Expand your European Portuguese knowledge with kitchen vocabulary. Learn terms for cooking utensils, appliances, and everyday kitchen activities, supporting your comprehension when reading recipes or following Portuguese cooking instructions.
In this lesson, you’ll listen to natural Portuguese as I describe the kitchen in Portuguese (a cozinha). You’ll hear vocabulary connected to cooking, food preparation, and the everyday objects you typically find in this room. You don’t need to understand every word. Instead, focus on the meaning of what you see and hear together. Associating … Read more
In Portuguese from Portugal, the words casserole (American), casserole (European) and caçarola can all relate to cooking, but they’re not usually interchangeable. Let’s check these out one by one and see when to use each! American Casserole 💡 Dish-focused / baked In the US, “casserole” usually refers to a baked dish combining protein, vegetables, sauce, … Read more
Ever been confused by Portuguese Cooking/Baking Vocabulary and measurements? I often have problems with these. Here is an example. Then this post is for you! Today, we’re going over an extensive list. But first, let’s decipher the measurements! Measuring Guide: Other relevant cooking vocabulary Verbs There you have it: Portuguese Cooking / Baking Vocabulary list. … Read more
Welcome to my cooking measurements rant. I really admire people who can bake. I am not one of them (or rarely am I successful). This post started as a Portuguese cooking measurement guide but ended up as something else. For the conversion guide and Portuguese vocabulary, go here. Understanding Cooking Measurements in Portugal Have you … Read more
This is the recipe for Bolo-rei. Portuguese King cake is a festive cake part of the Portuguese Christmas and Epiphany tradition. It refers to the three wise men and translates as King’s Cake. If you’d like to know more about it and the traditions surrounding it, please click here. For an audio demonstration of the … Read more