THE AMERICAN-BORN SON OF AN IMMIGRANT PORTUGUESE family, David Leite learned to cook the hearty dishes of his ancestral home at his grandmother’s side. Traveling for the first time to Portugal as an adult, he discovered that something revolutionary was taking place in local pantries, kitchens, and restaurants: a vibrant, new cuisine was emerging. The country’s go-to ingredients—fresh seafood, deeply smoked sausages, peppers, olive oil, beans, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, and fragrant bay leaves, to name a few—have been reimagined in fresh, modern dishes. Portugal's cuisine has evolved with energy, creativity, and elegance while maintaining its beloved traditions. Leite melds the classic and the contemporary, updating family favorites and introducing innovative, never-before-published modern dishes in more than 100 delectable recipes.
Vie New Portuguese Table takes you on a gastronomic journey through the country’s eleven historical provinces plus the islands of Madeira and the Azores, sharing the details of their local foods as well as the extraordinarily diverse terrain in stunning photographs throughout. Travel these regions one dish at a time, from the sublime, new paté de azeitonas verdes (green olive dip) of the windswept eastern Alentejo to the immensely satisfying caldo oerde (green soup) of the rural Minho, the stylish conjitado de bacalhau fresco corn tomatada assada (olive oil-poached fresh cod with roasted tomato sauce) from the capital city of Lisbon, and the wildly popular frango com piri- piri (grilled chicken slathered in hot sauce) found in variations all over Portugal. Leite has tailored these evocative recipes to the American home cook, organizing them into chapters: Little Bites; Soups; Fish and Shellfish: Poultry; Meats: Eggs. Vegetables, and Rice: Breads; Sweets and Liqueurs; and Sundries. 'These brilliant Portuguese dishes are brought to life by Leite’s commentary on the country’s culture,

traditions, and way of life. Also included are an extensive glossary of ingredients and a primer of the country’s celebrated winemakers.
Whether you’re already well-acquainted with the exciting flavors of western Europe’s coastal gem or looking for a new culinary adventure, David Leite is the consummate guide in this tour de force of Portuguese cooking.