Coconut quindim

A baked Brazilian dessert with creamy coconut set custard, similar to flan

Brazilian cheese bread – pão de queijo

Try baking a South American mainstay – these light and fluffy cheese puffs are best served warm from the oven

Brazilian chocolate truffles – brigadeiro

Roll up these traditional South American sweets and coat in traditional pistachio nut, almond and coconut crumble

Açaí smoothie

Açaí is a hero ingredient – reputed to be one of the best antioxidants, it makes the perfect base for a fruit smoothie. Combine with pineapple, strawberries and banana

Acaraje black-eyed pea fritters with shrimp filling

Create crispy fried patties using spiced pulses, then fill with prawns, chilli, coriander and tomato, Brazilian-style

Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew

A Brazilian-inspired seafood casserole with creamy coconut sauce, coriander garnish and plenty of sunshine spice

Heart helper smoothie

Blend beetroot, apple, blueberries and ginger to create a smooth and nutritious drink with depth and zing

Kale and avocado smoothie

This healthy smoothie gets its vibrant green colour from avocado, cucumber, spinach and kale. Blitz with pineapple and coconut water.

Vitamin booster smoothie

Up your vitamin quota with help from this bright and fresh smoothie. Orange, carrot, celery and mango pack a nutritious punch

Lemony smoked salmon & spinach tagliatelle

Reader Rachel May shares her speedy recipe for silky pasta with greens, zesty lemon, basil and cream cheese