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How to Make Pamonha Posted by on Nov 30, 2010

Pamonha is a traditional Brazilian food made from corn and milk eaten throughout the country. Sometimes it has additional fillings, like meat or cheese, but you’ll most commonly find it sold in its simplest state wrapped in a corn husk. The word comes from the Tupi Guarani language, which means sticky. In certain regions of…

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Recipe: Bolinho de Bacalhau Posted by on Oct 28, 2010

Today we’re going to learn how to make a delicious Brazilian snack called bolinho de bacalhau, or balls of fried codfish. We even have the help of a Brazilian chef in this great written and video recipe combo! Ironically, the chef in the video is from a fancy French restaurant in Sao Paulo, though this…

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Listening Practice: Nutrition Posted by on Oct 12, 2010

While searching for interesting videos in Portuguese, I came across this one, and I really liked how clearly and relatively slowly the presenters speak, which is especially useful for those learning a language. In this short TV segment from the Band channel, the speakers discuss nutrition, and recommend some natural foods.  They discuss some of…

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Canjica Recipe Posted by on Aug 27, 2010

Canjica is a delicious Brazilian recipe that combines corn and coconut milk in a yummy soup. Learn how to make it – in Portuguese! Receita de canjica doce – All Recipes Ingredients 500 g de milho para canjica 2 litros de água 1 lata de leite condensado 400 ml de leite de coco 500 ml…

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Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff Posted by on Aug 4, 2010

When you think of stroganoff, you might think of Russian food, since the dish originated in Russia. But it’s also very popular in Portugal and Brazil, and is a definite Brazilian staple. So today, we’re going to learn how to make chicken stroganoff. Don’t forget the potato sticks to put on top when you’re done!…

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Brazilian Summer Recipe Posted by on Jul 21, 2010

For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s verão (summer), and it’s been a hot one! Today we’re going to learn how to make a delicious Brazilian recipe, perfect for summer. Camarão Empanado no Coco com Molho de Laranja Coconut Breaded Shrimp with Orange Sauce What you’ll need: For the shrimp • sal a…

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Pé-de-moleque Recipe Posted by on Jun 29, 2010

June is almost over, but you can have a festa junina all year long if you learn how to make some of the traditional dishes. One of them is pé-de-moleque, a tasty dessert treat made of peanuts. Pé-de-moleque Recipe Source: M de Mulher Ingredients 2 xícaras (chá) de amendoim torrado sem pele 1 xícara (chá)…

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