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Piña Colada Cheesecake Smoothie (Vitamina de Abacaxi com Coco)

The day has arrived once again– it is SRC-Secret Recipe Club Day! Our recipe for today is the guilt-free, refreshing, and...
From Brazil To You: Gnocchi with Greens, Bacon, Grilled Corn, and Tomatoes

If you are frequent reader of mine, you already know that I started participating in the Secret Recipe Club –...
Peanut Butter and Berry Waffles with Nutella Sauce…Mmmm!!!

Ready?! This is SRC-Secret Recipe Club day! As you know, once a month on this day a recipe from a...
Chocolate-Strawberry Slump: The Taste of Happiness…

I am tired yet happy, for two main reasons. First, I had a great time this past Friday teaching a successful...
From Brazil To You: Easter Chocolate Cake

Spring has officially arrived… And Easter is almost here! In my home country of Brazil, as in many other Christian...
From Brazil To You: Coffee Flan (Pudim de Café)

It has been a while since I last made pudim (flan)... Pudim has always been one of my favorite desserts. There...
White Chocolate-Cherry Pie Bars: One is not enough!

Remember our Chocolate Party last month, where we featured the infamous Chocolate-Strawberry Slump? Well, the day for our monthly Chocolate...
Chicken Stroganoff (Estrogonofe de Frango) for Father’s Day…

Father’s Day will be celebrated Sunday, the 16th, in the USA, while it is always celebrated on the second Sunday...
Coconut Rolls (Pão Doce com Coco): Life is better with sweets!!

Life is just sweeter with sweets, don’t you think? When the pressure is on, sweets are what I crave… This...
Coimbra-Style Bread Pudding (Pudim de Pão à Moda de Coimbra)

I love bread pudding… It’s as comforting as a mother’s love — at least for me!!! My Mom makes the...
Pizza à Portuguesa delivered From Brazil To You…

I still remember… Growing up in Brazil, Pizza à Portuguesa used to be one of my favorite pizzas. I don’t...
Tips for a Moist Cake and a Brazilian-Style Carrot Cake (Bolo de Cenoura)

Carrot cakes, like culture, show differences based upon their place of origin– at least American and Brazilian carrot cakes do!...
Brazilian Breakfast and Tapioca Crepes with Cheese

Since so many people have expressed curiosity about Brazilian breakfast customs, instead of answering their questions individually it seemed fitting...
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Jalapeno-Lime Aioli and Parmesan Cheese…

Summer has not officially arrived yet, but temperatures are soaring almost everywhere. Since the scent of food on a grill...
Homemade Pineapple-Mint Iced Tea (Chá de Abacaxi com Hortelã)

Lately I have been trying to cool off the warm late spring days by drinking lots of water and healthy iced beverages. ...
How to Hard Boil Eggs Properly

When I was attending culinary school many years ago, I remember several different lessons that my peers and I received...
Romeo and Juliet en Croute to Celebrate Mother’s Day…

Mother’s Day is almost here! And we will celebrate it with a magnificent recipe: Romeo and Juliet en Croute or...
From Brazil To You: Tapioca Crepes with Chocolate Fudge Sauce (Tapioca com Brigadeiro Mole)

I grew up eating tapioca. It is one of the most comforting foods in the world for me… so comforting...
Healthy Yuca Fries (Aipim Frito): Loaded with flavor without expanding your waist line.

I love yuca — also known as cassava or manioc… yes, I love it even more than potatoes! This is...
Vanilla Bean Churros filled with Chocolate Sauce and a Good Cup of Coffee…That’s all that I need!!!

