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

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

Brazilian chocolate truffles – brigadeiro

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

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

Vitamin booster smoothie

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

Kale and avocado smoothie

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

Heart helper smoothie

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

Turkey breast fingers with avocado dip

A balanced supper of lean turkey nuggets coated in a crisp herb crust with creamy butter bean, lime and avocado dip

South Indian fish curry with chickpeas

This Keralan-inspired mackerel dish provides a hearty, deeply spiced supper with brain-boosting properties