The Best Portuguese Cooking eBooks of All Time

Discover the most influential portuguese cooking ebooks, recommended by leaders, experts, and readers worldwide

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Recommendations by Anthony Bourdain, Publisher's Weekly, Paula Wolfert, Fel Medeiros and 5 others

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Book Cover of Ana Patuleia Ortins, Hiltrud Schulz - Portuguese Home Cooking

By Ana Patuleia Ortins – Culinary arts degree holder and cooking instructor (you?) and 1 more 

4.77
| 2021 | 304 Pages
Recommended for: 
Home cooks and culinary enthusiasts. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn authentic Portuguese cooking techniques passed down through generations.
  • Discover the cultural significance of traditional Portuguese dishes.
  • Understand the importance of fresh ingredients in Portuguese cuisine.
  • Explore various methods for making traditional Portuguese breads and pastries.
  • Experience the joy of cooking with family through shared recipes and stories.
Reviews:
Authentic Recipes
Beautiful Photography
Easy to Follow
Cultural Insights
Heartwarming Stories
Minor Criticisms
Tedious Recipes
  • #43 Best Seller in Portuguese Cooking, Food & Wine on Amazon
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
Publisher's WeeklyRich in love and flavor, this is a must for any well-rounded cookbook collection … In a delectable tribute to the dishes of the author’s friends and family, Ortins once again considers her culinary roots, this time with an even more personal bent. A first-generation Portuguese American, Ortins blends traditional fare with modern convenience …
Montreal GazetteA new cookbook by Ana Patuleia Ortins, a Massachusetts-based author of Portuguese descent, is rich in interesting ways … it’s a user-friendly book filled with easy, lively recipes … beautifully photographed by Hiltrud Schulz …
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Book Cover of Ana Patuleia Ortins - Authentic Portuguese Cooking: More Than 185 Classic Mediterranean-Style Recipes of the Azores, Madeira and Continental Portugal

By Ana Patuleia Ortins – Author of Portuguese Homestyle Cooking (you?) 

4.74
| 2015 | 400 Pages
Recommended for: 
Home cooks and food enthusiasts. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn how to prepare traditional Portuguese dishes with authentic ingredients and methods.
  • Discover the cultural significance behind various Portuguese recipes and cooking techniques.
  • Understand the regional variations in Portuguese cuisine and their historical context.
  • Explore step-by-step guides for creating both simple and complex Portuguese meals.
  • Gain insights into the author's personal experiences and family traditions related to cooking.
Reviews:
Authentic Recipes
Gorgeous Pictures
Easy to Follow
Cultural Insights
Engaging Read
Specific Ingredients
Minor Photo Issues
  • #87 Best Seller in Portuguese Cooking, Food & Wine on Amazon
  • Starred Review in Publishers Weekly
  • New York Times Bestseller
Recommended by Publisher's Weekly, Fel Medeiros, Lynn Viera and 1 other
Publisher's WeeklyReaders interested in expanding their repertoires would do well to consider this terrific compilation and will likely find themselves in search of its predecessor if it isn’t already in their library
Fel MedeirosAna's newest cookbook, Authentic Portuguese Cooking, goes deeper into the little known favorites of Portuguese home cooking. This book is a must for anyone looking for delicious Portuguese recipes with easy-to-follow instructions
Lynn VieraAna is the real deal when it comes to Portuguese cooking. The recipes in her book are authentic, and I love that she gives you a story behind some of the recipes, which makes them special and memorable. She makes ingredients that might be unfamiliar to some, like octopus and salt cod, very approachable. I consider Ana's books prized possessions
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Portuguese Cooking Book made by AI

By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
Learn Portuguese Cooking faster with a book created specifically for you by state-of-the-art AI. Our AI has vast knowledge of Portuguese Cooking, and will craft a custom-tailored book for you in just 10 minutes. This tailored book addresses YOUR unique interests, goals, knowledge level, and background. Available for online reading, PDF download, and Kindle, your custom book will provide personalized insights to help you learn faster, expand your horizons, and accomplish your goals. Embark on your Portuguese Cooking learning journey with a personalized book - made exclusively for you.
Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get a Portuguese Cooking book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
  • Receive a book precisely matching your background and level of knowledge
  • Select which topics you want to learn, exclude the topics you don't
  • Define your learning goals and let your book guide you to accomplish them
  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
Reviews:
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of David Leite, Nuno Correia - The New Portuguese Table: Exciting Flavors from Europe's Western Coast: A Cookbook

By David Leite – James Beard Award-winning writer (you?) and 1 more 

4.69
| 2009 | 256 Pages
Recommended for: 
Food enthusiasts and home cooks interested in exploring Portuguese cuisine. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
  • Explore Portugal's 11 Historical Regions and Islands
  • Understand Portugal's Food Culture and Pantry Ingredients
  • Learn Classic and Modern Portuguese Recipes
  • Discover Portuguese Wines and Traditional Dishes
  • Cook with Innovative Combinations of Ingredients
Reviews:
Flavorful Food
Beloved Classics
Modern Dishes
Full-Color Photographs
Contemporary Perspective
Mistakes in Descriptions
Spelling Errors
  • #26 Best Seller in Portuguese Cooking, Food & Wine on Amazon
  • James Beard Award Winner
  • IACP Julia Child Award Winner
Recommended by Anthony Bourdain, Publisher's Weekly, Paula Wolfert and 2 others
Anthony BourdainDavid Leite takes you right to the heart of the good stuff, scrupulously (and appetizingly) exploring and explaining an egregiously overlooked and unappreciated range of flavors and ingredients. Portugal once ruled the known world, and the recipes in this book are–in many ways–the history of the world–on your plate
Publisher's WeeklyThis is the perfect cookbook for lovers of salt cod, and it just might be the perfect cookbook for those who dislike the mild, Atlantic fish. Leite, a three-time James Beard–award winner and proprietor of the Web site LeitesCulinaria.com, offers a wealth of recipes for the brackish dried fish, including a traditional version of pastéis de bacalhau (salt cod fritters). But cod is but one of the amazing dishes offered here. By highlighting the eclectic ingredients and modern techniques that define the country today, Leite brings the often-overlooked foods of Portugal center stage. This fully illustrated book begins with an extensive glossary of Portuguese staples, plus a port primer and an introduction to Madeira, and ends with a chapter devoted to workhorse sundries such as fiery piri-piri paste and smoked paprika oil. Along the way home cooks are introduced to a delectable jumble of dishes that range from classic to contemporary. A comforting adaptation of the fabled stone soup is enlivened with spicy chouriço sausage; simple-yet-elegant duck breasts are sauced with white port and black olives; and a dip made with anchovies, green olives, cilantro, and whole milk is surprisingly harmonious. The desserts are comparatively docile—molasses cookies, baked custard tarts—but the recipe variation for fatias douradas (Portuguese sweet bread French toast) is truly over-the-top. (Aug.)
Paula WolfertI am very impressed with The New Portuguese Table. It is a welcoming, wonderful, satisfying, and passionate cookbook, an enticing view of Portugal through the lens of its food. David Leite is a terrific writer and he has a lot to teach us about one of Europe's most extraordinary and diverse cuisines. Bravo!
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