Quibebe: Roasted Butternut Squash Mash

"Oh how I miss Quibebe" said no Brazilian ever. But this version with roasted ingredients just might make it something you long for.

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Perfect Plate: Deconstructed Fall Curry

Taking recipes apart has an added benefit: my kids can build their own perfect plate.

Oct 9 • 

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September 2025

The Appeal of Fall

Most of you know summer is my favorite, but fall definitely has the most charismatic personality of all the seasons.

Sep 30 • 

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Perfect Plate: Air Fryer Support

Getting this plate done everyday can be a challenge, but my air fryer steps in when I need to be hands off.

Sep 25 • 

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Vegan Fall Feijoada

I know what you all are going to say. But I promise you won't miss the meat in this smoky bean stew with butternut squash that is perfect for fall days…

Sep 18 • 

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Perfect Plate: Caesar Grain Salad Edition

I assembled a Caesar inspired plate using all the elements I love from a classic salad but making it a complete meal.

Sep 11 • 

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August 2025

The Summer I Turned Curious.

August Newsletter in back-to-school mood with a lesson on wabi-sabi and resources for your inner student.

Aug 29 • 

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Perfect Plate: Mashed White Beans and Ground Beef Stir Fry.

In the inaugural edition of this new series, I'm swapping black beans for cannellini on my plate and sharing tips on how to season canned beans "com…

Aug 28 • 

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Potato Rosti with Point Reyes Toma

One daring flip of a pan later and you have a showstopping potato dish that is crispy on the outside, and cheesy on the inside.

Aug 20 • 

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July 2025

July In Bloom

As I take inventory of the last two years since starting The Rio Kitchen, I pause to celebrate, to plan, and to charge forward. Who's with me?

Jul 25 • 

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Five Things to Do With All Those Peaches

Sometimes I eat a California peach just to feel something. But here are other ideas.

Jul 17 • 

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June 2025

With Love, From Rio

June's newsletter features travel notes from my latest trip and a sneak peek at The Rio Kitchen Season 4.

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