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Cold Coconut Cake

Cold Coconut Cake

April 14, 2014 by Andrea Martins 4 Comments

We  used to eat this cake every year in my nephew’s birthday party, but then he got older and his parties changed to pizza with friends and that meant no cold coconut cakes anymore 🙁 For years I’ve been meaning to make this cake and now I have finally made it. So today I’m glad to…

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Filed Under: Brazilian Food, Recipes, Sweet

Best Ever Brownies {Quick & Easy}

Best Ever Brownies {Quick & Easy}

April 9, 2014 by Andrea Martins 1 Comment

{post updated in November 2015} Today I would like to share my favorite Brownie Recipe with you. And I call this recipe Best Ever Brownies because it’s true, I have never eaten a brownie that is as good as this one. Ever! Not only that, these brownies are so easy to make you’ll have to…

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Filed Under: Chocolate, Recipes, Sweet

Light Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

Light Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

April 3, 2014 by Andrea Martins 1 Comment

OK, light may be too much, but this is a lighter version of the original Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes recipe. But what makes it lighter? I have used much less butter and instead of using heavy cream, I added milk. Let’s check the recipe! Light Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes   Print Prep time 5 mins…

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The best and easiest ever Barbecued Pork Ribs

The best and easiest ever Barbecued Pork Ribs

March 31, 2014 by Andrea Martins Leave a Comment

These ribs are not only the best they are also so easy to make! Here is a little step by step just to give you an idea… Easy, right? Now check out the full recipe! The best and easiest ever Barbecued Pork Ribs   Print Cook time 1 hour 30 mins Total time 1 hour…

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Almost Guilt-Free Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Almost Guilt-Free Cauliflower Pizza Crust

March 25, 2014 by Andrea Martins Leave a Comment

I’ve been seeing a lot of Cauliflower Pizza Crust recipes but I have to be honest, it is not for me! Just cauliflower? Where is the flour? I need flour 🙂 But at the same time I wanted to try something similar that would appeal to my taste. So I thought, why not bring some…

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Filed Under: Recipes, Savory Tagged With: cauliflower pizza dough

Blueberry Mango Smoothie

Blueberry Mango Smoothie

March 17, 2014 by Andrea Martins Leave a Comment

This is definitely my favorite smoothie! My daughter’s too! And the combination is just perfect: blueberries, mango, plain yogurt and orange juice. Let’s see the recipe! Blueberry Mango Smoothie   Print Serves: 3 Ingredients 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup mango chunks 1 cup plain yogurt ½ cup orange juice 1 cup ice cubes Sugar,…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Recipes, Sweet

Double Chocolate Muffins

Double Chocolate Muffins

March 13, 2014 by Andrea Martins Leave a Comment

One of these days my husband was craving chocolate and I said: Why don’t we make our Chocolate Chunk Muffins? But for him, the amount of chocolate on our traditional  recipe was not enough. He decided to make this recipe, but instead of just putting the chocolate chunks, he also added cocoa powder to the…

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Brazilian Style Birthday Party Hot Dogs

Brazilian Style Birthday Party Hot Dogs

March 6, 2014 by Andrea Martins 1 Comment

Birthday parties in Brazil always have Brigadeiros and Branquinhos for dessert. But the most popular savory treat is the Hot Dog. And the typical birthday party hot dogs are made with tomato sauce and sliced hot dogs. Here is the recipe! Brazilian Style Birthday Party Hot Dogs   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time…

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Filed Under: Brazilian Food, Brazilian Recipes, Recipes, Savory

Rainy Day Caramel Popcorn

Rainy Day Caramel Popcorn

March 3, 2014 by Andrea Martins 1 Comment

Here at home we are huge popcorn fans! Every time we watch a movie, even if it’s the same one for the tenth time, there’s gotta be popcorn 🙂 One of these days the weather was horrible, ugly and rainy and we tried a recipe that we adapted from Martha Stewart. It was sooo good….

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Brazilian Sweets: Branquinhos

Brazilian Sweets: Branquinhos

February 24, 2014 by Andrea Martins 1 Comment

Branquinho means little white in English and this is the white and chocolate-free version of a Brigadeiro. Just like Brigadeiros, you will see them in kids birthday parties and many other events.  They are sold in supermarkets, little markets, simple places or fancy stores. They are everywhere 🙂 And you only need 3 ingredients to make them!…

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Filed Under: Brazilian Recipes, Recipes, Sweet

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Pistachio

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Pistachio

February 10, 2014 by Andrea Martins 2 Comments

Many of  you guys are probably tired of eating red velvet cakes and cupcakes, but here in Brazil this recipe is not common at all. We are only starting to see it now in some cupcake stores. And in my family, the love for red velvet cupackes is also new! Isabella is just 6 years…

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Artichoke Risotto

Artichoke Risotto

February 3, 2014 by Andrea Martins 5 Comments

Saturday lunches are always at home. Sometimes we like to spend more time in the kitchen, but usually we like to keep it simple. But simple does not mean bad. It’s always possible to make delicious meals with little time and effort. That’s the case with this Artichoke Risotto. You just need two main ingredients:…

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Triple Ganache Shooters

Triple Ganache Shooters

January 27, 2014 by Andrea Martins Leave a Comment

I think that delicious + easy is the perfect combination. And that’s what these Triple Ganache Shooters are all about! Triple Ganache Shooters   Print Ingredients 3.5 oz (100g) white chocolate, chopped 3.5 oz (100g) milk chocolate, chopped 3.5 oz (100g) dark chocolate, chopped 1½ cups heavy cream Instructions Place each chocolate in a different…

