Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
10 recipes
Acarajé
Brazilian Bahian fritters made from peeled black-eyed peas, deep-fried in dendê oil and filled with vatapá, vinaigrette and dried shrimp.
Beijinho
Delicate Brazilian coconut candies with a creamy texture, coated in coconut and topped with a clove.
Bobó de camarão
This rich Bahian-style Brazilian bobó combines a silky cassava purée with shrimp, coconut milk and fragrant dendê oil.
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.
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.
Canjica
Creamy Brazilian canjica made from soft white corn kernels, milk, coconut and cinnamon — a traditional dessert for Festa Junina.
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.
Pão de Queijo
Crispy Brazilian cheese balls made from tapioca starch — gluten-free, with a gooey cheesy center inside.