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The most exotic dishes of the peoples of the world: recipes and photos

The most exotic dishes of the peoples of the world: recipes and photos

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What exotic food have you tried? It should be noted that 90% of travelers prefer to eat only unfamiliar food in other countries of the world. According to them, this is what allows you to remember the rest for a lifetime

The benefits of eggplant for humans

The benefits of eggplant for humans

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Eggplant is a very tasty and he althy vegetable. It belongs to the nightshade family. The birthplace of this product is India, where its use in food began many centuries ago. Now eggplant, which is a close relative of tomatoes and potatoes, is also grown in Russia

The main national dishes of Russia

The main national dishes of Russia

Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Russian cuisine is famous all over the world for its multicomponent dishes, marinades. In the West, Russia is associated with pancakes, pies, s altwort, caviar, borscht, vodka and dumplings. These national dishes have a rich historical heritage

Italian sausages: varieties, names, reviews

Italian sausages: varieties, names, reviews

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Italian deli meats are popular all over the world. And there are quite logical reasons for this. Starting from the high quality of the goods produced and ending with its unique taste. No wonder this country is the leader in production in this area

Mediterranean cuisine: recipes. Features of Mediterranean cuisine

Mediterranean cuisine: recipes. Features of Mediterranean cuisine

Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

What is Mediterranean cuisine? You will find the answer to the question posed in the materials of this article. In addition, we will tell you about the features of this cuisine and present some simple recipes for preparing delicious dishes

What are butters? How does white oil affect the elasticity and youthfulness of the body?

What are butters? How does white oil affect the elasticity and youthfulness of the body?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

White oils, or butters, are an excellent replacement for synthetic creams. In this article, we will tell you which natural products moisturize and nourish the body, enrich it with nutrients, relieve wrinkles and stretch marks

What are capers and how to use them?

What are capers and how to use them?

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What are capers, every gourmet should know, because this seasoning easily diversifies the most ordinary dishes. However, you need to know the features of this spice and its proper use

Acetic essence: how is it obtained, in what proportions is it diluted and how is it applied?

Acetic essence: how is it obtained, in what proportions is it diluted and how is it applied?

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Is acetic essence only used in cooking? How is this liquid and table vinegar obtained? In this article you will find answers to your questions, as well as folk recipes for treating hardened heels and lowering body temperature

Mackerel: useful properties and contraindications

Mackerel: useful properties and contraindications

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Mackerel, the beneficial properties of which will be described below, is an excellent product for cooking fish second and first courses, as well as semi-finished products (cutlets, sticks, etc.) and baking (pies, pies, etc.). It should be especially noted that almost every inhabitant of our country can afford this ingredient. After all, it is relatively inexpensive (from 80 to 140 Russian rubles per 1 kg)

Sodium phosphate: description, application, effects on the body

Sodium phosphate: description, application, effects on the body

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Sodium phosphate is obtained by the action of alkali on phosphoric acid (neutralization), during the dehydration of sodium hydroorthophosphates. Used as emulsifiers and pH regulators, as well as anti-caking

Gelling agents: types and description, use in cooking, tips

Gelling agents: types and description, use in cooking, tips

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Almost every housewife is familiar with such a product as jelly. It is obtained by special culinary processing of gelling products. They can be used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology. Consider what gelling agents are, what they consist of, why they are used

Hard cheese: classification, production and useful properties

Hard cheese: classification, production and useful properties

Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Cheese… Hardly anyone hasn't tried it and doesn't know what it is. Cheese is a product made from milk by exposing it to milk-clotting enzymes. There are hard cheeses, soft cheeses, pickled cheeses and processed cheeses. Let's consider the main ones in more detail. Many recipes use hard cheese. It is very popular among the population of our country

Pork ribs - the best recipes, cooking features and reviews

Pork ribs - the best recipes, cooking features and reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Pork is the most consumed meat in the world. Many people know that in some religions it is forbidden to eat this meat. However, most people find pork very juicy and he althy. Pig meat is fried, boiled, s alted, smoked, grilled and even eaten raw

Jalapeño pepper: seeds. Hot jalapeno pepper. Pickled jalapeno peppers

Jalapeño pepper: seeds. Hot jalapeno pepper. Pickled jalapeno peppers

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

It is impossible to imagine Mexican cuisine without jalapeno pepper (photo is presented in the article). It is he who gives her dishes a spicy, immediately recognizable taste. Although it is one of the varieties of the world famous chili, Mexicans prefer this particular variety, consuming hot red pepper much less often. We still consider jalapeno pepper to some extent exotic. Our article is intended to enlighten domestic culinary specialists in this regard

