Apple, Strawberry, and Banana Smoothie
Start your day off right with this quick and nutritious apple smoothie, ready in minutes….
Easy Marinated Feta
I always make my own marinated feta. If you like, you can also add garlic,…
Brazilian Passion Fruit Mousse (Maracuja)
This is Brazilian favorite (and an old family recipe), and takes no cooking at all….
Apple Smoothie
This apple smoothie works well with any kind of apple—sweet, tart, or anything in between….
Grissini with Prosciutto
This 2-ingredient Italian appetizer is one of my favorite quick things to serve when I…
Sweet Cornmeal Cake Brazilian-Style
Very easy and fast to make from scratch and healthy, too. In Brazil, this cake…
French Apple Cake
This French apple cake is incredibly delicious. France is famous for its fabulously fancy pastries…
Bruschetta with Peas and Mint
This is a fun take on bruschetta with peas, shallots, and mint that I invented…
Brazilian Black Bean Stew
This easy yet wonderful stew can be made any time of year. The meat can…
Oregon Fall Salad
Hearty entree salad showcasing Oregon hazelnuts. Feel free to use any seasonal apple variety, I…
Prosciutto Wrapped Melon Balls
This is a great snack to make for any gathering. Balls of honeydew melon are…
Pork and Black Bean Stew
My Brazilian friend makes this pork and black bean stew for me occasionally and it…
Hamburgers with Grilled Apple and Chili Crisp
These hamburgers with grilled apple and chili crisp are juicy and delicious. For your summer…
Marinated Stuffed Cherry Peppers
Marinated stuffed cherry peppers are a quintessential antipasto. Seasoning the olive oil kicks it up…
Chef John’s Brazilian Fish Stew
My interpretation of Brazilian seafood stew (or moqueca) uses just fish, so I’m calling it…
Apple Spice Rolls
A buttery apple filling and apple pie spice provide a sweet departure from traditional cinnamon…