I love churros! Although originally from Spain, they are a very popular treat in much of South America, including in...
From Brazil To You guest post for Coffee and Crumpets: Pão de Mel (Honey Bread)

I had just finished composing my blog’s menu for March when an email came through from Nazneen, the author of...
Cassava, Its Importance, Derivatives, and Dishes

Cassava? What is that? And why are you dedicating a post to it? No, it is not only because I...
Buffalo Chicken-Sweet Potato Chowder…

I love hearty and cream-based soups with great contrasting flavors. Because of this, our recipe for today is the infamous...
Making Fun Memories with Oreo Cookie Balls (Pirulitos ou Bombons de Oreo)…

I have started participating in The Secret Recipe Club – SRC. So for this month, I have been assigned to...
Cod Cakes (Bolinho de Bacalhau): The versatile fritters with a heavenly taste!!

I love fried cod fish cakes so much I selected them to be served as one of the hors d’oeuvres...
Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Stacks to celebrate Valentine’s Day!!!

Valentine’s Day is almost here… It’s knocking on the door of our hearts despite our busy lives, and regardless of...
From Brazil To You: Banana Coffee Chai Smoothie

I grew up drinking fruit smoothies at breakfast time. Banana smoothies used to be some of my favorites (besides guava,...
Crazy Gal Cake (Bolo Nega Maluca) to celebrate our first birthday!!!

Recently I was catering this cake for a Brazilian friend’s birthday. So I decided to double the batter to make...
Avocado Crème Brûlée and Our First Giveaway…

This is our first ever giveaway… a giveaway to celebrate the first anniversary of From Brazil To You. I can hardly...
Sea and Garden Pasta (Fettuccine com Camarão, Tomate e Salsinha): The taste of wanting more…

Pasta, pasta, and more pasta… This is what I have been craving on these cold Texas winter days. I wonder...
Get Pizza Empanadas for The Super Bowl…

I love empanadas, although it has been a while since I have last eaten them. Because of the American football...
The Enchanting Pernambuco and its Super-Delicious Cartola (Top Hat Bananas)

To speak of Brazil is to speak of my home State, the gorgeous Pernambuco (Portuguese pronunciation: pair-nom-boo´-coo). Kissed by the...
From Brazil To You: Corn Bread with Basil (Pão de Milho com Manjericão)

Pão de milho — that’s all I want… Just its aroma baking in the oven is enough to make me...
Camila Negreiros and her stay-in-shape Salad with Greens, Fruits, Pecans, Grilled Chicken, Feta, and Champagne Vinaigrette: Two Brazilian-American beauties…

I came to know Camila through a mutual friend from Arizona. Knowing that both Camila and I are from Brazil,...
Passaporte Brasil at Central Market– Celebrating Brazil, Its Culture, and Food

For those who may not live in Texas or listen to the radio very often, Passaporte Brasil (Passaport Brazil) is...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Story Time in Portuguese, and Biscoito de Nata

What a Saturday! I feel as if I am running a marathon… I started my morning with exercise, followed by...
From Brazil To You: Brazilian-Style Pork Ribs (Costela de Porco Assada)

What is for dinner tonight? Well, at my house it will be pork ribs… Oh, yes! I am counting the...
Strawberry-White Chocolate Flan (Flan de Morango e Chocolate Branco): A modern and elegant dessert that pleases both children and adults…

My, my, my… Our recipe for today is none other than the wonderful strawberry-white chocolate flan, a modern Brazilian gluten-free...
A New Year’s Champagne Cocktail and 25 Dishes from Different Blogs…

New Year… Yes, it’s about to arrive!!! In Brazil, preparation for this celebration starts on the morning of December 31,...
Saying Good-bye… to the Brazilian June Festivals with Gluten-Free Creamy Corn Cake (Pamonha de Forno).

The June Festivals in Brazil will be ending soon. On the upcoming 24th of June, we will be celebrating the...
Ravioli Soup (Sopa de Ravióli): Love at first bite!

