The exact origin of Bacalhau à Lagareiro is uncertain and there are several theories about how it came to be. Many believe that it was created by people who worked in olive picking. Others...

Every year, in Chaves, mothers and grandmothers gather around the "kneading machine"masseira". For those who don't know, the masseira is a kind of giant wooden tray where bread and folares are made. In older...

If you love seafood and want to try something different and delicious, you should definitely make cataplana de marisco. This is a typical dish of Portuguese cuisine, originating from the Algarve region in the...

There are many different ways to prepare leite creme, one of the Portuguese favorite desserts. Its origin is somewhat uncertain and controversial: it is attributed to the French and mentioned for the first time...

Valentina, who is credited with creating Baba de Camelo, should receive the award for “the most Portuguese cook in Portugal”. Don't you believe it? Let's see: she managed to create an improvised dessert with...

Chicken Mozambique is a popular dish in Portuguese cuisine that consists of chicken pieces cooked in a spicy sauce made with beer, butter, garlic, onion and saffron. It is usually served with white rice...

Empadas de bacalhau are a typical dish of Portuguese cuisine, which consists of small pies filled with shredded cod and other ingredients, such as onion, garlic, olives, cream or bread. The pies can be...

Few typical dishes of Portuguese gastronomy will be as famous as Pastéis de Bacalhau. They are a perfect example of the culinary creativity of the Portuguese, authentic specialists in creating delicacies using simple and...

As a woman living in the US with a Portuguese family, I have always cherished the rich flavors and traditions of my heritage. One of my fondest memories is of my mother making bolo...

Natas do Céu is a heavenly dessert that transports you to a sweet paradise with every bite. It is a traditional Portuguese delicacy that consists of layers of creamy custard and crunchy biscuits. The...