Brazilian Stuffed Tapioca Crepe

by Colorfulfoodie // May 31, 2018 // Comments off

Have you heard of Tapioca, or Beijú? This is a very common dish in the North of Brazil, but we also enjoy it in Minas Gerais, the southeastern state where I’m from in Brazil. What makes it so special? It’s... Continue reading →

ROASTED CANDIED PECANS

by ColorfulFoodie // May 17, 2018 // Comments off

If you know anything about me is that I am crazy in love with pecans. You know I ALWAYS find an excuse to add them to everything, so it’s ridiculous that this recipe that I’ve been making for years just... Continue reading →

Empanadas and Quick Guac Dip

by Colorfulfoodie // January 22, 2018 // Comments off

Anyone else overstuff everything? I ALWAYS do as you can see, but that’s OK. You can scrape the melty goodness as it oozes from the sides of these delicious empanadas. In Portuguese, we call them pastéis, or pastel for a... Continue reading →

Brigadeiro & Beijinho – Typical Brazilian Party Sweets

by Colorfulfoodie // August 31, 2017 // Comments off

Ok, by popular demand from my Brazilian food Instagram page BrazilianFusion, here is the recipe to 2 of the most popular Brazilian party sweets! I say this because you will more than likely find them at any child related party,... Continue reading →

Colorful Bruschetta

by ColorfulFoodie // April 29, 2017 // Comments off

This is my go-to easy peasy, super tasty favorite appetizer to make at home! There are so many ways to throw together bruschetta which is essentially a combo of veggies (mostly tomatoes), herbs, cheese and pretty much whatever you like... Continue reading →

The REAL Brigadeiro

by ColorfulFoodie // April 17, 2017 // Comments off

Ok, keeping it real today. You probably already know what a Brigadeiro is (Brazilian truffles, is the best translation we could come up with) and I have a recipe on my feed here of the “Healthified” version on my feed... Continue reading →

Seasoned Rice Balls

by ColorfulFoodie // January 22, 2017 // Comments off

Got leftover risotto or rice? Make these delicious rice balls that make amazing appetizers or even a side dish. This is my mom’s recipe, and I like it because it doesn’t take added breadcrumbs or dipping in egg. Rolling in... Continue reading →

GARLIC HAM AND CHEESE SLIDERS

by ColorfulFoodie // January 3, 2017 // Comments off

Hi guys, I’m back! Maternity leave has me slowed down but not completely gone! Baby Sandee arrived this week but I have big plans for Colorful Foodie this year! Be sure to stay tuned, but until then, we eat and... Continue reading →

BEST Zucchini Bread EVER

by Colorfulfoodie // December 15, 2016 // Comments off

Ok, so I like to bake. No secret there right? I ALWAYS make breakfast muffins because @winecoach and I both have long drives to work and have no time to eat breakfast at home (which would be lovely), so in the... Continue reading →

Chicken Tortilla Soup

by Colorfulfoodie // December 6, 2016 // Comments off

I’m not gonna lie… But you probably already know. I am OBSESSED with green chiles. Ever since I lived in New Mexico a few years ago. I must say, this East coast girl has a Southwest heart when it... Continue reading →