Helena Pereira, Recipe Tester

Easy. Healthy. Spicy. Vegan. And satiating as heck. That’s what you get from this inspired collision of ingredients that come together in the form of a veggie burger.

• (2)
• 1 H, 30 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 8

This unique spud salad is full of pleasant surprises and is gonna upend your notion of how things—or at least potato salad—ought to be.

• Quick Glance
• 1 H
• 1 H
• 0

In the pantheon of great Portuguese foods, there are few sandwiches that are more superlative than the bifana. Essentially pork, bread, and sauce, it’s comfort food at its simplest.

• Quick Glance
• 25 M
• 2 H
• 4

“They will make converts of Brussels sprouts haters and Brussels sprouts lovers will scarf them down like candy!” That’s what we’re hearing about these lovely little crucifers. We couldn’t agree more.

• (3)
• 15 M
• 35 M
• 6

If you’ve been hesitant to make chocolate souffle out of fear, worry not. This easy version is guaranteed light, airy, and lofty heights. A no-stress,high-stakes dessert.

• Quick Glance
• 30 M
• 1 H
• 0

Perhaps the easiest dessert ever, this simple yet stunning Portuguese staple is made with just three ingredients. Cookies. Cream. And sweetened condensed milk.

• (1)
• 30 M
• 1 D
• 2

Perfect for any lazy morning, these pancakes make being gluten intolerant a privilege. They also make the rest of the us envious.

• (3)
• 20 M
• 30 M
• 5

This towering traditional Easter bread bedecked with icing and sprinkles is easily recognizable. A hint of cardamom and saffron along with a dreamily delicate texture are what leave a lasting impression.

• (1)
• 30 M
• 7 H, 55 M
• 6

An easy, no-bake, Portuguese classic made with crushed cookies, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and whatever nuts or dried fruit you happen to have around. And (hiccup) Port.

• Quick Glance
• 25 M
• 2 H
• 4

Irresistible in terms of both taste and texture. Those with a weakness for these classic Italian cookies, consider yourself warned.

• (1)
• 30 M
• 2 H
• 4