COOKING / Regional & Cultural / Portuguese / The cuisine of Portugal is most often described as hearty, filling and flavourful. Designed to sustain farm workers and labourers through their long days, Portuguese fare is rooted firmly in the tradition of peasant food: fresh, simple and easy to prepare. This book features a comprehensive introduction, detailed glossaries of cooking techniques, ingredients and utensils, along with 330 recipes for a wide range of dishes: appetizers, snacks, soups, seafood and fish, poultry and game, meats, vegetables and rice, sauces and breads and desserts, including such comforting recipes as: Pasta de Chouriço Caldo Verde Grilled Octopus in Red Pepper and Olive Relish Prosciutto-Wrapped Trout in Pine Nut Sauce Molho Piri Piri Camarão com Pimentos If you want to explore the tastes and flavours of Portugal, this book is for you.