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THE BRAZILIAN TABLEBRAZIL-EXOTIC, SENSUAL, MYSTERIOUS-mingles pleasure with high energy, and its cuisine is no different. The recipes of The Brazilian Table frequently blend the native ingredients of manioc, cachaça, pequi, hearts of palm, and Dendê palm oil with the rich cultures of Portugal, Africa, Japan, the Middle East, and that of the indigenous population to create complex tastes that define this region of the world. A sample of the extraordinary cuisine includes Tucupi Duck Soup, Fish Paupiette with Crabmeat Brazilian-Style, Papaya Galette, Chicken Xim-Xim, Coconut Custard Bahía Way, Giló Puff Pastry Tart, and Guava Paste Soufflé.
The Brazilian Table was a Julia Child First Book Award finalist and a finalist for the Gourmand International Cookbook Award.
Authored by master chef Yara Castro Roberts-one of Brazil's most forthright advocates of its lifestyle and cuisine-this intimate look at the regions of Minas Gerais, the Amazon, the Cerado, and the Bahías from a food perspective not only introduces one hundred delicious recipes but also provides an in-depth cultural lesson on the regions and their unique foods.
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Fond Memories Renewed!
The Brazilian Table Brazilian Table, The - ahh!What lovely memories this book brought back!Nearly two years ago now I spent my banner 50th birthday in Brazil's Minas Gerais, Ouro Preto, Geroulas and Salvador da Bahia regions.I sat at many tables in those places and ate many of the lovely dishes Ms. Roberts writes about here.I believe I will remember those two weeks for the rest of my life!

Ms. Roberts' writing and the beautiful photographyin this book brought me back to those varied tables and the funny, lovely and delicious memories of shrimp Moqueca (she has a seafood version here), Quindim (the lovely, airy coconut custard of Bahia) and all of those pay for your plate by weight restaurants where I was able to sample very delicious food eaten by very busy everyday people at relatively low prices.

What fun to look again upon the beautifully detailed photos of places I'd visited in person!The over-the-top gold gilt churches, the spectacular natural beauty of the mountains in Minas Gerais ...These are the things that evoke such pleasure in reading this book.

I can tell you that, even if you are not a cook, this book is worth having for the very wonderful and accurate descriptions of the cultures and traditions of the places mentioned.I have yet to get to the Amazon region but it's just a matter of time!

If you *are* a cook - OH!Revel in the delicious combinations of ingredients reproduced here!Americans tend to think of fruits and proteins as not going together well.But let me tell you that the Brazilians have a certain way of combining fresh and dried fruits with meats like beef and pork and seafood of every kind that will thrill your taste buds and inspire you to experiment on your own.

These recipes *do* take some time - they are not for "assemblers" (those folks who take ready-made packages of this and that to make a meal) - but even a beginning cook could produce a spectacular dish from the instructions here.The ingredients called for can be found online if strict authenticity is desired but it's good to keep in mind that "authentic" is a relative term.People forget that many of these delicious dishes were founded on the leftovers and throwaways of richer people (much like American soul food).Consider finding and using more readily accessible local ingredients as substitutes.Learn Brazilian Portuguese and name your own Brazilian creation!

Enjoy and savor this book - not just for the food but also for the slice of Brazilian life it brings you.

A book any international cooking collection needs
THE BRAZILIAN TABLE is packed with lovely recipes for exotic dishes that blend in Brazil's regions from the Amazon to Bahia. Food history blends with color photos and delicious unusual dishes in a guide far more inviting than the few Brazilian cookbooks on the market. From a Mango Galette dessert to Shrimp Soup with Brazil Nuts, this is a book any international cooking collection needs!
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BRAZILIAN COOKING is a huge melting pot of Purtuguese, indigenous Indian, African, Middle Eastern, and Italian cuisines resulting in a unique cultural blending of flavors. "Spicy and robust!" Includes over 130 recipes. ... Read more

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Brazilian Home Cooking ...
The recipes in this book have that home-cooking feel to them. They tend to be hardy, comfort food that puts meat on your bones and delivers protein and vegetables in abundance. Many of them are peasant dishes designed for serving to the family. Delicious! Meals for real people.

Eng Tie Ang has obviously dedicated her life to food, and it shows in these books. The recipes take a few short cuts here and there, but the quality doesn't suffer as a result. This makes them even more useful for the mother who's cooking for the family. I love that!

Wow factor of 5
This book is not only easy to follow, but the ingredients are easy to find and the result is excellent.I can cook different ethnic foods with confidence, with all of Tie's books, and so can you.

