Fish Friday, the Brazilian way: cod, prawns, chayote stew

cod, prawns, chayote stew A simple, light and delicious recipe. The chayote with shrimp is a typical Brazilian recipe. It is one of the few Brazilian dishes that did not receive the interference of the…

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Tapioca, pancake the Brazilian way

Tapioca Many Christian faiths in the United Kingdom mark Shrove Tuesday as the last day before fasting for the Lent period. It is also known as Pancake Tuesday or Pancake Day, when people eat pancakes…

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Picanha, the sous vide way

Picanha Sous Vide Having got hold of the latest gastronomic craze, Sous Vide,  played around with it,  got your head around of the process of preparation of the water-bath, placing your food in plastic bags,…

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Chocolate week: Pão de Mel, Brazilian chocolate and honey buns

The Story behind Chocolates and Their Sweetness The mention of chocolate triggers an overwhelming craving that only a chocoholic can truly understand. The sweet lure of chocolate goes beyond the sheer love for the taste,…

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Brazilian street food – Bahia – acarajé and vatapá

To celebrate another Brazilian match in the worldcup 2014, this Tuesday,  a recipe I adapted from the original so everyone can make at home a delicious canapé. Similar to Arabic Falafel invented in the Middle…

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