Sweet straw: cooking at home. Sweet Straw Cake

Sweet straw: cooking at home. Sweet Straw Cake

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Sweet straw - for many it is a delicacy of childhood. How exciting it was to crunch cookies, of such an unusual shape. Today, there is no shortage of such pleasure: it can be purchased in almost any retail chain and at a fairly affordable price. It is worth remembering that, despite its simple appearance (thin sticks 12-20 centimeters long), the calorie content of sweet straws is quite high

Types of rice and their use in cooking

Types of rice and their use in cooking

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Saracen grain (one of the names of the product, which will be discussed in this article) is one of the oldest crops grown by man. Some types of rice in many countries of the world have long been used to prepare delicious dishes (both first and second, and even third) in national cuisines: pilaf, porridge, soup, drinks

Tablespoon as a unit of volume in the kitchen

Tablespoon as a unit of volume in the kitchen

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

A tablespoon is usually used for eating, but sometimes it is also used to measure a certain amount of a product. This mainly applies to bulk products (flour, sugar, s alt), but sometimes liquids (milk, water, vinegar) are also measured with it. Moreover, this is done even by those who have both measured containers and accurate scales, since it is more convenient (especially if the amount of the product is indicated in the recipe itself in spoons, and not in grams)

Which part of the carcass tastes better? Tips & Tricks

Which part of the carcass tastes better? Tips & Tricks

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Beef is a storehouse of nutrients. It is often used in the menu for those who go on a diet. However, it should be understood that parts of beef carcasses may differ from each other in many ways, from softness to taste

Unrefined oil or refined

Unrefined oil or refined

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

It is almost certain that a modern housewife would rather prefer vegetable oil than its cream counterpart or animal fats. As you know, demand creates supply. In accordance with this rule, store shelves are simply “bursting” with all kinds of vegetable oils. However, they all fall into two main categories: unrefined oil and refined

Sunflower oil: what do we know about it?

Sunflower oil: what do we know about it?

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Back in 1829, a peasant from the Voronezh province invented a method for obtaining oil from sunflower seeds. The Church then ranked the new product among the Lenten. At that time, people did not even guess that about two hundred years would pass and sunflower oil would become so popular that almost every home would have its reserves

Ground paprika: description of taste and use in cooking

Ground paprika: description of taste and use in cooking

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

One of the most famous spices in the world is paprika. In terms of consumption, it is in fourth place in the list of the most diverse spices. It is simply impossible to imagine cooking without spices, because with their help any dish acquires a unique flavor. And if the seasoning is chosen correctly, then it will perfectly complement, enhance or completely change the taste of food

Royal date: where it grows, composition and calorie content. What are the benefits of dates for the body

Royal date: where it grows, composition and calorie content. What are the benefits of dates for the body

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is the difference between a royal date and an ordinary one? Where does it grow, which country is considered its homeland, and which is the leader in production? What is useful dates for the body? What is its composition and calorie content? Why buy royal dates?

Flour products: assortment, cooking technology, recipe book

Flour products: assortment, cooking technology, recipe book

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Flour products: what is it and their varieties. Cooking recipe. Recipe for pies with cabbage, brushwood and zebra pie. How to choose a flour product in a store. What products can be found in the supermarket

How to make vegetarian sushi?

How to make vegetarian sushi?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy rolls with unusual fillings. The recipes presented in our article may be of interest to those who are on a low-calorie diet, are fasting, or just want to add variety to their daily menu

What do they eat black caviar with? Features and photos

What do they eat black caviar with? Features and photos

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Black caviar is considered an exquisite delicacy. Since ancient times, rich nobles and landowners loved to indulge in her, for ordinary people she was also a favorite delicacy. And it remains popular today. But not everyone knows which products it combines favorably with, and which ones are better not to combine with it

Cauliflower: calories, nutritional value, useful properties

Cauliflower: calories, nutritional value, useful properties

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Cauliflower is one of the most common vegetables. It is distinguished by an abundance of vitamins and other useful substances, as well as versatility in cooking. After all, cabbage can become the basis of dietary nutrition, a delicious component of lunch or dinner, it is harvested for the winter, and it serves as one of the first complementary foods for babies. What are the calorie content of cauliflower with various cooking methods, its beneficial properties and nutritional value?

