Brazilian Recipes

The Caipirinha is Brazil’s national drink. It is made simply with lime, sugar, and Cachaça, a distilled liquor made from fermented sugarcane juice. The flavor is similar to light rum, but the fermentation process gives Cachaça a unique aroma and taste. The drink has a crisp fresh flavor that perfectly compliments its exotic homeland. You can find …

Pão de Queijo are a favorite snack in Brazil. These cheesy pastries are small bites of cheese bread that are eaten all day long. They are loved for a reason. Unlike the cheese puffs that you are acquainted with, these have a stretchy texture and are gluten-free. This is due to the flour used to …

In Brazil, they have a popular appetizer called “Romeo and Juliet” (Romeu e Julieta ). It is a simple preparation of a mildly salty cheese (Coalho) paired with a slice of sweet guava paste. Its name is apparently due to the pairing of these two flavors – they just simply and go together perfectly. Coalho …

Moqueca Baiana, traditional Brazilian Seafood Stew, lives up to its surroundings with bold flavors and a bright yellow color. When traveling through Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, we found that the food was just as colorful as the scenery. You can’t go far without hearing the sound of music or people laughing, and you rarely find …

Brigadeiros are a favorite dessert treat in Brazil. You can find them in stores, restaurants, vendor carts on the street, and in homes throughout the country. These lovely chocolate truffles are sweet perfection in three simple ingredients.  There are several variations of Brazil’s beloved truffle, but the most common preparation is a cocoa truffle rolled …