Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
26 recipes
Acarajé
Brazilian Bahian fritters made from peeled black-eyed peas, deep-fried in dendê oil and filled with vatapá, vinaigrette and dried shrimp.
Arroz Carreteiro
A hearty southern Brazilian rice dish with salted beef charque, bacon, garlic and parsley — a simple, richly meaty one-pot recipe.
Beijinho
Delicate Brazilian coconut candies with a creamy texture, coated in coconut and topped with a clove.
Bife à Cebolada
Juicy Brazilian beef steaks with soft sautéed onions and a fragrant pan sauce.
Bobó de camarão
This rich Bahian-style Brazilian bobó combines a silky cassava purée with shrimp, coconut milk and fragrant dendê oil.
Brazilian Beef Stroganoff
A Brazilian classic: tender strips of beef in a creamy sauce with mushrooms, ketchup and mustard — served over white rice and topped with crispy shoestring potato sticks.
Brazilian Rice and Beans
A classic Brazilian everyday dish — fluffy white rice and richly stewed black beans with garlic, onion and bay leaf, traditionally served together on one plate.
Brigadeiro
Soft Brazilian chocolate truffles with a rich cocoa flavor and a glossy sprinkle coating.
Vatapá
A thick Bahian sauce made from soaked bread, dried shrimp, coconut milk, nuts and fragrant dendê oil.
Galinhada
This golden Brazilian galinhada combines juicy chicken thighs, rice and vegetables that slowly soak up a rich, spiced broth, all cooked in a single pot.
Empadinha with Palmito (Heart of Palm)
Brazilian bite-sized pies with buttery shortcrust pastry and a creamy filling of heart of palm, onion and garlic.
Escondidinho
A Brazilian casserole in which a juicy ground beef filling "hides" beneath a layer of smooth mashed potatoes and golden mozzarella.
Caldo de Mandioca
A thick Brazilian soup made with tender cassava, crispy bacon and browned sausage — warming, hearty and full of homemade flavor.
Canjica
Creamy Brazilian canjica made from soft white corn kernels, milk, coconut and cinnamon — a traditional dessert for Festa Junina.
Couve à Mineira
Thinly shredded collard greens, quickly sautéed with garlic and crispy bacon — a classic Minas Gerais side dish for feijoada.
Coxinha
Crispy Brazilian teardrop-shaped fritters with a tender chicken and cream cheese filling in a crumb coating, deep-fried to a golden crust — a beloved street snack from São Paulo.
Minas-Style Chicken with Okra
Tender chicken, browned to a golden crust, simmered with okra, tomatoes and herbs in a rich homemade sauce.
Fish Moqueca
Traditional Bahian moqueca — chunks of white fish stewed in coconut milk with dendê palm oil, bell pepper and tomatoes, which give the dish its vibrant orange color and nutty aroma.
Chocolate Pavé
A Brazilian layered dessert with delicate vanilla and chocolate custard, soaked ladyfingers, and a light whipped cream topping.
Pão de Queijo
Crispy Brazilian cheese balls made from tapioca starch — gluten-free, with a gooey cheesy center inside.
Salpicão de Frango
A festive Brazilian salad with tender chicken, crunchy carrots, sweet raisins, and a creamy pink sauce.
Tutu de feijão
A creamy Minas Gerais-style purée of cooked beans thickened with manioc flour and enriched with crispy bacon and garlic — a traditional side dish from the state of Minas Gerais, usually served with rice, braised couve (collard greens) and fried pork fat or sausage.
Farofa
Crispy Brazilian farofa with bacon, garlic and egg — a traditional side dish made from toasted cassava flour, served with feijoada, grilled meats, or rice and beans.
Feijão Tropeiro
A hearty Brazilian dish made with beans, crispy bacon, smoked sausage, eggs, collard greens, and toasted cassava flour.
Feijoada
Brazil's national stew of black beans, pork and smoked meats, slow-simmered into a thick, rich sauce and served with rice, sautéed collard greens and orange slices.
Frango à Passarinho
A Brazilian appetizer of small crispy chicken pieces marinated in lime and garlic, then double-fried to a golden crust.