Crispy Roast Potatoes
Parboil, steam dry and roughen the potatoes before roasting for crisp golden edges and a fluffy center.
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Canja de Galinha
A Portuguese chicken and rice soup with a clear broth, shredded chicken and an optional sprig of mint.
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Sopa da Pedra
A home-style Portuguese bean and pork soup with potatoes, chouriço and cilantro, inspired by Almeirim.
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Açorda à Alentejana
Make Portuguese bread soup with garlic, cilantro, olive oil and a poached egg in each bowl.
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Caldo Verde
Portuguese potato and greens soup with finely sliced collards, browned sausage and a drizzle of olive oil.
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Ojja
Eggs cooked in a tomato and pepper sauce with merguez sausage, harissa, cumin and coriander. Serve straight from the skillet while hot.
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Tave Kosi
Lamb baked with a little rice beneath a tangy egg-and-yogurt topping, with optional mint to finish.
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Cilbir
Poached eggs over garlicky yogurt with dill, finished with warm Aleppo pepper butter. Serve with pita for scooping up the yogurt and eggs.
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Hungarian Apple Strudel
A phyllo-dough version of apple strudel, filled with grated apples, cinnamon and ground walnuts. The filling is drained before rolling to help keep the pastry crisp.
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Chicken Paprikash
Chicken simmered with sweet paprika, onion, tomatoes and peppers, finished with sour cream. This version uses a little flour to thicken the sauce and serves 4–6.
