Darina Allen: Shellfish and custard tarts — create a taste of Portugal at home

Portuguese Steamed Clams with Coriander and Mussels with Saffron and Spinach could give you that holiday vibe at home

Our foolproof way to make custard tarts. 

Those of you who pop over to Faro from time to time will be familiar with the spanking-fresh seafood on the Algarve but I’d only been to Portugal once before — a little foray over the border from Spain for a couple of hours so my knowledge was limited. It’s been a wonderful adventure.