Carrot Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Make this fluffy Brazilian carrot cake in a blender, then top it with chocolate frosting that sets into a crisp shell. Easy step-by-step recipe.
Easy homemade recipes, step by step
40 Brazilian recipes with step-by-step instructions, adjustable servings, and cook mode to keep your screen on.
Cakes
Easy homemade cakes made with a blender or mixer, with or without frosting.
Cinnamon Banana Bread Recipe
Make this easy banana bread in one bowl with mashed ripe bananas, then top it with banana slices, sugar, and cinnamon. A delicious way to use overripe bananas.
Creamy Corn Cake in a Blender
This creamy corn cake is made with canned corn blended with the wet ingredients for a moist, pudding-like center. An easy recipe for potlucks, celebrations, or an afternoon snack.
Easy Blender Cornmeal Cake
Make a soft, moist cornmeal cake for an afternoon treat. Blend the batter in minutes, add optional anise, and follow this easy recipe.
Moist Chocolate Cake with Creamy Frosting
Make this moist, rich chocolate cake in a blender and top it with creamy condensed milk chocolate frosting. An easy crowd-pleaser for birthdays or an afternoon treat.
Orange Cake with Orange Syrup
This fragrant orange cake is made with fresh zest and juice, then topped with orange syrup that soaks into every slice.
Desserts
Brigadeiros, flan, mousse, and other classic desserts.
Brazilian Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Bites
These Brazilian cinnamon sugar doughnut bites are crisp outside and soft inside, fried by the spoonful and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Learn how to get the oil temperature just right.
Brazilian Coconut Truffles (Beijinho)
Make Brazilian coconut truffles with sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, and butter. Roll them in coconut and top with a clove. Includes detailed tips for getting the right consistency.
Chocolate Pave Recipe with Tea Biscuits
Make this chocolate pave with layers of tea biscuits, vanilla custard, and chocolate ganache. Assemble it the day before for an easy family dessert that tastes even better the next day.
Creamy Rice Pudding with Cinnamon
Make creamy rice pudding with cinnamon and cloves, simmered in milk and sweetened condensed milk. Serve warm or chilled with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Easy Passion Fruit Mousse (Blender Recipe)
Make this creamy passion fruit mousse in a blender with just three ingredients, no gelatin or cooking. Top it with a quick homemade passion fruit sauce.
Smooth Condensed Milk Flan (No Bubbles)
Make smooth condensed milk flan with no bubbles, homemade caramel sauce, and a gentle water bath. Follow every step, from making the caramel to unmolding.
Traditional Brazilian Brigadeiros
Make classic Brazilian brigadeiros that are firm enough to roll. Cook condensed milk, chocolate, and butter until the mixture pulls away from the pan. Follow the step-by-step guide to get the texture just right.
Savory Snacks
Brazilian cheese bread, savory pies, coxinha, and baked snacks.
Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
Make pão de queijo with scalded tapioca starch for a crisp outside and chewy center, with aged cheese. Includes instructions for freezing the unbaked dough balls.
Brazilian Chicken Croquettes (Coxinha)
Make Brazilian chicken croquettes (coxinha) with flavorful chicken broth dough, seasoned filling, and a crispy breadcrumb coating. Follow our step-by-step shaping guide.
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Make an easy savory chicken pot pie with shredded chicken, tomatoes, and corn. The fluffy blender batter requires no kneading and is ready to bake in minutes.
Homemade Sandwich Bread
Make soft homemade bread by hand with active dry yeast, two rises, and a golden crust. Learn how to knead the dough and tell when it has risen enough.
Open-Faced Meat Pies
Make open-faced meat pies with soft yeast dough and a savory topping of raw ground beef, tomato, onion, lemon, and mint, baked together until golden.
Everyday Meals
Rice, beans, meat, and sides for lunch or dinner.
Buttery Cassava Flour Farofa with Onions
Make crispy farofa with toasted cassava flour, butter, and golden onions. This easy Brazilian side dish is perfect with grilled meat, beans, or roast chicken.
