in milk and served with custard and a dusting of cinnamon powder. This dessert has a special place in the hearts of …
Sonhos de Abóbora – Authentic Portuguese Pumpkin Doughnuts
Sonhos de Abóbora are traditional Portuguese sweet fritters made with pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, flour, orange zest, and cinnamon powder. Sonhos are typically consumed at Christmastime and are deliciously addictive. On top of that they …
Bolo de Bolacha – Portuguese Biscuit Cake Recipe
Bolo de Bolacha or Biscuit Cake is a Portuguese dessert made with multiple layers of buttercream and Marie biscuits soaked in strong coffee. It’s a Portuguese classic, and you will find it in most tascas …
Feijoada de Choco – Authentic Cuttlefish and Bean Stew
Feijoada de Choco is a traditional Portuguese stew that combines cuttlefish and navy beans. It’s a variation of the Classic Portuguese Feijoada made with pork and cured sausages. Feijoada de Choco is absolutely delicious, and …
Moscatel de Setúbal: The Portuguese Dessert Wine You Need to Try
Moscatel de Setúbal is a Portuguese Muscat wine produced on the Peninsula de Setúbal. This fortified wine holds the highest status of protected designation in the country, DOC. Moscatel de Setúbal is usually enjoyed as …
Travesseiro de Sintra – Sintra’s Pillow Shaped Pastries
Travesseiros de Sintra are traditional Portuguese pastries filled with an egg and almond cream and shaped like a pillow. Travesseiros are typical of Sintra, Portugal’s fairytale town and former royal refuge. Keep reading to learn …
The Best Octopus in Lisbon – 14 Top Places to Eat Octopus
Octopus is almost a national favourite in Portugal, and its one of the dishes I’m asked about most. If you wonder around downtown Lisbon, you’ll no doubt see it on menus, advertising boards, and even …
Ervilhas com Ovos Escalfados – Peas with Eggs and Chouriço
Ervilhas com Ovos Escalfados is a Portuguese dish made with chouriço, peas, onions, garlic, and tomato, all braised in the same pot, and topped with eggs that get poached in the stew. It’s super simple, …
Bacalhau à Brás – Authentic Brás Style Cod
Bacalhau à Brás is a classic Portuguese salt cod dish made with pieces of cod, onions, scrambled eggs, and shoestring potatoes. This unpretentious dish was invented by a tavern owner in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto neighbourhood. …