Portuguese Grilled Chicken and Rice, known as Frango no Churrasco com arroz, is a true staple of Portuguese cuisine. Using very few simple but effective ingredients and spices the chicken is cooked perfectly on the grill and served with some rice on the side. This is a hearty and delicious meal sure to fill you up and is really simple and easy to make. This is the perfect time to bust out the grill and make it just in time for the summer months.
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Seafood done the Portuguese way is always good. Being historically a seafaring culture Portuguese cuisine has honed the best possible ways to cook all types of Seafood. We are going to show you how to make Lagosta Suada, which is Portuguese style Lobster dish from the region of Peniche. It is quite simple and easy to make, so try it out and tell us what you think.
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We are going to show you how to make Ovos Moles de Aveiro, which are Portuguese egg yolk sweets. These are one of the most identifiable treats unique to Portuguese dessert making. They are seen at any dessert shop or any event and are perfect for those with a sweet tooth like myself. The smooth texture and sweet flavor of the yolk in the crunchy shell makes for quite an enjoyable treat. This dessert is sure to impress and quite simple and easy to make.
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This is a recipe for the very popular and traditional Sopa de Tomate á Alentejana, which is a Tomato Soup dish from the Alentejo region in Portugal. It is a tomato soup dish with the induction of a couple of uniquely added ingredients which make for a very flavorful and rich soup. With the addition of eggs and pepper it makes this soup quite hearty and healthy and perfect for those who want to eat a nutritious but light dish at any time of the day.
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This is a delicious recipe for a Portuguese style meat pie called Bolo de Carne. This style of pie originated in Germany and has been brought and intertwined with Portuguese gastronomy through the use of Portuguese ingredients of Chourico, cacoula, and spices into a meaty dish. It is quite simple and easy to make, so go ahead and try it out and tell us what you think.
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This is a traditional and unique recipe from the region or Porto, Portugal. It originated as a take on a popular French sandwich, Croque-monsieur and is aptly named, Francesinha, or Little Frenchy. It is the perfect combination of tender meat, melted cheese, and flavorful Portuguese tastes in a delicious sandwich. If you ever visit the Porto area this is a must eat. Here is a simple and easy way to make this dish without all the fuss, enjoy!
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