Last year Paleo diet increased in popularity. This style of food is also called a caveman’s diet. This food was typical for the ancient people of the Paleolithic era. Scientists have found that people at that time were healthier than today. They did not have excess weight, diabetes, or hypertension. Paleo diet is a controversial topic that ... Read more »
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Mushrooms are one of the products that play an important role in maintaining the immune system. A group of scientists from the Agricultural Research Service conducted a study of cell culture, indicating that white button mushrooms enhance the activity of critical cells in the body’s immune system by increasing the production of antiviral and other proteins ... Read more »
Thursday, February 13, 2014
As it is known, tomatoes contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. A new research published in the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism confirms that 25 mg. lycopene per day can increase the level of adiponectin by nine percent. Adiponectin is a hormone that plays an important role in the regulation of fat and sugar in the ... Read more »
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Many of us neglect soy sauce, mainly due to the chemicals that accelerate its fermentation. Nevertheless, we should understand that there is good quality sauce, prepared naturally. It is good for health, though more expensive. However, health is not something to save on. According to Singaporean scientists, dark soy sauce can be even more effective in ... Read more »
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Congratulations to our site visitors with a magical holidays - Christmas and New Year! Celebrate this days with pleasure, enjoy good food and pleasant conversations. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Delicious holiday! From Italy with love. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Elena and Alfredo. Read more »
Wed, Mar 12, 2014
It is a dish typical of Milan, Lombardy. The recipe has spread throughout Italy. Even if the method of preparation varies from region to region, the dish is always called Ossobuco, because that’s how they call a veal shank, which is used to prepare this dish. Ossobuco Milanese is special because it is often garnished with gremolata ... Continue reading...
Tue, Mar 11, 2014
Prepare pesto crackers – natural, crunchy and fragrant. They will always be at hand to add to any salad, soup, borscht or sauce. This is a healthy alternative to store-bought crackers, with many chemical additives. Ingredients for Pesto crackersFlour: 800-850 gr. Milk or yogurt: 400 ml. Melted butter 2-3 tbsp Salt, sugar: 1 tsp Yeast: 25 gr. Egg for greasing. Pesto sauce for ... Continue reading...
Mon, Mar 10, 2014
For this dessert you’d better take small pineapples – baby pineapples – one pineapple for each person. All the proportions are given approximately, so that you can modify them to suit your taste. And of course, it leaves much for imagination. We have only one example of how to do it. At all, in pineapple can add any ... Continue reading...
Mon, Mar 10, 2014
The spring warmth has come, mimosa is blooming with its bright yellowness, which gives you a great mood. Mimosa is blooming In February, Italy traditionally holds carnivals. This is the time of festive parades, revelry, dinners together, meetings with friends. Therefore, stores and confectioner’s shops are full of chiacchiere carnival cookies, which are baked everywhere in February. These ... Continue reading...
Fri, Mar 7, 2014
Panna Cotta is a famous Italian dessert originating from Piedmont. Typically, it is made from cream and gelatin. You can add whatever you like into the dessert to enrich and complement the taste – milk, soft cream cheese, fruit, berries, chocolate, nuts. Today we are having a coffee panna cotta. Cream and coffee is a perfect combination. ... Continue reading...
Thu, Mar 6, 2014
This is a simple recipe, the secret of which lies in herbs. We take fresh oregano and rosemary and fry the meat with these herbs. In the end, our roast turns very fragrant and tasty. By the way, you can cook the roast in portioned pots in the oven. But today we are cooking it simply and ... Continue reading...
Mon, Mar 3, 2014
The Germans love and know how to cook tasty herring. Pickled herring with a tasty filling is great for snacks. Goes well with baked potato. Besides, it is known a good anti-hangover remedy. Ingredients for German Herring RollmopsSalted herring: 3-4 Carrot: 1-2 Onions: 1-2 Pickled cucumbers: 1-2 For the marinade – 2 glasses of water and a glass of 5-6% vinegar, ... Continue reading...
Sat, Mar 1, 2014
In recent years, the thought of tequila has brought to mind images of sombreros and spring break parties. Fortunately, it seems that this conception is changing. Tequila has moved beyond its label as a simple Mexican party liquor and moved into the ranks of fine, handcrafted spirits. Continue reading...
Thu, Feb 27, 2014
Stuffed vine leaves (dolma) are rich and tasty dish, typical cuisine of the southern nations. Stuffed vine leaves supply many nutrients our body needs. As a stuffing, meat, rice and vegetables work together to create a terrific taste. Thin vine leaves give the dish unique flavor. Make them for a special occasion, or just add a twist ... Continue reading...
Tue, Feb 25, 2014
It’s a cake without baking, with the most delicate creamy mousse, nuts and candied fruits. Even a beginner can cook it. By the way, it’s a good idea for a romantic candlelight dinner. Ingredients for Charlotte CakeCream cheese – Mascarpone or Philadelphia (or any other): 450 gr. Condensed milk: 1 cup Cream: 200 gr. White chocolate: 50 gr. Sugar: 2-3 tbsp Candied ... Continue reading...
Oil from grape seeds Grapeseed Oil (or Vinacciolo) is popular, both as a cosmetic and a kitchen product. Oil is derived from grape seeds by cold pressing, using no chemical solvents; the result being a wholesome Details »
Gogi berries (Lycium barbarum, Lycium chinense), belong with solanaceae, solanberries. They grow naturally in the Himalayas, in Tibet, Mongolia and in China. Lately these berries have come to other countries as well bearing a reputation of being highly salubrious.
According to traditional Chinese medicine gogi is an elixir that helps maintain excellent health. Modern science has ...Details »
Mint is a unique plant. It has been grown and used worldwide since time immemorial. It finds its extensive use in cosmetics, folk medicine, and cuisine.
Mint has a strong taste and sweet fresh flavor. Dishes with mint leave an unforgettable refreshing aftertaste. Both fresh and dried mint are used in a large variety of dishes, ...Details »© 2008-2010 -0001 Genius cook. All Rights Reserved. No quoting or copying without written permission.
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