Easy to use
Easy to use, local ingredients, my girlfriend is from Brazil and said this is right on the money

Disappointing
I ate in a Brazilian restaurant and liked it, so I bought this book.But it does not have the good stuff they served like plantains.

Brazilian Cooking
While I am no expert on Brazilian cooking, I found this book to be easy to use and understand. I am currently hosting a Brazilian exchange student in my home, and she pointed out some of the recipes found in here to be ones that were commonly used in her city. It is probably a very basic book for Brazilian cooking, but it really is a nice guide to add some culture into your cooking. ... Read more

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Not Worth The Price
This is a children's cookbook, so be forewarned (something I did not realize when I purchased the item).While the instructions and introduction to Brazil are "nice enough", the number of recipes are sorely lacking.This book does not give a reasonable cultural or recipe sampling for the asking price.

I lived in Brazil for a number of years and was looking for a recipe book that was in English to share with friends and family that do not speak Portuguese, as well as recipes that I remember from my time there that I do not have in my collection.This book did not meet that expectation in the least.

I was definitely expecting something much more intensive and voluminous.Even as a children's book it is light on the recipes.

Not worth the money whatsoever.You would be better off printing recipes out online.What a disappointment.

Complete rip off - do not buy! Nao comprar!
$25.00 for a 72 page book?What are the publishers thinking? What was I thinking when I ordered it? I expected a full-fledged cookbook, something with chapters and many recipes per chapter. There are exactly 18 recipes in this child-sized volume.I see on the back of the "book" that Lerner Books offers over thirty titles in this "easy menu ethnic" series. Incredible that they can sell so little for so much. It is the only title I have ever returned to amazon. ... Read more

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Food is at the heart of Rio de Janeiro's festivals, mixing native Indian. African and European influences. In Brazilian Cooking Carla Barboza Pinto selects the finest dishes from the 'melting pot', describing recipes passed down through generations as well as contemporary combinations. Newcomers to the cuisine can prepare authentic, tropical combinations with ingredients available at any supermarket. Ranging from quick snacks such as Bit-size Cheese Bread and Rice Cakes to Marinated Garlic Chicken and Couscous, there are hundreds of delicious new recipe ideas. Tangy sauces, juicy oysters and rich gratin go with baked corn, crunchy salads and filling pies, washed down with a Caipirinha Cocktail, Guarana Yogurt Drink or Spiced Mulled Cachaca. Brazil's incredible history is present in every dish from the Native Indian's use of molasses, malagueta peppers and banana leaves to the distinctive red palm oil used by the West Africans in the sixteenth century. Brazilian Cooking is full of fresh, flavour-rich treats which are as pleasing on the eye as they are on the palate. Nutritious and delicious, these dazzling dishes are perfect for any occasion. ... Read more

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Tasty Introduction
This beautiful book with striking photographs is a wonderful introduction to Brazilian foods for the uninitiated.Recipies are delicious, if simplified, versions of their mainland counterparts.But there are no dissappointments overall.Great gift for a friend, but perhaps not for your Brazilian in-law. ... Read more

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In the 40 years since its original publications, 'The Art of Brazilian Cookery' has been a trusted source for home chefs wanting authentic Brazilian recipes. The cookbook includes over 300 savoury and varied recipes and begins with a vivid historical, geographic and culinary picture of Brazil. ... Read more

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brazilain cooking
Many of the ingredients are not available at a regular and even gourmet grocery store. Measurements seemed a bit off.

Details?They will come to you in a dream.
I gave this book 1 star because a negative score is not offered.I have been a professional chef for four years and decided to learn a bit about Brazilian cooking.However, this book is far from helpful.It contains such facinaiting and informative suggestions such as "cook in hot oven until done."What a great suggestion to have in a recipe.What temperature should you set the oven at?Don't worry about it, just get it "hot";how long should you cook?Don't worry, when it's done, it will tell you, or perhaps you will telepathically know?This book is about as effective as the guy you gives you directions by saying "Drive down the road a bit and then turn."
One has a better chance of learning Brazilian cooking through osmosis than from using this cookbook.

Good recipes, bad Portuguese
Many of the recipes in this book I ate when I was a child!Too bad the editors where not really careful with the translation...There are too many Portuguese mistakes.

Great "AUTHENTIC" brasilian recipes
I have many "brazilian" cookbooks, but this one is the only one that was right on. Many of the recipes are ones that my "vovo" (grandma) made. I have made many of the dishes & found the recipes easyto follow. They taste delicious!

