Ensopado de Enguias is an Portuguese Eel Stew which is very traditional and one of the more unique dishes in Portuguese cuisine. It is one of the most signature dishes all throughout Portugal, especially in the north near the coast line, as well as more south in Ribatejo. In Ribatejo the eels are most typically caught swimming upstream in the enormous Tagus river. This dish combines the wonderful and unique taste of the eels in a rich and flavorful stew.
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Portuguese Chicken livers, or Figados de Galinha, are a classic traditional Portuguese dish. Our variation of Figados de Galinha have a very unique and rich flavor along with a spicy kick with the combination of Portuguese spices and ingredients like piri piri and paprika. They just need to be sauteed and are very simple and easy to make. These are perfect to serve as a side or accompaniment to a dish. They are also very healthy and rich in nutrition. Enjoy.
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Lentil and chickpea soup, or sopa de lentilhas com grão, is a very typical Mediterranean style soup. This hearty and nutritious soup is absolutely rich in flavor and perfect for just about any occasion. It can be made quite easily without much fuss. Enjoy.
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Pudim de Chocolate is a Portuguese Chocolate Flan that is a decadent dessert that is full of chocolate flavor and the right amount of sweetness. It is based off of a simple and easy to make flan that can be made quickly without a fuss. It has the perfect combination of sweet chocolate and carob powder flavor in a light flan texture.
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Figs are one of the most typical ingredients in Portuguese cuisine. Figos Cristalizados, or Crystallized figs, are a unique traditional Portuguese dessert perfect for the summer months. They are a really simple and easy dessert to make that are sure to impress. There is no fuss involved in trying to make these and all you need to make these delicious sweets are sugar and figs.
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Queijadas da Graciosa are a unique and traditional version of the popular Portuguese pastry known as queijadas, originating in the island of Graciosa in the Azores. These are one of the most unique queijadas there are and one of my absolute favorite desserts, because of their truly unique crunchy texture, shape, and wonderful flavor. Just the sight of them gives me joy and it is difficult to just eat one.
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