Queijadas de Sintra are one of the most traditional and signature Portuguese pastries, rooted in the origins of conventual baking. These queijadas are perhaps one of the most unique desserts in Portuguese pastry making and are seen throughout all pastry shops in Portugal. They are unbelievably rich in texture and sweetness, with a fluffy sweet crust on top. While you might think they are difficult to make, they are simple and easy to make without much fuss.
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Carne Assada, or Portuguese Pot Roast, is the quintessential Portuguese beef dish. It combines wonderful spices and beef with some roasted potatoes into a delicious pot roast. It is an easy way to combine these ingredients into a flavorful dish that is sure to impress.
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Portuguese Barbecue Chicken is one of the most traditional and popular dishes in Portuguese cuisine. Simple and easy to make, this dish is quite healthy and utilizes the natural and zesty flavor of lemon along with a spicy Portuguese paprika kick to make an unbelievably flavorful and hearty dish. It requires very easy to find ingredients you will likely find in your kitchen, so go ahead and try this traditional and delicious Portuguese dish out and tell us what you think.
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Morcela, or Portuguese Black Pudding, is probably the most unique thing to eat in Portuguese cooking. But let me tell you, if you can brave the initial hesitance of eating blood pudding, you will love it as much as all the Portuguese do. Morcela is blood sausage at its finest, unbelievably rich and flavorful with the perfect amount of spice. It is typically seen being eaten on almost every Portuguese dinner table in a cozido or at any event, it is that good. It is actually very healthy to eat as it is full of iron. If you are brave enough, try it out and tell us what you think, we’re sure you’ll love this one.
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This is the delicious recipe for Portuguese style French toast with cheese, known as Pão Doce com Queijo. It is a unique variation on not only grilled cheese but French toast and is a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors. It is a hearty and delicious dish which is perfect to start your day off with for breakfast. Try it out and tell us what you think!
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