Portugal, its Food, and Writing a Cookbook

In this interview, which first aired on October 30, 2010, Lynne Rossetto Kasper, host of the popular radio program The Splendid Table, interviews me about the state of cuisine in Portugal, the reasons why its foods aren’t as well know as neighboring countries (hint: Spain), and discusses the epitome of Portuguese seasoning: massa de pimentão. I share her my own version–which many of my Portuguese friends and family call “Portugal in a jar.” I call it Amped-Up Red Pepper Paste.




About David Leite

I count myself lucky to have received three James Beard Awards for my writing as well as for Leite’s Culinaria. My work has also appeared in The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Saveur, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Food & Wine, Yankee, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, and more.


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  1. I”m so inspired by your website right now. And all the wonderful kitchen giveaways. I love your taste.

    Naomi- unabashed foodie from Winnipeg, Canada