See the most accessed Folha recipes in 2023 – 12/17/2023 – Food

In 2023, couscous, hot chocolate and pasta carbonara were some of the most searched for recipes on Sheet. Below, check out the ten most popular this year — which may surprise you with their flavors and aromas.

Garlic in olive oil, by Mohamad Hindi

Preserving garlic in olive oil can be made in 30 minutes and lasts for weeks in the refrigerator. The trick, from former Masterchef, Mohamad Hindi, frees cooks from peeling and chopping garlic cloves at each meal. Other seasonings, such as pepper and herbs, are also welcome.

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Northeastern meatballs

The meatballs go well with sauce, with rice, in pasta or eaten as an appetizer. What sets this version apart is the dried meat, which is chopped and sautéed with bacon, onion, tomato, pepper and parsley. Northeastern meatballs can be baked to make them lighter.

Couscous cake, by Delismar Cardoso

Couscous is one of the favorite dishes of northeastern cuisine and works as a wildcard for different recipes. In the cake recipe, from content creator Delismar Cardoso, the first step is to hydrate the couscous with milk and let it rest for 20 minutes. Then, you need to beat the eggs, sugar, oil and grated cheese and add the hydrated couscous in the blender. The cake is ready in less than an hour and makes up to 10 servings.

Blender corn cake, by Heloisa Bacellar

Cook Heloísa Bacellar’s blender corn cake is reminiscent of the aromas of Festa Junina. In addition to the main ingredient, which can be fresh, frozen or preserved, the recipe has another key component: flaked biju corn flour. Heloísa decided to make a cake using biju corn flour, which is roasted, and not with cornmeal, which is made with finely ground dry corn. It is recommended to measure and weigh the right amount of flour so that the recipe does not go wrong, as it can vary according to the grinding and brand.

Bean soup

Quick and nutritious, the broth is prepared in a blender with black beans, paio and cooking water. As an additional option, we include pork ribs with onion, pepper and salt to taste, which are fried in hot oil until toasted. For accompaniment, you can prepare cracklings and bread

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Hot chocolate, by Heloisa Bacellar

Cook Heloisa Barcellar, from Na Cozinha da Helô, teaches a creamy version of hot chocolate. According to her, the secret to the recipe lies in choosing the main ingredient (bitter, semi-sweet or milk) and the proportion. The recommended option is 40% chocolate. Heloisa, who was in charge of Lá da Venda, in Vila Madalena, western region of São Paulo, also includes fresh cream, vanilla and a touch of cinnamon in the preparation, in addition to suggesting resting time in the refrigerator to thicken. the drink.

Tuna ensalata, by Spanish restaurant Don Curro

Recipe from the Spanish restaurant Don Curro, can be accompanied by a glass of white wine and an extra dose of olive oil, both Spanish. The ensalata contains fresh and cooked diced tuna, tomatoes, lettuce and frisée, endive, onion and peppers, as well as olives and peas. The ingredients are seasoned with salt, pepper, lemon, vinegar and olive oil, according to the customer’s taste.

Pasta with butter and lemon, almonds and arugula, by Melissa Clark

Lemon, olive oil and garlic are the basis of many pantry meals. The ingredients make up a harmonious trio that can flavor different options, such as fish, chicken, vegetables, cereals and, of course, pasta. To prepare the pasta, you need to toast and brown thin slices of garlic in butter. To add more texture and crunch, you can add almonds. The lemon is then added, including the peel and juice, and accompanied by Parmesan cheese. Next, Melissa Clark adds handfuls of arugula, which melts into the hot pasta and takes on a silky consistency.

Pasta carbonara by Carlos Bertolazzi

The step-by-step guide is from chef and presenter Carlos Bertolazzi. Carbonara, a traditional Italian pasta recipe, uses three egg yolks, pecorino cheese and bacon to taste. The preparation is simple: just mix the eggs, cheese and pepper, in addition to toasting the diced bacon. Finally, add the cooked spaghetti to the mixture.

Couscous tapioca, by Adi Ensina

Tapioca and couscous are breakfast classics in the Northeast. The recipe, from content creator Adi Ensina, includes both preparations and can be made in approximately 15 minutes. The ingredients include corn flakes —which must be hydrated with water—, salt, melted butter and mozzarella cheese —both for the filling and to line the pan and then form a crispy crust.