30 delicious Festa Junina recipes to make your arraiá a success

The Festa Junina is celebrated all over the country, with bonfires, São João mast, gang, flags, redneck costumes and June games that make the festivity more lively. For the fun to be complete, typical foods must also be present at the arraiá. Check out a list of several Festa Junina recipes. It has sweet and salty foods, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks!

Salty foods for Festa Junina

Popcorn, corn, pie, pastel, assorted skewers… Check out typical Festa Junina recipes that can’t be missed at your arraiá!

1. Ground beef pie

The meat pie is simple to prepare and appreciated in many regions of the country. In the video, you learn how to make homemade pasta, but you can also buy it ready-made, if you want to speed up the process. A tip is to fry the savory close to serving time, so people can eat it warm.

2. Meat skewer

If it’s made with lean meat, it’s a healthy option that brings satiety. Onion, tomato and pepper pieces are added to the skewer to add color and make it even tastier. With the tips of this recipe, the result will be a very seasoned and delicious snack!

3. Chicken skewer

As the skewers are roasted, the recipe ends up being lighter. For a dish full of color, the suggestion is to use vegetables in the preparation. Here, colored peppers (red, orange, yellow and green) were chosen, as well as red onion. If you want, you can also add bacon. Unleash your creativity!

4. Cheese skewer

If you want to get away from meat skewers, a good suggestion is to bet on the coalho cheese, which is also very easy. But have you ever thought about making your own cheese at home? Follow the complete step by step to learn how to prepare a totally homemade snack!

5. Hot dog pie

Looking for a pie that is the face of Festas Juninas? You just found the perfect recipe! The preparation of the dough is very traditional. The stuffing is on account of sausage in tomato sauce with corn, peas and seasonings. Practical and very juicy option!

6. Hot dog

For those who don’t give up the classic hot dog, the tip is to bet on this recipe with lots of tomato sauce and potato straw. This dish so present in arraiás is the perfect combination of flavor and practicality. You are sure to be a hit with your guests.

7. Hot hole

Hot hole is nothing more than a bread stuffed with ground beef sauce. In this recipe, hot dog buns were used, but it is also delicious in French. If you want a vegetarian dish, you can substitute meat for soy protein, for example.

8. Salted popcorn

Popcorn can’t be missed at your Festa Junina. As these events usually bring together a large number of people, it is much more economical and practical to make popcorn in the pan, as it yields more and is cheaper than microwave popcorn. A tip is to put it in bags when serving.

9. Cooked corn

Cooking corn sounds like a pretty simple task, doesn’t it? But there are some little secrets, ranging from choosing the corn to cleaning the cob and the right time to take it out of the pan. See the tips in the video to make your dish perfect!

10. Roasted peanuts

This snack is made very quickly and very easily. The peanuts are roasted in the pan, just with the addition of water and salt. Very easy to prepare, this is another typical and very economical food that cannot be missed at your little party.

Have you chosen which salty foods will be on your arraiá menu? Capriche in the Festa Junina recipes with corn and peanuts, as well as hot dishes to warm up the guests on the day of the event!

Festa Junina sweet foods

Sweets are also very popular at São João parties, so they shouldn’t be left out. There is a great diversity for you to choose which one you want to add to your table. See options to suit all tastes:

1. Sweet popcorn with caramel

Popcorn is super simple to prepare, a great option to add to sweet dishes. For it to be caramelized, there is not much of a secret. With the step-by-step recipe, it’s very easy to get it right!

2. Sweet peanuts

The sweet version of peanuts pleases many people. Simple and quick to make, it’s an interesting option to add to the menu. This snack is super crispy and can be served in individual bags.

3. Rice pudding

It is possible to create a delicious dessert with everyday rice. The preparation of this recipe is very simple and few ingredients are needed. As it takes coconut milk and cinnamon, it is very aromatic, as well as very creamy. One tip is to serve hot.

4. Dulce de leche hominy

Another perfect dessert for the cold days of June, this hominy is enhanced with dulce de leche, milk and cornstarch. The result is a sweet and delicious dish that will be a hit at your arraiá!

