Main Course 2024, November
What are capers and how to use them?
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
What are butters? How does white oil affect the elasticity and youthfulness of the body?
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
Mediterranean cuisine: recipes. Features of Mediterranean cuisine
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
Italian sausages: varieties, names, reviews
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
The main national dishes of Russia
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
The benefits of eggplant for humans
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 most exotic dishes of the peoples of the world: recipes and photos
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
Wheat noodles: tempting recipes. Wheat noodles with chicken and vegetables
Pasta is perceived by people as something ordinary that is prepared when there is no time for something more interesting. Meanwhile, wheat noodles can become the basis for exotic and very tasty dishes, if you use the right recipes and are not too lazy to implement them. Asian and Italian cuisines are richest in them. Among their proposals there are complex dishes that require intricate ingredients, and quite simple ones that do not require searching for rare ingredients
Wakame Seaweed Japanese Style Dinner
Japanese cuisine very quickly took root in Russia. Exotic, but he althy dishes have found their admirers and admirers. Due to the high demand, products such as wakame seaweed, pickled ginger, shrimp and various seasonings can be found in any supermarket. Today we are going to talk about algae
Nori seaweed: composition, calories and useful properties
Nori seaweed is a fairly popular and really he althy product. It is widely used in Japanese cuisine for the preparation of well-known sushi, as well as broths and other dishes
Types and names of rolls and sushi. Description, cooking features, photo
For many years, rolls and sushi have been very popular among people all over the world. The names of rolls and sushi are very different, as are the dishes themselves. There are many options for them: different components, different tastes and, accordingly, compositions that are different from each other. All this makes gourmets try new types of products and choose the ones they like the most
Vanilla pods: description, use in cooking and more
The words "vanilla" and "vanillin" seem to many to be synonymous, which refer exclusively to cooking. Today we will debunk this myth! Let's talk about the difference between these terms, how to get a natural flavor additive, and at the same time find out where else vanilla beans are used, except in the kitchen
National cuisines of different countries - features, recipes and reviews
Each nation has its own national cuisine. In dishes that are traditional in certain countries, there are a lot of amazing features that become even more interesting when you consider that their formation was due to geographical, historical and living conditions. This topic is very interesting. Therefore, now we will talk about some of the famous national cuisines of the world, well known to each of us, and their most interesting dishes
Spices for fish: spices for boiled, fried, baked and s alted dishes
When cooking, it is very important not to overdo it with seasonings and choose the right combination of them. Spices should emphasize the taste of the fish and improve it, not interrupt it. Different spices are used depending on the cooking method
Dried dill: useful properties and drying recipe at home
Dill is the most popular and affordable spice for any person. It has a specific, but pleasant taste with notes of freshness. Almost any dish becomes more appetizing, more beautiful and he althier if you flavor it with a pinch of this green seasoning
Sheep's milk: useful properties and calorie content. Sheep milk products
Sheep's milk is very nutritious and richer in vitamins A, B and E, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium than cow's milk. It also contains a higher proportion of small and medium chain fatty acids, which are considered beneficial for he alth
Egg "C1": weight, characteristics, selection rules, benefits and harms
This article will tell you in detail about C1 eggs: what weight they should have, how to determine their freshness, as well as their benefits and possible harm. Having such a store of knowledge in the arsenal, anyone can determine at a glance whether the egg corresponds to the declared category and whether it can be bought without fear for he alth
Minced meat: the secrets of cooking and dishes from it
In the culinary art of many peoples of the world, some ingredients or semi-finished products used in the further preparation of dishes are truly universal. Here is chopped meat - one of these. And from it you can build not only juicy cutlets and cutlets of all ranks and stripes, but also adapt for incomparable handmade dumplings, mouth-watering cabbage rolls and casseroles, call for fillings for ruddy pies and pies, and many other goodies
How to squeeze pomegranate juice at home: step by step description and recommendations
Pomegranate is a useful fruit with berries. Doctors recommend using it for both children and adults. But since it contains a large number of seeds, it is inconvenient for many to eat it, and they prefer to drink pomegranate juice in this case. But, unfortunately, today it is very difficult to find a natural product in stores. But not everyone knows how to squeeze juice from a pomegranate at home. In the article we will consider several ways how this can be done with the least amount of waste
Soy lecithin: benefits and harms. Application in the food industry
Soy lecithin (E322) is a biologically active flavoring food additive. The benefits for the human body of this substance are enormous. Read more on this topic in the article
Diet Meat: The Best Types of Meat
The issue of proper nutrition is one of the most acute these days, because with the deterioration of the environment, the quality of food is deteriorating, and the huge popularity of fast food restaurants offering a lot of tasty, but unhe althy food, is increasingly leading people to diseases of the stomach and intestines , gastritis and obesity. That is why interest in dietary nutrition is increasing every day
How to cook sausage dishes worthy of restaurants
This article shows you how to cook sausage dishes that taste better than a regular hot dog and can take their rightful place on the menu
What is chilled fish valued for?
