Little Portugal: Authentic Portuguese Cooking From my New Jersey Kitchen

by Lauren Van Liew

Overview

In a pocket of New Jersey, there lies a place called Little Portugal where authentic Portuguese cooking can be found on every street corner… Chef Lauren Van Liew—champion of Food Network's Chopped and Food Network's Supermarket Stakeout—grew up in Little Portugal, and now she’s sharing her gourmet takes on her hometown’s recipes.

Portuguese cuisine is healthy and light while still being decadent and satisfying. Think Stuffed Vinegar Peppers with Chorizo or Grilled Octopus Carpaccio to start, then Laggosta Asada (Mini Lobster Tails with Pickled Radish and Saffron Butter) or Chicken Mozambique (Stewed Chicken Breast with Preserved Lemons and Garlic) as a main. From Braised Escarole & Sofrito to Perna de Borrego Asado (Roast Leg of Lamb with Roasted Pepper Marmalade), these recipes are perfect for home cooks jumping on the Portugal travel trend or eating more Portuguese food at up-and-coming restaurants. Lauren’s creativity matched with Portuguese culinary tradition makes for irresistible fare.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798890032355
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	07/01/2025
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Chef Lauren Van Liew is a champion of both Food Network's Chopped and Food Network's Supermarket Stakeout. In 2021, she was awarded the title of Chef de l’Avenir (The Chef of The Future) by the International Gastronomy Academy. She’s the founder and executive chef of Chef Covas Catering, and she lives in central New Jersey.