Grandma-style home cooking, explained step by step
Chicken hearts marinated in garlic and lime, cooked tender in a pressure cooker, then browned in butter until golden and glossy. A Brazilian barbecue favorite you can make on the stovetop.
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Golden, crunchy rice balls studded with ham and parsley, with a stretchy pocket of melted mozzarella in the middle. Leftover rice never tasted so good.
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Sweet corn kernels, green onions and a bit of red pepper in a light batter, fried until crisp and golden outside and tender inside. A Brazilian-style snack perfect for summer corn season.
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Seasoned ground beef wrapped in a soft dough, rolled in breadcrumbs and fried until deep golden and crunchy. A party favorite that disappears from the platter in minutes.
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Shredded chicken whipped with cream cheese, mayonnaise, grated carrot and green onion into a rich, spreadable pâté. Perfect on toasted baguette, crackers or tea sandwiches.
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Pillowy rounds of homemade dough with a raised golden rim, filled with spiced ground beef, tomato and onion. Serve them warm with lime wedges for a party platter everyone remembers.
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A soft, savory batter blended in a minute and baked with ham, cheese, onion and cherry tomatoes until golden and bubbly. Cut it into squares for lunch, a potluck or a party tray.
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Chunks of pork belly and country ribs simmered until tender, then fried in their own rendered fat until crisp and golden. Serve with warm tortillas, lime and salsa.
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Whole jalapeños, carrot coins, cauliflower and onion in a garlicky, oregano-scented vinegar brine. Spicy, tangy and ready to brighten tacos, sandwiches and rice.
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Little golden puffs with a thin crisp shell and a soft, chewy, cheesy center. Made with tapioca flour, they are naturally gluten-free and gone in minutes.
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