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Flan – the Brazilian Classic Way (Pudim de Leite Condensado)

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This dessert has so many different names (flan, pudim, custard, crème caramel, quesillo) depending on the country, but all recipes are similar. This is the Brazilian basic version and it is a little sweeter than the other ones. Serve it with fresh berries and whipped cream or just by itself!

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Mushroom Stuffed Chicken with Coconut Milk-Lemongrass Sauce

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Stuffed chicken breasts is one of my husband's favorites! So I keep coming up with new ideas to prepare it. I added a Brazilian twist by making a coconut based sauce, but the lemongrass added a Thai twist to it too! I guess I will have to call it a fusion dish! I hope you enjoy this healthy and delicious meal!

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Portuguese-Brazilian Baked Cod with Tomatoes, Onions, and Kalamata Olives (Bacalhau Luso-Brasileiro com Tomates, Cebolas e Azeitonas)

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Typically this kind of cod recipe is made with salted cod, which can be hard to find it in certain areas of the United States (I could not find salted cod in Fort Wayne, Indiana). So I decided to try with fresh cod and I loved the result! The original version takes much longer to be prepared because the salted fish has to be soaked for about 24 hours before it is even ready to be prepared (and the soaking water must be changed several times during the process... Ok, I am getting tired only by talking about it!). So my recipe is a new, simpler version of the Portuguese salted cod (Bacalhau); much faster to prepare, but full of flavors! This dish is Portuguese-Brazilian and it combines Maditerranean and Brazilian ingredients, like Kalamata olives, olive oil, Media Crema and yuca purée. It is creamy and delcious! Check it out!

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Chicken Fricassee (Brazilian Style)

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This is a very easy dish that everyone will love! So keep this recipe in mind when you are throwing a party because it can be made in advance; all you have to do after your guests arrive is top it with the cheese and bake for a few minutes. Easy and delicious! Can it get any better then that? In fact, I know something that can make this recipe even better: it is very low in carbs!!!

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Pastel

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This is a very popular appetizer in Brazil and the possibilities for fillings are endless! Besides the hearts-of-palm, my favorites are the classics: mozzarella cheese with herbs, shrimp with Catupiry, and ground beef with black olives. But you can use your creativity and experiment!

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Shrimp and Yuca Gratin Appetizer (Escondidinho de Camarão)

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"Escondidinho" is bar food in Brazil and it can also be prepared with different kinds of meat like chicken, ground beef, and carne-seca - the Brazilian Beef Jerky.

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Lamb Stew with Raisins, Pine Nuts and Mint

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By marinating the lamb overnight the flavors in this stew become much deeper, which makes prep time on the stove top much faster so all the ingredients make a statement.

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Guava and Cheese Mousse

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My sister, Karen, passed me down this recipe. It is so easy to make and so tasty!

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Salmon with Coconut Milk and Cashews

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I wanted to create a salmon recipe using some of my favorite Brazilian ingredients. The result is absolutely delicious! The flavors in this dish are really bold and the "Yuca Purée" is the perfect side for this authentic Brazilian meal. Enjoy!

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