Art of Brazilian Cooking

From the stalls of the feiras (street markets) of Brazil to the kitchen table, this delectable cookbook gives readers a taste of the country's authentic regional dishes as well as the contemporary dishes of Sï¿1/2o Paulo. Author Sandra Cuza introduces readers to the street market vendors, describing the country's finest foods and how to select the best ingredients. Dozens upon dozens of recipes, including the day's fresh findings, are paired with the history of the dish and its ingredients. Cuza gives readers a taste of everything from churrasco with seasoned brown rice to avocado ice cream, coconut pie with passion fruit cream, and fish cooked with bananas and hot pepper jelly.

In addition to recipes that are sure to enliven any table, the book also includes more than sixty mouth-watering color photographs, a glossary of terms, and sources for Brazilian food ingredients and products in the United States.

This book serves as a reminder that Brazil is known not just for its thriving culture and beautiful landscape, but also for its bold flavors, ripe fruits and vegetables, and fresh fish, meats, and herbs.

Cuza lives in Sï¿1/2o Paulo, Brazil, and is the author of a number of novels, feature films, television films, dramas, and short stories. When not writing, Cuza's passion lies with Brazilian cuisine, with which she has researched and experimented since her arrival in Sï¿1/2o Paulo. Cuza received a BA from Mills College in Oakland, California, and an MA from Pacific Oaks College. She has served as a teacher and is a member of the Authors Guild and the International Women's Writing Guild.