Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings
These are the apple dumplings my grandmother used to make: warm, flaky, apple-y sweet, and…
Brazilian Bom-Bocado (Egg Custard)
I have not translated the name of this little Portuguese-Brazilian pastry because there is not…
Cocada (Brazilian Coconut Sweet)
Cocada is a popular street food sold everywhere in Brazil. It’s a sweet made with…
Apple-Cranberry Crisp
This apple-cranberry crisp is delightful combination of apples and fresh cranberries topped with a crisp,…
Brazilian-Style Moist Coconut Cake
This coconut cake made from scratch is ‘bathed’ in a mixture of condensed milk and…
Fresh Apple Walnut Cake
This apple walnut cake is lovely and moist with wonderful flavor that improves the next…
Apple Cake
This apple cake is very easy to make using diced apples, applesauce, and basic pantry…
Caipirinha Cocktail
The Caipirinha is the national cocktail of Brazil. Made with a sugar cane rum known…
Bolo de Fuba Cremoso (Creamy Cornmeal Cake)
Creamy blender cornmeal cake. Preparation Details Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total…
Microwave Apple Crisp
This microwave apple crisp is a wonderful dessert that’s quick and easy to make. I…
Appeltaart (Dutch Apple Tart)
This apple tart recipe is a real treat. It’s utterly delicious and looks beautiful when…
Pan de Queso (Brazilian Cheese Buns)
My husband spent some time in Brazil as an English teacher and this was one…
Canjica (Brazilian Hominy Pudding)
Canjica is a Brazilian pudding-like dessert that is typically served during Brazilian winter festivals, which…
Tarte Tatin
Tarte tatin is a classic French dessert that just uses just pastry dough, butter, apples,…