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
Caldo de Frango Simples Brasileiro (Base do Dia a Dia) Brazilian chicken stock is not treated as a special recipe. It’s a background preparation — quietly made, lightly seasoned, and used across many everyday dishes. In Brazilian kitchens, this stock exists to support other foods, not to stand on its own. It’s added to rice … Read more
Base de Alho e Cebola Brasileira (Uso Diário) In Brazilian home cooking, meals don’t usually start with a recipe — they start with garlic and onion. This base appears quietly at the beginning of countless dishes, from rice and beans to stews, chicken, and ground beef. Rather than chopping garlic and onion from scratch every … Read more
Carne Moída Brasileira (Estilo do Dia a Dia) Brazilian ground beef is one of the most common everyday preparations in Brazilian home cooking. It’s not a finished dish on its own, but a practical base that quietly supports countless meals throughout the week. In Brazil, ground beef is usually cooked simply — onion, garlic, salt, … Read more
Frango Desfiado Brasileiro (Receita Base) Brazilian shredded chicken is a foundational recipe. It’s not a finished dish on its own, but a practical base that appears in countless everyday meals — from quick lunches to simple dinners assembled with whatever is on hand. In Brazilian kitchens, shredded chicken is about efficiency. You cook once, then … Read more