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"MMMM! I love plantains, especially sweet ones. This is a lower fat method of making "maduros" without the use of oil and frying in a pan."

Ingredients: cooking spray, plantains...

"It is a delicious carmel spread from Brazil. I got this from a friend who was an exchange student there, it is the most addicting thing ever, watch out, this is NOT low in fat...quite the contrary :)but soooo worth it."

Ingredients: sweetened condensed milk...

"I found this recipe on-line for Brazilian recipes. This is posted for ZWT South/ Central America."

Ingredients: ice cubes, limes, sugar...

"This Brazilian breakfast treat is usually served around Christmastime. Being soaked overnight, it makes for a festive holiday brunch item. Cooking the toast long enough for the outside to get crispy still leaves it with a custard-like interior that melts in the mouth. This recipe comes from Chow, by Aïda Mollenkamp. I haven't tried this recipe..."

Ingredients: eggs, granulated sugar...

"Recipe courtesy of Ben Silviera. I have not tried this yet but plan to soon! Prep time is an estimate."

Ingredients: collard greens, garlic...

"I found this in “The Spice Cookbook” by Avanelle Day and Lillie Stuckey. Posted for Zaar World Tour 2005."

Ingredients: hot water, instant coffee...

"Jamie Oliver is to thank for this one!This is a strong Brazilian drink! Lots of people relate this to tequila. Pronunciation ki pe ren ye
The basic recipe is fabulous but if you want a change try it with your favorite fruit."

Ingredients: berries, granulated sugar...

"A friend of mine got this recipe from her Brazilian friend who says that this shake is very popular during the summer in Brazil. It sounds kind of gross because you might associate avocados with non-sweet foods but I promise it tastes like candy. It's so good!"

Ingredients: ice, milk, sugar...

"Here's a simple recipe that my mom's used for years. She picked it up somewhere in South America (either in Peru or Brazil). It's fast, easy and very tasty. The cinnamon makes all the difference. Using a tube pan makes it bake more evenly and more quickly and makes for a prettier presentation."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs...

"I love churrasqueira chicken and have been looking for a recipe to make it myself. I found this on Breakfast Television Toronto's web site. They got the recipe from Roasty Chicken Churrasqueira which is in the town of Maple just north of Toronto. A friend told me that she's used this sauce for fish and shrimp, too. I've tried it on shrimp..."

Ingredients: garlic, lemon juice, olive oil...

"A wonderfully delicious banana cake from Brazil. Nuts may be added into the batter or onto the cake if desired."

Ingredients: egg whites, egg yolks...

"Here is a recipe for lemonade -- Brazilian style. If you cannot get Brazilian lemons, use limes. This makes an almost smoothie like lemonade & us deliciously refreshing! Recipe from Nestle.....Posted for ZWT 4."

Ingredients: granulated sugar, ice cubes...

"This one came from my mother-in-law. We eat lots of rice here in Brazil, and this recipe is an easy and tasty variation on the Brazilian pilaf."

Ingredients: long grain rice, salt...

"From: "Complete Home Bartender's Guide" by Salvatore Calabrese. "A Brazilian name for the most popular cocktail usually made with cachaca. This gives you all the flavors without the alcohol kick!""

Ingredients: fresh mint, ginger beer...