Portugal

Natas do ceu is a layered cream dessert, popular in Portugal, consisting of Maria cookies and layers of various creams. The first is a sweet egg cream made by whisking sugar syrup with egg yolks to create a sweet, yellow colored topping. The second cream is a mixture of meringue and whipped cream. The dessert …

Broa is a Portuguese corn bread, made with a mixture of cornmeal and wheat flour, traditionally cooked in a stone oven that is filled with steam.  Broa has a soft, but dense texture and is known for having a cracked exterior. The cornmeal in the dough gives the bread a slightly sweet taste. Origin & …

Pastel de Nata is a type of tart from Portugal that is filled with a sweet egg custard then baked. The custard can be flavored with lemon zest or vanilla extract. After baking the tart is sometimes dusted with cinnamon powder. Pastel means pastry and nata means cream in English. Since the first bakery to …

Espetada is a Portuguese dish primarily consisting of large cubes of beef which are skewered and barbecued. The beef is marinated in salt and garlic and later skewered on a bay leaf stick. Espetada is a popular delicacy, particularly on the island of Madeira, where it is typically served as a main dish during the …

Portugal, sharing terrestrial commonalities and customs with the Mediterranean and the countries of Northern Europe, offers the most serene beaches, delicious food and port wine. This charming country also serves as the world’s top surf spot and even has its own genre of music. But of course, that’s not what we’re here for, we are …

In Mexico and Portugal, tripas (cow’s stomach) is the key ingredient in the traditional dishes: Tripas Tacos (Mexico) and Tripas A moda Do Porto (Portugal). This Tripas Tacos recipe is largely inspired by the amazing tripe dishes I tried on my travels around Mexico. One of the main highlights of Mexico is that it is a gastronomical powerhouse when …