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cheesy zucchini fritters

American, Appetizers, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Lunch, Sides, Snacks · September 3, 2026

Cheesy Zucchini Fritters

Crispy, cheesy zucchini fritters made with fresh zucchini, shredded cheese, egg, and flour. An easy zucchini recipe and family-friendly side dish.

Dairy Free, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, quick and easy · August 31, 2026

Ground Beef and Zucchini Stir-fry

A simple skillet dinner of ground beef and zucchini in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Serve it over rice and dinner is done.

manakeesh

Appetizers, Breakfast, Snacks · August 6, 2026

Make-Ahead Manakeesh

Discover how to make delicious make-ahead maeesh, a Middle Eastern bread topped with cheese or zatar. Perfect for any occasion!

coconut crusted tilapia

Brazilian, Dairy Free, Dinner, Lunch, quick and easy · April 5, 2026

Coconut Crusted Tilapia

Make this coconut crusted tilapia with a crispy golden coating and tender fish inside. Easy to pan fry or air fry, perfect with mango salsa.

mango salsa

American, Brazilian, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, quick and easy, Sides, Vegan · April 4, 2026

Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe (Brazilian Vinagrete de Manga)

Fresh mango salsa recipe (vinagrete de manga) with ripe mango, onion, peppers, and herbs. A quick, easy side for fish, chicken, or tacos.

Greek Salad with Pickled Red Onions

Dairy Free, Dinner, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Lunch, quick and easy, Sides, Vegan · March 19, 2026

Greek Salad with Pickled Red Onions

Greek salad with pickled red onions that even non-salad lovers will adore. Fresh, tangy, and easy to make, great for family meals!

dulce de leche in 15 min

Baking, Brazilian, Dessert, Desserts, Gluten Free, quick and easy · March 15, 2026

How to make Dulce de Leche (Fast and Easy)

How to make dulce de leche: Create creamy dulce de leche in 15 mins, without a pressure cooker! Fast, easy, and chemical-free

ground beef and potatoes

American · March 13, 2026

Easy Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe

This easy ground beef and potatoes recipe with tender baby potatoes is a simple, budget-friendly dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

breaded tilapia

American, Dinner, French, quick and easy · February 28, 2026

Best Pan Fried Tilapia Recipe (5 min prep)

Savor the best pan fried tilapia recipe: Quick, simple, and absolutely delicious. One of the best recipes for an easy weeknight dinner.

parmesan pork chops

American, Dinner, Lunch, quick and easy · February 19, 2026

Crispy Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

These Crispy Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops are golden brown outside and juicy inside. An easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

chocolate cake

American, Baking, Brazilian, Dessert, Desserts · February 6, 2026

Moist Brazilian Chocolate Sheet Cake (One Bowl)

Ultra-moist Brazilian chocolate sheet cake made with simple ingredients and topped with a creamy brigadeiro-style frosting.

brazilian cheese bread waffles

Brazilian, Breakfast, Gluten Free, Lunch, quick and easy, Sides, Snacks · February 3, 2026

Best Brazilian Cheese Bread Waffles (Gluten-Free)

Brazilian Cheese Bread Waffles made with tapioca flour—crispy outside, chewy inside, gluten-free, easy to blend and freezer-friendly.

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If you need a little help getting zucchini onto th If you need a little help getting zucchini onto the table, make these crispy zucchini fritters. 🥒

They’re cheesy, golden, crispy around the edges, and soft in the middle—and they’re one of my favorite ways to make a vegetable disappear from my kids’ plates.

The trick is getting the zucchini mixture to the right consistency. Moist, but not wet. If yours looks a little looser, just add a bit more flour. And don’t skip flattening them in the pan—it gives you even more crispy edges.

