Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
5 recipes
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.
Vatapá
A thick Bahian sauce made from soaked bread, dried shrimp, coconut milk, nuts and fragrant dendê oil.
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.
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.