"Readers of Ortin s first cookbook, "Portuguese Homestyle Cooking," bombarded her with requests for favorite dishes, and she obliges them in this outstanding sequel. Eschewing the usual selection of breakfast recipes and appetizers, Ortins doesn t mess around, opening with a series of meat-based dishes (pork stew with cinnamon, wine, and garlic; Madeiran wine and garlic beef kabobs; roast suckling pig). She moves on to seafood, highlighting salt cod and octopus as well as soups, appetizers, and a number of breads and desserts. Artfully mixing the simple (sardine filets with garlic and lemon) with the complex (that suckling pig s going to take some work), Ortins also takes time to include inventive riffs, such as the Portuguese croque madame that incorporates linguica sausage and beef, pork, or chicken, and a chocolate salami roll, a truffle-like dessert that uses crushed Bolacha Maria cookies to mimic the specks of fat studding traditional sausage. Though readers may struggle to find some of Ortin s ingredients, which can be very specific at times, substitutions are offered. Readers interested in expanding their repertoires would do well to consider this terrific compilation and will likely find themselves in search of its predecessor if it isn t already in their library."--"Publishers Weekly "Starred Review Anyone who has ever enjoyed Portuguese cooking and longed to make it at home will find this an indispensable guide. "Publishers Weekly" "Authentic Portuguese Cooking "is an exceptionally appealing and comprehensive collection of recipes. Even if you're new to Portuguese cuisine, the recipes are easy to follow. The directions for the contemporary kitchen, along with notes on the cultural traditions of the dishes, provide us with a unique combination of both current and old-world Portuguese cooking. A must-have cookbook! Jacky Ankeles, "WNBP Radio" Ana's newest cookbook, "Authentic Portuguese Cooking," goes deeper into the little known favorites of Portuguese home cooking. This book is a must for anyone looking for delicious Portuguese recipes with easy-to-follow instructions. Fel Medeiros, "Portuguesedishes.com" Ana is the real deal when it comes to Portuguese cooking. The recipes in her book are authentic, and I love that she gives you a story behind some of the recipes, which makes them special and memorable. She makes ingredients that might be unfamiliar to some, like octopus and salt cod, very approachable. I consider Ana's books prized possessions. Lynn Viera, "How2Heroes""

Ana Patuleia Ortins is the author of "Portuguese Homestyle Cooking." She is a first generation descendant of Portuguese immigrants from the small town of Galveias in the Alto Alentenjo province of Portugal, and teaches classes on Portuguese cooking. She lives in Peabody, Massachusetts.