Happy weekend, everyone! Can I share one more “Brazilianized” recipe with you guys? Pretty please? I promise you won’t regret it! Anyways… This is a version of the Kung Pao Chicken, which is a typical Chinese spicy stir-fry dish made with chicken, vegetables, peanuts and chili peppers. It originated in the Sichuan Province of southwestern China and it’s believed to be named after Ding Baozhen, a late Qing Dynasty official and governor of the Sichuan Province....
Hi everyone! Happy last week of World Cup games! :) I still have 6 more countries to feature, but who’s counting, right? lol France and Colombia were eliminated on Friday and Belgium and Costa Rica were eliminated yesterday, but I promised to do all the countries playing the quarter finals, so you’ll still see recipes for the countries that are out, even if it takes me longer than this last week of games....
This post is sponsored by Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. Sometimes, when you’re old(er), you suddenly notice traits about yourself that you had never realized were there. I’ve recently made peace with the fact that I am a predictable gal! For example, I host Thanksgiving every year. My guests can expect a Pinterest-worthy table, my Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter and my Baked Brie. Religiously, every single year! For Christmas, though, it’s roast beef time....
Can you believe it’s Easter time already? ? Time to gather the loved ones to eat delicious food and celebrate little traditions! Oh, I’m sure you’ve already noticed that I’m a sucker for traditions. Especially the ones that involve food! ??? One of my favorite Easter traditions – along with oversized chocolate eggs – is the Easter Dove Bread, or Colomba Pasquale as they call in Italy. Like the Panettone, this sweet bread is really popular in Brazil, because of our strong Italian heritage, and my family always gobbles a few of these for Páscoa (Easter in Portuguese)....
Your feijoada party won’t be complete without a side of my Brazilian Collard Greens, my Brazilian Salsa and my Brazilian Rice, so make sure to grab those recipes as well. A hearty black bean stew that will warm your soul! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten requests for a feijoada recipe here on the blog. And I can’t blame you! How could one pretend to be an expert in Brazilian cuisine and not have feijoada on her site?...
For me, Super Bowl Sunday means tasty snacks and finger food! Truth be told, I’m not a huge football fan. But I never miss a Super Bowl gathering! Who in their right mind would pass on all the delicious nachos, creamy dips, chicken wings and fried cheesy goodnesses? Not me! Unless you are out of luck and end up in a party with store bought chips and salsa. Oh, the nerve!...
Quick post today, guys, cause I have a feeling you might still be worn out from yesterday’s feast! And I can bet you are now puzzledly looking at all those leftovers, thinking “Why do I always have to make so much food?” while hopelessly pulling your hair. But what if I told you there is a way to revamp all that food into something delicious? No, not a sandwich! We all know turkey sandwiches are great, but this year we are looking for something better....
A popular Brazilian dessert! Chocolate-y, rich, dense, addictive, moist, fluffy, tastes like Brazilian childhood. I could write this whole post just by listing adjectives that describe these cakes! But, don’t worry, I won’t. I’ll get to all the details so you can recreate them exactly like mine. This recipe makes quite a lot – about 24 if you use the same size ramekins I used – but I figured it’d be okay, as most people will usually need a lot when making it for parties or to give as gifts....
One of my favorite aspects of food blogging is the community. I had never thought that by signing up for a blogging platform and sharing my recipes and ideas that I would end up making so many friends from all over the world. The community is so strong and is growing as we speak. Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook groups. If you’re a foodie you will inevitably find other foodies. And so I did!...
An easy, (almost) one pan chicken dinner! Ladies and gentleman, I present you my grandma’s famous chicken with sausage, onions and potatoes. The type of dish that takes virtually no time to put together, some time in the oven and results in long-lasting pure pleasure! This recipe was the perfect candidate for a “one pan” title. However, I find that cooking the bacon and then adding butter and wine to get an infused savory delicious sauce is worth the extra skillet to wash!...
This dish was originally served for breakfast, but nowadays it is often served as a side. It also works great as a main course, especially if you’re a potato lover like me!
If you’ve been to a Brazilian wedding, chances are you found a tower of beautifully wrapped bem casados on your way out and smuggled at least a few to take home. No judgement here! I am guilty of trying to smuggle as many as I can, as I adore these sweet treats! In Brazil, people pay doceiras (women who make sweet confections and desserts) or bakeries a lot of money for these....
What is your favorite dessert? This is a very difficult question to answer for some people. Maybe they like more than one type or maybe, like my husband, they are not really into desserts. I must confess I’m usually a savory over sweet person. I would trade a brownie for some french fries or a slice of (italian) pizza any day! However, there is one dessert that I can’t resist: my grandma’s pavê!...
Brazilian classics are my specialty! This recipe is a combination of my mom’s and my grandma’s recipe, making it the best one ever. If you want more savory Brazilian dishes, make sure to also grab the recipes for my Moqueca Baiana, Feijoada and Vaca Atolada. A classic Brazilian shrimp dish! It’s finally here! One of the most requested recipes ever here on the blog (and on Instagram). And the wait was worth it, because it is EPIC!...
Who doesn’t love dipping things in melted chocolate? This is one of my favorite desserts, especially when served after my delicious Swiss Cheese Fondue. I’m a huge fondue lover! There’s something about sharing a pot of fondue with a loved one or a group of friends that makes me all happy and cozy inside. It is a dish that is meant to be shared and enjoyed leisurely. Can you imagine making fondue just for yourself and gobbling it up in minutes?...
Golden Milk, a creamy and slightly spiced Indian-inspired drink, is my favorite bedtime drink! Known for its several health benefits, it is easy to make and will help you stay warm without hindering your New Year’s resolutions. There is a reason turmeric is so popular: it has amazing anti inflammatory and anti oxidant properties. If you’re interested in more turmeric recipes, make sure to also check out my Turmeric Almond Butter!...
Molten cakes are one of the most popular desserts down in Brazil, where they are called “petit gateau“. Every restaurant serves a version, with chocolate being the obvious choice most of the time. That is, until you try the dulce de leche version! Oh my goodness, you guys. I can’t begin to describe the feeling of cutting through one of these and watching the thick caramel-y goodness flowing out and waiting – no, begging – for you to scoop it out and taste it....
