Main Course 2024, November
If an egg floats in water, can you eat it?
Is it true that if an egg floats in water, then it is better to throw it away? Does the emergence of an egg always mean that it is not the first freshness? Why does a spoiled egg float?
Modified starch - what is it?
One of today's common products is modified starch. What it is? Is he dangerous?
Cooking pilaf in the multicooker "Panasonic"
Modern kitchen appliances allow you to cook without any hassle. Pilaf in the Panasonic multicooker will definitely turn out tasty and fragrant, it will not burn or boil. Cooking method - in the article
How many calories are in apricots, as well as the content of nutrients in the pulp and seed of the fruit
Apricot is a delicious summer fruit, which, due to its low calorie content and rich content of vitamins and microelements, is very important in dietary nutrition. All about the beneficial properties of apricots, as well as the possible dangers that may be caused by the use of this fruit, read our article
Matsoni: benefits and harms, cooking secrets, useful properties
Everyone knows about the beneficial qualities of fermented milk products. This applies not only to kefir and cottage cheese, but also to a huge variety of equally tasty products obtained as a result of milk fermentation. The article tells about one of them - matsoni, its benefits and harm to the body
Rolls "Alaska": composition, method of preparation and benefits
Composition of "Alaska" rolls, tips for cooking them at home, the benefits of rolls in general and individual ingredients included in their composition
Green honey with propolis
Sometimes on the market, along with jars of the usual golden yellow, you can also find a beekeeping product of an unusual, unnatural greenish color. Green honey even causes distrust on the part of buyers and leads them into confusion. What is it? Let's figure it out
Poshekhonsky cheese: calories, useful properties, description
Products of our production are rarely in demand by the masses, but this does not mean that their quality is worse than popular ones. In the Yaroslavl region there is a town called Poshekhonye. Its history goes back several centuries. The town of Poshekhonye is known for its ancient temples, as well as for its high-quality product, Poshekhonsky cheese, named after the city
Commander squid: useful properties, cooking recipes
It is very common to find squid in the fish departments of stores. Their price is affordable to the general population, and there are a large number of cooking recipes. Today the topic of our article is the Commander squid. Let's talk about its value, calorie content, and also talk about some cooking secrets and give the most simple recipes. We hope that after reading the article you will certainly learn how to cook this he althy and tasty dish
Pringles - chips with an interesting history
When inventing Pringles (chips), P&G wanted to create the perfect shape and packaging, taking into account consumer complaints about broken and unappetizing snacks, as well as the presence of air in bags. The snack was given a new shape, reminiscent of the design of the saddle, and the package was made in the form of an elegant cylinder in which the chips were not threatened with “breakage”
How to choose meat for a steak: tips
How to choose the right meat for a steak: a cut of which part of the carcass it is desirable to choose. How to determine the freshness of meat by appearance, smell and texture. Is it possible to cook steaks not from beef, but from other types of meat. What is the best way to do this?
Beans with pasta. The benefits of beans and a few recipes
Beans are an exceptionally he althy product. It goes great with pasta. There are many recipes for dishes with these ingredients
Margaret Thatcher's diet: an effective weight loss technique, allowed foods, reviews
The Iron Lady Diet, which can be found almost everywhere, is mostly filled with errors and factual distortions, which affects its effectiveness. The following information will present a reliable diet. The article describes the diet of Margaret Thatcher for 4 weeks and even for 14 days, and you will appreciate the result from it
What are kutabs and how to cook them at home?
What are qutabs - the story of origin. Variety of fillings and preparation. Recipes for making dough for kutabs
Let's talk about apricot pits: the benefits and harms of the product
It is generally accepted that eating apricots affects life expectancy. Maybe this is partly true, if you also lead an active and he althy lifestyle. Hunza Indian tribes consume a huge amount of these fruits, including apricot pits. The benefits in them are colossal, first of all, the nuclei are rich in magnesium. This trace element has a beneficial effect on the nervous and cardiovascular systems
How to butcher fish? How to cut fish for frying?
Any experienced cook knows how to butcher fish. This art should be mastered by every housewife in order to be able to properly cook one of the most common types of seafood
Algae Chuka. Essential food for he alth
Algae Chuka is a storehouse of B vitamins. They replenish energy reserves in the body, thereby normalizing blood flow and improving the hematopoietic process. Chuka algae are also rich in vitamins A, D, K, which are directly involved in the renewal of cell structure and protein production
The chemical composition of garlic: description, properties and calorie content
In addition to the specific smell and spicy taste, which become an excellent "decoration" of the dish, the chemical composition of garlic is important. It is represented by macro- and microelements, vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, carbohydrates and other substances useful for the body. Garlic has a low calorie content, so it is also popular in dietary nutrition. It is used not only in cooking, but also in alternative medicine
Pelmeni "Caesar": reviews, types, composition and manufacturer
They say that the most delicious dumplings are made by hand. Hot, mixed with tomato paste or some delicious sauce, with or without broth, they just ask in your mouth. However, if there is no time, but you need to have lunch or dinner with something, you can buy Caesar dumplings in an offline store or via the Internet. Today they are considered among the best
Germany: sausages in cans, cans, vacuum packs and by weight - what to choose?
What culinary associations do the average person think of when Germany is mentioned? Of course, this is potato salad, beer and German sausages. Every tourist and guest is greeted here with beer and a traditional grill party. The sausage variety in Germany is almost as great as the cheese variety in France, and therefore an inexperienced buyer may be confused. What sausages are especially popular in Germany and what are they eaten with?
