There is not an exact single "national Brazilian cuisine", but there is an assortment of various regional traditions and typical dishes. This diversity is linked to the origins of the people inhabiting each area.

For instance, the cuisine of Bahia is heavily influenced by a mix of African, Indigenous, and Portuguese cuisines. Chili (including chili sauces) and palm oil are very common. In the northern states, however, due to the abundance of forest and freshwater rivers, fish, fruits and cassava (including flours made of cassava) are staple foods. In the deep south, as in Rio Grande do Sul, the influence shifts more towards gaúcho traditions shared with its neighbors Argentina and Uruguay, with many meat-based products, due to this region's livestock-based economy; the churrasco, a kind of barbecue, is a local tradition.

Brazilian

Spicy Mango Salsa ~ or Mild Mango Salsa

Brazilian chocolate balls

Feijoada: Rice and Beans Brazilian Style

Gluten Free

Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)

Carioca Beans ~ Dutch Oven Pinto Beans

Brazilian Pastel Recipe with Beef Filling

Brazilian Farofa Recipe for Turkey Stuffing ~ Farofa de Natal

Simple Parmesan Pork Tenderloin

Brazilian Cheese Bread

Brazilian Style Frozen Lemonade with Vodka and Basil