Few Portuguese desserts are as hard to resist as a good almond tart, or as Portuguese call it Tarte de Amêndoa. Between the soft, buttery base and the crunchy caramelized almond topping, it’s one of those recipes that, at home, disappears from the table in just a few minutes. Unlike many traditional recipes, this version …
Discover Portuguese rice, from carolino rice and arroz malandro to its history, main varieties, production regions, and role in Portuguese cuisine.
The Portuguese love rice and eat it with almost everything: meat, fish, soup, and even as a main dish. In fact, Portugal is the European country with the highest rice consumption per capita. In Portugal, the main types of rice are agulha, which has a longer, looser grain, and carolino, the Portuguese favorite, with a …
Learn how to make Vegetable à Brás, a quick and easy Portuguese recipe packed with flavor. Perfect for a light, delicious everyday meal.
Discover 15 typical dishes from Minho that you can’t miss, including traditional recipes, convent sweets, and Vinho Verde wine.
Learn to make Areias de Cascais, traditional Portuguese cookies, with this easy step-by-step recipe. Perfect for tea, coffee, or a sweet treat!
Tomato rice is one of the most iconic dishes in Portuguese cuisine. It smells like summer and tastes its best during tomato season, from June to September. It’s a regular presence on Portuguese tables, often served alongside grilled fish, small sardines, or codfish cakes. Comforting and full of flavor, it’s a dish that brings a …
Favas com chouriço are one of the most iconic dishes in Portuguese cuisine. They were even immortalized in José Cid’s song: “Make me favas com chouriço, my favorite dish, when I come home for dinner, I can hardly believe it…”. This dish is part of our cultural and culinary identity. Favas com Chouriço translates literally …
Traditional Portuguese Roupa Velha, a comforting Christmas dish made with leftover cod, potatoes, cabbage, and eggs, sautéed in olive oil and full of nostalgic flavor.
As the name suggests, bacalhau com todos (literally, “codfish with everything”) is a dish where the cod is served with a bit of everything: potatoes, carrots, turnips, and Portuguese cabbage, all topped with a warm olive oil and garlic sauce. It’s a staple at Christmas and shows up on most Portuguese tables on Christmas Eve. …