This is alist of Portuguese dishes and foods. Despite being relatively restricted to anAtlantic sustenance,Portuguese cuisine has manyMediterranean influences. Portuguese cuisine is famous forseafood.[citation needed] The influence ofPortugal'sformer colonial possessions is also notable, especially in the wide variety ofspices used. These spices includepiri piri (small, fierychili peppers),black pepper andwhite pepper, as well ascinnamon,vanilla,clove,cumin,allspice andsaffron.Olive oil is one of the bases of Portuguese cuisine, which is used both for cooking and flavouring meals.Garlic is widely used, as areherbs, such asbay leaf,coriander,oregano,thyme,rosemary andparsley, being the most prevalent. Portuguese beverages are also included in this list.
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See also:Conventual sweets
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