Main Course 2024, November
The most expensive fruits and vegetables in Russia. The most expensive fruit in the world (photo)
What today can be classified as "the most expensive fruit in the world"? What kind of money are people willing to give in order to show their position in society or show respect to a guest? How are these fruits so different from ordinary fruits that they cost a fortune?
Navaga fish - a culinary masterpiece
Marinated Navaga fish used to be a very popular traditional Russian snack. It is very easy to prepare and the taste is simply divine. You need to fry the fish, pour the marinade and insist for about three to four days. Used such a charm with black bread and mustard. You can also put pickled cucumber on the bread
Foods High in Vitamin C. Diet Tips
Vitamins are biologically active substances that are necessary for normal life. The body itself cannot synthesize many vitamins, which is why it is so important to include foods that contain them in the diet
Sherry vinegar: application, analogues and photos
History, preparation and use of sherry vinegar. The chemical composition of the product and its benefits. Sherry vinegar analogs and home cooking methods. Meat with sherry wine vinegar and bell pepper salad. How to replace it
Fuet (sausage): taste, cooking features, reviews
Fouet - Spanish dry-cured pork sausage with a characteristic layer of mold and a unique mushroom flavor. Read about all the features of the preparation of this sausage in our article
Curry seasoning: benefits and harms, composition, properties
Indian seasoning, how special it can be, you didn't even know it. It turns out that there are so many useful things in it. "What exactly?" - you ask. Read the article and be sure to find out
How long can a watermelon be stored in the refrigerator cut and whole?
In order not to harm your he alth, you need to know how much watermelon can be stored in the refrigerator in any form. After reading this article, you will learn not only about this, but also about how to prepare it. Save watermelon properly for the winter and enjoy its aroma and taste on a warm winter evening
Why are blueberries bitter? What to do?
Blueberries are considered one of the berries that is used in the fight against cancer. You just need to choose it correctly. It happens that she is bitter. And why? And what to do? It is about this and about the beneficial and harmful properties that are discussed in this article
Can I freeze sorrel in the freezer for the winter?
Sorrel is one of those plants that are rich in beneficial trace elements. One of its advantages is that it preserves them even when frozen. But here's how to do it, not everyone knows. That is what this article is about
Red bananas are raspberries for the natives
Did you know that the name of the first president of Zimbabwe is Banana? And that Mao Island in the Seychelles is the only place on Earth where yellow, black and red bananas grow at the same time?
Vegetable spices: benefits, harms, uses
Various herbal spices are often used in cooking. The name of many is well known to everyone, while others are used much less frequently. Let us briefly describe their benefits, harms and practical applications
Frying pan without oil: the best companies, cooking methods, photos and reviews
No kitchen is complete without a frying pan. Despite the fact that fried food is not very he althy, we still eat it. That is why they came up with a way to fry in a pan without oil. It will be discussed in this article. And for it to be he althy, you need to consider some tips
How much sugar is in a watermelon. The benefits and calorie content of the product
It's hard to imagine the end of summer without ripe and sweet watermelons. It seems that as soon as the season comes, it will be possible to use them in unlimited quantities. In fact, despite the beneficial composition, excessive consumption of this fruit can be hazardous to he alth
Poppy milk: benefits, cooking recipes
Popy milk is a relaxing and calming drink made from poppy seeds. For its preparation, dry or soaked poppy seeds, water and natural sweeteners (honey, dates) are used. Read more about the beneficial properties of this drink in our article
Where can you eat well in Moscow?
Citizens of a huge metropolis like Moscow find it hard to find time to dine at home or go to their favorite restaurant. Hunger can catch you anywhere and make you think about where you can eat heartily. There are many places in Moscow with he althy, tasty and inexpensive food. Even if you are a tourist, a guest of the city or a local inhabitant, you will not go hungry after reading the offers of Moscow catering
How to identify palm oil in milk? How to determine the presence of palm oil in milk at home?
Have you ever thought about the fact that manufacturers can add various fillers in the form of vegetable fats to simple and familiar foods to increase the yield of the finished product? Today it is happening everywhere, and finding natural products is becoming increasingly difficult. Today we will talk about how to identify palm oil in milk and dairy products
Gluten-free oatmeal: methods of obtaining, manufacturers overview, cooking features, reviews
The largest share of gluten is found in cereals. In this regard, it was originally considered wheat protein. But today gluten can be found in the composition of various foods, which acts as a thickener. Therefore, many nutritionists advise to exclude it from the diet. And gluten-free cereals can be an excellent substitute. They will be the subject of this article
Karelian cuisine: recipes of traditional dishes, cooking features
Karelia is the land of lakes and rivers. This also affects the national cuisine. Its basis is freshwater fish and meat of wild animals. Complement its gifts of the forest. These are mushrooms and berries, various wild herbs and nuts. Still, fish occupies a central place in Karelian cuisine. Of course, in order to taste the dishes in their original version, you need to visit this amazing land. But you can try to do something similar at home
How to dilute vinegar essence to 9% vinegar: everything ingenious is simple
Some housewives are biased towards vinegar, naively believing that it is needed only in the summer and autumn months, for the period of pickling vegetables. Vinegar essence is an indispensable assistant in the kitchen for any, both beginner and experienced, hostess
History of dumplings. Who Invented Dumplings? Where did dumplings come from (whose dish)
So who invented dumplings? We have to admit that this dish originally has Chinese roots. Today, in this cuisine with its history of five millennia, there are analogues of almost every modern dish. Only now, no one will undertake to challenge the fact that it is in Russia that dumplings are the most popular
Egg shell as a source of calcium. How to Cook Eggshells as a Source of Calcium
Eggshell is an ideal source of calcium and the most unique creation of nature, its beneficial substances can be talked about tirelessly. Eggshell is a very valuable biological product, because it contains calcium carbonate, it is perfectly absorbed by the body. Eggshell as a source of calcium - myth or reality?