This is soup day! That’s right!!! I am serving one of my family’s favorite soups for dinner tonight. My husband...
Mango Ice Cream with Condensed Milk (Sorvete de Manga com Leite Condensado): The taste of forgiveness…

Honestly, I had planned another dessert for this week. But my husband had a sudden longing for homemade mango ice cream. It...
Celebrating both Fall and my Birthday with a Caramel Apple-Brownie Cheesecake (Cheesecake de Maçã com Calda de Caramelo)…

My favorite season is knocking at the door. That’s right, fall is almost here… And I am counting the days. ...
My first time making Portuguese Corn Bread (Broa de Milho): A providential disastrous experience…

What happens when a self-confident cook acts impulsively? Well, see for yourself. This is my story about making Portuguese Corn...
From Brazil To You warns: Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Flan (Brigadeirão) is extremely addictive!

If Brigadeiro (The famous and infamous Brazilian Fudge Candy) is GOOD, imagine a brigadeirão (a family-size Brigadeiro)… I know, it’s...
Fusions: When Brazilian cuisine blends with others…

Although I lived the first 29 years of my life in Brazil– one of the most diverse countries on the planet–...
Tropical Sushi: A Harmonious Brazilian-Japanese Combination of Flavors…

Ah, Japan…. A country that I have not yet gotten to visit, but which I have the feeling of knowing, at...
Brazilian Saffron Rice w/ Chicken and Vegetables (Galinhada Mineira): A hearty and complete meal!

Recently the weather has started to change noticeably. The temperature has cooled down, but there is also something different in...
Spiced Banana Upside Down Cake (Bolo de Banana), Me, and the Real Joy of Baking…

Bananas are one of my favorite fruits, and cake is something that I crave often. So banana cake was exactly what I...
Okra Tomato Salad à la Chef Yara Castro Roberts: A delight to the senses…

I had been hearing a lot about the Brazilian Chef Yara Castro Roberts and her extraordinary cookbook ‘The Brazilian Table,’ but only recently did...
Lentil and Beef Soup (Sopa de Lentilha) to start off the New Year on the right foot and valuable tips on how to cook lentils correctly…

Brazilians eat lentils in a variety of dishes all year round, especially on New Year’s Eve (Reveillón). This tradition was...
Tools of a Brazilian kitchen and a dish (Cornmeal Couscous) from a homesick woman…

I have another confession to make. Today I had planned to make Romeo & Juliet Stuffed French Toast — translation:...
Berry Caipilé Drink (Caipilé de Frutas Vermelhas) to celebrate Carnival and Mardi Gras…

Carnival will be starting soon in Brazil… In fact, it will be celebrated officially from the 9th to the 12th ...
Satisfy Your Cravings with a One-Minute Chocolate Fudge Cake in a Mug with Black Cherry Ice Cream (Bolo de Chocolate na Caneca com Sorvete)

I love quick desserts. This one takes literally about 1 minute to bake. Yep! Just 1 minute… How wonderful is...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Red Wine Tapioca Pudding with Vanilla Bean Sauce…

Valentine’s Day is around the corner – at least in the U.S. and some other countries, where it is celebrated...
Summer Berry Tartlets (Tortinhas de Frutas Vermelhas) — A QED treat with No baking required.

I love berries! They are so versatile. In the summer, I make all kind of treats with them for obvious...
Licking a Ragamuffin’s Foot…Mousse (Mousse Pé-de-Moleque)!

Have you ever heard about a candy called Ragamuffin’s Foot or Pé-de-Moleque? Well, perhaps not by that funny name (a...
Bam!!! It will be Emeril’s Savory Bread Pudding for Christmas breakfast this year…

Christmas breakfast is a tradition at my house… After opening our presents, we sit down together to enjoy the food...
Passion Fruit Cake with Double Topping (Bolo de Maracujá com Cobertura Dupla): “My Precious”!!

I absolutely love passion fruit! Don’t you? In Brazil, our passion fruit is big, yellow on the outside, full of...
How to make Sun-Cured Beef topped with Grilled Halloumi Cheese (Carne de Sol com Queijo de Coalho): The correct recipe and valuable tips from someone who will not lead you wrong!!!

