Portuguese Duck Rice – How to Make Arroz de Pato
Arroz de Pato is a classic Portuguese dish that combines Carolino rice with shredded duck meat, aromatics, and sliced chouriço, all baked in the oven until nice and golden. It was one of the first …
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The Best Pastel de Nata in Lisbon – A Local’s Guide (2026)
It’s impossible to visit Portugal and not fall in love with pastéis de nata. Yes, pastéis (plural of pastel), since it’s simply not possible to eat just one when they are made in front of …
Carcavelos – Portugal’s Fortified Wine You Haven’t Heard Of
Carcavelos is a Portuguese fortified wine produced in the civil parish of Carcavelos. With a history that dates at least to the 15th century, and the smallest demarcated wine region in the world, Carcavelos wine …
Bitoque de Vaca – Authentic Portuguese Steak with Egg
The Portuguese style Steak and Eggs combines a sirloin steak topped with a fried egg and drizzled with a delicious sauce made with sautéed garlic, butter, white wine, and the juices of the meat. It’s …
Pão de Deus: Portuguese Coconut Buns (God’s Bread)
Pão de Deus is a traditional Portuguese sweet bun topped with a mix of coconut flakes, sugar, eggs, and butter. Translated as ‘God’s Bread’ this Portuguese bread resembles a brioche bun, and can be appreciated …
Serradura – Authentic Portuguese Sawdust Pudding
Serradura is a classic Portuguese dessert made only with three ingredients (Marie biscuits, heavy cream, and sweet condensed milk). It’s absolutely delicious and really popular in Portugal, you will find it in most restaurants and …
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 …
Salsichas em Couve-Lombarda: Authentic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Salsichas Frescas em Couve Lombarda is a traditional Portuguese dish that’s made with pork sausages wrapped in savoy cabbage and braised in a rich tomato sauce. It’s the ultimate Portuguese comfort food, packed with flavour, …
Torta de Azeitão: The Iconic Golden Cake from Azeitão
Torta de Azeitão is a traditional Portuguese roll cake from Azeitão. They are sold in individual portions, and are deliciously moist, filled with a golden egg custard. This cake has been a part of Azeitão’s …
Leite Creme – Portuguese Crème Brûlée
Leite Creme is a classic Portuguese dessert. It’s simply made of an egg custard infused with lemon, cinnamon, and sometimes vanilla, that’s sprinkled with granulated sugar and burned until golden. It’s similar to the world-famous …