Gourmet cooking at your table, no Chef required. Master Portuguese and international flavours with practical guides and step-by-step recipes on YouTubehttps://academiadeculinaria.com/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/desconstrucao-de-pavlova/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/desconstrucao-de-pavlova/Pavlova’s delicacy meets pistachio richness—the New Year’s dessert that bridges lightness and indulgence.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTdessertspavlovadessertpistachiomangochampagnenew year's evegourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/salmao-braise/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/salmao-braise/Simple ingredients lifted to something finer—salmon, fondant potatoes, spinach cream and crisp potato.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTmainssalmonmain coursepommes fondantspinachnew year's evegourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/souffle-de-queijo/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/souffle-de-queijo/A light three-cheese soufflé with rocket, strawberry and toasted walnuts—simple bases, grand flavour.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTstarterssoufflécheesestarternew year's evevegetariangourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/canard-a-lorange/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/canard-a-lorange/Who said duck can’t be the star of Christmas? Classic French bigarade with citrus and crisp skin.Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTmainsduckmain courseorangechristmasfrench cuisinegourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/tartelettes-de-arroz-doce/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/tartelettes-de-arroz-doce/The most flavourful tart dough you’ll taste—filled with traditional Portuguese rice pudding and wine-poached pear.Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTdessertsrice puddingdessertpearred winechristmastartletgourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/sopa-de-cacao/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/sopa-de-cacao/Simple and fragrant—a taste of practical Alentejo soul—with a special twist of my own.Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTstarterssoupdogfishfishalentejotraditionalhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/borsch-de-beterraba/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/borsch-de-beterraba/Rooted in Ukrainian tradition, with a personal, modern twist—deep beet colour, cream, and egg.Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTstarterssoupbeetrootborschhalloweenvegetarianhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/souffle-de-bacalhau/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/souffle-de-bacalhau/A gourmet take on Christmas cod—the real secret isn’t the fish, it’s the leek. (Don’t tell anyone.)Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTstarterssalt codsouffléchristmasovencheesehttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/tarte-de-nozes-pecan/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/tarte-de-nozes-pecan/Pecan pie is sweet by nature—this one stays balanced. Citrus, cream, and maple explain why.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTdessertstartpecansdesserteastergrand marnierhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/saute-de-legumes-crostini/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/saute-de-legumes-crostini/Mushrooms, Madeira and cream with green beans and broad beans on crisp crostini—simple and unbeatable.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTstartersmushroomscrostinibrunchvegetarianstarterhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/borrego-no-forno/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/borrego-no-forno/A sweet, aromatic sauce that could make even a lamb-skeptic hungry—purée and confit tomatoes on the side.Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTmainslamboveneastermeatconfithttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/veloute-de-espargos/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/veloute-de-espargos/Soup doesn’t have to be thin—silky asparagus velouté with textures fit for an Easter table.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTstarterssoupasparagusveloutévegetarianeasterhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/arroz-de-camarao/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/arroz-de-camarao/The best traditional Portuguese rice dish, taken up a notch—gourmet comfort with shellfish stock and flambé.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTmainsriceprawnsshellfishflambétraditionalhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/rosti-de-salmao/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/rosti-de-salmao/Simple ingredients and zero waste—still a plate worthy of fine dining, with crisp potato and tartare.Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTmainssalmonröstipotatotartarefishhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/crepes-suzette/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/crepes-suzette/Flambéed crêpes with orange and Cointreau, served with homemade walnut gelato.Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTdessertsdessertcrêpesorangegelatoflambégourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/zabaglione-de-framboesa/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/zabaglione-de-framboesa/The fastest gourmet dessert you’ll make—Port, lavender, raspberries and warm foam in minutes.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTdessertszabaglioneraspberrydessertport winelavenderhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/gazpacho-a-espanhola/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/gazpacho-a-espanhola/There is beauty in simplicity—and this chilled soup proves it, with burrata and thyme croutons.Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTstartersgazpachochilled soupsummerburrataspanishhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/ovos-royale/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/ovos-royale/Foolproof béarnaise—every trick for a silky sauce. A brunch classic with smoked salmon and ricotta.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTmainseggsbrunchbéarnaisesmoked salmonroyalehttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/crab-cakes/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/crab-cakes/Crisp spider-crab cakes with potato salad and homemade tartare—American-style with Portuguese pride.Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTstartersstarterspider crabcrab cakessaladtartaregourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/desconstrucao-de-cheesecake/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/desconstrucao-de-cheesecake/A striking plate and a vivid strawberry jelly nobody can resist—fresh cheese, gelato, and cocoa crunch.Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTdessertsdessertcheesecakestrawberrygelatocrumblegourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/gnocchi-de-abobora/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/gnocchi-de-abobora/Root-to-plate pasta made easy—these pumpkin gnocchi are perfect for Halloween (and any cosy night).Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTmainsmain coursegnocchipumpkinvegetarianpastagourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/moqueca-de-bacalhau/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/moqueca-de-bacalhau/Moqueca needs dendê oil—this one honours tradition and still feels fresh, with cod and prawns.Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTmainsmain coursesalt codmoquecaprawnsbraziliangourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/devils-food-cake/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/devils-food-cake/Warning—only for those who like their Halloween desserts seriously sweet, with Amaretto in cake and filling.Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTdessertsdessertchocolatecakeamarettohalloweengourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/peito-de-pato-braise/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/peito-de-pato-braise/The secret to crisp duck skin on the most romantic of dinners—apple, greens, and glossy Port.Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTmainsduckmain coursepuréebroccoliniportgourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/raviolo-de-camarao/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/raviolo-de-camarao/Love, technique—and prawn flavour in every spoonful. Fresh pasta and a silky shellfish bisque.Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTstartersstarterprawnsraviolofresh pastabisquegourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/petit-gateau-de-chocolate/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/petit-gateau-de-chocolate/A technical chocolate dessert with serious flavour—molten centre, berries, and a white-chocolate petal cup.Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTdessertschocolatedessertpetit gâteauraspberrygourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/salada-de-endivia-e-laranja/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/salada-de-endivia-e-laranja/A sophisticated salad balancing endive bitterness with sweet Algarve oranges.Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTsidessaladendiveorangeside dishhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/chicken-parmigiana/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/chicken-parmigiana/A healthier, gourmet twist on the chicken parm everyone loves—baked panko, salsa roja, bitter leaves.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTmainschickenmain courseparmigianapankobonus recipeeasyhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/pao-de-lo-de-ovar/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/pao-de-lo-de-ovar/The creamy Portuguese classic with a twist—orange in the cake, gelato, and zest on top.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTdessertsdessertsponge cakeorangegelatocinnamongourmethttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/arroz-refogado-de-acafrao/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/arroz-refogado-de-acafrao/The best way to prepare a fluffy, flavourful rice, dressed in festive saffron and raisins.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTsidesricesaffronchristmasside dishhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/caldo-de-legumes/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/caldo-de-legumes/A simple aromatic broth that elevates any dish — no need for processed stock cubes.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTbasicsbrothvegetablesbasicbasehttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/embrulho-de-maca-assada/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/embrulho-de-maca-assada/How to turn a simple dessert into something Gourmet? I have the answer!Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTdessertsapplebakedcrème anglaisefilo pastryhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/gazpacho-verde/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/gazpacho-verde/A sophisticated chilled gazpacho starter with burrata, homemade aïoli and crispy Parmesan tuille.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTstartersgazpachocoldburratasophisticatedhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/lasagne-vegetariana/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/lasagne-vegetariana/A vegetarian lasagne with courgette strips instead of pasta, rich ragú and ricotta white sauce.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTmainsvegetarianlasagnecourgettemushroomshttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/panquecas-de-cenoura/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/panquecas-de-cenoura/A simple vegetarian dish elevated by its vibrant colours and elegant plating.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTstartersvegetarianpancakeshummusbeetroothttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/peito-de-peru-recheado/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/peito-de-peru-recheado/A Christmas recipe where the turkey is fully cooked but never dry, stuffed with farinheira sausage and chestnuts.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTmainschristmasturkeyfarinheirachestnutsroasthttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/risotto-de-abobora/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/risotto-de-abobora/A pumpkin risotto in which every element makes the difference.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTmainsrisottopumpkinitaliansagechestnutshttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/salada-de-beterraba-e-pera/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/salada-de-beterraba-e-pera/A quick, tasty, healthy and impressive dish — proof that eating well every day is possible.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTstarterssaladbeetrootpearhealthyhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/salame-de-chocolate/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/salame-de-chocolate/The secret to the best chocolate salami... with a Gourmet finishing touch!Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTdessertschocolatebiscuittraditionalno-bakehttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/sauce-bechamel/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/sauce-bechamel/One of the great French mother sauces — versatile and known worldwide.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTbasicssaucebéchamelfrenchbasichttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/sonhos-de-abobora/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/sonhos-de-abobora/All the secrets for perfectly round pumpkin dreams... and a dish worthy of a sophisticated Christmas.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTdessertsdreamspumpkinchristmastraditionalfriedhttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/tagliatelle-ragu-de-javali/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/tagliatelle-ragu-de-javali/Fresh homemade pasta with wild boar ragú braised in aromatic herbs, finished with sautéed mushrooms.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTmainspastawild boarragúmushroomsfresh pastahttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/tiborna-de-espargos/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/tiborna-de-espargos/A beautiful vegetarian starter in bruschetta style, perfect as the centrepiece of a family brunch.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTstartersvegetarianasparagusbrunchpoached egghttps://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/vinaigrette-balsamico-e-mel/https://academiadeculinaria.com/en/recipes/vinaigrette-balsamico-e-mel/A sweet-tart vinaigrette perfect for bitter lettuce or rocket salads.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTbasicsvinaigrettebalsamichoneydressing