The fig tree was introduced in Brazil at the beginning of the 16Th century by the Portuguese colonizer, and quickly spread throughout the Country. The main production, however, is concentrated in the States of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.…
The pineapple is native to South America and has been widely spread in the tropical areas of Asia and Africa. Just like coconut, pineapple is no longer used just for dessert, but is also present in savory dishes, as in this particular recipe. Ingredients• 4…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Fios de ovos” – also known as “Palha de Abrantes” (Abrantes straw) – is a speciality of the Portuguese monastic confectionery tradition, and it is very deeply rooted in Brazilian cuisine. During the 16th century in Portugal the egg…
Frango a passarinho means chicken fried as one fries a small bird, because the chicken is cut into small pieces. It goes perfectly with rice and beans, “farofa”, salad, but also makes an excellent appetizer. It must be well seasoned, very crisp and dry. Ingredients•…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The mosaic jello is a colorful, tasty, fresh, easy to make and very economical dessert. The jello (powdered gelatin and flavorings) was introduced in Brazil at the beginning of the last century and quickly became a recurring presence in…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Banana jam is a home made recipe really easy to make but really delicious. It can also be served as a dessert course, together with a slice of fresh cheese or a tablespoon of cream cheese. Ingredients• 6 ripe…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO It’s not Christmas in Brazil wihtout Roast Pork Loin with Pineapple! Ingredients• pork loin in one piece• salt• black pepper• cinnamon• dried cloves• nutmeg powder• sliced garlic• bay leaves• white wine• pineapple juice or pineapple syrup (canned) To garnish:•…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Ingredients• 1 egg• a pinch of salt• 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard• a few drops of lemon juice• 150 ml corn oil, approximately Preparation method Crack the egg into an immersion blender container. Add the salt, the yellow mustard…
“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