Learn to make authentic Portuguese dishes with step-by-step recipes, cooking tips, and practical vocabulary in European Portuguese. Ideal for language learners and food enthusiasts who want to experience Portugal through its cuisine.
In the northern regions of Portugal, stretching from Minho to Trás-os-Montes, bordering Galicia, it is a longstanding tradition to savour octopus🐙 for Christmas dinner. For enthusiasts of this culinary delight, this oven-roasted octopus recipe is a must-try. Taking a delightful departure from the usual cod and turkey, it promises to be a delightful surprise for … Read more
Traditionally Portuguese filhós or filhoses are a typical Christmas sweet that is never missing from the table on Christmas Eve in Portugal. Learn how to make them with this ancient recipe. Truth be told, there isn’t really a recipe for traditional filhoses because the way they are made varies from region to region. So if … Read more
Learn how to make Aletria using vermicelli, one of Portugal’s oldest and most typical desserts. This delicious dessert tastes good at any time of year and is always present at Christmas time. Ingredientes – 10 Pessoas | Ingredients – 10 People Preparação | Preparation 1 – Ponha a água e o sal num tacho e … Read more
For a guaranteed way to have delectable and warm roasted chestnuts at home this St Martin’s Day, I found this foolproof method online and decided to try it. This method ensures an easier and more enjoyable preparation and peeling process. Who wouldn’t want to savour tasty Castanhas Assadas no Forno effortlessly, without the risk of … Read more
Bochechas de Porco 🐷 (Pork cheeks), considered one of the noblest parts of the pig and an Alentejo heirloom. They offer a delightful meat known for its tender and juicy texture. The bochechas is a cut of pork or beef from the muscles of the face. It corresponds to the fatty parts found on both … Read more
Cozido à portuguesa, a quintessentially Portuguese dish, bursts with intense flavours, combining various meats and vegetables. It’s typically accompanied by plain rice. This dish is traditionally eaten for Carnaval (Fat Tuesday). Ingredientes – 4 Pessoas | Ingredients – 4 People Preparação | Preparation 1 – Lave bem as carnes e coloque-as numa panela de pressão. … Read more
Cabeça de Xara, also known as Queijo de Cabeça “head cheese,” is a delectable pâté originating from the Alto Alentejo region of Portugal. It’s crafted from the tender, soft parts of a pig’s head, offering a distinctive and cherished taste of Portuguese cuisine. Ingredientes – 4 Pessoas | Ingredients – 4 People Preparação | Preparation … Read more
Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to Portugal with our recipe for the beloved Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá. This iconic dish captures the essence of Portuguese gastronomy, and we’ll guide you step by step in recreating its rich flavours right in your own kitchen. For the perfect Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, … Read more
Caldo Verde is a Portuguese cabbage and potato soup served with slices of chouriço and is probably the most loved and well-known soup in this country! Obligatory during the Popular Saints festivities in June. It originated in Minho and has a few regional variations in its confection such as the addition of leeks or paio … Read more
For many, Bacalhau à Lagareiro is a Portuguese recipe that originated in the north with the people who worked with olives. However, there are doubts about that. What we do know for sure is that it is one of the most popular ways to cook our most popular fish! The most appropriate parts of the … Read more