Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
18 recipes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.