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Filed Under: Chocolate, Recipes, Sweet Tagged With: chocolate recipe, dessert recipe, easy dessert, easy dessert recipe

Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

January 13, 2014 by Andrea Martins 6 Comments

Around 90% of the bread we eat at home is made by my husband. And not simple bread, he loves making new recipes and trying new flavors and textures. I like white bread but Luciano is always saying that whole wheat is better, so one of these days, instead of making a regular hamburger bun,…

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Filed Under: Bread, Recipes, Savory

Croque Madame Sandwich

Croque Madame Sandwich

January 6, 2014 by Andrea Martins 4 Comments

Croque Monsieur has a girlfriend and her name is Croque Madame 🙂 But what’s the difference between them? Croque Madame has a fried egg on top. And this sandwich is a “madame” because some people say the egg resembles an old fashioned woman’s hat! Let’s see the recipe! Croque Madame   Print Serves: 3 Ingredients 1 tbsp butter,…

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Pecan Chocolate Bark

Pecan Chocolate Bark

January 2, 2014 by Andrea Martins Leave a Comment

I love barks because they are the best way to create our favorite chocolates. And I love this one because it’s simple, easy and delicious! Pecan Chocolate Bark   Print Author: Travel Cook Tell Ingredients 6 oz chocolate, melted (choose your favorite, I used semi-sweet) ⅓ cup chopped pecans Instructions Line a baking sheet with…

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Turkey Breast and Cheese Strata

Turkey Breast and Cheese Strata

December 16, 2013 by Andrea Martins Leave a Comment

Strata means layers in Italian and that’s exactly what this dish is, a combination of bread, eggs, cheese and others options such as vegetables and meat, that is baked in the oven. So you can basically make a strata anyway you want. This one I’m sharing with you today is a turkey breast and cheese…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Recipes, Savory Tagged With: breakfast for dinner

Panettone French Toast

Panettone French Toast

December 12, 2013 by Andrea Martins Leave a Comment

At this time of the year, panettones are everywhere here in Brazil. And although it’s an Italian Christmas Bread, if you came to Brazil around the holidays, you would think that the panetonne is a Brazilian Christmas Bread 🙂 It’s amazing,  if you don’t know what to give a person, you give a panettone, and…

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Filed Under: Holidays, Recipes, Sweet

Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict

December 2, 2013 by Andrea Martins 2 Comments

For me, Eggs Benedict is the perfect breakfast for dinner recipe. I honestly don’t like to eat it for breakfast, but for dinner, sooo yummy! Here is the recipe we make here at home. Eggs Benedict   Print Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 English Muffins 4 eggs 4 slices ham or Canadian bacon 1 tbsp white…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Recipes, Savory

White Chocolate and Almond Cookies

White Chocolate and Almond Cookies

November 29, 2013 by Andrea Martins Leave a Comment

This is my daughter’s favorite cookie. And believe me, she has great taste 🙂 The combination of white chocolate and almonds makes this cookie just perfect . And I don’t even like white chocolate. But in this cookie, oh my… Let’s see the recipe! White Chocolate and Almond Cookies   Print Prep time 20 mins…

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Filed Under: Chocolate, Recipes, Sweet

Apple and Yogurt Coffee Cake

Apple and Yogurt Coffee Cake

November 19, 2013 by Andrea Martins Leave a Comment

One of these days we had too many apples and too much yogurt at home. Our solution was to look for a coffee cake recipe that included both. And yes! We found this recipe from Kitchen M, made a few adjustments to our taste and also made it easier to prepare. So here is our version…

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Monte Cristo Sandwich

Monte Cristo Sandwich

November 12, 2013 by Andrea Martins 2 Comments

I just love sandwiches. I really do! Maybe it’s because there is always bread involved. And I love bread 🙂 This Monte Cristo sandwich has been a total hit here at home and today I would like to share this yummy recipe with you! Monte Cristo Sandwich   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time…

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Brazilian Brigadeiros

Brazilian Brigadeiros

November 4, 2013 by Andrea Martins 5 Comments

Brigadeiros are so traditional in Brazil! You will see them in every single kids birthday parties and many other events.  They are sold almost everywhere that sells food. In simple places or fancy stores. And nowadays there are  shops specialized in them. But what are exactly Brazilian brigadeiros? They are chocolate balls made with condensed…

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Filed Under: Brazilian Food, Brazilian Recipes, Chocolate, Recipes, Sweet Tagged With: chocolate

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken

October 28, 2013 by Andrea Martins 3 Comments

We love Chinese food and we love making it at home. And one of the recipes we like to make is this Sweet and Sour Chicken. This recipe is very easy to make, perfect for weeknight dinners! Sweet and Sour Chicken   Print Prep time 45 mins Total time 45 mins   Author: Travel Cook Tell Serves: 4…

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Thanks for stopping by! My name is Andrea. With my husband Luciano and our daughter Isabella I welcome you to Travel Cook Tell. Here you will find our favorite recipes that include Brazilian dishes (we live in Brazil), American favorites (we love American food), recipes made easy, food inspired by our trips and by places we wish to visit. You’ll also find posts that will inspire you to travel to places we love, always with a focus on family travel. Read more...

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