Recipes for living well the Rio way
Nourishing Brazilian-inspired recipes rooted in the balance of a traditional prato feito and shaped by seasonal, California ingredients. These healthy, approachable recipes focus on beans & rice, protein, vegetables, and whole foods to make everyday cooking feel simple and satisfying. Inspired by the Rio way of living, this is a fresh, modern approach to eating well at home. Learn more about the Perfect Plate philosophy here .
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Brazilian Cheesy Shrimp (Camarão com Requeijão)
Inspired by the creamy Brazilian dishes I grew up loving, this Camarão com Requeijão comes together in about 15 minutes.
Mac & Blue Cheese
He would have likely not approved of the name I gave to this pasta, but I think he would have enjoyed the dish itself. My husband (who he also did not approve of for a long time), certainly did.
Vegan Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew with Butternut Squash)
I know what you all are going to say. But I promise you won't miss the meat in this smoky bean stew with butternut squash that is perfect for fall days ahead.
Healthy Brazilian Beef Stroganoff (Estrogonofe Fit)
Cariocas are known for a lifestyle of balance. While not traditional, this recipe "fits" into our habit of taking something we love and waving a healthy wand at it.
Halibut Moqueca with Green Papaya (Brazilian Coconut Fish Stew)
Chef Emme Ribeiro Collins once beat Bobbly Flay with a Moqueca. Here is one of her takes on this traditional Afro-Bahian seafood stew.
Camarão à Paulista (Brazilian Garlic Lime Shrimp)
This is a recipe from Olivia Mesquita’s book Authentic Brazilian Home Cooking. It's kind of like Scampi, but you know, Sao Paulo style.
Truffled Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Shrimp
On the 29th of every month, there is an opportunity to will good fortune for the coming month, and all you have to do is eat gnocchi. Worth a try right?
Spaghettoni with Beet Pesto, Burrata & Calabrian Chili Oil
This dish is strikingly beautiful. And delicious. And so nourishing.
Brazilian Ground Beef Stir Fry (Carne Moída Recipe)
The “not-for-a-taco” Brazilian take on taco meat.
Grilled Octopus & Lemony Risotto
I overcame my fear of cooking octopus in a special cooking class with Brazilian chef Juliana Gueiros.
Welcome to my Kitchen
Brazilian-ish & California-esque.
Raised in Rio de Janeiro, I grew up in a family where food was a daily expression of care, connection, and joy, and where some of the best recipes lived only in memory. I’ve made it my personal mission to write, translate and adapt those Brazilian classics, and share them here.
My work is shaped by a decade in the Bay Area food and wine world, hands-on kitchen experience, formal training at Le Cordon Bleu in Rio, and studies in Nutrition Education at Bauman College.
Today, I create Brazilian-inspired recipes designed for modern American kitchens, using accessible ingredients and simple techniques that make nourishing, everyday cooking feel both intuitive and culturally meaningful.