The recipe that I am about to present today is a staple in my state of Pernambuco and in several other...
Cassava “Lasagna”: All the good stuff is in here…

This is my favorite casserole– ‘in the whole wide world,’ as one of my little ones would say. I...
Tilapia with Passion Fruit Sauce and Toasted Sesame Seeds served with Coconut Rice (Surubim ao Molho de Maracujá e Gergelim com Arroz de Coco): What a heavenly meal!

Both dishes are old acquaintances of mine. The fish recipe is from my beautiful state of Pernambuco and the rice...
The Two Men in My Life and the Best Lemon Pie Ever…

As you may know, we will be celebrating Father’s Day – at least in United States– this Sunday (in Brazil, it is...
Baked Rice Casserole (Arroz de Forno Cremoso): The yum-yum rice!

OK… I have to confess that I truly struggled to decide which rice recipe to post first here. “Why? It’s just...
Gluten-free pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese rolls) hot from the oven…

Originally from Minas Gerais state, pão de queijo or Brazilian Cheese Puffs/Rolls is very popular as a breakfast item and also as a...
Christmas Fried Polenta (Polenta Frita): The Star of the Party!

As I have stated many times before, I love corn as well as most dishes made from it, both savory...
Turkey Pot Pie with Cranberry-Pecan Crusts: The perfect dish both for Thanksgiving Day and for Thanksgiving leftovers…

Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated about 9 days from now… I am thinking not only about all the dishes that...
Guava-Lemon Mousse (Mousse de Goiaba e Limão): An incredibly creamy Brazilian gluten-free dessert!!!

Finally!!! This past week we have been harvesting fresh fruit from trees that my husband planted in our back yard...
Shrimp Pizza (Brazilian-Italian Fusion Dish): Control yourself or repress the scream…

I love pizza, although avoid having it very often. It is addictive, and for this very reason quite dangerous — especially...
Roasted Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée: An extraordinary made-for-fall dessert!!!

Cravings, cravings, and more cravings… Fall hasn’t even officially arrived, yet I am already craving after everything that reminds me...
Mississippi Mudslides (Mississippi Milkshakes): Tested and approved by “children” of all ages… :)

After school, my eldest daughter usually asks me what surprise I have in store for her. Although I have a...
Crazy for Portuguese Eggs Threads (Fio de Ovos)

I can almost hear someone saying: “Are you kidding me? Such a thing as Eggs Threads exist?” or ”OK! But why...
Finally Feijoada (Black Bean Stew), Brazil’s National Dish!

‘Finally, feijoada!’ as one of my cooking class students will no doubt say. No one was more anxious to see...
Brigadeiro (Brazil’s famous chocolate fudge truffles): As unforgettable as a mother’s love!

Ah, brigadeiro… What would my childhood — and adult life, too– have been without it? How to explain it to other...
Making Queijadinha (Brazilian Gluten-free Coconut “Muffins”) with my favorite little “assistants”…

What an afternoon! My two little ones came to help me in the kitchen — voluntarily. Nope, I didn’t even ask for...
Fruit Cocktail Drink (Coquetel de Frutas): Bliss in a cup!

What a hot and stressful day!!!!!!!!!!!!! To refresh myself and clear my mind, I made what in Brazil we call...
What to Expect When You’re Expecting, Rodrigo Santoro, and Grape Surprise (Surpresa de Uva)…

I went to the movies a few days ago. I wanted to see the screen adaptation of ”What to Expect When You’re...
Tropical Fruits of Brazil: Pink Mango (and a Tropical Salad)…

Exotic and luscious, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, mango is one of the most frequently consumed fruits in all of...
The Best Brunch Recipe Ever: Baked Italian-Style Bauru Casserole (Bauru Italiano de Forno)

Bauru is a very popular Brazilian sandwich, created by a student from the city of Bauru, São Paulo in 1934....
An ode to cassava: one of the most versatile roots…

