“Rich in love and flavor, this is a must for any well-rounded cookbook collection … In a delectable tribute to the dishes of the author’s friends and family, Ortins once again considers her culinary roots, this time with an even more personal bent. A first-generation Portuguese American, Ortins blends traditional fare with modern convenience …” —Publishers Weekly

A beautiful book for those interested in Portuguese gastronomy. It is not only cooking with flavor, but with love.” —Portuguese Times

“Startlingly delicious … superb … Ortin’s meticulously assembled collection should be widely welcomed ….” —The Boston Globe

“There are few good books on Portuguese food, making Ortins’s new cookbook especially welcome … Although the cuisines of Portugal and Spain are often treated together, Portuguese cooking has its own identity, and most libraries will want this work.” —Library Journal

“The mysteries of Portuguese cooking have been unlocked…This is as authentic as you can get this side of the Atlantic.” —Lynn Daily (MA)

“Authentic Portuguese recipes, prepared as they are in a Portuguese home.” —Peabody Weekly (MA)

“[D]elicious and perfect for home cooks … This offering from Ortins delves into the ingredients and traditions of Portuguese cooking passed to the author from her father. Bright and vibrant photography—which is just as likely to depict sweeping coastal views as the food itself—lifts this title beyond a typical cookbook.”—Booklist

“A new cookbook by Ana Patuleia Ortins, a Massachusetts-based author of Portuguese descent, is rich in interesting ways … it’s a user-friendly book filled with easy, lively recipes … beautifully photographed by Hiltrud Schulz ….” —Montreal Gazette

“Hearty and heartwarming meals that range from simple soups for a busy weeknight to sumptuous platters for entertaining.” —Latinidad, Best Cookbook of the Year