Chef John’s Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Brazilian cheese bread is very easy to make and features a chewy, cheesy, bready center…
Brazilian Carrot Cake
A traditional favorite in my family, Brazilian carrot cake is very different from the American…
Churrascaria-Style Picanha
My version of the favorite item found in a Brazilian churrascaria. Serve with tomato vinaigrette….
Tender Juicy Skirt Steak (Churrasco)
Ever wondered how to get a well-cooked, juicy piece of meat, without butterflying it or…
Brazilian Passion Fruit Mousse (Maracuja)
This is Brazilian favorite (and an old family recipe), and takes no cooking at all….
Sweet Cornmeal Cake Brazilian-Style
Very easy and fast to make from scratch and healthy, too. In Brazil, this cake…
Brazilian Black Bean Stew
This easy yet wonderful stew can be made any time of year. The meat can…
Pork and Black Bean Stew
My Brazilian friend makes this pork and black bean stew for me occasionally and it…
Chef John’s Brazilian Fish Stew
My interpretation of Brazilian seafood stew (or moqueca) uses just fish, so I’m calling it…
Brazilian Fish Stew
This super easy but hearty Brazilian fish stew is full of flavor and absolutely delicious!…
Brazilian Style Flan (Pudim de Leite Condensado)
I learned to make this Brazilian-style flan (pudim de leite condensado) when we lived in…
Beijinho de Coco (Coconut Little Kiss)
Condensed milk cooked with butter and coconut flakes, formed into little candy balls makes this…
Vinagrete (Brazilian Tomato Slaw)
This vinagrete (Brazilian tomato slaw) is a refreshing side dish to pair with chicken, pork,…
Fried Sweet Bananas
These fried sweet bananas are a popular breakfast or dessert in northeast Brazil. Bananas or…
