Fresh recipes
Brigadeiros
Brigadeiros are a truffle like candy from Brazil usually served at parties. They are very popular.
Brazilian cheese puffs
Pão de queijo is is how these cheese delights are named in Brazil. Pão de queijo are cheese snacks made with tapioca starch. Eat them still warm from the oven, when the interior is still gooey, soft and creamy from the melted cheese.
Brazilian chicken and mushrooms
Tasty and easy, this chicken and mushroom recipe is a good way to get started with Brazilian flavors. Recipes with eggs and milk show Portuguese influence in Brazilian cooking.
Brazilian corn cakes
These corn cakes don't come in one unique flavor. They have can have many variations. Substituting the grated cheese with grated coconut will produce a different flavor altogether; adding some canned corn to the dough will produce some flavor more similar to the Argentinian addictive choclos.
Crunchy octopus bites (chicharrón de pulpo)
The octopus is boiled first to tenderize the meat. Then it´s marinated in a mix of spices or lime juice. The marinated octopus is fried or grilled until it becomes crispy.
The result is a dish with a unique combination of flavors and textures: the interior remains tender and juicy, while the exterior becomes crispy and crunchy.
Marquesitas
Making marquesitas at home is relatively simple, although having a crepe maker can make the process easier.
Gingerbread squares
A treat that German settlers brought to Delaware.
Rum spiked horchata
Making horchatas is time consuming, but completely worth the wait. It’s a good idea to start preparing it the day before you plan to drink it so it has plenty of time to process and chill.
Koeksisters
A very sticky South African treat originated from the Malayan cuisine.