Leek à Brás – Vegetarian Portuguese Dish

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Leek à Brás is a variation of the popular Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás, a typical dish from Portugal. In this recipe, the shredded salted cod is replaced by sliced leeks. It’s a flavorful, simple, easy-to-make option, and as a bonus, it’s vegetarian, which is relatively rare in traditional Portuguese recipes. This recipe, based on the …

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Drunken Pears – Traditional Portuguese Recipe

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Drunken Pears are a traditional Portuguese dessert with French influences. This sweet treat consists of soft and juicy pears cooked in a sweet, aromatic syrup made with red or Port wine. It is a recipe greatly appreciated in northern Portugal and, in our home, a Christmas tradition. This simple recipe requires only a few ingredients: …

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Almendrados Recipe – Traditional Portuguese Almond Cookies

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Almendrados are traditional Portuguese conventual sweets typical of the Alentejo, Trás-os-Montes, and Algarve regions, where almond production is abundant. For this reason, almonds are widely used in local pastries. However, it is believed that the origin of this delicacy lies in the Algarve. These cookies have a crunchy exterior and a soft interior. They are …

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Octopus Salad – Portuguese recipe

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We love octopus salad—actually, we enjoy all dishes that include octopus. Octopus salad is especially perfect for summer, being light and refreshing. It’s a simple dish that will delight your family. This recipe also has the advantage of making the octopus stretch further per serving. You only need two or three medium-sized octopuses and some …

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