Serve them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as an easy vegetable side dish. They’re also a pretty good option for the zucchini skeptics in your life. 😉

Are you a zucchini person, or do I need to convince you? 👇

#zucchinifritters #kidfriendlyfood #pickyeaters #tastyrecollections #cheese
The way I said it it makes it sound like it takes The way I said it it makes it sound like it takes 20 min to cook 😂 that’s not what I meant lol. I just meant that from start to finish ( that includes prep and cook time) it takes about 20ish minutes to get dinner on the table ☺️ hope you like this recipe. #tastyrecollections #easyrecipes #groundbeef #budgetfriendlymeals #budgetrecipes
I don’t even like bananas… and I ate this chocolat I don’t even like bananas… and I ate this chocolate banana bread for breakfast, dessert, and basically everything in between. 😂

It’s intensely chocolatey, packed with crunchy walnuts, and topped with a silky white chocolate coffee glaze. And somehow, the banana flavor stays subtle enough that even a banana skeptic like me absolutely loved it.

It’s also a great way to use up those very ripe bananas that somehow appear on your counter every few weeks. One bowl, pantry staples, no special equipment.

And yes, I ate an embarrassing amount of this one myself. 😅

#chocolatebananabread #bananabread #overripebananas #tastyrecollections #easybaking
The lazy girl’s zucchini bread. 😂🥒 This blender c The lazy girl’s zucchini bread. 😂🥒

This blender chocolate chip zucchini bread is my lazy way to make zucchini bread — no grating, no squeezing, just blend and bake.

It’s super moist, loaded with chocolate chips, and topped with a crackly layer of coarse sugar. And if you can wait until the next day to slice it? Even better. 🤎

Save this one for zucchini season!

#zucchinibread #chocolatechipzucchinibread #tastyrecollections #blenderrecipes #quickbread zucchinirecipes easyrecipes bakingreci
Skillet cookie… without the skillet 👀🍪 Crispy edg Skillet cookie… without the skillet 👀🍪

Crispy edges, gooey center, and a Nutella surprise in the middle. And yes, it’s made with ingredients you probably already have on hand. #tastyrecollections #easyrecipes #comfortfood #chocolatechipcookies🍪 #chocolatechipcookies
Some recipes are more than food. They’re the recip Some recipes are more than food. They’re the recipes you learn from the people who make them taste like home. ❤️

I asked my mother-in-law to show me how she makes moqueca — a Brazilian fish stew made with coconut milk, dendê oil, fresh vegetables, fish, and shrimp.

It’s simple, comes together in minutes, and somehow tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.

Serve it with rice, gather everyone around the table, and you have the kind of meal that turns into a memory.

This is my mother-in-law’s moqueca, and I’m so happy I get to pass it on.

#tastyrecollections #brazilianrecipes #moqueca #moquecadepeixe #comfortfood
✔️ Mixes together in about 5 minutes ✔️ No kneadin ✔️ Mixes together in about 5 minutes
✔️ No kneading required
✔️ Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 week
✔️ Bake only what you need

Fresh homemade manakeesh without making dough every time? That’s a win in my kitchen.

#manakeesh #mealprep #homemadebread #tastyrecollections #comfortfood
There are so many foods I miss from Brazil, but th There are so many foods I miss from Brazil, but the fruit I miss the most is, without a doubt, passion fruit. 💛

Every time I find frozen passion fruit at the Brazilian grocery store, I buy a few packs because I already know one of the things I’m making: this Passion Fruit Bundt Cake.

It’s soft, incredibly fluffy, and finished with a fresh passion fruit glaze that brings me right back home.

If you’ve never baked with passion fruit before, this is the recipe to start with.

Would you try it? 🥰

#passionfruit #bundtcake #brazilianfood #brazilianrecipes #tastyrecollections
One of those days 😂 I forgot to add the splash of One of those days 😂 I forgot to add the splash of water to the sauce (don’t worry—you can add it at the end and it turns out just fine)… and then I somehow grabbed my kid’s baby spoon to show you the sauce consistency. 🤦‍♀️

At least the pork chops still turned out delicious! Sweet, savoury, budget-friendly, and perfect for a busy weeknight.

Tell me I’m not the only one… #tastyrecollections #easyrecipes #maple glazed #porkchops #budgetfriendlymeals
I don’t think people realize how many incredible c I don’t think people realize how many incredible cakes Brazil has beyond carrot cake. 🇧🇷

This bolo de milho is naturally gluten-free, comes together in a blender, and tastes like pure comfort.

