Pastéis de Bacalhau com Queijo – Codfish Cakes with Cheese
Pastéis de Bacalhau are wonderful Portuguese fish cakes made with cod, potato and onion. In this variety we stuff them with a Portuguese cheese!
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Porto Style Bifana Recipe: Bifanas à moda do Porto
If you are not familiar with this Portuguese snack bar staple, a Bifana is simply a pork sandwich. They are widely available across the country and so popular that even McDonalds created their own version …
White Portuguese Sangria – Sangria From Portugal
A glass of red wine a day keeps the doctor away! So, what happens during summer when it’s too hot to drink your classic tinto? You make Sangria! Sangria, which means bloodletting in Portuguese is …
Arroz de Camarão – Authentic Portuguese Shrimp Rice
Arroz de Camarão is another fantastic Portuguese rice recipe. It comprises the locally grown Carolino rice, shrimp, tomatoes, onions, garlic and a mix of herbs and spices all cooked in a rich shrimp broth. It’s …
Portuguese Stone Soup: How to Make Sopa da Pedra
Sopa da Pedra it’s a traditional Portuguese soup made with kidney beans, potatoes, and a mix of assorted meats and cured sausages. The dish was invented in the city of Almeirim and it’s tied to …
Polvo à Lagareiro – Portuguese Baked Octopus
This classic Portuguese Baked Octopus comprises tender octopus tentacles baked with plenty of garlic infused olive oil and served with smashed baby potatoes. It’s believed to be a variation of the traditional Bacalhau à Lagareiro, …
Arroz de Polvo – Authentic Portuguese Octopus Rice
This authentic Portuguese Octopus Rice combines Carolino rice, tender octopus meat, tomatoes, onions, and fresh herbs, all cooked in a rich octopus broth. The Portuguese appreciation for rice might come as a surprise for many …
Cabrito Assado com Arroz de Enchidos – Roast Kid with Rice
Portuguese Roast Kid with Rice combines a roasted whole leg of goat served with Carolino rice cooked in a broth made from the goat roast, and Portuguese cured sausages. This hearty meal is perfect for …
Baba de Camelo – Portuguese Caramel Mousse “Camel’s Drool”
Baba de Camelo or Camel’s Drool is a mousse type dessert that combines cooked condensed milk and eggs. The name is possibly due to its camel colour and slightly runny texture. It’s very popular across …
Croquetes de Alheira: Authentic Alheira Sausage Croquettes
Alheira Croquettes are deep-fried snacks made from a traditional Portuguese sausage known as alheira. Made from poultry and bread, alheiras have a softer texture which is the perfect base for croquettes. On top of that, they …