Feijoada

Three bowls of meat stew on white rice topped with green herb.

Feijoada is a very popular stew of beans with beef and pork. The stew has lots of variations in several different countries but Brazilians make it superb with spicy & smoky sausages and always lovely black beans! This is an ultimate comforting dinner during the chilly season.

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Coxinha – Brazilian Chicken Croquettes

Six fried balls of food on paper lined blue bowl, each topped with green leaf. Two glasses of beer, pot of creamy sauce, two forks around the bowl and more fried balls on a tray on a corner.

These Brazilian chicken croquettes are just moreish. In Brazil they are known as coxinha and are a popular street food. The shredded chicken mix is wrapped in dough, often in a teardrop shape, then deep fried. You can make the chicken mix and dough the day before, then deep fry when you’re ready to eat.

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Apricot and Brazil nut slice

This slice is quick, easy, delicious and not too sweet. We use organic apricots and digestive biscuits for the base just to make it healthier. The addition of brazil nuts gives a selenium boost that will fight the flu as well as look after your brain and eye health. Everyone will love this homemade slice.

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Brazilian Pork with Soft Polenta

NZ Pork is tops says research fresh ideas

Brazilian Pork with Soft Polenta Let’s celebrate the last few days of Rio 2016 and create a Brazilian feast! This is a superb recipe of Brazilian Pork with soft polenta, fresh salsa and a green herb sauce. Ingredients: For the Brazilian pork 4 pork fillet steaks  (around 120g each) 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper…

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