I hope you have enjoyed those Collard Greens à la Mineira and also the Garlic Roasted Pork Loin with Wine...
Celebrating Brazilian June Festivals with Sweet Corn-Coconut Pudding (Munguzá Doce)…

Festas Juninas or the June Festivals, also known as festa de São João, are popular Brazilian festivities that take place at the...
The Wonderful Brazilian Papaya (And Papaya Cream with Cassis)…

Papaya is a fruit native to Central America, but Spanish and Portuguese explorers brought it to many other tropical and...
Brazilian-Style Quiche (Quiche Trio Mineiro): The happy result of playing in the kitchen…

The kitchen is my playground!!! There I feel free to create new recipes, adapt others, and make mistakes. I am...
Refreshing ourselves with Pineapple-Mint Popsicles (Picolé de Abacaxi com Hortelã)

It is spring! Although the weather here in Texas more closely resembles summer. It is time to refresh ourselves. What...
Corn Creme Brulée (Creme Brulé de Milho): A gluten-free, upscale, great for dinner parties recipe…

I do loooooooove corn — and pretty much anything made from it. Thanksgiving has passed, but I just cannot get...
Pan-Fried Potato Patties (Bolinho de Batata): A Family Tradition!

Potato patties, oh my! This is another treasured family recipe. My beloved Grandmother, Vovó Socorro, used to make them. ...
Got Sweet Potato Pie?

This will be my 11th Thanksgiving in the U.S. This is for sure a date to celebrate and share with...
Quentão de Vinho (Brazilian Mulled Wine) to celebrate Festas Juninas…

Festas Juninas, or the June Festivals, are now taking place in Brazil once again. As we explained last year in our...
What, after all, is Quindim?

If you are not from Brazil or familiar with our gastronomy, I bet you might be thinking: “What now?” or...
Bahian-Style Seafood Stew (Moqueca Baiana) and Capoeira: The perfect combination!

Ah, Bahia… How I miss its happy people, beautiful beaches, Capoeira, and most of all, its unique food. That’s right!...
Bobó de Camarão: A Dish with Soul…

I am sharing with you today one of my favorite stews: the rich Bobó de Camarão or Shrimp in Yuca Cream....
Caipirinha – Brazil’s national cocktail- and its variations.

As Mexico with its Margarita and Cuba with its Mojito, Brazil also has a national drink: Caipirinha. It is made with...
Comfort food: Bredo/Spinach Stewed in Coconut Milk

Bredo (also know as caruru, the plant not the dish) is a plant from the Amaranthaceae family, some of whose species...
Sparkling Cranberry-Passion Fruit Cocktail: A beverage of thankfulness despite circumstances…

Today is not a celebratory day for me, but despite all of the circumstances I took the time to make a nice,...
Eating like a Kid: Homemade Sweet Guava-and-Cream Ice Cream (Sorvete Nata-Goiaba)…Oh, Happy Day!

I can still remember… Nata-Goiaba (Guava-and-Cream) used to be one of my favorite flavors back home in Brazil. Oh, how I have...
Caramel Apple Streusel Cake (Bolo de Maçã com Calda de Caramelo e Farofa Alemã): A culinary jewel to indulge all palates…

I have been a subscriber of Southern Living magazine for years. Yes, I am also crazy for the cuisine of...
Here comes Miss Hot Chicken with Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce (Frango Assado com Molho Chimichurri)…

I was watching Giada De Laurentis last Friday afternoon on the Food Network Channel. Among other dishes, she prepared one recipe...
A summer favorite treat: Chocolate and Healthylicious Ice Pops in a Baggie (Sacolé Cremoso de Chocolate e Sacolé Nutritivo)!

