Edition 40 - A taste of Christmas

Bolo-Rei

For dessert, you can not miss the Bolo-Rei, filled with candied fruits or dried fruits. A true Christmas classic!

Roasted lamb with oven rice

An unexpected lamb recipe to taste on Christmas time. This meat is highly appreciated in the inland of the country. Comforting food at its best!

Rabanadas with red wine sorbet

To make it simple: a sort of French toast. Aka “golden slices” or “egg slices”. This sweet is a true Christmas classic and an inventive way of using old bread that is fried and covered in sugar and cinnamon. Absolutely irresistible!

Octopus

In the north region of Portugal and also in the north area of Center of Portugal there is the habit of eating octopus on the evening of December 24th, instead of codfish.

Christmas bonfires

Especially in the inland of Center of Portugal, there is the enduring tradition of piling up wood in front of cathedrals and churches and to lit the “madeiros”, the bonfires or Yule-Logs. A way of bringing communities closer, as well as a symbol of the spirit of solidarity and brotherhood so typical of this holiday season.

Food & Drink

Serra da Estrela cheese

With a buttery or dry dough, yellow colour and intense flavour, Serra da Estrela cheese is made exclusively with milk from Bordaleira breed sheep, and puts all the generosity of Serra da Estrela on the table.