Rabanada (Brazilian-Style French Toast)

This Brazilian breakfast treat is usually served around Christmastime. Being soaked overnight, it makes for a festive holiday brunch item. Cooking the toast long enough for the outside to get crispy still leaves it with a custard-like interior that melts in the mouth. This recipe comes from Chow, by Aïda Mollenkamp. I haven’t tried this recipe yet, but I may try it with less oil on a griddle, and although a topping is not mentioned in the recipe, I might use chocolate syrup and whipped cream. Pretty rich, but it is holiday fare after all. nt (not tried)

Dulce de Leche

It is a delicious carmel spread from Brazil. I got this from a friend who was an exchange student there, it is the most addicting thing ever, watch out, this is NOT low in fat…quite the contrary :)but soooo worth it.

Quinoa salad with mint and mango

Quinoa is a complete protein and contains all your essential amino acids. Oh, it’s also nutty, squiggly and delicious in a grain bowl. Jazz it up with fresh mint and mango. This meal is low calorie and provides 340 kcal, 9g protein, 45g carbohydrate (of which 18g sugars), 14g fat (of which 2g saturates), 4g fibre and 0.1g salt per portion.

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