Christmas Eve
Festive feasting begins on Christmas Eve in Portugal, with the age-old tradition of families coming together to eat cod. Nuno’s recipe, baked in a cornbread crust, works great with fennel, green leaves and a big wedge of lemon.
Christmas morning breakfast
Best served with lots of crusty bread, these scrambled eggs with smoked sausage will ensure a great start to Christmas morning and fuel for opening all those presents. Quality of ingredients is key, so do get hold of some real Portuguese farinheira if you can (it’s available online) to make this breakfast an extra special one.
The main event
With crisp skin and lovely succulent insides this roast pork belly, flavoured with orange and coriander makes a great alternative to turkey. Serve with Nuno’s Potatoes with caramelised onions and melting cheese for a truly indulgent dinner.
Then, finish off the feast with floating poached meringues, perfect for making ahead, the cinnamon topping is like a sprinkle of Christmas on your taste buds.