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Empadinha de queijo (Mini Cheese Pies)

Empadinha de queijo (Mini Cheese Pies)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO This delicious finger food is really widespread in Brazil, especially at buffet parties and events. The “Savory Mini Pies” and “Chicken Pie” are variations of this recipe. The word “empada” (“empadinha” is the diminutive) derives from the Latin word…

Esfiha (Flatbread with Meat or Cheese)

Esfiha (Flatbread with Meat or Cheese)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Esfiha” is a very popular dish in Lebanon, in Syria, and in almost every country in the Middle East. “Esfiha” was brought by Arab immigrants Brazil in the late 19th century, and it has become an integral part of…

Esfiha fechada (Beef Pasties)

Esfiha fechada (Beef Pasties)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The origin of the “esfiha” is Lebanese and dates back to the origins of bread, which received a layer of meat and onion. It is also believed that “esfiha fechada” (closed esfiha) is a variation of the original dish…

Farofa (Manioc Flour Mixture)

Farofa (Manioc Flour Mixture)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Farofa” is a traditional Brazilian side dish maked with manioc flour. “Farofa” can be more, or less, “moist”, and there are countless ways to prepare it. The recipes below are just suggestions. The “farofa” is a wonderful preparation: one…

Farofa de banana da terra (Plaintain “farofa”)

Farofa de banana da terra (Plaintain “farofa”)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The plantain “farofa” is the most common side dish served with roasted fish in the state of Mato Grosso, but also goes very well with rice and beans dishes and meat dishes. In the state of Piauí it is…

Farofa de ovos (Eggs “farofa”)

Farofa de ovos (Eggs “farofa”)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The eggs “farofa” is an excellent side dish for rice and beans as well as a side dish for barbecue.There are numerous versions of this recipe all around the country, but the most famous one – that becomes protagonist…

Feijão-tropeiro (Muleteer Beans)

Feijão-tropeiro (Muleteer Beans)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Feijão-tropeiro” is the icon of “tropeiro” (muleteer or caravan conductor) kitchen, a figure appeared in the late 17th century and early 18th century. Muleteers transported goods for supply to the central regions of the country. The trips were very…

Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “feijoada” – an icon of Brazilian cuisine – is a fusion of usual European cuisine with local products such as the black bean. It is a variation of the “cozido português”, of the Italian “cassoeula”, of the French…