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About Ana Patuleia Ortins

Ana Patuleia Ortins is the author of Portuguese Homestyle Cooking, a collection of recipes from Ana’s upbringing as a first-generation descendent of Portuguese immigrants. She’s also the founder of PortugueseCooking.com. @portuguesecooking

Homemade Portuguese Chouriço

Mar 09, 2022 posted by LC Editors

If you’ve got some time, patience, and access to a smoker, homemade smoked Portuguese sausage is within your reach. Go on. Impress your friends.

ortuguese smashed potatoes covered with minced garlic, olive oil, and salt, on a blue pottery plate.

Portuguese Smashed Potatoes ~ Batatas à Murro

Nov 02, 2021 posted by LC Editors

Portuguese smashed potatoes are a spectacular way to update that same-old side dish. Crisp outside, tender inside, and doused with salty garlic and oil.

Portuguese Fennel Soup

Mar 05, 2021 posted by LC Editors

Fennel soup, or sopa de funcho in Portuguese, is a staple in Madeira and the Azores Islands. This recipe is full of fennel, pork, sausage, cabbage, and beans.

A platter of rissois de Camarao--or Portuguese shrimp turnovers--with one turnover cut open resting on top

Portuguese Shrimp Turnovers ~ Rissóis de Camarão

Oct 18, 2020 posted by LC Editors

A Portuguese classic, these diminutive shrimp turnovers boast a filling that’s creamy and comforting yet made interesting with a little heat. All tidily packaged in fried dough.

Portuguese Salt Cod and Chickpea Salad

May 10, 2019 posted by LC Editors

A no-fuss meal, this Portuguese salad–full of meaty chickpeas and flakes of salt cod–is tossed in a cider vinegar dressing and topped with chopped egg.