Rice Pudding (Arroz Doce in Portuguese) is a simple dessert made with carolino rice, milk, sugar, lemon peel, and a cinnamon stick. Yet, the combination of these ingredients creates a creamy, aromatic, and truly comforting treat. It’s a traditional Portuguese dessert, especially popular in the Beira Interior and coastal regions. Traditionally enjoyed at Christmas, but ... Read more| Portugal Things
Choosing a restaurant can sometimes be an intimidating task, especially when you have something specific in mind that you want to try. To help you make that choice, we’ve prepared a list of restaurants that| Portugal Things
Octopus is one of the most prized, healthy, and beloved ingredients in Portuguese cuisine. It’s also one of our personal favorites, one we cook and enjoy regularly, as we love experimenting with it in different ways. From the north to the south of Portugal, you’ll find this mollusk in traditional, flavorful recipes—whether grilled, stewed, in ... Read more| Portugal Things
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá is on the menu at so many Portuguese restaurants. Learn how to make the comforting casserole in your home kitchen.| 2foodtrippers
Pão de Ló, originally known as "Castile Cake" or "Pão de Castela, " dates back to the Middle Ages. Its origin is attributed to our neighboring country, Spain, from which the name "Castela" derives. The| Portugal Things
Drunken Pears are a traditional Portuguese dessert with French influences. This sweet treat consists of soft and juicy pears cooked in a sweet, aromatic syrup made with red or Port wine. It is a recipe| Portugal Things
Almendrados are traditional Portuguese conventual sweets typical of the Alentejo, Trás-os-Montes, and Algarve regions, where almond production is abundant. For this reason, almonds are widely used in local pastries. However, it is believed that the| Portugal Things
Pumpkin Fritters are a traditional Christmas treat in Portugal. The name of this sweet can vary by region and they are sometimes called "Sonhos de Abóbora", "filhós de abóbora," "bilharacos" (or "bilharecos"), and "belhoses." This| Portugal Things
Read my grilled-fish-filled, house-wine-drenched, tried and tested suggestions on the best places to eat in Portugal's Algarve region.| Olá Daniela
Portuguese cuisine is rich, diverse, and one of the tastiest in the world. As Portuguese foodies who love our food, we believe Portugal has culinary options for all tastes - several fish dishes, good meat,| Portugal Things
