Blog about Portugal – Luisa Paixao Portugal

Les petiscos : le secret des tables portugaises les plus tendances.

A Portuguese speciality? our Pesticos!

Everybody knows Spanish tapas... Portugal has nothing to envy its big neighbour on this point and also offers extraordinary "Petiscos". Originally very popular, the petiscos are now at the top...

Cooking differently, in earthenware

For centuries, terracotta has been used for the simplest tasks and the most treasured recipes. An ancient art of cooking, still very much alive in Portuguese kitchens.

10 recettes pour un Noël portugais inoubliable !

Recipe ideas for a Portuguese Christmas menu

To make your taste buds travel on December 25, from appetizer to dessert, here are our recipe ideas for a 100% Portuguese Christmas menu.

Bolo Rei : la légende du gâteau des Rois

Bolo Rei: the legend of the Kings' cake in Portugal

It is one of the 13 most traditional Christmas desserts in Portugal: the Bolo Rei. However, this "Kings' cake" equivalent to the French Christmas cake has its origin... in France...

Noël et les 13 recettes de desserts portugais.

13 recipes of Portuguese desserts for Christmas but also for the whole year.

Portuguese gastronomy leaves a lot of room for desserts. I have chosen for you those that are most often served at Christmas and I have translated the most authentic recipes:...

Les soupes portugaises : tradition, recettes et art de la table

Portuguese Soups: Tradition, Recipes & Tableware Art

From Caldo Verde to Sopa da Pedra, Portuguese soups embody tradition and sharing. Discover authentic recipes and the art of serving them

Le Chouriço portugais : traditions, recettes et dégustation

The Portuguese Chouriço: Varieties, Traditions & Flambé in a Clay Assador

Portuguese chouriço is much more than just a cured sausage – it is often enjoyed flambéed in the traditional clay chouriço grill. Discover how to prepare and savour chouriço just...

Francesinha I Recette originale du plat de la ville de Porto

The authentic recipe of the famous francesinha

During your stay in Portugal, but especially in Porto, you will not escape the "Francesinha", a typical dish from this city. Discover its origin and its genuine recipe....

Griller des châtaignes à la Saint Martin

São Martinho, castanhas e Água-pé

In Portugal, as in many countries, November 11th, Saint Martin's Day, is the day when families gather to celebrate the last rays of sunshine and the arrival of the cold....

Recettes portugaises typiques à réaliser dans un plat en terre cuite

Portuguese Recipes for Clay Bakeware

Slow-cooked stews, creamy cod gratins, duck rice and pork with clams… Portuguese cuisine finds its most authentic expression in clay dishes. These traditional utensils, born of artisanal know-how, retain heat...

Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Monument to the Discoveries

Tricana, Minor... probably the best Portuguese preserves. And it's no coincidence that they come from Conserveira de Lisboa: a must-try!

Piri-piri : origine et recettes avec le petit piment portugais

Peri-Peri: Origins and Recipes with the Fiery Portuguese Pepper

Peri-Peri is a small chili pepper known for its complex, fruity flavors. Where does it originate? What are the best Peri-Peri recipes? How can you make your own Peri-Peri sauce?...