Brazilian Simple Chicken Stock (Everyday Base)

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

Brazilian Tomato Sauce (Everyday)

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

Brazilian Garlic & Onion Base (Everyday Cooking)

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

Brazilian Ground Beef (Everyday Style)

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

Brazilian Shredded Chicken (Base Recipe)

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

Brazilian Beans Recipe (Everyday Homemade)

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