
Portuguese-style pork skewers
Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them scorching during cooking. Note

Portuguese turkey
Suitable to freeze at the end of step 4. This dish is traditionally served at Christmas time. Note

Grilled tomato and red capsicum gazpacho
Originally from the Spanish region of Andalusia, gazpacho is a soup made from raw blended vegetables. We’ve grilled the tomato and capsicum here for a more intense flavour. Serve chilled, with parmesan croutons.

Portuguese-style seafood stew
As a sea-faring people for most of their history, the Portuguese know a thing or two about seafood and what to do with it, as this Portuguese-style seafood stew demonstrates.

Portuguese-style chicken thighs
We grilled chicken thighs in a Portuguese-inspired spice mix of chilli, paprika, garlic and oregano for a flavour hit you can’t beat!

Portuguese caldeirada
Caldeirada is a Portuguese fish stew that varies from region to region, but usually contains a variety of fish along with potato, onion and tomato or capsicum.

Portuguese chicken with fig salad
Butterflied chickens are available from specialist chicken and butcher shops. Note

Xacuti
A Portuguese rendition of a traditional dish of coastal India called Sagoti.

Churros with hot chocolate
True indulgence doesn’t get much better than this. Dipping fried doughy goodness into rich hot chocolate.Yum!

Portuguese piri piri chicken
Satisfy your tastebuds with this deliciously tender Portuguese piri piri chicken! A dinner the whole family will love.

Portuguese steak
Steak and egg is a classic in the repertoire of traditional Portuguese cooking. Sherry and a good slug of red wine add depth and complexity to the sauce, with chilli adding a good slug of heat.


Piri piri quail
Piri piri sauce is a spicy Afro-Portuguese chilli sauce available from Middle-Eastern food stores and most major supermarkets. Note

Portuguese stew
Many countries have similar kinds of dishes: Spain has a cocido with chickpeas, the French have the pot-au-feu – the origins are always peasant food where cheap cuts of meat and seasonal vegetables are cooked together in one big pot.

Portuguese potatoes
Peri-peri (piri-piri) is a hot Portuguese sauce made of chilli, garlic, ginger, oil and herbs, and is available from supermarkets. You can also use pontiac potatoes for this recipe. Note

Peri peri coconut chicken curry
Spicy, succulent and oh-so-scrumptious! Take your taste buds around the world with this tasty peri peri coconut chicken curry – perfect for dinner any night of the week!