🇵🇹 21 Portuguese Recipes to Spice Up Your Kitchen

🐟 7–9: Seafood Staples

  • Grilled Sardines (Sardinhas Assadas): Smoky, festive, and iconic.
  • Bacalhau à Brás: Shredded cod with eggs, onions, and potatoes.
  • Caldeirada (Fish Stew): A medley of fish, tomatoes, and peppers.

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🍳 10–12: Must-Try Everyday Dishes

  • Bifana (Pork Sandwich): Thin pork slices simmered in garlic and wine.
  • Feijoada: A bean stew with pork and sausage.
  • Tomato Rice: A quick, spicy side dish with paprika and turmeric.

gives a fast-paced overview of these staples, perfect for weeknight cooking.

🍽️ 13–15: Chef-Level Inspiration

  • Gazpacho with Crab & Squid Ink Cracker
  • Bacalhau à Brás (Reimagined)
  • Rooftop Tapas & Signature Cocktails

For a gourmet twist, features Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa’s fusion creations and plating secrets.

🥘 16–18: Home-Cooked Favorites

  • Molha de Carne (Beef Stew)
  • Espetada (Beef Skewers)
  • Canja (Chicken Soup)

offers a behind-the-scenes look at traditional cooking with real Portuguese families.

📚 19–21: Recipes from the Cookbook

  • Sawdust Pudding (Serradura)
  • Portuguese Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Peri Peri Chicken

introduces a cookbook packed with 121 recipes—from sauces to sweets—perfect for expanding your repertoire.

Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just yourself, these dishes bring the warmth and soul of Portugal to your table. Want help building a themed dinner menu or adapting these to local ingredients? I’ve got ideas ready to go.

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