The soul-comforting, understated peasant food of Portugal is distinct from that of its Mediterranean neighbors, with an abundant use of legumes & leafy greens in hearty soups & stews; unusual combinations of meat & shellfish; wine & garlic marinated braises; & luscious, egg-sweet desserts, from light meringue puddings to rich, sweet breads. This cookbook, which includes a lifetime of anecdotes from a cook's growing up in a Portuguese culture, draws us into an immigrant kitchen where traditional culinary methods were handed down. The commonly used ingredients & methods are fully explained, so that novices & experienced chefs alike can prepare these savory dishes. Beautifully illustrated with full-color photos of food & landscapes.

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.

An Encyclopedic Collection of Recipes from One of the World's Most Cherished Food Cultures Ana Patuleia Ortins will help you travel to and experience the unique paradise of Portugal without setting foot on a plane. Portugal is known for its cuisine that while mild in spice, is rich in flavor. As the authority on Portuguese cooking, Ana highlights the fare through an encyclopedic look into her family's cooking and the country's history. Embrace the flavors of Portugal and learn how to make all parts of a true Portuguese meal, from meats such as Madeiran Wine and Garlic Beef Kabobs, Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Sauce and Saint Martin's Grilled Salt Cod with Potatoes, to sides of Sautéed Kale with Pine Nuts and Onions and homemade bread. Ana's step-by-step guides to preparing and cooking present easy-to-follow methods for the most delicious results! Discover why Portugal should be on every foodie's list of places to visit, even if it's in your own kitchen!

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.

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.

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.