My little one has been bringing frozen pops home with her from school recently. One of her pre-school friends has...
Brazilian-style Chicken Salad/Sandwich (Salpicão de Frango/Sanduíche) — The perfect fix…

What a crazy week! Both my daughters will be finishing their classes by Friday. My eldest will be graduating from...
Romance on the Plate: Romeo and Juliet Stuffed “French” Toast Casserole (Rabanada de Forno Romeu e Julieta)

French toast is not so French in Brazil. Huh? For us it is actually a heritage passed down from our...
Brazilian-Style Mac and Cheese Casserole (Macarronada com Requeijão): When extreme is oh-so-good!!!

It has been a long time since I have made this extremely cheesy, yummy dish. I still lived in Brazil,...
Corn Muffins with Guava Paste (Bolinhos de Milho com Goiabada): Because fond memories never fade…

I do so love corn and anything made from it. Always fresh in my mind are fond memories of my...
Chocolate-Gingerbread Cookie Frappuccino: The beverage that Starbucks wishes it created…

Coffee, coffee, and more coffee… Do Americans love coffee? Well, so do Brazilians. It’s a love affair that has last...
A rustic Brazilian Beef Stew with Vegetables (Picadinho de Carne) for dinner: The end of a dilemma!

I have spent most of the day out with my daughters, who are still enjoying their Easter break. We played...
Almond-Cherry Cheesecake…Because now is always a special occasion!!!

I have always loved cheesecakes — and so does my husband. Since we will be celebrating his birthday soon, I decided...
My Mom’s Bread Pudding (Pudim de Pão)

My mom is a very funny story-teller — so funny, in fact, that I firmly believe she should have made...
A plate of goodness: Garlic Pork Loin with Wine Sauce.

Today is Friday! Yay!!!!!!! In my opinion, it is like a day of celebration that announces the best is yet to come: the...
Two Hillbilly Dishes (Polenta with Rustic Chicken Stew/ Xerém com Frango Ensopado) and a huge smile on my face…

This month, the traditional Festas Juninas (June Festivals) are celebrated in Brazil. I will explain these festivities in more detail in one of...
Farofa: Food or Slang?

…What would be your guess? Well, what I can say is that Farofa is both a side dish and a slang term full...
Celebrating Halloween with the monstrously delicious Brigadeiro Cupcakes…

Oh, Halloween is getting close… It’s almost here. What are you going to be this year? I have already decided to...
Açaí Super-Fruit Milk Shake, oh my!

If you live in United States, you’re probably tired of hearing so many ads about this berry, which has been appearing...
A Happy Easter with Blanc-Mange (Manjar Branco)

It’s Easter time! Every single detail is ready– including my Easter dessert. I’m not talking about just any dessert, but...
An Exception for Breaded Deep-Fried Bananas (Banana Empanada)

I love food. All sorts of food. But I tend to be drawn more toward lean options, rather than deep-fried...
Beer-Braised Chicken (Frango na Cerveja): Not a short cut in my kitchen…

Everything started when the apple of my eyes, my husband, asked me when I would make a chicken stew again....
Butternut Squash with Beef Jerky Soufflé (Suflê de Quibebe com Carne Seca): What a treat!

I always have lots of ideas for things to cook and post here — so many that sometimes is hard...
Seeking Comfort through Soup: Grandma’s Chicken Soup (Canja de Galinha)…

Have you ever sought comfort in food specifically because you were missing someone special? I know I have! Every time that I...
A delicious and effortless dish to celebrate Mom on her special day…

Wow! How time flies… We will be celebrating Mother’s Day just two days from now. It is surely a very...
Orange-Buttermilk Pie with Cranberry Sauce: A delicious twist to a classic…

I do so love pies!!! They are definitely one of my favorite American desserts. In my opinion, they are a...
There is nothing like Odete’s Beef Stew (Bife de Odete)…

Odete was my nanny and also our cook. She first came to my home when I was only 2...
Coconut-Cornmeal Cake (Bolo de Fubá com Coco): What a coffee cake!

