Brazilian chefs share winter recipes for Copa viewing

Several chefs and food writers have offered recipes to warm up during chilly days and the World Cup. Chef Martin Casilli advises using high‑cocoa chocolate, whole‑milk and fresh cream, a pinch of salt and careful heating to create a velvety hot chocolate. Chef Manu Buffara presents a pumpkin‑ginger‑passion‑fruit soup that balances sweet, spicy and citrus notes. Chef Renata Leão suggests four easy‑make snacks – tapioca cubes, rib‑meat bites, chicken tulips and bruschetta – to enjoy while watching the matches, each paired with suitable drinks. Additional sweet options include a creamy chocolate‑hot drink using corn‑starch and a paçoca‑flavored cake for June festivals. All recipes aim to provide comforting, affordable dishes suitable for families and gatherings during the tournament.