Ana Veiga 
December really isn’t a month you usually associate with travelling to Portugal. It’s firmly in the off season and the weather has typically taken a turn for the worse. That said, for adventurers and off-season travellers there’s still lots of magic to be found during December. Portugal’s lively cities and towns host events, and as …
Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato is a deliciously simple dish made of fresh steamed clams, in a dressing of garlic, olive oil, coriander, lemon, and white wine. You’ll find them served across Portugal, but especially in tascas on the coast! The Origins of Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato For most visitors, the first thing we might think …
The Prego no Pão is a simple and delicious Portuguese steak sandwich, available in almost every snack-bar across the country. Like, almost every Portuguese recipe, they are also associated with a specific town. In this case, it’s Sintra! The prego, like a bifana is a simple sandwich, consisting of a soft white roll filled with …
Stone Soup or Sopa da Pedra is a hearty Portuguese soup that combines beans, potatoes, and various cured meats and sausages. This dish, that’s typical from the city of Almeirim, is deliciously comforting and perfect for the winter months. Continue to read to learn more about the story behind it and how to make it! …