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Brazilian Feijoada
Brazil's national dish — a rich, slow-cooked stew of black beans and meats, served with rice…
Brazilian Recipes
Brazilian cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested Brazilian recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.
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Brazilian Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread)
Chewy, cheesy little bread balls made with tapioca flour — naturally gluten-free and utterly addictive.
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Brazilian Moqueca (Fish Stew)
A vibrant Brazilian fish stew with coconut milk, peppers, tomato and lime — fresh, colourful and…
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Brazilian Coxinha
Teardrop-shaped chicken croquettes with a soft dough wrapper, breaded and fried until golden.
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Brazilian Brigadeiro
Soft, fudgy chocolate truffles rolled in sprinkles — Brazil's most-loved party sweet, ready in twenty minutes.
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Brazilian Picanha
Brazilian-style top rump steak with a thick fat cap, salted simply and grilled until charred —…
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Brazilian Tutu de Feijão
Mashed black beans with bacon, garlic and cassava flour — a rustic Brazilian comfort dish.
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Brazilian Pão de Mel
Soft honey-spice mini cakes filled with dulce de leche and dipped in chocolate — Brazil's decadent…
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Brazilian Bobo de Camarão
Brazilian prawns in a creamy cassava, coconut milk and dendê oil sauce — a Bahian classic…
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Brazilian Vatapá
A thick Bahian shrimp stew with cashew, coconut milk and bread — creamy, gently spiced and…
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Brazilian Pudim
A dense, rich condensed-milk caramel flan with a deep glossy top — Brazil's most iconic dessert.
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Brazilian Couscous (Cuscuz Paulista)
A pressed cake of cornmeal, chicken, tomato and vegetables — a São Paulo party piece, sliced…
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Brazilian Pão de Queijo
Light, chewy cheese rolls made with cassava flour — Brazil's most-loved gluten-free snack.
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Brazilian Moqueca
A Bahian fish stew with coconut milk, palm oil and peppers — bright, fragrant and lit…
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Brazilian Acarajé
Crispy black-eyed bean fritters filled with spicy prawn stew — Bahia's most distinctive street food.
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Brazilian Beijinho
Soft, sweet coconut truffles topped with a clove — brigadeiro's white cousin.
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Brazilian Quindim
A glossy, jewel-yellow coconut and egg yolk custard — Brazil's most striking single-bite dessert.
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Brazilian Romeu e Julieta
Slices of fresh white cheese and dense guava paste — Brazil's simplest, most-loved dessert.
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Brazilian Bobó de Camarão
A creamy Bahian prawn stew thickened with cassava and enriched with coconut milk and palm oil…
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Brazilian Vatapá
A thick Bahian seafood stew with bread, peanuts, cashews and coconut milk — silky, complex and…
About Brazilian cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our Brazilian recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by Brazilian flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.