Portuguese

For extra colour and flavour, add small pieces of roast pumpkin or kumara (orange sweet potato). To make a delicious quiche, blind bake a shortcrust pastry shell made from a frozen (thawed) shortcrust pastry sheet, then pour in frittata mixture; bake. Note

A ‘Maryland’ is a chicken thigh and drumstick portion with skin on. If unavailable, you can use a combination of drumsticks and small thigh cutlets instead. Marinated char-grilled artichokes are available at the deli counter of the supermarket. Note

For maximum flavour, score the flesh of the spatchcock before marinating. Note

Serve with a green salad Note

This recipe makes your own chilli oil. If you are in a rush, use store-bought chilli oil. Use mini ‘parbaked’ rolls or mini panini rolls. Add 1 teaspoon tapenade or pesto to mayonnaise, if liked. Note

There's so much flavour packed into this Portuguese stew.

There is some debate about the origins of this delightful doughnut-like sweet. Some say Spanish or Portugese, some say South American. We're just happy they were invented at all, because life is just a little bit sweeter with churros.

Sweet and spicy Portuguese chicken is perfectly paired with vegetable studded rice, chutney and lemon wedges.