5. Kid’s foot

Another very traditional sweet food using peanuts is pé de moleque. With few ingredients and without much work in the kitchen, you can prepare a very tasty dessert.

6. Cocada

How about preparing an oven cocada that only takes grated coconut, condensed milk, eggs and hot water? Mix everything, bake for 30 minutes and that’s it: your candy is ready to taste!

7. tamale

Pamonha and another typical sweet much loved by green corn fans. And the best thing is that the list of ingredients is very short: corn, vegetable oil, salt and sugar. In the video, you can see tips to make working with straw easier and making perfect pamonhas.

8. Apple of love

For the romantics on duty, the tip is to prepare these sweet apples that, in addition to being delicious, will help decorate the Festa Junina table. The syrup is made with water, sugar, white vinegar and red food coloring. Very easy!

9. Corn cake

Nobody can resist a corn cake fresh out of the oven, right? So this is another surefire sweet for your arraiá. To make it even better, the recipe is made in a blender. More practice, impossible!

10. Paçoca pie

If you are looking for a different, charming and easy-to-make dessert, this paçoca pie may be ideal. The dish combines a biscuit farofa and pacoça with a peanut brigadeiro. Finally, more paçocas are used to decorate the candy.

With so many typical and delicious Festa Junina recipes, it’s even difficult to choose a favorite, isn’t it? When in doubt, prepare several of them. Thus, the party will be a success and the menu will please different tastes!

Drinks for Festa Junina

With the delicacies defined, it’s time to choose the drinks from the arraiá. To help you in this mission, the list below brings options with and without alcohol so you don’t forget anyone! Check out:

1. How much

This is the most traditional drink of the Festas Juninas. The recipe takes the same amount of water and cachaça, combined with some fruits and spices and creating a unique flavor.

2. Mulled wine

Here, the wine is boiled with water, cloves, cinnamon, sugar and apple. The drink is well flavored and reminiscent of hot, but the flavor is milder, since it doesn’t have any drips. The amount of wine can be changed as per your preference. If you want a stronger flavor, add ginger slices.

3. Alcohol-free hot dog

How about preparing an alcohol-free version of hot? This is the purpose of this recipe, which combines water with sugar, cloves, star anise, ginger, lemon, apple and pineapple. Thus, your table will have a typical drink that can be enjoyed by everyone.

4. Peanut tea

This tea is actually a very sweet and creamy drink that has peanuts as the main ingredient. In addition to it, you will also need milk, condensed milk, brandy, sugar and spices. The result is beyond delicious!

5. Hot chocolate with condensed milk

To please children (and adults who do not consume alcohol), prepare this delicious and creamy hot chocolate. The recipe takes chocolate powder, milk, cream, condensed milk, cornstarch and ganache to decorate.

6. Alcohol-free strawberry pineapple smoothie

Another non-alcoholic drink option, this shake is super easy to make. Combining pineapple, strawberry, cream ice cream, water and lemon soda, you get a drink that will be a hit in your arraiá!

7. Wine blend with condensed milk

Prefer an alcoholic shake? Then try this version that combines wine with condensed milk and strawberries. Fruits are used both to compose the drink and to decorate the glass. It’s a delight!

8. Passion fruit smoothie

Passion fruit fans will love this recipe in which the fruit is combined with cachaça, sugar and basil leaves. Just hit everything in the blender and strain the drink, then just enjoy!

9. Bleeding

This recipe is a Spanish classic, but it is also successful here in Brazil. Even though it is a drink most consumed in the summer, it combines very well with the June climate. It takes wine, orange juice and liqueur, sparkling water, mint, cinnamon stick and some fruits in the preparation.

10. Chocognac

To close the menu, a delicious drink perfect for cold days. Chocognac is a kind of alcoholic hot chocolate, as it uses brandy in the preparation. With a striking flavor, this is another recipe that will be successful with your guests.

With this list of savory and sweet foods, there will be no shortage of delicious Festa Junina recipes to serve to guests. How about continuing to plan the party? Also check out these Festa Junina songs that are the perfect soundtrack for a super excited arraiá!