Have you ever tried Brazilian corn cake? 🌽👇

#corncake #tastyrecollections #easyrecipes #comfortfood #brazilianrecipes
This Brazilian dessert is like a cross between tir This Brazilian dessert is like a cross between tiramisu and an ice cream cake. 🇧🇷🍫

Layers of cream, coffee-soaked cookies, and chocolate make it the perfect make-ahead summer dessert.

But if it’s Brazilian… why is it called German Pie? 🤔 Anyone know the story?

#brazilianfood #germanfood #tastyrecollections #easyrecipes #summervibes☀️
It comes together in just minutes and is perfect f It comes together in just minutes and is perfect for hot afternoons, backyard BBQs, or whenever you need something cold and delicious.

Save this recipe—you’ll be making it all summer long! ☀️💛

Have you tried Brazilian lemonade before, or is this your first time hearing about it?

#brazilianlemonade #braziliandrinks #brazilianrecipes #summerdrinks #tastyrecollections
Cowboy Caviar… minus the avocado. 🤠 For those of Cowboy Caviar… minus the avocado. 🤠

For those of us who still think avocado in savory food is a little… suspicious. 😅

#tastyrecollections #easyrecipes #healthyfood #salad #cowboycaviar
If you’ve never tried avocado in a sweet recipe, t If you’ve never tried avocado in a sweet recipe, this is your sign! 🥑💚

This avocado smoothie bowl is thick, creamy, and comes together in just minutes.

✨ Blend together:
• Frozen avocado
• Greek yogurt
• A generous squeeze of fresh lemon
• Maple syrup to taste

Pour into a bowl and add your favorite toppings! I love fresh berries, granola, chia seeds, coconut, and a drizzle of nut butter.

Would you eat avocado sweet or savory? Let me know below! 👇

#tastyrecollections #easyrecipes #smoothie #avocado #breakfast
What’s a harmless lie you’ve told your kids that y What’s a harmless lie you’ve told your kids that you’re not exactly proud of… but also not sorry about? 😂

Mine believed this was ice cream for years, and honestly, I never rushed to set the record straight. 🍦😆

Your turn! 👇#tastyrecollections #smoothie #summertreats #costcofindscanada #easyrecipes
cheesecakes for you. 🍋 Lemon blueberry cheesecake cheesecakes for you. 🍋
Lemon blueberry cheesecake with blueberry jam swirls, lemon curd, and  meringue — and yes, every single layer is made from scratch.

The secret to no cracks + my water bath hack that keeps every drop of water out is on the blog. Link in bio. You need it.

Make this for someone you love. Or just yourself — that counts too. 🫐

⬇️ Save this for the summer.

#tastyrecollections  #summervibes☀️ #comfortfood #cheesecakelovers #lemoncheesecake
Lemon Blueberry Cheeseke. The kind of dessert you Lemon Blueberry Cheeseke.  The kind of dessert you make all summer long. One slice is never enough. 🍋 #tastyrecollections #familyrecipes #lemonblueberry #summercheesecake #cheesecake
Controversial opinion: pickles don’t belong on a C Controversial opinion: pickles don’t belong on a Cheddar McMelt.

Convince me otherwise. 👇

#tastyrecollections #easyrecipes #comfortfood #burgersandfries tastyrecollections
3-ingredient chocolate ice cream 🍫 Made with whip 3-ingredient chocolate ice cream 🍫

Made with whipping cream, egg yolks, and chocolate, it doesn’t taste like traditional ice cream at all. It’s rich, dense, silky, and somewhere between a chocolate truffle and a frozen mousse.

I added a splash of vanilla but you don’t have to.

No ice cream maker. No condensed milk. Just three simple ingredients and a little patience while it freezes

What should we call it? 

#tastyrecollections #easyrecipes #ıcecream #viralrecipe #chocolateicecream 👇
Some recipes feel bigger than food. This one taste Some recipes feel bigger than food. This one tastes like family, loud kitchens, and taking your time.

I could eat this every single week.#tastyrecollections #comfortfood #brazilianrecipes #feijoada #feijoadabrasileira
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