Sweet bread (regueifa), also known as folar or Easter bread, is a traditional recipe from central Portugal, specifically the Aveiro region. It is a light and fluffy dough shaped like a braided crown. The essential ingredients include flour, eggs, sugar, butter, baker’s yeast, and cinnamon, and it is traditionally baked in a wood-fired oven. This …
Porto offers a wide variety of vegetarian restaurants, ranging from those that recreate traditional dishes to more creative fusion options. Although we are not vegetarians, we appreciate good food and decided to explore the vegetarian restaurants that captivated us the most. We visited 100% vegetarian and vegan establishments, but we know many other restaurants in …
Seafood rice (Arroz de Marisco) is a traditional Portuguese dish, especially popular in the country’s coastal regions. It is often associated with festive occasions and special gatherings like birthdays or family events. It is commonly prepared at home or enjoyed in restaurants. For most Portuguese people, this dish brings back warm memories of family and …
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 …
Pão de Ló, originally known as “Castile Cake” or “Pão de Castela, ” dates back to the Middle Ages. Its origin is attributed to our neighboring country, Spain, from which the name “Castela” derives. The dessert was embraced in Portugal and evolved into various regional versions, now known as Pão de Ló. This Portuguese dessert …