To understand the culinary art from Brazil, one must know a little bit of its history. In its domestic roots, the foods that sustained the native Brazilians – cassava, yams, fish and meat – lies the base of Brazilian cuisine. But it also carries the seal of two other peoples: the Portuguese, who came to [...]

Ingredients Marinated Vegetables 2 c fresh broccoli 3/4 c diagonally cut carrots 1 c diagonally cut celery 1/2 c sliced red pepper 1/4 c pitted olives 14 oz artichoke hearts, in water 1/4 c fat-free Italian salad dressing 1/8 t red pepper Steam broccoli and carrots till crisp; rinse in cold water to stop the [...]

Ingredients Parmesan-Turkey Meatloaf 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 1/4 lbs. ground skinless turkey 4 slices whole-wheat bread — made into fine crumbs 1/2 cup fat-free milk 1 egg white – lightly beaten 1 tbsp. ketchup 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/4 tsp. dried thyme [...]

Ingredients Grilled Porterhouse Steaks 2 (2 pound) porterhouse steaks 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 tbsp minced basil 1 tbsp freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp seasoned salt Rub both sides of the steaks with mixture of olive oil, garlic and basil; sprinkle with pepper and seasoned salt. Grill steaks over medium [...]

Ingredients Grilled Ginger Shrimp 1 cup minced green onions with tops 1/2 cup salad oil 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 dry sherry 1/4 cup grated gingerroot 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tbsp sugar 4 pounds (18-25 count) shrimp, peeled,deveined Soak 16 bamboo skewers in water. Pour mixture of green onions, salad oil, soy sauce, sherry, [...]