�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