🥥 Maria Bourland 🥥
Flavors of My Roots
Brazilian and international homecooking
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674 recipes
Main Course
Eggplant Spaghetti Sauce
A hearty vegan eggplant and tomato sauce simmered with fresh herbs, perfect for topping your favorite spaghetti or pasta.
Main Course
Oxtail with Chocolate Wine Sauce
Tender pressure-cooked oxtail smothered in a rich chocolate wine sauce made with red wine, cocoa powder, and warm spices. Served over grits, rice, or polenta for a restaurant-quality meal.
Appetizer
Fried Coconut Shrimp
Crispy golden shrimp coated in a sweet coconut and panko breadcrumb crust, fried to perfection and served with sweet chili sauce.
Snack
Jackfruit Smoothie Bowl
A refreshing and colorful dairy-free smoothie bowl made with frozen jackfruit, topped with fresh tropical fruits for the perfect summer snack.
Snack
Pão de Queijo Waffles (Brazilian Cheese Bread Waffles)
A creative twist on traditional Brazilian pão de queijo, made by blending simple ingredients together and cooking them in a waffle maker for a crispy, cheesy, gluten-free treat.
Main Course
Baião de Dois
A delicious traditional Brazilian dish combining rice, black-eyed peas, bacon, sausage, and topped with grilled queijo coalho (Brazilian grilling cheese).
Dessert
Avocado Mousse
A creamy and refreshing avocado mousse set on a crunchy cookie and pistachio crust, perfect as an elegant no-bake dessert.
Dessert
Butternut Squash Jam
A traditional Brazilian-style butternut squash jam (doce de abóbora) made with sugar, warm spices, and fresh shredded coconut. Served over white cheese for a classic sweet-and-savory pairing.
Appetizer
Cuban-Style Ceviche with Asian Twist
A refreshing Cuban-Japanese fusion ceviche featuring fresh yellowtail snapper cured in yuzu, topped with creamy avocado, chilli peppers, and a drizzle of truffle oil.
Dessert
Pé de Moleque (Brazilian Peanut Brittle)
A delicious and simple Brazilian peanut brittle made with caramelized sugar and roasted peanuts. Known as 'pé de moleque' in Brazil, this classic sweet treat requires just three ingredients.
Main Course
Seafood Paella
A festive birthday seafood paella loaded with mussels, shellfish, and saffron-infused rice — made with love by the birthday chef himself for family and friends.
Dessert
Matcha Brigadeiro
A creamy Brazilian classic with a delicate matcha twist—smooth, earthy, and just the right amount of sweet. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day!
Main Course
Shrimp in Fresh Coconut Shell (Camarão no Coco Fresco)
A creamy, citrusy Brazilian-inspired shrimp stew cooked with coconut milk, white wine, and aromatic spices, traditionally served in a fresh coconut shell.
Beverage
Immune Booster Caipiroska
A refreshing and health-boosting twist on the classic caipiroska cocktail, made with fresh kiwi, lime, ginger, and cloves for an immune-boosting kick.
Beverage
VitaPak Juice
A refreshing, antioxidant-packed juice made with tangerines, apples, carrots, lemon, and ginger to boost your immune system and keep your body healthy.
Dessert
Gluten-Free Banana Bread
A simple and delicious gluten-free banana bread made with almond flour and tapioca flour, studded with chocolate chips and perfect paired with a cafezinho (Brazilian coffee).
Beverage
Miami Mule Cocktail
A refreshing twist on the classic Moscow Mule featuring vodka, fresh ginger, honey, citrus juices, and basil — perfect for happy hour with a Miami flair.
Salad
Rainbow Cabbage Salad
A vibrant and refreshing cabbage salad loaded with colorful vegetables, apple, and topped with a toasted pine nut balsamic honey dressing.
Dessert
Lemongrass Brigadeiro
A unique twist on the classic Brazilian brigadeiro, infused with fresh lemongrass and served in shot glasses. A creamy, sweet treat commonly found at birthday parties in Brazil.
Breakfast
Eggs Moqueca (Moqueca de Ovo)
A Brazilian-inspired twist on breakfast eggs, featuring sautéed vegetables simmered in coconut milk with eggs poached on top — a flavorful alternative to ordinary scrambled eggs.