Portugal

Synopsis: The Lonely Planet Country Guides are the complete country guides for independent travellers. They feature inspirational colour highlights sections, easy-to-use grid-referenced maps and insightful history, culture, food and environment chapters by specialised contributors. Book Information: Think you´ve done it all? This comprehensively updated book will help you find the haunting strains of fado, spectacularly decorated azulejos, the wonders of ancient castelos and the delights of succulent bacalhau a Gomes de Sá. 78 detailed maps. Special sections on architecture and port wine. Activities galore--golf, jeep safaris, water sports. Accomodation and food options for every budget. User-friendly language chapter and handy glossary.

'Expect much seafood, many stews and inviting desserts. I made the chocolate mousse with olive oil, and it won't be the last time.' Delicious magazine Explore Portugal's culinary heritage and innovation across 66 recipes in this captivating book. Meet a dozen Portuguese chefs from Lisbon to Porto as they share their unique take on the nation's rich gastronomic traditions. From classic dishes like Caldo Verde, Bacalhau à Brás and Pastéis de Nata to modern creations like Quejidas com Ginja (liquor infused cheesecakes), Portugal features a world of flavours. This book is your passport to savouring the diverse tastes of the oldest country in Europe and includes recommendations for pastelarias, must-visit grocery shops and the most fashionable dining spots. From bistro food to tabernas, modern petiscos to contemporary cuisine, plus Portuguese pastries and cakes and puddings, recipe include: - Grilled scallops and salpicão - Flambéed chouriço - Salt cod fritters - Portuguese seafood rice - Pork stew with clams - Tangy mandarin crème caramels - Pica-pau mushrooms - Pastéis de nata

'Expect much seafood, many stews and inviting desserts. I made the chocolate mousse with olive oil, and it won't be the last time.' Delicious magazine Explore Portugal's culinary heritage and innovation across 66 recipes in this captivating book. Meet a dozen Portuguese chefs from Lisbon to Porto as they share their unique take on the nation's rich gastronomic traditions. From classic dishes like Caldo Verde, Bacalhau à Brás and Pastéis de Nata to modern creations like Quejidas com Ginja (liquor infused cheesecakes), Portugal features a world of flavours. This book is your passport to savouring the diverse tastes of the oldest country in Europe and includes recommendations for pastelarias, must-visit grocery shops and the most fashionable dining spots. From bistro food to tabernas, modern petiscos to contemporary cuisine, plus Portuguese pastries and cakes and puddings, recipe include: - Grilled scallops and salpicão - Flambéed chouriço - Salt cod fritters - Portuguese seafood rice - Pork stew with clams - Tangy mandarin crème caramels - Pica-pau mushrooms - Pastéis de nata

Celebrate Portugal's vibrant, globally-influenced and highly influential food culture via more than 550 classic and contemporary recipes from the acclaimed chef Leandro Carreira With its diverse cuisine and intriguing culinary history, Portugal is a top travel destination for food lovers worldwide. Portugal: The Cookbook gathers together dishes from every region of the country, including fish and shellfish dishes from the Algarve coast, hearty stews from the Douro Valley, and the famous and beloved pastries of Lisbon. Acclaimed chef Leandro Carreira has researched more than 550 traditional recipes for home cooks that encapsulate the breadth and diversity of the food of Portugal, a country whose immense culinary influence has spread far beyond its borders.