Falafel: calories and preparation

Falafel: calories and preparation

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Connoisseurs associate falafel with Arabic cuisine. In Israel, the dish is something like fast food, appearing daily on the tables of people of all classes. But the difference is that falafel is much he althier than fast food, because the dish is prepared from completely different products. At the moment, his recipe is distributed throughout the world. By the way, many Russians also love falafel. Calorie content, history, recipe and other aspects related to this amazing dish are described in the article

Cocoa butter substitute: properties, types, benefits and harms

Cocoa butter substitute: properties, types, benefits and harms

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the confectionery industry, one of the main semi-finished products is chocolate icing. Traditionally, cocoa butter has been used in the production of this component. This component is not cheap, and the characteristics are very fastidious. In recent years, non-aluric and lauric type cocoa butter substitutes have been used

Brown rice: photo, benefits and harms

Brown rice: photo, benefits and harms

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Brown rice is a cereal crop that has a number of useful properties. This fact makes it extremely popular among fans of he althy eating. We will describe in detail all the features, as well as the benefits and harms of brown rice in the article

Linden honey: medicinal properties, contraindications and features

Linden honey: medicinal properties, contraindications and features

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Linden honey is made from the flowers of a perennial woody plant - linden, which is most common in the Far East and Bashkortostan. It contains a lot of useful substances, vitamins and minerals necessary for the human body. All the features, medicinal properties and contraindications to the use of linden honey will be considered in detail in the article

Butter "Thousand Lakes" - the choice of consumers. Advantages, product quality control

Butter "Thousand Lakes" - the choice of consumers. Advantages, product quality control

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Butter is a popular product found on grocery store shelves and branded refrigerators. Many people start their morning with it. It is difficult to imagine a festive feast without butter. What makes this product popular? The answer is simple: composition

Yogurt: expiration date, storage conditions

Yogurt: expiration date, storage conditions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Yogurt is a variety of fermented milk products enriched with beneficial bacteria that restore the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and improve the intestinal microflora. In pursuit of brands that are full of TV screens, people rarely think about the expiration date of the drink. What determines the life span of a fermented milk product? What is the expiration date of yogurt, indicated on the package, will reveal the secrets of its quality? The answers are in the article

Sunflower oil shelf life, storage conditions and features

Sunflower oil shelf life, storage conditions and features

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Sunflower oil is found in every kitchen. It is used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology and medicine. Due to the presence of vitamins, macro and microelements, fatty acids, the sunflower seed product has medicinal properties that help in the prevention of a number of diseases. After the expiration date of sunflower oil, part of the useful substances present in its composition is reduced

Water "Nikolinskaya": composition, properties, cooking at home

Water "Nikolinskaya": composition, properties, cooking at home

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The main advantage of "Nikolinskaya" water is a low concentration of calcium. The content of trace elements in the body affects the life expectancy of a person. Its excess in the blood is harmful to he alth. The article will tell about the composition, properties of water and methods for its preparation at home

"Karachinskaya" water: composition, benefits and harms, features of use

"Karachinskaya" water: composition, benefits and harms, features of use

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Mineral water is a source of healing. Previously, in search of a drink of vitality and he alth, people had to travel hundreds and thousands of kilometers. Now it is enough to go to the store and purchase a healing product. Manufacturers offer mineral water of different composition: table, medical-table, medicinal. Each type affects a certain group of organs. You can learn about the benefits and harms of "Karachinskaya" water from the article

Rostagroexport sour cream: product characteristics, quality assessment

Rostagroexport sour cream: product characteristics, quality assessment

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Every year the consumption of dairy products is increasing. One of the valuable food products in demand among the population is sour cream. How to choose a high-quality and useful product from the variety presented on store shelves? Is it enough to believe the inscriptions on the packages? The article will tell about laboratory studies of the quality of Rostagroexport sour cream, its composition and advantages

Radish with honey: recipe, how to take, useful properties and reviews

Radish with honey: recipe, how to take, useful properties and reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Many people remember from childhood how they were given such a homemade "potion" during a cold. On a table or window sill stood a black radish with a cut off top. The core was picked out of it so that a bowl was obtained, which was filled with honey. Over time, this bowl secreted juice and the honey turned into a liquid syrup, and the radish itself shrank. The recipe for radish with honey has been passed down from generation to generation

Pickled cucumbers: benefits and harms to the body, calories

Pickled cucumbers: benefits and harms to the body, calories

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Pickled cucumbers, especially homemade - well, a very tasty addition to many dishes. Some are ready to eat them in cans, and not even being pregnant. But what are the benefits and harms of pickled cucumbers? And how will their immeasurable amount affect the figure and the body as a whole?

Raisin varieties: types, grape name and useful properties

Raisin varieties: types, grape name and useful properties

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Raisins are nothing but dried grapes, which in the process of metamorphosis do not lose their properties, and on the contrary, gain them with renewed vigor. Fans of this delicacy know that there are several varieties of raisins obtained from different types of grapes. Read more

Belarusian chips: overview of manufacturers, taste, reviews

Belarusian chips: overview of manufacturers, taste, reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Belarusian products, whether cosmetics or food products, have won the trust of Russian buyers. Therefore, it is readily dismantled from store shelves. But what about such a harmful product as Belarusian chips? The Republic of Belarus is the birthplace of potatoes, as you know, so they must be excellent there