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About Edite Vieira

Edite Vieira is the author of several books, including The Taste of Portugal and several works of poetry. Edite was born in Portugal but moved to London in 1964, where she worked as a radio broadcaster and television announcer for the BBC.

A close up of an oval plate with 3 pastéis de bacalhau, or Portuguese salt cod fritters, and a lemon wedge, one is being cut into with a knife and fork.

Pastéis de Bacalhau ~ Salt Cod Fritters

updated Oct 12, 2022 posted by LC Editors

One of Portugal’s most beloved dishes, these deep-fried fritters are a melding of salt cod, potato, and onion that are readily devoured.

A white plate of bacalhau consoada or Portuguese Christmas Eve cod, with salt cod, small potatoes, and blanched kale.

Christmas Eve Cod ~ Bacalhau da Consoada

updated Oct 03, 2022 posted by LC Editors

A traditional recipe on Christmas Eve in Portugal, this dish of salt cod, potatoes, and cabbage is drizzled with a garlic oil and topped with hard-boiled eggs.

A white bowl of Portuguese golden soup, or sopa dourada, filled with slices of sponge cake and a custard sauce

Sopa Dourada ~ Portuguese Golden Soup

updated Sep 22, 2022 posted by LC Editors

Slices of sponge cake are dipped in a sugar syrup, drizzled with a custard sauce, and sprinkled with cinnamon in this Portuguese Christmas tradition.

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