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Authentic Brazilian Home Cooking

Simple, Delicious Recipes for Classic Latin American Flavors
By Olivia Mesquita
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Discover the vibrant flavours of Brazil with Olivia Mesquita's Authentic Brazilian Home Cooking. This collection draws from generations of traditional recipes inspired by the author's grandmother, bringing the heart of Latin American culinary heritage to your kitchen. From beloved classics like Carne Louca and Pastel de Bacalhau to exciting dishes like Barreado na Panela de Pressรฃo and Bobรณ de Frango, the book offers simple, crowd-pleasing recipes perfect for reconnecting with your roots or exploring new tastes.
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Ideal for food enthusiasts eager to explore Brazilian cuisine, home cooks seeking authentic Latin American recipes, and those wanting to reconnect with Brazilian culinary traditions in an approachable way.

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Explore all the complex, tantalizing flavours Brazilian cuisine has to offer through easy, signature recipes designed both for home cooks looking to try something new and for those who want to recreate the traditional flavours they know and love.

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Authentic Brazilian Home Cooking

Bring Brazil to Your Kitchen

Learn to cook like a Brazilian native with this love letter to traditional Latin American cooking from Olivia Mesquita. Inspired by the food Olivia's grandmother made her as a child, these crowd-pleasing recipes draw from generations of vibrant Brazilian flavours, cooking and culture.

Recreate the taste of your childhood with a mouthwatering Carne Louca (Braised Beef with Onions, Tomato and Peppers) that will rival even your mother's, or try your hand at delicious recipes like Plantain Gnocchi or Pastel de Bacalhau (Fried Cod Empanadas). Or, if you're new to Brazilian cuisine, expand and delight your palate with authentic, standout dishes like Barreado na Panela de Pressรฃo (Instant Pot Cumin Beef Stew) or Bobรณ de Frango (Chicken with Yuca Stew).

Whether you're looking to reconnect with your Brazilian roots or simply to spice up your weekly meal rotation, these simple, easy-to-make recipes are sure to be a success among family and friends.

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"An amazing cookbook featuring authentic and traditional Brazilian dishes that leave you wanting more," says Olivia Ribas of Primavera Kitchen. Shadi Hasanzadenemati praises Olivia's expert, approachable style that makes falling in love with Brazilian cuisine easy. Amanda Powell describes the recipes as "absolutely mouthwatering," while Dina Deleasa-Gonsar calls them "go-to" staples in her home kitchen.

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ISBN: 9781645679578

Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Page Street Publishing Co.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 382g

Pages: 152

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Non-Fiction Olivia Mesquita

About the Author

Olivia Mesquita is the creator of Olivia's Cuisine, a home cooking blog known for sharing delicious recipes from countries all around the world. Her culinary creations have been featured by media outlets such as Kitchnn, Parade, Country Living and Buzzfeed, among others. Olivia currently lives in the Greater New York City area with her family.

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