''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, recipes 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