Brazilian Moqueca Baiana – Fish Stew with Coconut Milk and Palm Oil A vibrant Brazilian fish stew from Bahia, made with fresh fish, coconut milk, dendê (palm) oil, and peppers, full of tropical flavors. Ingredients (Serves 4): * 600g firm white fish fillets (snapper or cod) * 1 onion, sliced * 1 red bell pepper, sliced * 2 tomatoes, chopped * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 200ml coconut milk * 2 tbsp dendê oil (or substitute with olive oil + smoked paprika) * Fresh cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper Instructions: 1. In a pan, sauté onion, garlic, and peppers in dendê oil until soft. 2. Add tomatoes and cook down. 3. Add fish and coconut milk, simmer gently until fish is cooked through (about 10 minutes). 4. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Garnish with cilantro. Brazilian Tip: Serve with white rice and farofa (toasted cassava flour) for authentic taste.

Shrimp and Sweet Potato Mash Garlic Butter Shrimp over Creamy Sweet Potato Mash Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup milk (or coconut milk for dairy-free option) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Lemon wedges, for serving Directions: Boil the sweet potatoes in a pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 12–15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add butter and milk to the sweet potatoes. Mash until creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. While the potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add shrimp to the skillet and season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Serve the shrimp over the mashed sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #shrimpdinner #sweetpotatorecipe #quickmeals #seafoodrecipes #comfortfood #glutenfreedinner #healthyeats #creamyandlight #homecookedmeals #garlicbuttershrimp #easyfamilydinner #shrimplovers #pescatarianmeals #oneplatewonder #30minutemeal #balancedbites #freshingredients #warmbowls #weeknightdinner #naturallysweet Garlic butter shrimp on a bed of creamy sweet potato mash — the kind of meal that feels fancy but comes together in 30 minutes!

Flan de Coco Ingredients: - 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk - 4 large eggs - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1 cup sugar (for caramel) - 1/4 cup water (for caramel) Preparation Steps: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and turns golden brown. 3. Quickly pour the caramel into a round baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. 4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. 5. Pour the coconut mixture over the caramel in the baking dish. 6. Place the baking dish in a larger baking pan and fill the larger pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan dish. 7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the flan is set. 8. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. 9. To serve, run a knife around the edges and invert the flan onto a serving plate. Prep Time: 20 mins | Cooking Time: 60 mins | Total Time: 80 mins Calories: 250 kcal per serving | Servings: 8 servings Suggested Pairings: Serve with fresh fruit or a dollop of whipped cream for a delightful treat. #flandecoco #dessertlover #coconut

Mango Coconut Chia Pudding Ingredients: - 1 cup coconut milk - 1/4 cup chia seeds - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup - 1 ripe mango, diced - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract - Pinch of salt Preparation Steps: 1. In a bowl, combine coconut milk, chia seeds, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt. 2. Whisk the mixture until well combined and let it sit for 10 minutes. 3. Stir the mixture again to prevent clumping of chia seeds. 4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results. 5. Once the pudding has thickened, layer it with diced mango in serving glasses. 6. Top with additional mango if desired and serve chilled. Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 0 mins | Total Time: 2 hours 10 mins Calories: 220 kcal per serving | Servings: 2 servings Suggested Pairings: Serve with fresh berries or a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes for added texture and flavor. #chia #mangopudding #healthyrecipes

Spaghettieis German Ice Cream Spaghetti Sundae Ingredients: 2 cups vanilla ice cream (very firm) 1/2 cup strawberry sauce (or puréed strawberries with sugar) 1/4 cup white chocolate or grated coconut (for "Parmesan") Whipped cream (optional, for base) Directions: Place a generous spoonful of whipped cream onto a chilled dessert plate or shallow bowl – this will be the “base” of the pasta. Scoop the firm vanilla ice cream into a potato ricer or Spätzle press and squeeze over the whipped cream to create “spaghetti” strands. Spoon strawberry sauce over the ice cream, letting it drip like marinara sauce over pasta. Sprinkle finely grated white chocolate or shredded coconut over the top to mimic Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with a dessert fork or spoon. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes Kcal: 290 kcal | Servings: 2 servings #spaghettieis #germanicecream #funfoodforkids #icecreamfun #icecreamdessert #summertreats #creativeicecream #easyrecipes #vanillaicecream #dessertforkids #icecreamsundae #whitechocolatelove #strawberrysauce #coldcreations #europeandessert #childhoodfavorites #quickdessert #sweettooth #homemadeicecreamfun #funpresentation This Spaghettieis will blow your mind! Pasta? Nope. Just creamy vanilla ice cream disguised as spaghetti with strawberry "sauce" and white chocolate "Parmesan"!