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The most authenitc collection of Portuguese recipes from a second generation American

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When I was younger we spent a few summers in Portugal with family. Traditional recipes were never written down and were measured by a “handful or to taste”. This collection of recipes reminds me the most of the food we had during those summers. Enjoy...
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Soups + salads

Lighter meal options
 
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Simple and yummy. Make sure to find the correct type of chorizo. Tip roll the leaf up tight then make thin slices. This creates the long skinny greens in the soup.
Portuguese Kale Soup | Caldo Verde
 
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Quick, easy and healthy. A must have at every gathering.
Simple Portuguese Salad - Healthnut Nutrition

Main

In Portugal lunch is the largest meal of the day 

 
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These are everywhere in Portugal, even McDonalds has a version for sale. Quick and easy meal.
Bifana - Traditional Portuguese Bifana Recipe
 
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Seafood is a very common dish. This works as a smaller appitzer or as a meal itself.
Portuguese Garlic Shrimp - The Bold Appetite
 
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This “casserole” dish is usually made for holidays. There are many ways to prepare this type of fish but this is our go to.
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá Recipe
 
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One of my favorites. This dish is really a showstopper. The
Portuguese Pork and Clams ~ Porco Alentejana
 
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A rotisserie style chicken that’s very popular for takeout.
Portuguese Peri Peri Chicken

Sweets and breads

Desserts and breads.

 
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Just give this one a try. This dish is so simple yet its my favorite dessert on this list. And don't skip the cinnamon.
Arroz Doce - Authentic Portuguese Rice Pudding Recipe
 
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These are served at all the coffee shops. Perfect for breakfast on the run. The flavor is very soft and delicate.
Bolos de Arroz (Portuguese Rice Muffins) | Love and Olive Oil
 
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There’s a store that sells these locally and they are delish. In Portugal you can get bread delivered to your door in the morning.
Papo Secos and Portuguese Home Cooking
 
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The braided version looks like you spent all day on this recipe.
Grandma's Portuguese Sweet Bread Recipe Made from Scratch

Popular ingredients

Some other things you might find helpful.

 
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A premade hot sauce. Nandos is Portuguese chain restaurant specializing in rotisserie chicken.
Nando's Medium Peri-Peri Sauce 9.2oz
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Technically a Spanish brand but stock up because oil olive is used a bunch in Portuguese recipes.
Iberia Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, with Fine Herbs, Bottle 8.5 fl oz
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Wine

Budget friendly from the wine region
 
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Vinho Verde (green wine) A great table wine and super reasonably priced.
Gazela Wines | Refreshingly and Lively Portuguese Wines
 
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A great table wine and super reasonably priced.
Gazela Wines | Refreshingly and Lively Portuguese Wines

Stores

 
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This store is very diverse. You can order ingredients or other specific items. Super helpful if there’s no local Portuguese store.
Shop Portuguese | Specialty Portuguese Foods Online
 
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This place is loaded with all type of linens just in case you want to fully follow tradition.
New Arrivals - Handmade Portuguese Products