Traditional Brazilian Wedding Favours – Bem Casado

Bem casados  – Brazilian wedding favours Bem casados are said to give the newly weds luck! These wedding favours are discs of sponge cake filled with dulce de leche, sugar coated and individually wrapped. The…

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Bolinho de bacalhau and Mandioca Frita (salt cod cakes and fried cassava)

Bacalhau is a very used cooking ingredient in Portugal, Galicia and Brazil. Before refrigeration the Portuguese use this method of preservation by drying and salting to preserve the cod nutrients. Salt cod has been produced…

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Quindim – Small Brazilian coconut tarts

  Quindim is a popular desert in Brazil.  It’s a custard like mixture with coconut and vanilla and baked in the oven.  It can be baked in a big pie dish or small ramekins or…

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Coxinha recipe – Brazilian golden chicken snack

  Coxinhas are a very popular snack or appetizers in Brazil.  They are served in majority of bars and cafes to accompany drinks or as a quick snack. Or simply as a savoury treat, food…

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