Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
7 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.
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.
Canjica
Creamy Brazilian canjica made from soft white corn kernels, milk, coconut and cinnamon — a traditional dessert for Festa Junina.
Pão de Queijo
Crispy Brazilian cheese balls made from tapioca starch — gluten-free, with a gooey cheesy center inside.