Portuguese Christmas desserts recipes

  At a first glance, Portuguese rabanadas may look simply like French toast. But, here in Portugal, they have a symbolism that is much stronger than anything that would generally be associated with brunch. They are one of the stars of the Portuguese sweets table on Christmas, along with sonhos, filhós, azevias, and other sugary…

  For most Portuguese people, Christmas Eve’s main dish revolves around bacalhau, the beloved salted version of cod our country is obsessed with. It’s usually a very simple recipe, featuring boiled cod with potatoes and greens. But, curiously, in northern Portugal, particularly in the regions of Minho, Douro interior, and Trás-os-Montes, the smell that fills…

  Christmas in Portugal, like in many other places, revolves around food. But, before families even get to gather around the table, there’s a lot of holiday tradition in the weeks leading to the 24th of December, namely to do with shopping. We’ve already written about what the Portuguese usually eat on Christmas, but this…

  Every country has its Christmas rituals, but Portugal might be one of the few places where the dessert table steals the show when compared to the main meal. The bacalhau might be the official star of Christmas Eve, and the roasted turkey might get the honor on Christmas Day, but everyone knows what people…