Indulgence, tradition, and a taste of Brazil’s rich culinary heritage are waiting for you as we delve into this Extra Bitter Chocolate Brigadeiro Recipe. As a Brazilian native and passionate food writer, I am thrilled to share yet another recipe in my collection that holds a cherished spot in my heart. Watch a step-by-step …
Happy Mother’s Day! Here is an article I wrote to honor all mothers of this world, inspired by my own amazing mom. My mom was a great mother when I was a child. She is even better now that I am an adult. When I was a teenager, I thought that I could live without …
Watch a video of this Brazilian Five Carrot Cake (Bolo de Cenoura) HERE. I didn’t know the American version of carrot cake until I moved to America in the late 90s. Growing up in Brazil, I knew a different carrot cake, one that is sheet based, moist, smooth, and has a delicious chocolate glaze. In …
I love to snack on healthy foods. This Two Ingredient, Cucumber Pickle is a breeze to prepare. As I mentioned in THIS video, two claps it’s the time it takes for you to make this recipe—which is not even a recipe. It can be a recipe if we prepare a vinaigrette to go along and …
Watch a video of the Brazilian Fudge: Milk Chocolate Brigadeiro HERE. Welcome to Brazil! The land of brigadeiros! What is that? You might be asking. I am happy, honored, and delighted to introduce you to one of the most iconic recipes of my country: the Brigadeiro. As the author of three cookbooks, I must confess …
I’ll tell you the story about this cake. This recipe is featured in my cookbook, My Rio de Janeiro, titled Bolo da Benza, on page 195. It’s a flourless almond cake, so for this blog post, let’s call it The Best Almond Cake for Passover. I invite you to watch a video of the recipe …
Watch a video for this Brazilian Haroset for Passover HERE. Every time I cook Jewish recipes, I think of my Tia Sarita, my father’s sister, who immigrated from Tangier, Morroco to Rio de Janeiro in the 1960s. I also think about Brazilian ingredients, the tropical flavors associated with my country, and how Brazilian jews slowly incorporated …
See the video for this Farfalle with Creamy Kale Spinach Sauce HERE. We’ve all seen pasta made with vegetables become a different shade. Variations on pasta, and gnocchi for that matter, come in many colors and flavors: beet, spinach, and carrots result in attractive pasta dishes, flavored and colored by adding these vegetables to the …
See the video for the Classic Italian Tiramisu with Frangelico HERE. I love to look back and remember the days when Tiramisu was a novelty. I’ll never forget the 1990s when Tiramisu came to life and popped everywhere. Today, you can find Tiramisu at just about every supermarket. If you think about it, Tiramisu is …
Hi everyone, check out the video for this Roasted Tamarind Chicken Thighs HERE. Whenever I think of tamarind, the first thought that comes to my mind is a small, round, dark brown candy that was sold by street vendors in Rio de Janeiro. When I was a little girl, I used to eat one every …