Creamy Chicken Stroganoff
Creamy Brazilian chicken stroganoff with ketchup, mustard, and cream, ready in 40 minutes. Serve with white rice and crispy shoestring potatoes.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Make smooth, creamy mashed potatoes with butter, warm milk, and a hint of nutmeg. Learn why you shouldn’t use a blender and which potatoes work best.
Fluffy Cheese Omelet
Make a golden, tender cheese omelet in a nonstick pan in under 10 minutes. Learn the right heat and how to fold it for perfect results.
Fluffy White Rice Recipe
Make fluffy white rice with this easy recipe. Toast the grains with onion and garlic, then cook in boiling water using the right ratio. No more mushy rice!
Ground Beef and Yuca Casserole Recipe
Make this ground beef and yuca casserole with creamy mashed yuca, seasoned beef, and melted cheese. An easy, hearty dinner for the whole family.
Juicy Steak with Onions
Make juicy steak with onions in a skillet in just 25 minutes. Sear the beef over high heat, then cook sliced onions in the flavorful pan drippings.
Pressure Cooker Pinto Beans
Make homemade pinto beans with a thick, flavorful broth. This easy recipe covers soaking, pressure cooking, and a garlic-and-onion seasoning base, plus essential pressure-cooking safety tips.
Roast Chicken with Potatoes
Lemon, garlic, and paprika-marinated chicken thighs roast alongside potatoes until the skin is golden and crisp. An easy one-pan dinner.
Pasta
Lasagna, gnocchi, pasta, and homemade sauces.
Aglio e Olio (Garlic and Oil Pasta)
Make spaghetti aglio e olio the right way: gently toast garlic in olive oil, then add a little pasta water to coat every strand. Ready in 25 minutes.
Baked Ground Beef Pancakes
Thin blender pancakes stuffed with ground beef, topped with tomato sauce and cheese, then baked until golden. Makes 10 pancakes.
Bolognese Lasagna with Ham and Cheese
Make this Sunday lasagna with homemade Bolognese sauce, ham, and mozzarella layered with oven-ready noodles. It’s topped with cheese and easy to follow step by step.
Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
Make light, tender potato gnocchi with just enough flour, then serve with tomato and basil sauce. Learn how to cook the potatoes so the dough stays soft.
Salads and Cold Sides
Chicken salad, vinaigrette, potato salad, and side salads.
Brazilian Vinaigrette for BBQ
Make Brazilian vinaigrette with tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, parsley, vinegar, and olive oil. A classic barbecue side, with mellow, crisp onion.
Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
This crunchy slaw combines thinly sliced cabbage and shredded carrots with lemon, olive oil, and a pinch of sugar. It's affordable, quick to make, and keeps well in the fridge.
Creamy Chicken Salad with Shoestring Potatoes
Make this creamy chicken salad with shredded chicken, carrots, corn, ham, green apple, mayonnaise, and cream. Top with shoestring potatoes just before serving.
Potato Salad with Carrots and Eggs
Make homemade potato salad with perfectly cooked potatoes, carrots, and eggs, seasoned while warm. A classic party side, with tips for handling mayonnaise safely.
Drinks
Juices, smoothies, and hot drinks.
Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
Make this creamy banana oatmeal smoothie with cold milk, oats, and a drizzle of honey in just one minute. A quick, filling breakfast to keep you going until lunch.
Creamy Hot Chocolate
Make creamy hot chocolate on the stovetop with cornstarch and finish it with heavy cream. This easy recipe is ready in 15 minutes—perfect for chilly days.
Green Juice with Kale, Apple, and Lemon
Make refreshing green juice with kale, apple, cucumber, lemon, ginger, and mint blended with cold water. Learn how to make it less bitter and when to strain it.
Swiss Lemonade Without the Bitter Taste
Make creamy Swiss lemonade with whole limes in a blender in minutes. Strain it to keep it from turning bitter, and enjoy it in just 10 minutes.
Sauces
Homemade sauces and seasonings.
Homemade Tomato Sauce
Make homemade tomato sauce with peeled fresh tomatoes, sautéed onion and garlic, and a slow simmer. Makes about 1 liter for pasta, pizza, and meat.