The 8 Best Portuguese Cookbooks Available in English
I love food, and I love cooking. A third love of mine is a great cookbook! Whether large and glossy, or old fashioned and full of notes, I love finding good cookbooks. Over the last …
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Fofos de Belas: Is This Portugal’s Fluffiest Sponge Cake?
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 …
Traditional Christmas Food in Portugal: Portuguese Christmas
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 – Portugal’s Traditional Meat Pastry
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 …
Folhado de Loulé – Is this Portugal’s Flakiest Pastry?
Folhado de Loulé is a traditional Portuguese pastry made with flaky puff pastry filled with egg custard and served with a dusting of sugar on top. The pastry carries the name of the town in …