Codfish Espiritual

Codfish Espiritual

The name Codfish Espiritual literally means “spiritual codfish”. This dish goes back to 1947 when a luxury restaurant opened in the old kitchen of the Queluz palace near Lisbon. The story goes they needed something extra special to serve and one of the...
Salt cod and egg scramble – Bacalhau à Brás

Salt cod and egg scramble – Bacalhau à Brás

When asked what kind of dish I recommend to make with shredded salted cod, salt cod and egg scramble – Bacalhau à Brás, is the first recipe that comes to mind.  The happy “marriage” between the salt cod and olives, crisp fried potatoes and softness...
Deviled eggs with salt cod

Deviled eggs with salt cod

Deviled eggs are such a party favourite and easy to prepare for any host. Salt cod and eggs make a delicious team, so why not combine them into a version of deviled eggs with salt cod? To make the deviled eggs more spicy, just add some drops of tabasco to the mixture....
Salted cod, Brasilian style Escondidinho

Salted cod, Brasilian style Escondidinho

This recipe is a Brazilian favourite and the name has a cute meaning: Escondido means hidden, so Bacalhau Escondidinho can be translated to “A little hidden something, with cod”. This recipe originates from the North East of Brazil where it especially...
Pastéis or bolinhos de bacalhau cod croquettes

Pastéis or bolinhos de bacalhau cod croquettes

A beloved child has many names. A very popular apertiser, these cod croquettes are called pastéis in the centre and south of Portugal, and bolinhos in the North of Portugal and in Brasil. This recipe combines cod with potatoes in a way that makes them fluffy and...