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A beloved Brazilian candy, brigadeiros are chewy fudge balls that are rolled in sweet sprinkles, just for good measure.

• 40 M
• 40 M
• 25

Pao de queijo, Brazil’s favorite cheese rolls, are chewy, cheesy puffs made from manioc starch. They’re great on a buffet table, as a snack, or a starter.

• 45 M
• 3 H
• 15

Known as moqueca in Portuguese, this fish stew is rich with peppers, onions, garlic, and a tomato-coconut broth–and, natch, fish.

• 40 M
• 4 H
• 40

Similar to Middle Eastern kibbeh, these beef-and-bulgar croquettes are seasoned with oregano and mint and served with a tangy yogurt-mint sauce.

• 50 M
• 1 H, 50 M
• 6