🥥 Maria Bourland 🥥
Flavors of My Roots
Brazilian and international homecooking
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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.
Appetizer
Hillstone's Spinach and Artichoke Dip
A rich, cheesy spinach and artichoke dip inspired by Hillstone restaurant, baked until bubbly and served with your favorite crackers.
Main Course
Brazilian Style Beef Tenderloin Stroganoff
A creamy and flavorful Brazilian-style stroganoff made with tender filet mignon, mushrooms, ketchup, mustard, and fresh whipping cream, served over garlic rice with lemon zest.
Snack
Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
A naturally gluten-free Brazilian cheese bread made with tapioca flour and Parmesan cheese. Perfect as an afternoon snack with coffee or as mini sandwiches with your favorite fillings.
Side Dish
Baked Artichokes with Parmesan Butter
Tender boiled artichokes topped with a rich parmesan, parsley, and butter mixture, then baked until golden. Served with a smoked paprika mayo dipping sauce.
Breakfast
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Tapioca Flour
Delicious gluten-free pancakes made with cooked sweet potatoes and tapioca flour, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and warm cinnamon. Perfect for those who can't have gluten.
Dessert
Latin-Style Pavlova with Dulce de Leche
A stunning meringue-based dessert topped with dulce de leche, fresh whipped cream, and sliced strawberries — a Latin twist on the classic Pavlova that's crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
Main Course
Brazilian Chicken with Rice (Arroz com Frango)
A hearty Brazilian-style chicken and rice dish baked with mozzarella cheese, featuring tender seasoned chicken thighs mixed with sautéed vegetables and fluffy rice.
Main Course
Gluten-Free Penne Pasta with Scallops and Shrimp
A rich and creamy gluten-free penne pasta topped with seared scallops and shrimp in a vodka tomato cream sauce finished with Parmesan cheese.
Dessert
Broiled Cinnamon Cognac Bananas
Caramelized bananas broiled with a luscious cinnamon, cognac, and brown sugar butter sauce, served with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent yet simple dessert.
Soup
Mint-Infused Chicken Soup
A hearty, aromatic chicken soup infused with fresh mint, cilantro, and warm spices like turmeric and cumin, served with tender rice and carrots.
Dessert
Affogato Fusion
A creative twist on the classic Italian affogato, combining freshly brewed espresso poured over vanilla ice cream with crushed Oreos, lemon zest, and chocolate shavings for a decadent dessert experience.
Main Course
Brazilian Enchiladas
Thin homemade crepes filled with a creamy shredded chicken and carrot filling, topped with a rich nutmeg white sauce and baked until golden. A delicious Brazilian twist on enchiladas.
Side Dish
Anti-Inflammatory Sautéed Salad
A vibrant, healthy sautéed salad featuring turmeric, ginger, and garlic with fresh vegetables, designed to reduce inflammation and packed with flavor.