Portuguese Dishes

Portuguese Summer Salad

My sunny twist on the classic Portuguese meia desfeita — saffron-marinated bacalhau, chickpeas, eggs, and slow-cooked onions, lifted with lots of fresh herbs, lemon, and a crunchy cornbread topping. Inspired

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Alheira Leek Quiche

Looking for a quiche with a twist? This savoury beauty combines smoky Portuguese alheira sausage with sweet leeks and a chorizo topping for extra depth. The result is a golden,

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Arroz de Marisco

Arroz de marisco – Portuguese seafood rice – is one of my absolute favourite dishes to order when in Portugal. Heaps of seafood including prawns, mussels, clams and calamari are

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Luxembourgish Francesinha

Can it get any more decadent than this Francesinha with a Luxembourgish twist?! I’ve swapped the Portuguese sausages with Luxembourgish Wäinzoossiss sausage and used smoked pork collar (Judd) instead of

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Arroz Doce

There is something so comforting about a bowl of rice pudding – especially when it’s sprinkled with cinnamon. The Portuguese make an excellent arroz doce with their locally-grown Carolino rice,

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Bolo de Mel

Madeiran Bolo de Mel (honey cake) is a rich, spiced cake traditionally made with sugarcane molasses, nuts and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. Dating back to the 15th century,

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