Slow Cooker Feijoada – Brazilian Bean and Meat Stew

by Colorfulfoodie // January 7, 2021 // Comments off

The most popular dish of my country – I hope I did it justice making it my own and I encourage you to make it your own as well! Mix and match your meats focusing on pork since that’s what... Continue reading →

Brazilian Style Carrot Cake

by ColorfulFoodie // October 8, 2020 // Comments off

Easy as 1, 2, 3! That Brazilian Carrot Cake…Have you tried it yet? This is my grandma’s recipe, so while you may want to deviate from it and use different flours and oils, just know it may not taste the... Continue reading →

Brazilian Cheese Bread: Traditional Pão de Queijo

by Colorfulfoodie // March 29, 2019 // Comments off

Hi! I just realized I post this ALL the time on my instagram and never really posted this recipe I make ALL the time here on the blog. And here it is my loves. Make this away! it is my... Continue reading →

4 Ingredient Cheesy Waffles

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

It’s hard to give up bread. I know. I love it too. Have you see the rest of this blog? Look around. You’ll see, I freakin love bread. Annnnnd it’s also the number 1 concern of anyone I speak to... Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

Spicy Colorful Fish Stew

by ColorfulFoodie // May 19, 2017 // Comments off

If you’re a fan of white flaky fish with a dab of spice, look no further because this is for you! This is my mom’s simplified recipe to a rather complex Brazilian dish known as “Moqueca de Peixe” which has... Continue reading →

Strawberry Stuffed Fudge

by ColorfulFoodie // April 14, 2017 // Comments off

Taking the everyday “docinho de festa” to the next level! Brigadeiros are the most popular “sweet” treat in Brazil, and these are it’s sophisticated cousin, with a strawberry inside. Brigadeiros are served in every single kid’s birthday party, but... Continue reading →

Brazilian Carrot Cupcakes with Healthier Cream Cheese Frosting

by Colorfulfoodie // April 12, 2017 // Comments off

PERFECT FOR EASTER! Or really, any day of the week…. This batter is for our everyday carrot cake in Brazil, which is usually smothered in chocolate sauce. Cream Cheese is not at all a Brazilian staple and more of an... Continue reading →