Broa Castelar, or Sweet Potato Cookies, are a very popular treat during Christmas in Portugal. During Christmas they are made fresh throughout all the Portuguese “pastelarias”, which are shops that sell various sweets and baked goods. The sweet potato gives these cookies a wonderful color and unique flavor. They are the perfect amount of soft and crunchy. Perfect for enjoying with some warm tea side during the cold winter months.
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Portuguese Sponge Cake, or Pão de Ló, is one of the most popular and traditional desserts in Portuguese cuisine. Pão de Ló is a soft and fluffy sponge cake with a sticky sweet golden crust. It has a wonderful airy texture and is just the right amount of sweet. It is one of the best treats in Portuguese dessert making for good reason and is always sure to impress.
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Biscoitos are very popular and traditional Portuguese butter cookies. They are one of the best treats in Portuguese dessert making. Simple and easy to make, these butter cookies are perfect for any occasion. Best served with some tea on the side.
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Rojões are one of the most traditional and unique dishes in Northern Portuguese cuisine. They are basically a combination between fried pork meat and pork rinds. Rojões are a lot like Portuguese torresmos but have more meat than fat, although they are just as delicious. They are full of flavor and when spiced with the right Portuguese seasonings, they are hard to resist.
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Pumpkin soup, or sopa de abóbora, is one of the most traditional Portuguese soup recipes. It has a sweet and unique pumpkin flavor and smooth texture. The scent emanating from the soup is unbelievable and is quite enjoyable to make for this fact alone. This is a perfect soup for enjoying during the cold holidays as it is a hearty and delicious soup that is simple and easy to make.
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Codorniz Assada, or Roasted Quail, is a very traditional delicacy in Portuguese cuisine. Quail is a bit more gamey than most meats with a unique and flavorful taste. This dish is quite simple and easy to make and combines the unique flavor of quail with some roasted potatoes and typical Portuguese seasonings. It is a dish that is uniquely Portuguese and always sure to impress no matter the occasion.
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