Everyone who likes visiting or living in Portugal sooner or later will be interested in knowing something about traditional Portuguese cookery and the little secrets of its preparation. Portuguese cooking includes excellent seafood, fish and meat dishes, using fresh fruit and vegetables. Portuguese cooking is versatile in its preparation and enables you to create delicious dishes. In this book you will find 108 recipes and over 50 notes and tips teaching you the skills of Portuguese cookery, describing spices, giving you calorie values and advices on healthy cooking.

Take a ray of sunshine, a puff of wind, and a handful of spotless snow melting in a drop of sea-water; add the green of the pastures and the white of the sands, then blend in a pinch of instinct, a gram of imagination and the salt of tradition, mix it all well, and enjoy the distinctive flavours of Portugal and its cuisine.

The dishes of Portugal are known for being mild in spice but rich in flavor. Meals such as stewed seafood flavored with herbs and vinegar, homestyle bread made with sweet potato, rich sausage stews, ribs sweetened with pepper paste-all food Ana Patuleia Ortins has eaten growing up as a first generation descendant of Portuguese immigrants, as well as taught in her cooking classes in the Portuguese-rich community of Gloucester, Massachusetts.This masterful collection of over 200 recipes has it all: Classic, must-have favorites that preserve the traditional flavors of Portugal, and recipes inspired by modern Portuguese cuisine. This is the biggest and most comprehensive book on Portuguese cooking that will thrill foodies from anywhere.With recipes such as Madeiran Wine and Garlic Beef Kabobs, Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Sauce, Sautéed Kale with Pine Nuts and Onions, and Saint Martin's Grilled Salt Cod with Potatoes, there's something for everyone. Your family and friends will be talking for days about the incredible dishes you've created from this book.

Carol Robertson shares her fascination with the country and its cuisine in lively journal entries and delightful drawings, while David Robertson's evocative photographs provide a look at the wonders of the Portuguese landscape and culture. The result is a personal travel book for lovers of good food. Portugal is blessed with a flavorful and complex cuisine that brings together influences from Europe, Africa, and the Muslim world. The simple-to-prepare dishes rely on pork and seafood of all kinds, as well as tomatoes, olives, kale, hot and sweet peppers, garlic, mint, and the silken magic of virgin olive oil. Treat yourself to a true taste of Portugal.

Authentic recipes that unlock the mysteries of Portuguese Cooking The Mediterranean diet is famed for its fresh and vibrant cuisine. In this book, Ana Patuleia Ortins invites you to discover or revisit the soul-comforting, peasant food of Portugal, just as vibrant, yet distinct from that of its neighbors. Peppered with a lifetime of anecdotes from a passionate cook, Portuguese Home Cooking draws us into an immigrant kitchen where traditional culinary methods were handed down from father to daughter, shared and refined with the help of the family and friends who watched, chopped, and tasted. The recipes in this cookbook are of dishes prepared as they are in Portugal—with the measurements tried and tested, and the ingredients and methods fully explained. With warmth and gusto, Ana Patuleia Ortins shares garden-fresh salads, hearty wine and garlic braises, legumes and leafy greens, meat and shellfish dishes, rustic breads, and the luscious desserts for which Portugal is known. Beautiful food and location photography will transport you to Portugal's picturesque countryside, and novices and experienced chefs alike will delight in the culture and cuisine, whether nostalgic for home, or discovering it for the first time.

Portuguese Cooking is a combination of travel journal and cookbook that celebrates the food of Portugal. Carol Robertson shares her fascination with the country and its cuisine in lively journal entries and delightful drawings, while David Robertson's evocative photographs provide a look at the wonders of the Portuguese landscape and culture. The first half of the book includes descriptions of each region and the people encountered by the Robertsons. The second half is a wonderfully stylish cookbook that includes such classics as chicken braised in red wine, bacalhau (codfish) fritters, tomato acorda, and pudim dlan, as well as regional favourites. The result is a personal travel book for lovers of good food.

Authentic Portuguese plates—no passport required It doesn't matter if you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef—you can recreate the mouthwatering flavors of Portugal in the comfort of your own kitchen. The Easy Portuguese Cookbook makes it possible with a selection of simple and sumptuous recipes, as well as an essential primer for mastering the finer points of Portuguese cuisine. Whether it's snack-sized petiscos (small bites), a tasty bifana (pork cutlet sandwich), or carne guisada (beef stew), you'll find everything you need to prepare dozens of traditional Portuguese favorites—including helpful ingredient substitutions for when you just can't find good chouriço (smoked pork sausage). This complete Portuguese cookbook even helps you put a finishing touch on your meal plans with a brief look into Portuguese wines and pairing suggestions, regional specialties, and more. The Easy Portuguese Cookbook includes: 75+ Classics made easy—This Portuguese cookbook features straightforward guidance and accessible recipes that make it a snap for cooks of all levels to prepare these delicious plates. A flavorful tour of Portugal—From Costa Verde to Algarve, discover a variety of dishes that will take you on a culinary journey across Portugal. Party planning—Share your love of food with the selection of sample menus inside this Portuguese cookbook that are perfect for family dinners, cocktail parties, and more. It's never been easier to get started cooking Portuguese food than with the Easy Portuguese Cookbook.