Carne Moída com Arroz (Estilo Brasileiro) Brazilian ground beef with rice is everyday food. It’s the kind of meal that appears naturally in home kitchens, especially on busy days, when practicality matters as much as flavor. This combination is common across the country because it’s efficient, adaptable, and satisfying. Rice provides structure, ground beef carries … Read more
Moqueca-Style Fish (No Palm Oil) Moqueca is one of the most recognizable dishes in Brazilian cuisine. Even outside Brazil, it carries a strong cultural identity associated with coastal cooking, shared meals, and slow, aromatic simmering. In everyday kitchens, especially outside the country, moqueca often appears in adapted forms. Ingredients shift, oils change, and the method … Read more
Legumes Salteados à Brasileira (Mistura do Dia a Dia) Brazilian sautéed vegetables are part of everyday cooking. They appear quietly alongside rice, beans, meat, or eggs, adapting to what’s available and to the rhythm of the kitchen. This mix is not a fixed recipe. It’s a method — vegetables cut evenly, cooked quickly, and seasoned … Read more
Feijão Amassado Brasileiro (Uso do Dia a Dia) Refried beans are a common preparation in Brazilian everyday cooking, especially as a way to reuse cooked beans from previous meals. Known in Brazil as feijão amassado or feijão refogado, this dish is not fried twice, despite the English name. Instead, cooked beans are mashed and gently … Read more
Molho de Tomate Brasileiro (Base do Dia a Dia) Brazilian tomato sauce is not a “Sunday sauce.” It’s everyday food — quick, practical, and cooked to support meals, not to be the center of attention. In Brazilian home kitchens, this sauce appears constantly: over rice, mixed into beans, folded into shredded chicken, spooned over meat, … Read more
Ensopado de Frango Brasileiro (Versão Rápida) This quick Brazilian chicken stew is everyday food. It’s the kind of dish that appears quietly in home kitchens, especially during the week, when there’s no time or reason for elaborate cooking. In Brazil, chicken stews like this are part of a practical rhythm: simple ingredients, one pot, and … Read more
Feijão Brasileiro (Versão Caseira) Brazilian beans are a central part of everyday cooking in Brazil. They are served most often alongside white rice, forming the foundation of daily meals rather than a special occasion dish. While beans exist in many cuisines, the Brazilian approach prioritizes a creamy broth, gentle seasoning, and a cooking method that … Read more
Arroz Branco Brasileiro Brazilian white rice is a daily staple and one of the most consistent elements of home cooking in Brazil. It is served with a wide range of dishes — from stews and beans to stroganoff and grilled meats — and its role is to balance and support the rest of the meal. … Read more
Estrogonofe de Carne (Versão Simples) Brazilian Beef Stroganoff is a close relative of the chicken version, equally common in everyday Brazilian cooking. It is not a formal dish, but a familiar one — present in weeknight dinners, family lunches, and casual gatherings. Traditionally served with white rice and crispy potatoes, it is valued for its … Read more
(Estrogonofe de Frango) Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff is one of the most common everyday dishes in Brazil. It’s not a festive recipe, but a reliable one — practical, quick, and widely familiar. It appears frequently in family lunches, casual dinners, and even simple celebrations, usually served with white rice and crispy potatoes. The Brazilian version differs … Read more