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    Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)

    ByMelissa Mountjoy June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

    Yield: Approximately 40–50 small cheese breads (20–25g each) Ingredients Instructions Prepare the Dough Add the Eggs and Cheese Shape and Bake Air Fryer Instructions Freezing Instructions Pão de queijo freezes beautifully. After shaping, place the dough balls on a tray and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up…

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  • Banana Muffins with Chocolate Kisses
    Cakes & Pies | Cookies & Sweets

    Banana Muffins with Chocolate Kisses

    ByMelissa Mountjoy June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

    Ingredients Instructions Notes

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  • Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
    Cakes & Pies

    Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    ByMelissa Mountjoy June 15, 2026June 16, 2026

    Absolutely delicious and fluffy red velvet! See the video for steps below! Cake Ingredients Dry Ingredients Wet Ingredients Hot Milk Mixture Instructions 1. Prep 2. Dry Ingredients Whisk together: Set aside. 3. Hot Milk Mixture In a saucepan combine: Heat over medium-low until: 4. Wet Mixture In a large bowl whisk: 5. Combine Slowly pour…

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  • Smoked Picanha
    Meat Preparations & Marinates

    Smoked Picanha

    ByMelissa Mountjoy June 3, 2026June 5, 2026

    Bring extra smoked flavor to this delicious Brazilian cut! Smoked Picanha is simple but effective! You will love it! Ingredients Instructions

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  • Guava Cookies (Sequilhos)
    Cookies & Sweets

    Guava Cookies (Sequilhos)

    ByMelissa Mountjoy May 26, 2026June 5, 2026

    Ingredients Dough Guava Filling These buttery Brazilian sequilhos are soft, delicate, and melt in your mouth with a sweet guava filling in the center. Instructions Dough Shape the Cookies Guava Filling Assemble & Bake

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  • Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese
    Pasta & Fillings

    Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese

    ByMelissa Mountjoy May 26, 2026June 5, 2026

    Ingredients Caramelized Onions Mac & Cheese Base This French onion mac & cheese is creamy, rich, and packed with sweet caramelized onions with a crispy golden topping. Instructions Caramelized Onions Pasta Cheese Sauce Assemble Bake

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  • Dips & Appetizers

    Spicy Queso Blanco Supreme

    ByMelissa Mountjoy May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

    Ingredients Instructions Alternative Slow Cooker Method

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  • Meat Preparations & Marinates

    Chipotle Chicken

    ByMelissa Mountjoy May 26, 2026

    Ingredients Marinade Chicken Instructions Cooking Options Grill Pan Fry Serve with rice, tortillas, salads, or roasted vegetables.

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  • Sauces & Dressings

    Cilantro Stems Taco Sauce

    ByMelissa Mountjoy May 26, 2026

    Ingredients Instructions Serving Suggestions Perfect for: Storage Store refrigerated for up to 1 week.

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  • Coconut Cake (Bolo Gelado)
    Cakes & Pies

    Coconut Cake (Bolo Gelado)

    ByMelissa Mountjoy May 25, 2026June 5, 2026

    A soft, moist Brazilian coconut cake soaked in sweet coconut cream. Perfect served chilled for a refreshing dessert that melts in your mouth. Ingredients Cake Sweet Cream Instructions Cake Sweet Cream To Assemble Option 1 – Traditional Pan Style Option 2 – Wrapped “Bolo Gelado” Style

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