Little Portugal - by Lauren Covas (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A One-of-a-Kind Tribute to Portuguese Cooking

Little Portugal is a small, staple community in New Jersey where generations of Portuguese families celebrate the tastes and flavors of their culture. Having grown up there, Chef Lauren Covas has created this collection of recipes to capture the essence of her hometown and share the magic of that neighborhood with cooks everywhere. Blending her gourmet background and experience as a Food Network champion with Portuguese tradition, Lauren makes delicious recipes possible, like:

- Rustic Clams
- Savory Chops with Pepper Vinaigrette
- Roasted Octopus and Tender Potatoes
- Classic Seafood Rice
- Caramelized Fig and Prosciutto Bites
- Classic Shrimp and Garlic

This ode to Portuguese cooking is perfect if you are looking to replicate an authentic dish you had at a restaurant or are a home cook feeling inspired by the cuisine. An all-encompassing guide to meals that are both healthy and satisfying, this book will help you bring the flavors of Portugal into your own kitchen.

Review Quotes

"Little Portugal offers gorgeous, approachable recipes with flavors that wow. Lauren's fresh interpretation of the classics--like roasted octopus, frango, and feijoada--and creativity with ingredients--like seafood, beans, and rice--result in dishes that you will come back to time and time again."
-- Ayesha Nurdjaja, executive chef of Shuka and Shukette

"For those of us who grew up in Portuguese communities in America, the term 'Little Portugal' conjures up memories of culture, family, community, and food. I appreciate how Chef Covas presents both classical and modern approaches to the dishes we love, while layering in her own interpretations through her particular family's influences and travels."
-- George Mendes, executive chef of Aldea

"Lauren is my long-lost Portuguese sister--her cooking transports me straight to my family's home on the coast of Portugal. Her contemporary twist on rustic Portuguese cuisine makes me feel like I can cook familiar family favorites without the stress of messing up!"
-- Robert Verdi, entrepreneur and TV personality

"Chef Covas captures the essence of her Portuguese heritage through her reimagined family recipes. Growing up cooking with my father, I deeply cherish the culture and memories passed down generationally in the kitchen and around the table. Little Portugal is both a heartfelt tribute to family and the flavors of the past, as well as an inspiring collection of Portuguese recipes for cooks of all levels."
-- Dylan Trotter, president of Charlie Trotter Enterprises

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