Celebrating 6 Months - Contest Results

Hello all!

First I would like to thank everyone who took part in our very first contest! I truly enjoyed looking at every single picture and reading all the comments! I appreciate your kind words and I feel honored by your willingness to try my recipes!

Well, of course the hard part was actually making a decision… We received a lot of great pictures and comments! We will have more contests in the future, so if you did not win this time you will have other chances! Now to the results…

The big winner is Gabriela Dedolph with the Pumpkin-Coconut Pie!

Gabriela is receiving a delcious combo: Black Truffle Olive Oil and Dark Chocolate Balsamic - compliments from The Olive Twist, our prefered culinary boutique.

The picture Gabriela took is simply amazing (it makes my month water!!!) and her comment is just so kind! Check it out:

"I love pumpkin and this season, for me this time of the year is everything pumpkin! Pies, creamer, ice cream, bread, muffin, etc...
When I saw your post on Facebook, I couldn't resist and I had to try it! It is so delicious!!! Love this recipe in special and ALL your other ones. You should be a Food Network next Star! Success!!!!"

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Pumpkin-Coconut Pie

I have to confess I was never a huge fan of pumpkin pie. I remember the very first Thanksgiving I spent in the United States when I had my first bite of a pumpkin pie. With all respect to the traditions I have to say I was disappointed! Such a big deal around a dessert that was neither sweet or savory.So I decided to incorporate a little Brazilian twist to the classic: coconut! Pumpkin and coconut is a very traditional pair in desserts in Brazil, so I thought: “Why not?” I made it in two layers to make a more interesting presentation; I made it sweeter so there is no need for whipping cream; and I used all fresh ingredients to heighten the flavors while still keeping the method really simple - it’s a busy time, we all need easy recipes! So my decadent “Pumpkin-Coconut Pie” was born and quickly became one of my most popular recipes ever. 

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White Chili

Your friends will be impressed with this white chili recipe. It has a gourmet touch from the seafood and crème fraîche.  Just do not tell them it's easy to make! Perfect for a cold evening.

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Tortellini Soup with Caprese Sandwich

Soup and sandwich combo never tasted so good! This fantastic pair is ALMOST vegetarian, but there is so much flavor in this meal that meat lovers will not even care... Enjoy one of my easy-to-make hearty and fresh favorite combinations!

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Baked Pumpkin with Chicken, Coconut Milk and Cranberries

Cranberries and pumpkins taste just like the Holidays; coconut milk and fresh herbs add a delicious twist to your Thanksgiving table. Surprise your family with this flavorful dish!

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Cod Croquettes (Bolinho de Bacalhau Fresco)

This appetizer is very popular in Brazil and it goes very well with a cold beer and some hot sauce on the side.

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Coconut Balls (Beijinho de Côco)

This recipe is a favorite at birthday parties in Brazil!

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Pumpkin with Shrimp (Camarão na Moranga)

This meal is perfect for fall, but we eat this dish year round in Brazil!

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Passion Fruit Filling

The passion fruit filling breaks and compliments the richness of the chocolate. Passion fruit and chocolate is a very well known - and happy - combination of flavors in Brazilian desserts.

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Brigadeiro – The Famous Brazilian Chocolate Bonbon

My son’s birthday was the perfect excuse for me to make this wonderful Brazilian delight!

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