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77 Views Video Posted August 29, 2007 in Movies & TV

Cream of Papaya

A classic dessert at any Churrascaria, Cream of Papaya is not only delicious but also aids digestion as Papaya contains enzymes which soften and break down red meat. Cuca¿s Tip: Supermarkets are the worse place to buy ripe fruit. Try your local street market or Indian grocery. Ingredients and preparation: Cut the papaya in half and gently scrape off the seeds with a spoon. Peel and chop one half and chuck into a blender with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream. Beat for one minute and pour into a small glas Play Video

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19 Views Video Posted August 29, 2007 in Movies & TV

Cream of papaya

A classic dessert at any Churrascaria, Cream of Papaya is not only delicious but also aids digestion as Papaya contains enzymes which soften and break down red meat. Cuca¿s Tip: Supermarkets are the worse place to buy ripe fruit. Try your local street market or Indian grocery. Ingredients and preparation: Cut the papaya in half and gently scrape off the seeds with a spoon. Peel and chop one half and chuck into a blender with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream. Beat for one minute and pour into a small glas Play Video

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26 Views Video Posted August 22, 2007 in Movies & TV

A Martini the Brazilian Way

This month we visited a great temple of Brazilianess - the Guanabara. Great place to take your friends and I specially recommend the Wednesday night as they run a 'roda de samba' which takes you through the basics of the famous Brazilian dance/music. Check out our the 2 cocktail recipes demo'ed by Barmen Luis and Andre. Two great drinks to do this summer and escape the tired old Lime Caipirinha. Check out their site for more info on what is on every night. www.guanabar Play Video

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88 Views Video Posted August 22, 2007 in Movies & TV

Bobo de camarão

* 8 large prawns * 12 smaller prawns * 4 tomatos -peeled and chopped * 1 large onion, chopped * 2 or 3 cloves of garlic * 1 kg of cassava, boiled and chopped. * 2 cups of coconut milk * 4 cusp of shrimp stock (use the heads and skins from your prawns!) * 2 table spoons of Palm Oil (Dendê) paste * 1 cup of double cream * fresh coriander * salt and pepper Our second special guest - excellent - this time we were graced by the gorgeous presence of Gianna Toni, fro Play Video

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49 Views Video Posted August 22, 2007 in Movies & TV

Another exotic Brazilian ingredient

Discover one a new exotic typically Brazilian ingredient - Palmito. Despite being very popular in South and Central America, Palmito (Heart of Palm) has yet to make it into North American and European menus. Here's a very simple recipe to introduce you to the wonderful - Palmito. Play Video

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19 Views Video Posted August 22, 2007 in Movies & TV

Black Bean Shot - Caldinho de feijão

Blitz some cooked black beans in a blender, put into a small pan and simmer for 2 minutes till hot. Pour into small cups or mugs and garnish with some crispy bacon bits and finely chopped parsley. Drizzle some olive on top. A perfect way to help you stay well nourished and sober while enjoying a few shots of Cachaça. Play Video

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14 Views Video Posted August 22, 2007 in Movies & TV

Caipirinha, even faster!

Our Caipirinha recipe has been watched over 3000 times. but we thought we could do it better and faster! So check it out and do it at home. Play Video

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99 Views Video Posted August 22, 2007 in Movies & TV

Crispy cassava chips

Way better than normal potato chips, big chunky cassava chips is one of the simplest recipes you can do with the cassava root. A delicious and simple to make Brazilian Cuisine recipe. Cassava is Brazil's no. 1 choice for starch. It's cultivated throughout our continent-size country and it makes its way into thousands of different recipes. It can be used as a replacement for potatoes, into the dough of several kinds of bread, it makes great moist cakes other desserts. And the fresh cassava is only the star Play Video

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42 Views Video Posted August 22, 2007 in Movies & TV

Feijoada, step-by-step

Feijoada is a typical Brazilian dish dating back to the time of slavery. A rich black beans stew with pork, dried beef (carne seca) and spicy Portuguese sausages. Feijoada is an ideal dish to prepare for big parties as all the ingredients are just mixed into a large pot. There's no way to go wrong - in fact the longer you boil it for the better it tastes! Play Video

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41 Views Video Posted August 22, 2007 in Movies & TV

Get down to Rio

Nando Cuca is on holiday in his hometown or Rio de Janeiro. But not that xmas is over, he's back filming some great simple recipes directly from the 'Cidade Maravilhosa'. Play Video

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