Feijoada is considered Brazil's national dish. Ks a stew with black beans and smoked and sundried meats, especially pork and smoked sausages. It's served with traditional side dishes such as orange slices, shredded kale, rice, cassava meal browned in butter, and a hot pepper and lemon sauce.

If you can't make it to Brazil this year, you can bring a taste of Brazil home any time. Here are some typical Brazilian ingredients you can use to liven up your meals:

Meats: Brazilian sausages, different cuts of beef, pork tenderloin, chicken thighs and drumsticks. Brazilian sausage may be hard to find, so you can use chorizo or other spicy pork sausages. Tropical fruits: avocado, banana, coconut, guava, lime, passion fruit, pineapple. Seasonings: chili pepper, cilantro, palm oil, sweet pepper. Sides: beans, cassava fresh fruits, rice.