Portuguese food is often called peasant food as it the dishes were originally intended for farmworkers and other labourers and needed to be hearty and …
European Cooking
Explore the rich, varied and historic cuisine of Portugal in this sumptuous book, with appetizing recipes from a world-renowned Portuguese chef and restaurateur. Includes a fascinating introduction about the culture and regions of Portugal, and information about ingredients and special techniques.With tempting recipes ranging from chestnut and white bean soup to salted bacalhau with potato, and illustrated with …
Everyone loves Mediterranean food. But few can say what makes the soul-comforting, understated peasant food of Portugal distinct from that of its neighbors. The abundant use of legumes and leafy greens in its hearty soups and stews? The unusual combinations of meat and shellfish? The wine and garlic marinated braises? The easy seafood preparations? Or, perhaps, the luscious, …
The New Portuguese Table: Exciting Flavors from Europe’s Western Coast
Winner of the IACP 2010 Julia Child Award for First BookNestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Spain, Portugal is today’s hot-spot vacation destination, and world travelers are enthralled by the unique yet familiar cuisine of this country. The New Portuguese Table takes you on a culinary journey into the soul of this fascinating nation and looks at its 11 …
Most of my family memories revolve around food, especially family holidays, and everyone knows how important food and wine are in Portuguese culture. In My Portuguese American Kitchen, you’ll find classic Portuguese dishes. I have also embraced many American favorites, with a passion. In My Portuguese American Kitchen, I share traditional recipes and some Portuguese inflected recipes …
In My Portugal, George Mendes, chef and owner of Michelin-starred Aldea, introduces us to the world of Portuguese cuisine, offering 125 mouthwatering recipes that showcase the wide range of dishes that come from this coastal country. The collection balances Mendes’s popular restaurant recipes, such as his signature Duck Rice and Garlic Seared Shrimp, with his takes on classic …
Taste Portugal, 101 easy Portuguese recipes from Tia Maria’s Portuguese Food Blog by Food Blogger Maria Dias and her daughter Lisa Dias will bring you a taste of classic Portuguese cuisine into your home. The recipes contained in this cook book are easy for the everyday home cook to prepare, they’re made with simple ingredients, and …
Starred Review in Publishers Weekly : “…Readers interested in expanding their repertoires would do well to consider this terrific compilation…”An Encyclopedic Collection of Recipes from One of the World’s Most Cherished Food CulturesAna 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 …
In a shop near the market, the grandmother buys a bucketful of red and black beans that she will soak in water overnight. The little girl walks around the shop intrigued by the strong smells and enchanted by all the different products … *** The kitchen is filled with natural light, illuminating the blue and …
With an exciting and informative text and authentic recipes by award-winning nationally-recognised Portuguese chef Miguel de Castro e Silva, this unique volume is also packed with over 300 sumptuous colour photographs illustrating ingredients, techniques, and the finished dishes. Introducing familiar and unexpected flavours of the Mediterranean, a variety of traditional and comforting artisan dishes and more sophisticated recipes …