Sofia's best friend Sam can't wait to show her the unbelievable invention in his Aunt Charlie's laboratory: a ruby-red scooter with a computerized screen. But as soon as Sofia and Sam take a seat, they learn this is no ordinary scooter -- Whiz . . . Zoom . . . FOOP! They are transported to Brazil!

With the help of Sam and a surprise relative, Sofia searches for her father's long-lost family recipe. But will they find it and get home in time for the neighborhood potluck?