An excellent pick of Brazilian Recipes
I have read through this book and I found it very diverse and delightfull. This book picks recipes from various parts of Brazil, which translates to a great variety of the Brazilian taste. One thing that impressed me was thatthe ingredients are listed in the English measurement system and not themetric one; this saves a lot of headaches and time for there is no need forconversion. I have tried some of the recipes and they taste just like theones back home. This book is a must have for any Brazilian family here inthe USA. ... Read more

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Can't Get Enough of These Recipes
I was stunned to see that a previous reviewer had given this book one star.I was just getting ready to forward a link to the book to another friend, to whom I have been raving about not only this book but all of the books in this series.I'm a vegeterian, and I've always been able to find some delicious vegeterian recipes that I've made multipe times. That's not always the case with grown-up versions of international cookbooks. This book on Brazilian food is no exception.The Hearts of Palm salad, the Brazilian Beans & Rice, the Fish Stew, the Lime Hot Pepper Sauce, the Brazilian Rolls (I may not be remembering the exact names of the dishes) are all terrific.I think these recipes would be challenging for kids who have no aptitute in the kitchen, but they're perfect for this 37-year-old.The ingredients are easy to find, the directions are clear.I've yet to find an adult version of an international cookbook that I like as much as Locricchio's. Yes, I do agree that the books are expensive.I've been checking them out from my local library.One of these days, I may just plunk down the cash and buy my favorites.

The Cooking Of Brazil (Superchef
Totally dissapointed in content and size, in view if the variety of recipes other books offer at a fraction of the price, this one was a total waste of my time, simply nothing good to say about it and of course it was the most expensive of all.......goes to show "stat away fronm the superstars and stick with the locals"
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This early issue features Cooking of Brazil, the art of editing great cookbooks, Asian New Year, Ethereal Japanese tea, pasta primavera, An ancient London Market reborn and more~! ... Read more

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Culinary history and recipes with color photographs. ... Read more

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This edition is written in English. However, there is a running Brazilian Portuguese thesaurus at the bottom of each page for the more difficult English words highlighted in the text. There are many editions of Many Ways for Cooking Eggs. This edition would be useful if you would like to enrich your Brazilian Portuguese-English vocabulary, whether for self-improvement or for preparation in advanced of college examinations. Webster's edition of this classic is organized to expose the reader to a maximum number of difficult and potentially ambiguous English words. Rare or idiosyncratic words and expressions are given lower priority compared to "difficult, yet commonly used" English words. Rather than supply a single translation, many words are translated for a variety of meanings in Brazilian Portuguese, allowing readers to better grasp the ambiguity of English without using the notes as a pure translation crutch. Having the reader decipher a word's meaning within context serves to improve vocabulary retention and understanding. Each page covers words not already highlighted on previous pages. This edition is helpful to Brazilian Portuguese-speaking students enrolled in an English Language Program (ELP), an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) program, an English as a Second Language Program (ESL), or in a TOEFL® or TOEIC® preparation program. Students who are actively building their vocabularies in Brazilian Portuguese or English may also find this useful for Advanced Placement® (AP®) tests. TOEFL®, TOEIC®, AP® and Advanced Placement® are trademarks of the Educational Testing Service which has neither reviewed nor endorsed this book. This book is one of a series of Webster's paperbacks that allows the reader to obtain more value from the experience of reading. Translations are from Webster's Online Dictionary, derived from a meta-analysis of public sources, cited on the site. ... Read more

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All recipes in English and Portuguese. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 981 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Provides comprehensive coverage of the foods and recipes of approximately 75 cultural groups from more than 60 countries. Entries provide 10-15 recipes for each group and include data on the agriculture and dietary habits of each group as well as an overview of each group's nutrition and health. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Countries and Their Cultures, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 7239 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Covers the broad range of popular religious culture of the United States at the close of the twentieth century. Beliefs, practices, symbols, traditions, movements, organizations, and leaders from the many traditions in the pluralistic American community are represented. Also includes cults and phenomena that drew followers, such as Heaven's Gale and UFOs. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Encyclopedia of Food and Culture, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 1810 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Intended to provide a comprehensive description of the enterprise of education both within the United States and throughout the world. Articles offer a view of the institutions, people, processes, and products found in educational practice. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 1131 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Provides comprehensive coverage of the foods and recipes of approximately 75 cultural groups from more than 60 countries. Entries provide 10-15 recipes for each group and include data on the agriculture and dietary habits of each group as well as an overview of each group's nutrition and health. ... Read more

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This is an early rare issue that features A Valentine's Menu, Beautiful Cakes, Collecting Majolica, 3 Brazilian recipes for Carnival, Needlepoint Rugs, 32 Types of beans identified and explained, Making Chocolate Candies, Garden Books and more~! ... Read more

