Entertaining
Menus, timelines and table ideas for Portuguese-style gatherings.
EntertainingSantos Populares PartyThrow a June Festa at Home
Plan a Santos Populares party at home: sardines, bifanas, caldo verde, manjericos with their verses, paper garlands, music and a simple plan for the night.
EntertainingPortuguese Meal PlanA Week of Easy Portuguese Dinners
A 7-day Portuguese meal plan of easy dinners, from piri-piri chicken to bacalhau à Brás, with a full shopping list and prep-ahead tips.
EntertainingPortuguese DrinksBeyond Wine, and What to Serve at a Party
Portuguese drinks beyond wine: medronho, aguardente, Licor Beirão, poncha, sangria de espumante, Sumol and imperial, plus a party drinks plan.
EntertainingPortuguese Dinner PartyA Full Menu and Timeline
Plan a Portuguese dinner party for six: petiscos, caldo verde, arroz de pato, bolo de bolacha and wine, with a timeline from the day before to serving.
EntertainingPortuguese Cheese BoardHow to Build One, With Quantities
Build a Portuguese cheese board step by step: which cheeses, presunto, chouriço, marmelada, olives, bread and tinned fish, quantities per person and wine.
EntertainingPortuguese BBQHow to Host a Real Churrasco
Portuguese BBQ the way it's done at home: piri-piri chicken, entremeada, febras, sardines and chouriço, plus marinades, sides and charcoal tips.
EntertainingHow to Host a Portuguese Petiscos Night
A make-ahead menu of Portuguese small plates for six to eight people, with a cooking timeline, drinks and table ideas. Portuguese tapas, done properly.