Creamy Hearts of Palm Soup

Hearts-of-palm add a very delicate and distinctive flavor to this traditional Brazilian recipe. My version has cream and Parmesan cheese for a velvety and nutty finish. Enjoy!

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Tres Leches Cake with Berries and Cream

Tres Leches is a very popular cake recipe in Mexico and Central America. Very light in texture, this deliciously moist cake received its name because it is soaked overnight in three milks (tres leches): heavy cream, evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk. My version has freshly made cream top and berries soaked in orange liquor. Irresistible!

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Sopa Paraguaya – Paraguayan Corn Bread

This delicious South American corn bread recipe has slowly cooked onions and mozarella cheese. Serve as a side dish for stews (that's how the Paraguayans enjoy it) or grill and serve as an appetizer with salsa fresca.

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Strawberry Shortcake – Brazilian Style (Torta Gelada de Morangos)

This Brazilian-style Strawberry Shortcake has a decadent layer of home-made condensed milk custard. Impossible to resist!

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Goat Cheese Roulade with Roasted Bell Peppers

The roulade dough is a savory sponge cake really light in texture with a touch of Parmesan cheese for a great, nutty flavor. The filling is very creamy and the slightly sour bite from the goat cheese is complimented by the sweetness of the roasted red pepper. My good friend (and big time foodie) Geo made this for us while we were in Brazil a few months ago and I did not leave her alone until she gave me the recipe!

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Hamburger with Chimichurri Sauce and Provolone

This hamburger recipe gets a delicious South American twist: chimichurri sauce! This tangy and flavorful Argentine sauce combined with Provolone and home-made hamburger patties is my husband’s new favorite. This is the ultimate grilling experience!

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Fettucini al Mare with Asparagus and Crème Fraiche

This pasta tastes like the ocean with a touch of freshness from lemon juice and dill; and it takes only 15 minutes from start to finish!

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Arugula Salad with Goat cheese and Red Pepper Dressing

Red pepper jelly gives a touch of sweetness and spicy to this simple salad recipe. Mango white balsamic gives a tart bite to the dressing, which can be used with other combinations of greens. Try this light and flavorful salad today!

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Coconut and Salmon Soup

Some of my favorite Brazilian ingredients are in this creamy soup: coconut milk, lime juice and cilantro. I created this recipe a copuple of years ago; and even as delicious as it is, I did not repeat it for a while until my husband decided that he wanted to try the paleo diet. That made me research back to some of my recipes that I had not touched in a while... Well, it was well worth it because my husband was raving about this dish after I made it for him - and for me too of course ;)

This delicious soup is perfect for this time of year: rich and delicious, but also healthy! It fullfiled perfectly his "paleo demands" - which means no dairy or grains. This easy soup can also be served over rice, if you prefer.

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Chicken and Asparagus Mini-Pies (Empadinhas de Frango com Aspargos)

This creamy and crumbly savory mini-pie is a great appetizer for parties. The dough melts in your mouth and the filling is so flavorful! Everyone will love!

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