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 …
Mains
Main dishes from across Portuguese cuisine.
Feijoada de Choco – Authentic Cuttlefish and Bean Stew
Feijoada de Choco is a traditional Portuguese stew that combines cuttlefish and navy beans. It’s a variation of the Classic Portuguese Feijoada made with pork and cured sausages. Feijoada de Choco is absolutely delicious, and …
Ervilhas com Ovos Escalfados – Peas with Eggs and Chouriço
Ervilhas com Ovos Escalfados is a Portuguese dish made with chouriço, peas, onions, garlic, and tomato, all braised in the same pot, and topped with eggs that get poached in the stew. It’s super simple, …
Bacalhau à Brás – Authentic Brás Style Cod
Bacalhau à Brás is a classic Portuguese salt cod dish made with pieces of cod, onions, scrambled eggs, and shoestring potatoes. This unpretentious dish was invented by a tavern owner in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto neighbourhood. …
Portuguese Tomato Rice – An Authentic Arroz de Tomate Recipe
Arroz de Tomate is a Portuguese risotto like dish made with short grain rice, tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, veg stock, white wine, and fresh herbs. Like many Portuguese rice dishes, it’s super simple to prepare, …
Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo- Traditional Portuguese Cod Bake
Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo is a traditional Portuguese cod dish that combines cod loins, caramelised onions, mashed potatoes and mayo, baked in the same dish until golden and crispy. This codfish style is absolutely …
Bacalhau: 10 Traditional Cod Dishes You Need to Try
There’s a saying in Portugal that there are 1001 ways of preparing bacalhau, Portugal’s beloved salt cod. In the almost 8 years I’ve lived in the country, I’ve been able to try, and to cook, …
Feijoada – How to Make Portuguese Meat and Bean Stew
Feijoada à Portuguesa is a Portuguese stew made with beans and variety of meats and local sausages. This traditional dish is hearty, packed with flavour, and simply perfect for long family lunches. Sure, it’s not …
Caldeirada de Peixe – Traditional Portuguese Fish Stew
Caldeirada de Peixe is a traditional Portuguese fish stew that combines mixed fish with potatoes, peppers, onions, and tomatoes. There are dozens of variations of this classic dish, some featuring bacalhau, shrimp, cuttlefish, and even …
Authentic Jardineira – Portuguese Gardener’s Beef Stew
Jardineira is a traditional Portuguese stew that combines beef, carrots, potatoes, green beans, and peas. Jardineira is absolutely delicious, and although meat-heavy, it’s not too rich. With the green veggies and fresh herbs adding a …