BJU: food calorie table
Everyone would like to be he althy and look good. Sometimes these aspirations are drowned out by laziness, unwillingness to spend time on yourself or limit yourself in something. Be that as it may, it is very important to monitor not only the appearance, but also the diet, because it is he who forms us from the inside, and therefore is responsible for our appearance
Do you want to know the calorie content of millet porridge with milk?
Today, not everyone has millet porridge on the table, they began to eat less of it. We don’t even all know what millet bread is, and it is still common in the East. But at least once in a lifetime it would not hurt to taste pies and soups with millet. It is believed that millet porridge is food for children. But it is very tasty and nutritious, contains vitamins and amino acids, so necessary for our body. Milk millet porridge with raisins and dried apricots - just delicious
How to cook Chicken Bacon?
This article explains how to cook Chicken Bacon. The recipe is significantly different from the original, but it repeats its taste
Which side to put the foil when using for baking and storing food
In cooking, in addition to various kinds of utensils and other devices, packages and sleeves for baking, as well as food foil are often used. With their help, you can get more juicy and fragrant dishes, keep food fresh and cold longer, or vice versa - hot, depending on the situation. True, some housewives have a question, which side to put the foil in a given situation. If this is done incorrectly, then instead of the expected effect, the opposite may occur
Are you wondering how many calories are in a boiled potato?
Calculate how many calories in boiled potatoes, you need only taking into account the ingredients that are supposed to be added to the recipe. Since the slightest addition of fat will negate weight loss even with a small amount of calories in the base product
What is the calorie content of rye bread? How to bake it at home?
Bread is a product that people have always revered. From a very young age, we were taught that it should be handled with care. For psychological reasons, a normal person will never be able to throw bread or, even worse, step on it. This is not surprising, because for many centuries people have glorified bread products and each of them had a deep ritual meaning. In ancient times, rye flour bread was the most frequent guest on the dinner table of a person of average status
Low calorie boiled chicken will not add pounds
Since ancient times, chicken meat has been a welcome and frequent guest on our tables. Nutritious, tasty and tender, it has always been considered not just an everyday meal, but a real delicacy. Eat a bird for he alth, because the low calorie content of boiled chicken will never add extra pounds to you
How to cook khinkali, how much to cook, what to serve with
One of the store-bought semi-finished products, from which you can quickly prepare a pretty tasty lunch or dinner, are khinkali. How much to boil them in water and whether it is possible to steam them - these are the main questions of interest to those who buy them frozen or make them themselves at home. Unlike dumplings and pelmeni, khinkali take quite a long time to cook (up to 20 minutes, depending on their size and the thickness of the dough). But they also turn out to be more satisfying, nutritious and fragrant
Semolina and barley groats: what they are made of and how they are prepared
Grains are a very useful food product. They can be represented by cereals, cereals and legumes: peas and lentils, oats and millet, rice and buckwheat, semolina and barley groats. What are the last two types made of? This is what we have to figure out
What are the harm and benefits of millet
Millet dishes can often be seen on our table. This is due to the fact that this cereal is inexpensive and very tasty. However, few people know what the harm and benefits of millet are. We will talk about this in our article
Entrecote - what is it and how to cook it
Translated from French, this name sounds like “between the ribs” (entre - between, côte - rib). In the classic version, this is usually a piece of beef meat, which is cut between the ridge and ribs. In Russia, the name of this dish sounds like "meat on the bone"
Turkey meat: useful properties and trace elements
Currently, you can surprise guests and households in many ways of cooking. When using turkey meat, the beneficial properties will be especially noticeable. Turkey breast can be stuffed with berries, fruits, vegetables, etc
Egg nutritional value: the most digestible product
Since ancient times, people have eaten bird eggs. And it is quite reasonable, because this wonderful product contains a huge amount of protein, fatty acids, vitamins and trace elements, moreover, they are absorbed by almost 90-100%
Tobiko: what is this caviar and how is it eaten
Probably, there is no such person who has not tried something from Japanese cuisine at least once. Sushi and rolls are especially loved and popular today. Mandatory additional components to them are soy sauce, pickled ginger and spicy wasabi mustard. But there is another ingredient that is often used to make rolls - tobiko. What it is? Read about it in the article
Hibiscus tea: increases or decreases blood pressure, properties, features of use
Hibiscus tea is considered a unique product that has exceptional taste and has a healing effect on the body. Does a red-looking drink increase or decrease blood pressure? This question is of interest to many patients suffering from either hypertension or hypotension
Mozzarella - what is this product?
Creamy, tender, nourishing mozzarella. What kind of cheese is that? What is its use, and is it possible to cook such cheese at home?
Can zucchini be eaten raw? Several recipes using these vegetables without heat treatment
Zucchini is a fairly familiar vegetable in our kitchen, from which soups and snacks, salads and casseroles are prepared, and also added to various meat dishes. They use it mainly in the summer, when it is easy to buy in every market or store. In winter, frozen vegetables are more often used. In most dishes, it is subjected to heat treatment, but whether it is possible to eat zucchini raw, housewives, as a rule, do not think, although in this form it gives maximum benefit
Harm and benefit of peaches: is it or not?
Peaches - who doesn't love them? Juicy, fragrant and very tasty - these are real summer fruits! However, they are also sold in canned form, which means that we can enjoy their taste all year round. It's amazing that such a tasty product is also incredibly useful. Read the article about why it is worth making friends with him
Sumakh - seasoning of oriental cuisine
How, you still don't know anything about the condiment called "sumac"? Then you definitely need to read this article
Meat delicacies. Braunschweig sausage
Braunschweig sausage is the brightest representative of smoked sausages. All features of the correct choice and signs characteristic of this product are usually correlated with this species. In this article we will tell you what raw smoked Brunswick sausage is, about its features and history of occurrence