A look into my family’s favourites
Explore a collection of our favourite savoury recipes. From quick brunches to show-stopping yet simple feasts, there’s something for every occasion — all with a Portuguese twist!
Extra virgin olive oil, onions and garlic form the backbone of much Portuguese cooking, and they feature prominently throughout these pages. Seafood, especially cod and shellfish, is a household favourite and often far easier to prepare than many people expect. On the meat side, pork and duck are equally cherished.
These recipes reflect the food our family genuinely enjoys cooking and eating. We hope they bring a little Portuguese sunshine and plenty of flavour to your table too.
My Family's Feijoada (Bean Stew)
Mid-week Pork Tenderloin
Quiche Lorraine (bacon and cheese) and Other Beloved Family Quiches
Swiss Roll with Pink Prawn Filling – starter that everybody remembers
Maria's Piri Piri Sauce
Colourful Roast Pork with Crackling
Duck Rice, Our Way
Tuna and Black-eyed Peas Salad for Lazy Days
Fried Garlic Prawns
My Garden's Figs with Global Flavours
Colourful Feijoada (Bean Stew)
A Few Helpful Notes Before You Start Cooking My Recipes
Ingredients:
I use ingredients you can easily find in most UK or European supermarkets. When a Portuguese ingredient is harder to source, I suggest a good alternative.
I never list water as an ingredient — if you need it, I’ll mention the amount directly in the method.
Equipment and Utensils:
I assume you already have the basics: a chopping knife and a large spoon for stirring mixtures or batters. Because these are everyday tools , I don’t include them in the equipment list.