Starfruit aka Carambola

by Colorfulfoodie // March 29, 2015 // Comments off

Star fruit, also known as carambola in Brazil, is a star ⭐️ shaped ? tropical fruit with sweet and sour flavor. I grew up eating this in Brasil, but really it is native to Malayan peninsula and cultivated in... Continue reading →

Almond Milk Dulce de Leche Aka “Doce de Leite” de amêndoas

by Colorfulfoodie // March 9, 2015 // Comments off

A dairy And fat free treat to eat by the spoon, spread or top any dessert with massive awesomeness as you would with regular #DulceDeLeche! Originally from our hermanos in Argentina, “Doce de Leite” is very popular in... Continue reading →

The REAL Brigadeiro

by Colorfulfoodie // March 6, 2015 // Comments off

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

Acerola Citrus Juice

by Colorfulfoodie // March 5, 2015 // Comments off

Healthy Tip of the day on my instagram @BrazilianFusion. Please take the time to appreciate my beautiful tulips, these are my favorite flowers on the whole wide world! This is a Vitamin C BOMB ??!yes that is what... Continue reading →

Healthy White Coconut Flan aka “Manjar dos Deuses”

by Colorfulfoodie // February 25, 2015 // Comments off

This One is for Coconut lovers! Manjar Dos Deuses is a well known Brazilian dessert with a coconut milk base and airy flan texture that is just to die for. This is a “healthified” version without condensed or heavy cream... Continue reading →

Brazilian Papaya Cream or “Creme De Papaya”

by Colorfulfoodie // February 21, 2015 // Comments off

Papaya is an amazing fruit that aids in digestion and is the perfect dessert after a large meal! The enzyme papain helps to break down tough meat fibers and it comes to no surprise this dessert is heavily suggested after... Continue reading →

Little Light Cashews aka “Cajuzinho Light”

by Colorfulfoodie // February 20, 2015 // Comments off

This is a super popular Brazilian sweet treat that I cherished (and still do) my whole childhood! We affectionally call it “little cashew” or #Cajuzinho, although it has nothing to do with cashew nuts, and EVERYTHING to do with peanuts!... Continue reading →

Skinny “Coxinha” – Brazilian Chicken Pastry

by Colorfulfoodie // February 18, 2015 // Comments off

This is every Brazilian’s favorite party appetizer made healthy! Usually fried and delicious, this Baked version is just as packed with flavor! Even if you’re not Brazilian, you will love this and be totally into these seasoned, chicken filled, little... Continue reading →

“Skinny” Caipirinha

by Colorfulfoodie // February 3, 2015 // Comments off

Ok, this right here is THE DRINK! If you are Brazilian or know a Brazilian, double tap and show some love because this drink has been skinnified! CAIPIRINHA ? is mother of of all drinks, the most popular Brazilian cocktail... Continue reading →

Healthy Feijoada “Bean Soup”

by Colorfulfoodie // February 2, 2015 // Comments off

Feijoada! Probably the most famous dish in Brazil but notably fat and sinful! It is delicious, incorporated lots of different meats, black beans and fats….MOST Brazilians love it, miss it, but it’s just not a good option for daily consumption.... Continue reading →