CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO RECIPE Chayote Soufflé is a refined and delicate dish, and it makes a great appetizer or a great side dish. Soufflé dish is a classic French recipe, whose main characteristics are lightness and softness. Furthermore, it should be…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The Arabic food, its smells and its spices, arrived in Brazil in the 19th century with the Syrians and Lebanese immigrants. Food preparations like esfiha and quibe have become national Brazilian dishes. “Tabbouleh” is a light and healthy…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Tender” is a small boneless fully cooked ham. It is traditional Christmas and New Year’s Eve recipe, especially in cities, where foreign influence is very strong. Spices, fresh and canned fruit are commonly used to flavour the ham,…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Torta de frango” or “empadão” (big “empadinha”) is a very popular dish which probably came from Portugal, where the “pastelaria” (pastry know-how) is an old tradition. There is a lot of different “salty pies” around the world, such…
The “torta de liquidificador” is a homely dish, very easy to make and very tasty. It can be served hot, warm or cold, straight out of the fridge. It is always present at picnics, parties and buffet parties and it is great as a main…
The “tutu” consists of bean purée thickened with manioc flour or corn flour. Manioc flour has been added to beans to improve the nutritive value of the meal during the XVIII century expeditions to explore the new world’s territory and to search for gold and…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Vaca atolada” is a typical dish from the inner regions of Brazil, particularly in the state of Minas Gerais (doutheast part of the country). There are some versions about the origin of such a curious name: “mired cow”.…
“Vatapá” originates from Africa and it is one of the great classics of the state of Bahia’s cuisine, characterized by the distinct flavor of ingredients such as palm oil, coconut milk and coriander. Prawns are the basis for a cream-like sauce, which is served with…
“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