by justcookwithmichael | Aug 27, 2022
Toucinho do Céu (Bacon from heaven – Portuguese Almond Torte Toucinho do céu is a traditional Portuguese sweet, of convent origin. The name is due to the fact that the original recipe was made with lard instead of butter. Being a sweet created in convents, the...
by justcookwithmichael | Jun 5, 2022
Encharcada de Ovos (Portuguese soaked eggs from Évora) Encharcada is an example of Portuguese conventual confectionery. Portuguese conventual sweets are very rich and the name of this category of recipes is due to the fact that they are sweets created by nuns who...
