Pinga com mel is probably inspired by Polish tradition, in which honey also flavours vodka. It is prepared on winter evenings in Southern Brazil. Ingredients• pinga or vodka• honey• raisins, optional Preparation methodAdd a few tablespoons of honey into the pinga bottle. Shake the closed…
The “pirão”, also known as “angu”, is a native indigenous food preparation, and has become a traditional Brazilian side dish. It is a really thick cream made with manioc flour and fish or beef stock. It’s served with white rice to accompany fish, poultry or…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Polenta is a dish quite widespread in Brazil. Fried polenta, great for cocktails, is served as a side dish to the famous “chicken and polenta” recipe, an emblematic dish of “the great ABC cities” of Santo André, São Bernardo…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “egg white pudding”, also known as “Molotov” Pudding, is a great dessert of Portuguese origin, very soft and light. There is some confusion regarding the origin of the recipe, but probably it was a good way to use…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “Pudim de Leite Moça” is a classic homemade dessert recipe and one of the most popular desserts in Brazil. As the name implies, the main ingredient is sweetened condensed milk.The chocolate version of this pudding is the “Brigadeirão”.…
GUARDA IL CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Plantain purée makes a great side dish for fish and meats, and it is very popular in the North and Northeast of Brazil. Its delicate sweet flavour and creamy texture make this side dish a perfect match…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “queijadinha” is a sweet muffin flavoured with cheese. It is a variation of the “queijada”, a sweet pastry of the Portuguese monastic confectionery tradition, which probably made its first appearance in the 18th century. Both of these recipes…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Quentão ” is a traditional “Festas Juninas” (winter party) grog cocktail, especially in the South Region, the coldest area of Brazil. Its irresistible scents combine sweet and spicy notes and it is traditionally served hot in small earthenware, ceramic…
“Sabor Brasil” is now a book with hundreds of traditional recipes interspersed with tales and stories in a fascinating journey through knowledge and taste.
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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