side dishes

Brazilian Simple Farofa (Everyday Style)

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With substitutions for kitchens outside Brazil Farofa Simples Brasileira (Do Dia a Dia) Brazilian farofa is not a celebratory dish by default. In everyday Brazilian cooking, it’s a quiet side — something that appears almost automatically next to rice, beans, and meats, without needing explanation. At home, farofa is fast, adaptable, and intentionally simple. It’s … Read more

Brazilian White Rice Recipe (Perfect Every Time)

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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