Bolinhos de Chuva, Brazilian Mini Doughnuts recipe

Bolinho de chuva,  translates as rainy day doughnuts, it is one of those recipes that back home we usually you don’t look it up, we just make it by heart or make up as you…

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Dobradinha, a Brazilian tripe stew recipe

tripe stew Dobradinha – Brazilian tripe stew Tripe is an edible offal, the name given for the inside of the stomach of framed ox, sheep or pig. It hasn’t much flavour, so while cooking  it…

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Pie, when pastry meets filling

Palm heart and Leek Pie With Pie week upon us!  in fact, this week (7-13th March) –  what better way to celebrate than with a comforting homemade pastry.  It’s right to say that ready-made pastry…

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A carrot cake recipe, the Brazilian way

Fluffy, aerated and vibrant colour crowned with an irresistible chocolate sauce – sometimes crisp and firm; in others, creamy and shiny. The Carrot Cake formula works so well that it became the darling of the…

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Brazilian recipe, festive shrimp and lobster in Pumpkin

Shrimp in Pumpkin  (Camarão na moranga) is a typical dish of Brazilian coastal cuisine this delightful recipe is served and prepared with pumpkin, stuffed with shrimp, cream cheese and herbs. The origin of this recipe…

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