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Christmas Recipes

Christmas brings to me a table rich with diverse recipes that combine hearty mains and sweet desserts perfect for festive gatherings. Go with the recipe that sounds most appealing to you.

Slice of moist Portuguese orange cake with syrup held above whole cake.

Portuguese Orange Cake – Bolo de Laranja

A closeup of juicy steak on a plate.

Steak with Black Truffle Butter

Helena is holding a fork full of cod with potatoes over the plate with bacalhau a bras

Salt Cod with Potatoes and Eggs

Helena is holding a spoonful with portuguese Custard cream

Portuguese Custard Cream – Leite-Creme

Helena holding a piece of roast duck with crispy skin and stuffing.

Roast Duck with Apples

Port Wine Poached Pears with syrup on a yellow plate.

Port Wine Poached Pears

Helena is holding one chorizo bread and a plate of freshly baked chorizo bread

Portuguese Chorizo Bread – Pão com Chouriço

Truffle Mushroom Risotto in Helena's hands

Truffle Mushroom Risotto with Figs and Walnuts

Helena is holding one scone with pear jam on top.

Cottage Cheese Scones

Helena is trying cheesecake with one teaspoon full of berries

Blackberry Cherry Cheesecake

Helena is holding one spoon of puree in one hand

Spiced Apple Purée

A dutch oven whole roast chicken with plums

Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken with Plums

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