Finally a cake! And what a cake… To start off, there could be nothing tastier than the beloved bolo de fubá,...
Picanha: Naughty and Delicious…

My kitchen is a party right now! Aromas and smiles all over…. What are we celebrating? You. That’s right! Because...
Day-dreaming of a Beach-Style Cold Chicken Sandwich (Sanduíche Natural de Frango)…

The weather has finally improved here in Texas. It has been a mostly sunny and rather warm day. What a...
Portuguese Kale Soup (Caldo Verde) is served!

Cold. Hot. Cold again… This is what the weather is like right now here in Texas. On a cold day...
Collard Greens a la Mineira: Brazilian soul food.

Have you ever woken up in the morning craving something? Well, today is one of those days – at least for...
Brazilian Carnival: An event of gigantic proportions — and its newest energy drink!

Carnival in Brazil officially begins this year on Friday, February 17th and culminates on Wednesday, February 22th. Samba, axé, and...
Brazil, Macy’s, Starbucks, Martha Stewart, Nine West, and Guaraná Cake…

I went shopping with my little ones a few days before Mother’s Day. Something amazing and unexpected happened: I found not...
A close-to-my-heart dish for you: Rice with jerked beef, acorn squash, and cheese (Arroz com carne seca, quibebe e queijo de coalho).

Today I would like to share with you a dish very close to my heart. It is from the Northeast of...
Seeking home through Chicken Panquecas (Brazilian Chicken Enchiladas)

Memories of home swirl around me constantly. This time I was remembering all the great times that I spent laughing and chatting in...
Chocolate-Prune Bundt Cake with Coconut Glaze to Celebrate Christmas…

Christmas Day is almost here. The presents are already under the tree. There are still so many ideas swirling around in...
Coconut-Sweet Potato Custard (Cocada de Forno de Batata Doce) and Gilberto Gil’s Music: The taste and sound of two of the best things from Brazil…

It was one of those win-win situations this past Tuesday, October 30th, in Austin… While my husband and I took...
Potato Bisque with Chouriço in Red Wine (Creme de Batata com Chouriço ao Vinho Tinto): A delicious hot meal for cold days…

I think that because I have lived most of my life in a tropical, hot country, Brazil, it has always been...
Chocolate-Pumpkin-Pecan Bread Pudding: A plate-licking autumn dessert…

There will be a potluck tomorrow at the Ladies Bible Class that I attend. It was said that each of us...
Fettuccini Aglio e Olio with a Twist (Macarrão ao Alho e Óleo Diferente): A real party for your fall plate…

Spaghetti Aglio Olio is more than a simple, fast-to-prepare, and budget-friendly dish. It’s one of the most popular pasta recipes in...
Filet Mignon with Madeira Sauce (Filé Mignon ao Molho Madeira): Sharing more than just its recipe…

Who doesn’t enjoy a juicy and meltingly tender steak? Well, the recipe that I am about to present here was...
A nice, hot bowl of Tortellini Soup (Capelete in Brodo) to warm up your evening…

Here in Texas it has been raining for the last couple of days. The temperature has also dropped a bit. ...
Flambeed Banana Split (Banana Split Flambada): A comforting twist to a classic!

So somebody gave me this idea of making a banana split. “OK!”, I told myself. But since a banana split...
Celebrating the 4th of July with Grilled Chicken Legs Wrapped in Bacon (Churrasco de Frango com Bacon)

As a Brazilian having lived in the United States of America for 10 years so far, I do celebrate its...
Grilling in the Summer: Herby Beer-Pork Loin Sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese (Churrasco de Porco com Queijo Ralado)

Summer on my patio has a particular aroma: grilling, grilling, grilling…. We marinated a pork loin with herbs and beer,...
Peanut-Chocolate Mousse Trifle (Pavê de Mousse de Paçoca com Chocolate): The Happy Dessert!!!!!!

I love peanuts, peanut butter, and all that is peanuty. And as for chocolate? Oh, do I need to say...
Banana Preserves (Doce de Banana): An instructive culinary experiment.

