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With what seems to be the official arrival of summer in many European countries, we start to transition from the hearty food to the more light and summery meals! In Portugal, that means seafood dishes, grilled fish, fish stews, and so on! An oven baked sea bream is one of those meals, simple, uncomplicated, quick, …
Rissois are a delicious type of fried pastry from Portugal. They come in many types but my favourite is Rissóis de Camarão. Rissois that are stuffed with a creamy shrimp filling, which is wrapped in a light dough and then fried. If you visited Portugal, you’ve probably noticed these golden-brown half-moon shaped pastries displayed in …
Cozido à Portuguesa is a unique dish that combines meat, Portuguese cured meats, and vegetables quite unlike any other cuisine. When we started writing this recipe, we actually struggled to find an international name or translation for teh dish. While some might refer to it as ‘Portuguese Mixed Meat Boil’, others call it simply ‘Portuguese …
Cubes of seared beef in a rich sauce served with tangy and crunchy pickled vegetables? That’s pica-pau and it’s a delicious Portuguese dish! This recipe combines everything the Portuguese love: simplicity, flavourfulness, and plenty of sauce to mop up with a good slice of bread. No wonder it’s a classic dish! Well, at least in …