CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Along Brazil’s long sea-coast there is an abundance of many types of fish, so there is no shortage of fish recipes.The casquinhas de siri are refined, tasty, easy and quick to prepare. They make a delicious snack and a…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Chayote is a very common vegetable in Brazil, usually considered an ingredient “less noble”. Although, in addition to the new recipes there are countless “traditional” ways to prepare it, which completely contradict any kind of preconception about its delicate…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “crusted chicken leg” is a fried coated chicken leg – depending on the size of the chicken leg it is almost a meal in itself. It is a version of a popular appetizer – the Hen Thigh, and…
The coxinha was “invented” during the 19th century to appease the whims and caprices of the son of Princess Isabel and the Compte D’Eu: he would only eat chicken thighs…For this and other equally laborious delights we must thank, in first place the African slaves,…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO This recipe is probably a version of the “pastel de camarão” (little shrimp pie), a legacy of Portuguese cuisine. It makes a great appetizer, snack or quick meal. There are many versions of “shrimp croquettes” all along the coast…
“Cuscuz” is a North African dish. It arrived in Brazil from Portugal and has changed significantly, becoming very different from the original dish. There are a lot of regional variations – using fish, poultry, pork and vegetables – served either as appetizers or as a…
Empadinha is a small shortbread pie served at buffet parties. Both the dough and the filling can be used as well in regular sized pie, known as “empadão”, namely a large “empada”. We propose the most classic fillings: palm heart, prawns or chicken, but if…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO This delicious finger food is really widespread in Brazil, especially at buffet parties and events. The “Savory Mini Pies” and “Chicken Pie” are variations of this recipe. The word “empada” (“empadinha” is the diminutive) derives from the Latin word…
“Sabor Brasil” is now a book with hundreds of traditional recipes interspersed with tales and stories in a fascinating journey through knowledge and taste.
Besides illustrating ingredients and culinary procedures, it tells the story of recipe origins, often linked to a specific geographical area and the influence of cultures that come from afar. It tells how food is perceived by the Brazilian people and describes both the places where it is eaten and the rituals that accompany it.
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This is a practical handbook created to familiarize yourselves with the Brazilian language and the melting-pot culture of Latin America’s largest country.
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I’m an architect. I was born in Brazil and my father was Italian.
“Eating well” is a heritage of Humanity. With this site I wish to share my passion for cooking. For every recipe, I’ve tried to use simple and traditional ingredients and not complicated working procedures. All recipes have been “tested and approved” by my Italian friends.
Fernanda Bocconi