I spent many years of my life enjoying all types of fruit preserves in Brazil (e.g. cashew, guava, pineapple, green papaya,...
Celebrating Summer with a Healthy and Refreshing Brazilian-style Fruit Salad…

The heat here in Texas is already annoucing that summer is about to arrive. On a hot day like this, there...
With Bahia in the Pot and in your Feet: its Coconut Beans (Feijão de Coco) and its Shimmy are oh-so Hot!

If you are not from Brazil or haven’t yet had the opportunity of a visit, you may not know how crazy...
Fusions: When Butter Tart meets Mother-in-Law’s Eye…

Hi there! I had the pleasure of visiting Canada several years ago with my husband… A country that hosts approximately...
Our blog will be debuting by Tuesday, February 7th. Please, stop by!

Welcome to From Brazil To You!!! I am Denise Browning, a trained Chef as well as the author of this blog....

Quentão de Vinho (Brazilian Mulled Wine) -- An aromatic beverage made from red wine, ginger, orange, and spices.

Quentão de Vinho (Brazilian Mulled Wine) to celebrate Festas Juninas…

Posted by Denise Browning

Festas Juninas, or the June Festivals, are now taking place in Brazil once again. As we explained last year in our posts on Pamonha Cake and Munguzá Doce or...

Coconut Rolls (Pão Doce com Coco) by From Brazil To You.

Coconut Rolls (Pão Doce com Coco): Life is better with sweets!!

Posted by Denise Browning

Life is just sweeter with sweets, don’t you think? When the pressure is on, sweets are what I crave… This time around the recipe is...

Chicken Stroganoff (Estrogonofe de Frango) for Father’s Day…

Posted by Denise Browning

Father’s Day will be celebrated Sunday, the 16th, in the USA, while it is always celebrated on the second Sunday of August in Brazil. To...

White Chocolate-Cherry Pie Bars: One is not enough!

Posted by Denise Browning

Remember our Chocolate Party last month, where we featured the infamous Chocolate-Strawberry Slump? Well, the day for our monthly Chocolate Party hosted by Roxana’s Home...

Healthy Yuca Fries-- Loaded with flavor without expanding your waist line.

Healthy Yuca Fries (Aipim Frito): Loaded with flavor without expanding your waist line.

Posted by Denise Browning

I love yuca — also known as cassava or manioc… yes, I love it even more than potatoes! This is why our recipe for today is...

Homemade Pineapple-Mint Iced Tea (made from pineapple peels)

Homemade Pineapple-Mint Iced Tea (Chá de Abacaxi com Hortelã)

Posted by Denise Browning

Lately I have been trying to cool off the warm late spring days by drinking lots of water and healthy iced beverages. One of my definite favorites is Homemade...

Grilled Corn with Jalapeno-Lime Aioli and Parmesan Cheese

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Jalapeno-Lime Aioli and Parmesan Cheese…

Posted by Denise Browning

Summer has not officially arrived yet, but temperatures are soaring almost everywhere. Since the scent of food on a grill is my favorite summer “aroma,”...

Piña Colada Cheesecake Smoothie (Vitamina de Abacaxi com Coco)

Posted by Denise Browning

The day has arrived once again– it is SRC-Secret Recipe Club Day! Our recipe for today is the guilt-free, refreshing, and outrageously creamy Piña Colada Cheesecake...

Buffalo Chicken-Sweet Potato Chowder…

Posted by Denise Browning

I love hearty and cream-based soups with great contrasting flavors. Because of this, our recipe for today is the infamous Buffalo chicken-sweet potato chowder. Of...

Romeo and Juliet en Croute to Celebrate Mother’s Day…

Posted by Denise Browning

Mother’s Day is almost here! And we will celebrate it with a magnificent recipe: Romeo and Juliet en Croute or Baked Brie with Guava Paste....