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Vinho Quente, the Portuguese version of Mulled Wine is a festive drink made with red wine, spices, citrus fruit, and a mix of liqueurs. It’s essentially a hot version of sangria that’s perfect for the …
Rissóis de Camarão or Shrimp Rissoles are typical Portuguese deep-fried pastries filled with a creamy shrimp filling. You will find these delicious half-moon pastries everywhere in Portugal, from local cafés to fancier restaurants. They are …
Arroz de Feijão is a traditional Portuguese rice dish which combines kidney beans, peppers, onions, garlic, passata, and short grain rice. This delicious rice is perfect for when you want a side dish that’s more …
Fofos de Belas are miniature Portuguese cream-filled sponge cakes from Belas, a small village in the municipality of Sintra. These delicious little cakes are a treasured local specialty crafted by the same family for almost …
Sonhos de Natal are small sweet fried puffs that are typically served during Christmas in Portugal. Despite being called Portuguese doughnuts, the dough is actually more similar to a choux pastry dough. The dough is …
The Portuguese style Steak and Eggs combines steak topped with a fried egg and drizzled with a delicious sauce made with sautéed garlic, butter, and white wine. It’s usually served with French fries, white rice, …
Prego no Pão is a traditional steak sandwich from Portugal, made with Portuguese bread rolls, steak, and a delicious white wine, garlic, and butter sauce. It’s a simple sandwich, but when prepared properly is utterly …
Bacalhau da Consoada, also known as Bacalhau com Todos, is a Portuguese cod dish that’s typically served on Christmas Eve. It’s a simple recipe that consists of cod loins served with boiled potatoes, kale, and …
Christmas is perhaps the most significant holiday in Portuguese culture. Throughout the whole of December, family and friends will gather to share a meal, exchange gifts, visit Christmas markets, or to simply admire the Christmas …
Pastéis de Chaves are traditional veal pastries from the city of Chaves in Northern Portugal. These half-moon pastries are made with crispy puff pastry and a minced veal filling. Pastéis de Chaves have over 150 …