Main dishes from across Portuguese cuisine.
Carne de Porco em Vinha d’Alhos is a traditional pork and potato stew from central Portugal. While a simple pork stew might be considered a universal dish, this one is distinctively Portuguese. The secret is …
Portuguese Pork and Clams or Carne de Porco à Alentejana is a traditional southern dish that comprises of an intriguing but delicious combination of stewed pork and clams. Despite its name, it was created in …
Bulhão Pato Clams are a classic Portuguese snack bar dish, made up of fresh clams that are cooked in plenty of olive oil, garlic, and white wine. It’s simply delicious, and I would say, a …
Portuguese Codfish with Cream or Bacalhau com Natas is an absolute classic, it combines codfish, potatoes, onions, olives, and a delicious creamy sauce! It’s the gateway dish to many of those visiting the country, utterly …
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 …
Caldo Verde is a creamy soup made with potatoes, onions, garlic, Portuguese kale and crispy chouriço. Literally translated as Green Broth, this soup is so popular that in 2011 it was selected as one of …