The development of most microorganisms is absent or noticeably slows down when the temperature drops. All biochemical processes occurring under the influence of special enzymes occur at a much lower speed. Special preservation with the help of cold is the best way to ensure the quality of products: from the direct catch of fish to its final sale, in full compliance with GOST
What to eat in the evening: menu options. What to cook for dinner
We all know that eating at night is bad. But not all of us can follow this rule. It is all the more difficult in the modern rhythm of life to keep fit and monitor your diet. A modern person spends the whole day in motion, at work, in traffic jams. Getting home in the evening, he begins to sweep away everything from the refrigerator that his eyes see
Banana gasification: technology, equipment, impact on he alth
Bananas are one of the most imported fruits in our country. They are mainly brought from the countries of South America - Chile, Ecuador. Since it takes more than one day to transport fruits, they are picked while still green, and already under artificial conditions they ripen and turn yellow. Basically, bananas are delivered to our country by sea, where they are stored in special rooms with the required temperature maintained. Fruits are already on the shelves in a ripened state
Traditional Korean dishes: recipes with photos
Korean cuisine is one of the oldest in the world. It has a long history. Korean cuisine is one of the he althiest. Second only to the Mediterranean, Japanese and Chinese because of the content of a large number of spicy dishes. But Korean cuisine has not always been spicy. Only in the sixteenth century, the Portuguese brought hot pepper, which was to the taste of the locals, and they began to add it to almost all dishes
What are food colorings
The article talks about what food colors are, how to choose them, and what you need to know about them
Chilled chicken - features, properties and reviews
Chicken is a common staple for most people and is often found on their tables. How useful is this product for our body? What's the difference between chilled and homemade chicken? Learn about this and get answers to these questions will be possible in this article
Smoked paprika: description, photo, cooking rules
Smoked paprika is an exquisite seasoning, loved in many countries of the world. It first appeared in sunny Spain, and today it is produced in Latin America, Asia, India, and the countries of the Mediterranean coast
Water with sugar: benefits and harms
What is sugar water? When should you drink it? You will find answers to these and other questions in the article. Some experts claim that sports drinks and sugar water have the same properties. About the benefits and dangers of water with sugar - later in the article
Almonds: how to eat and how much you can eat, useful properties and calorie content
Almonds are high in nutrients and therefore good for he alth. It helps relieve stress and calm the nerves, lowers cholesterol and blood sugar, thereby preventing the development of atherosclerosis and diabetes. Consider what are the benefits and harms of almonds and how to consume it correctly
Milk proteins. Protein in dairy products
Among all the constituents of animal products, milk proteins stand out. These components are superior in properties to the proteins of eggs, fish and even meat. This fact will please many. After all, out of four people, three receive less protein. It is worth considering this substance more carefully
Tuna roll: interesting recipes and professional advice
Rolls are products by which most of the population of different countries knows about the national Japanese and Korean cuisine. Few know how to cook them correctly, but almost everyone imagines how this unusual dish should look like
Curdled milk. What to cook from it?
Modern products are able to stay fresh for a long time. This feature is due to the presence of preservatives. However, there are categories of goods that have a rather short shelf life. And soon after a person acquires such a product, its taste qualities change. But this does not mean that this food cannot be used. For example, many dishes can be prepared from curdled milk
Caucasian bread and its varieties
What is traditional Caucasian bread? Its original names are: matnakash - among the Armenians and their closest neighbors, mchadi; shoti and lavash - among Georgians and Azerbaijanis; tunukcha - among Tajiks and other inhabitants of Transcaucasia
How to decorate jellied meat for the New Year with your own hands (photo)
Food should be not only tasty and he althy, but also beautifully served, originally designed - no one will argue with such a rule, right? That is why many housewives, before festive events, think for a long time and seriously in order to cook a special
What is folic acid, and what is it for?
To ensure the normal functioning of our body, it is necessary to wonder what folic acid contains. This is an alternative name for vitamin B6, which is very important for he alth and wellness
Slow carbs. List of products for daily consumption
Slow carbohydrates have the most valuable property: they break down slowly. Thus, before they are converted into the main source of energy - glucose - it will take a long time, and you will not need to replenish your vitality reserves too often
How much is 3/4 cup: water, flour, sugar and other basic ingredients
How to find out how many grams are in one ordinary glass, and in a faceted one? How much is placed in a glass of flour, and how much is sugar? How can I measure the weight of other products? 3/4 cup is how many grams of flour, cereals, cocoa, crackers, peas, nuts, cream, powder and other important ingredients
Raw zucchini: he alth benefits and harms
Zucchini is a favorite vegetable of gardeners and gardeners. And all because it is unpretentious in care and has a high yield. It looks modest and unsightly, oval in shape, without a pronounced taste, in a yellow-green color scheme or striped, but very useful. From it you can cook fried, stewed, marinated, stuffed dishes. Is there any benefit from raw zucchini? We will talk about this and much more in our article