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Aletria is a traditional Portuguese dessert that combines angel hair pasta and a scrumptious custard infused with lemon peel and cinnamon. It’s the ultimate Portuguese grandmother dessert and quite similar to a rice pudding. What …
Salada de Tomate e Pimentos Assados is a traditional salad from the Algarve, it comprises charcoal grilled peppers and tomatoes, onions, extra virgin olive oil, oregano and vinegar. This refreshing salad is usually paired with …
Açorda à Alentejana is a traditional Portuguese bread soup from the Alentejo region that comprises garlic, coriander, olive oil, a rustic bread from the Alentejo, and poached eggs. This traditional soup is usually cooked in …
Pica-pau or woodpecker beef, is a traditional Portuguese petisco made up of small pieces of tender beef in a light gravy with crunchy pickles. I am a big fan of Portuguese petiscos, small portions of …
Arroz de Pato was one of the first dishes I tried in Portugal, and I was immediately blown away! It comprises juicy duck meat, rice, and Portuguese chouriço, all baked in the oven until nice …
Beef croquettes are my favourite Portuguese savoury snack! They consist of a slow cooked beef batter that’s shaped into little cylinders and then deep fried. You will find them all over Portugal, from your casual …
This Portuguese Octopus Salad is the perfect dish for a light summer meal! It comprises of pieces of tender octopus, onions, tomatoes, and peppers, coated in a tangy dressing that contrasts beautifully with the sweetness …
There’s no better indicator that autumn has arrived in Portugal than the smell (and the smoke) of roasted chestnuts. With their portable charcoal grills, chestnut vendors are scattered all over the Portuguese cities, in parks, …