Large chunks of beef skewered on laurel branches, seasoned with garlic and salt, then grilled over open flames. ¹⁾

Flat, round Madeiran bread made on a hot basalt stone, brushed with garlic butter and parsley. ²⁾

Crispy fried cornmeal cubes, similar to polenta, served as a side dish with meat or fish. ³⁾

Grilled limpets drizzled with garlic butter and lemon juice, a true island delicacy. ⁴⁾

A communal dish of small beef cubes sautéed with garlic and served on a large platter with fries, meant for sharing. ⁵⁾

Pork marinated in garlic and wine vinegar, traditionally eaten around Christmas. ⁶⁾

Black scabbardfish fillet fried and paired with Madeiran banana, often with a passionfruit sauce. ⁷⁾

Wheat and vegetable soup, hearty and rustic, originally a peasant dish. ⁸⁾

Tomato and onion soup with a poached egg, rich with garlic and oregano. ⁹⁾

Boiled or roasted chestnuts, very popular in Madeira’s cooler mountain villages. ¹⁰⁾

Dark molasses and honey cake with spices, nuts, and dried fruit, traditionally baked at Christmas but keeps for months. ¹¹⁾

Sweet cheese pastries with a delicate texture, less famous than those of Sintra but unique to the island. ¹²⁾

Passionfruit pudding, a refreshing dessert showcasing Madeira’s tropical fruits. ¹³⁾

A traditional drink made of aguardente de cana (sugarcane rum), honey, lemon, and sometimes passionfruit juice. ¹⁴⁾

The world-renowned fortified wine, available in styles from dry (Sercial) to sweet (Malmsey), each with its own food pairing. ¹⁵⁾