Tarte de Amêndoa, or Almond Tart, is one of the most popular desserts in Portuguese cuisine. It is one of the most simple and easy to make tarts that are just as good as any complicated cake. The smooth flavor of chopped almonds combined with a sweet filling and a flaky crust makes for an unbelievable tart that is always sure to impress. Continue Reading…
Bolo Rei, or Kings Cake, is a traditional Portuguese cake that is typically eaten during Christmas until the Dia de Reis on January 6. It is a staple dessert in any Portuguese home during these holidays. Bolo Rei originates in the Confeitarias of Portugal which had adapted the recipe from French dessert making. The bolo rei has a hole in the center and is baked from a soft, white dough, with raisins, various nuts, and crystallized fruit inside. Bolo Rei is a bit more complicated to make and has quite a few ingredients but the end product is totally worth the effort.
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Capão Recheado, or Stuffed Capon, is a signature dish in Portuguese cuisine which contains tenderly cooked capon stuffed with a delicious chestnut filling, and is most traditionally eaten during Christmas Eve. Capon is a rooster which has been castrated to improve the quality of the meat. Capon meat is more moist, tender and flavorful than that of a regular rooster or hen. This is a tradition rooted in Roman history and has since become a staple of most European cuisine.
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Farofias are Portuguese poached meringues, a very traditional dessert and one of the more unique creations in Portuguese dessert making. This is a smooth, light, and creamy dessert that is perfect for enjoying during the Christmas season when guests are around. They have a distinct lemon flavor and are dusted with cinnamon powder.
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Espetadas are Portuguese style skewers which most typically use beef, although other meats and vegetables may be used. These beef skewers are a very traditional Portuguese dish, especially in the islands of Madeira. They are seasoned with typical Portuguese ingredients and cooked on open flames for the perfect amount of smokiness and flavor. In my opinion, Espetadas are best when served sandwiched in between some delicious Portuguese style bread buns, also known as Papo Secos.
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Bacalhau à Senhor Prior is a very traditional cod fish dish in Portuguese cuisine. It is a favorite of many in Northern Portugal as it enjoyed best during the cold evenings in the winter. It is one of the more light bacalhau dishes and combines eggs, potatoes, olives and cod to make a hearty and richly flavorful dish that is always sure to impress.
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