Cherry brownie babycakes

Beautiful individual chocolate brownie cakes with a dollop of softly whipped cream and extra fruit for garnish

Raspberry caramel ombre cake

This stunning layer cake with coloured cream cheese frosting is perfect for a birthday, wedding or other special occasion

Homemade chipotle molasses BBQ sauce

Homemade condiments will always have the edge over shop-bought. This quick barbecue sauce is spicy, tangy and sweet

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

Lemony smoked salmon & spinach tagliatelle

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