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Chef Leticia, a native of Brazil who now lives in the United States, brings a unique perspective on Brazilian cuisine. She cooks up authentic recipes as well as reinvented dishes that blend together her international flair for cooking. The Brazilian Kitchen is a groundbreaking collection of easy-to-make, easy-to-love recipes. With simple techniques and well-explained directions, dishes like Salmon no Risotto de Caipirinha (Salmon over a Caipirinha Risotto) and Bolinho Quente de Doce de Leite com Sorbet de Coalhada (Molten Dulce de Leche Cake with a Sour Cream Sorbet) will simply become part of your everyday cooking repertoire and bring a welcome Copocabana-born breeze into every home kitchen. With its beautiful beaches, festive carnival, sensual dances, champion soccer teams, and now the Olympics, Brazil is one of the world's hot spots and popular travel destinations. One thing that cannot be overlooked is the country's magnificent food. ... Read more

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An obvious labor of love
This book presents authentic Brazilian cooking in a beautifully photographed and well written fashion.It is obvious that the author has poured her heart and soul into this work, and just reading the recipes and looking at the pictures will make you want to hop on a plane and fly south to Rio, Bahia, or any number of other Brazilian locations.Buy this book, treasure it, and enjoy the food.

Cooking Leticia style in Ohio
I have been using The Brazilian Kitchen in my typically Italian kitchen for the last 2 months and I have to say... I am sold. The recipes are so user friendly and spicy enough to satisfy various guests tastes without being overwhelming. try the Caldo Verde, (Portuguese Soup) and the Curried Chicken Salad.YUM !! In the day when every thing is at our finger tips on the internet, I still enjoy the feel of a cookbook in my hands and especially the display of this catchy cover on my cookbook stand. I would love to see more of Ms Schwartz's recipes...especially the dessert ideas. Maybe the next book is on the horizon?
Roberts wife(trying to get Robert to cook next !!)

A splendid book
This book is both a splendid cookbook and a lovely travel book. It makes one want to visit Brazil and try the food there and see how it compares with one's own cooking of the same dishes.

Amazing cooking experience
We have the book for 3 days and we've already tried 2 recipes and they were unbelievable!!It was easy and all steps were well explained
We have to say that the layout is also great and has beautiful pictures!
Great choice for those who miss the brazilian cuisine or those who are interesting in learning about brazilian kitchen.

Buy this book! You will not be dissappointed!
I have just received my copy of Leticia's book and wanted to say how fabulous it is. The layout, photography & details are all amazing and I would recommend this to anyone that has an interest not just in brasilian cooking but good food in general. You will not be dissapionted. Thank you. ... Read more

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More than a cookbook, Brazil: A Culinary Journey explains how Amerindian, European, and African contributions have come together to form modern Brazilian cookery. The indigenous inhabitants contributed products native to the land, such as corn, cassava, and fish. The Portuguese settlers incorporated native techniques and ingredients, and introduced Portuguese staples, including sausages, olive oil, and wine. The culinary traditions were further fused with the introduction of such ingredients as palm oil and okra brought with African slaves in the twentieth century. European immigration yielded pasta and German pastries.

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Don't buy this book!
Don't buy this book!First off, even though the book was published in 2005, it lists Amapá, Rondônia, Roraima, and Tocantins as territories.Amapá became a state in 1991; Rondônia in 1982; Roraima in 1988; and Tocatins in 1989.The book is divided into cuisines from the various Brazilian regions.I have been associated with Brazil since 1966, and am currently a permanent resident. Strangely, I never heard of most of the obscure dishes listed in this book, which omits some of the most popular regional dishes.I wager that 90% of Brazilians never heard of most of these dishes.I live in São Paulo, which has restaurants representing all different parts of Brazil, and frankly, I have not seen but few of these dishes on restaurant menus.

Most of the recipes serve from 8 to 12 persons.Thus, they can only be prepared for a large dinner party! I read cook books all the time, and rarely do they list recipes for such a large number of people.

Don't do it
This is a terrible book. The recipe's names are different from what I see in Brazil, the quantities seem off, the spicing strange, and there are no pictures. That's important if you eat places where menus are rare and you are trying to make something you aren't sure of the name of. In fact, near as I can tell, they never even tell you what the dishes on the cover are.

Don't do it. Buy something else.

Insightful Cookbook
Such a great cookbook. It gives you an historical perspective on Brazilian cuisine. The recipes are easy and delicious! Viva Brasil :)

Interesting facts and delicious recipes!
This cookbook entices both your mind and your taste buds!Delicious, easy-to-make recipes with straight forward instructions.A "must have" for your international cookbook collection!

Simple and Efficient
I liked this book because it is very simple and easy. Besides, in the back there are a list of addresses where it is possible to find the "exoctics" ingredients. Very useful!! ... Read more