Fatias Douradas, or Golden Slices, are egg battered slices of toast fried to perfection. They are basically the Portuguese version of French Toast, with some slight differences. They are the perfect sweet delight, and are typically enjoyed after a meal as a dessert. They are especially great when served with some fresh fruit on the side. Continue Reading…
Coscorões are a very typical Portuguese dessert during the Christmas season. They are sweet and crunchy fried dough pieces with a nice orange flavor to them. They are similar to Portuguese malassadas but are differently shaped and have the addition of a nice cinnamon finish. They are perfect for enjoying during the Christmas season and are always sure to impress.
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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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