300 grams of flour - how many glasses is it, or the mass of products
In the kitchen, it is very important to learn how to properly measure the weight of products without scales, because sometimes they may simply not be at hand. Since ancient times, there are special tables that will help in this difficult matter. You need to figure it out: 300 grams of flour - how many glasses is it?
Candy sugar: types, storage conditions, self-production
Sugar is a product that we consume every day. It is usually sold in the form of small crumbly crystals. Therefore, the phrase "candy sugar" arouses curiosity in many. This product was developed by modern scientists. Like plain sugar, it can be added to a variety of foods and drinks
Snickers sweets (Snickers): composition, calorie content, manufacturer
Snickers candies - mini bars with nougat and peanuts, covered with milk chocolate. Let's look at the composition and calorie content of the product today, and also learn a little about the manufacturer. We will also study the recipe of the cake and ice cream of the same name
Garlic is History and use of garlic
Garlic is not only a useful and fragrant plant, but also a product with a surprisingly interesting history. And how many culinary masterpieces would become a simple, insipid and tasteless set of products without garlic in them
How to ferment currant leaves at home?
From fresh currant leaves, a very fragrant and he althy tea is prepared. But what about in winter, when you can’t find them in this form? Many lovers dry the leaves, but tea from them does not give such an aroma and taste. In this case, currant leaves can be fermented for tea. Such fermentation of raw materials will give the drink a rich color, pronounced smell and taste
Funchose noodles: benefits and harms
Funchoza noodles is a product that appeared on the shelves of Russian stores with the development of the popularity of Asian cuisine. It is very often used in the preparation of oriental dishes, giving them special taste and nutritional qualities. What is the essence of this product? What positive and negative properties does it have and, most importantly, how to cook it correctly? More on this later
Butter peasant butter 72.5%: composition and manufacturer reviews
Peasant butter is a product made on the basis of pasteurized cream, the mass fraction of fat in which is 72.5% at a moisture content of 25%. Complete and reliable information about this product is presented in our article
Set of tools for confectioner
Beginning fans (fans) of making homemade pastries will first of all need the tools of a pastry chef. After you get acquainted with the important devices that greatly facilitate the work of the creator of chic desserts, it will already be possible to look for the best recipes for making these same desserts and various pastries
The harm and benefits of herring for the body
Forshmak, “fur coat”, with potatoes, and just in lightly s alted form - herring is always delicious. But nutritionists often claim that this product is supposedly unhe althy. Let's try to argue with this. Let's look at what substances are in such a food product as s alted herring. The benefits and harms for our body come from its components, and not from the fish itself
Materials of the muffin baking dish
Which muffin baking dish is the most convenient? From the article below, you will learn the pros and cons of molds from various materials. Based on the acquired information, it will be easier for housewives to navigate the whole variety of containers for baking these products
Gelled sugar: description and properties of an unusual product
In culinary recipes, among the list of products, gelled sugar is quite common. What is it and what is its secret? This needs to be sorted out
What makes Astrakhan watermelon so good?
Astrakhan watermelon can rightfully be considered a real national pride. This culture glorified Russia far beyond its borders
Cooking is an art
We are all used to cooking various dishes in our kitchens, well, at least with pleasure to eat delicious dishes prepared by mom, grandmother or other family members involved in cooking. Some people like to go to restaurants and taste the delights of a specially designed national or other menu. But, most likely, few of us thought about the very meaning of this word, denoting the moment of preparing varied and tasty food
Useful properties of mushrooms for humans
In the autumn period, many people take advantage of the opportunity provided by nature itself and collect various mushrooms or buy them in the market. Very hearty and tasty dishes are prepared from this product
Calorie content of dried dates (per 100 grams)
The healing properties of dates have long been valued. For the nomadic peoples of the Arabian desert, these fruits replaced bread. After all, the calorie content of dried dates is quite high. Which one? We will talk about this in the article
Utskho-suneli - a mysterious Georgian seasoning. What is included in the composition of ucho-suneli?
Here we will talk about utsho-suneli seasoning, which is often found in recipes for meat, fish and vegetable dishes. What it is, what its composition is, and what a quality product should look like if you stumble upon it on the market - read in this article
Baby puree "Agusha": reviews
For several decades on the shelves of stores you can find a large assortment of baby puree "Agusha". This Russian brand has proven itself from the best side. The company's products are very popular among parents, many use these purees, curds, yogurts as complementary foods or treats for their children
Calorie content of sunflower seeds and their properties
Many people like to nibble seeds, but not everyone admits it. Parents often forbid their children from using them, scaring them with appendicitis, broken teeth and other horrors. In fact, sunflower seeds have a number of useful properties and, with the right attitude, can bring invaluable benefits to the body
Oregano: what is it and what is it eaten with?
The oregano plant, unique in its taste, has been used in cooking and medicine since ancient times. Its name is translated as "decoration of the mountains." In Russia, oregano is called oregano. It grows all over the world, except for the coldest regions of the globe. What is it and how is oregano useful, you can learn further from this article