Hi, I am Camila!

Welcome to my recipe notebook! Here you will find everyday home-cooked recipes, soups, breads and cakes.

Featured Posts

Chicken empadão with melt-in-the-mouth homemade pastry, a creamy filling, golden in the oven.

Tarte Tatin

Tarte Tatin of caramelised apples with puff pastry, the French dessert created by accident.

Fish en Papillote

Fish baked en papillote with vegetables: a little parcel that cooks in its own steam and makes the washing up easier too.

Basic Risotto

A basic risotto with onion, white wine and parmesan: the right technique, ready to flavour however you like.

Simple Scone

A simple English scone, a base for sweet or savoury variations, served warm with butter and jam.

Recent Posts

My Chili con Carne

My version of chili con carne with mince, pepper and tinned peeled tomatoes.

Lentil Soup with Chestnuts

Red lentil soup with chestnuts, seasoned with olive oil and parsley.

A soft, tender fubá cake (cornmeal cake) with anise seeds, a traditional homemade recipe for the afternoon tea.

Potato and Leek Soup

Creamy potato and leek soup with bacon, comforting for cold days.

Carrot and Red Lentil Soup

Carrot and red lentil soup with celery, nutritious and easy to make.