Gnocchi originated many centuries ago, and though this dish is usually associated with Italian cuisine, other nations also have it. Russians cook the similar dish which is called dumplings. Gnocchi, however, are traditional Italian food. In each part of Italy, gnocchi are cooked differently and served with a variety of sauces. Read the rest of this entry »
Try this lovely salad made with shellfish (octopuses, mussels and shrimp). Octopuses are found in warm seas, and they are especially abundant in the Mediterranean Sea. You might be curious to know some facts about shellfish. Female octopuses lay eggs on the sea floor and neglect to eat while they take care of their unhatched eggs. Mussels live Read the rest of this entry »
Mackerel is a fish of the Scombridae family and occurs in the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea and in northern costal waters of the Atlantic Ocean Young mackerel fish live in costal waters and even approach harbor waters in search of smaller fish it feed on. When mackerel reach its Read the rest of this entry »
In Italy, and more precisely in Naples, as April approaches, the fishing season for shrimp and squid is in full swing. Fried shrimp and squid are considered delicacies. Crowds of tourists who come to Naples visit the restaurants and cafes to enjoy famous Neapolitan pizza Margherita and try amazing fried shrimp and squid. This Read the rest of this entry »
Lasagna is a traditional dish of Italian cuisine. It originated in ancient Rome and was called “Lagana”. Lasagna was a favorite dish of Cicero and Horatio. Depending on the region, there are different ways to make lasagna. Try this special Neapolitan recipe. The recipe was invented by Neapolitan named Alfredo who replaced béchamel sauce with soft cottage cheese that Read the rest of this entry »
Low-fat veal heart is high in proteins and contains iron, zinc, a lot of vitamin B3, or vitamin PP. This vitamin regulates the nervous system and improves metabolism of our body, especially liver metabolism. Lack of vitamin B3 causes dysfunction of many organs, so this tasty veal heart recipe will help you stay healthy. Onion and garlic are also rich in vitamins and give a wonderful odor to this dish. Read the rest of this entry »
Osso Bucco is an Italian dish made with 1-inch thick slices of veal shank (preferably cut from the middle part of the shank). Muscular bone-in meat contains marrow. Ingredients used in this recipe are a good source of healthy substances. In our recipe, we make Osso Bucco with shanks of older veal (12-18 month old) that have more proteins than those Read the rest of this entry »
Venetian style calf’s liver (”Fegato alla veneziana “) is a staple Venetian dish. It is really worth trying. Calf’s liver is a diet food containing only 67 kcal per 100 g and it is a natural way to improve metabolism. Liver is a healthy and low-fat food that provides us with iron, vitamins C, B1, B3, B12 and folic acid. Folic acid and vitamin B12 help increase Read the rest of this entry »
Pasta with beans and mussels is a mouth-watering Italian dish. It is a wonderful combination of mussels with their amazing taste, beans that are so rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, and pasta that provides us with carbohydrates. This recipe also involves tomatoes that contain beta-carotene and are known for antioxidant properties. Garlic is a natural antibiotic, and parsley offers chlorophyll let alone vitamins. All the ingredients make this dish so Read the rest of this entry »
Try this easy and delicious recipe. Tuna dishes are nourishing and healthy as they provide a rich source of vitamins and trace elements. All ingredients – tuna, parsley, garlic, tomatoes and pasta – are well-balanced and contain vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D, H and K), mineral salts (iodine, calcium, magnesium, kalium, cuprum, zinc) as well as proteins, carbohydrates, Omega-3 fatty acid Read the rest of this entry »
Tiger shrimp rank high on the list of sea delicacies. Tiger shrimp (Penaeus kerathurus) get their name from the dark strips on their shells. They may grow as long as 8 inches. Unlike other shrimp, they lay eggs on the sea floor instead of depositing eggs on their abdomen. Tiger shrimp are found at a depth of 160 feet. At day time they hide in the sand and in the evening they come out for hunting – tiger Read the rest of this entry »
Try this yummy and unusual appetizer recipe that may be an excellent idea for any occasion, and especially for romantic dinner. As with other seafood, squid, mussels and shrimp provide us with a good source of protein, phosphorus, iron and vitamins. All this “sea fruit” (as Italians call shellfish) boost sexual desire and help prevent male impotence and fight female frigidity. And this recipe is so easy! Read the rest of this entry »
This Italian pie recipe is a version of “casatiello napoletano”. Why version? The thing is that the original “casatiello napoletano” is very delicious but it is not easy to stomach. Sо, not all people can eat this baked food, especially those watching their weight or having digestive disorders. That’s why we offer lighter and easier recipe here, without lard. You can make Read the rest of this entry »
We wrote earlier about this tasty fish with white, soft flesh. People learned how to farm gilthead seabream in shallow ponds as early as in Ancient Rome. In nature, this fish can grow up to thirty inches long and live up to twenty years. The gilthead seabream is a rich source of vitamins C, B1, proteins Read the rest of this entry »
This vegetarian low-calorie pizza comes with iceberg lettuce, olives and cedar nuts. It is very tasty and healthy. Try this traditional Neapolitan recipe where scarola is substituted for iceberg lettuce. As a result, the taste of pizza gets somewhat different. Puff pastry and tender topping create Read the rest of this entry »
In Italy, this dish is called “Riso allo Scoglio” because “scogolio” is a stone in the sea around which shellfish live. For this recipe you will need mussels, shrimp, clams, small octopuses and cuttlefish. All these seafoods provide a good source for proteins, phosphorus, iron, natrium and vitamins A, B1 and B2. Generally, shellfish have low calorie content and is good for digestion. Usually, Italians serve this seafood rice with sea cocktail for special occasions Read the rest of this entry »
The origins of the spaghetti carbonara recipe are obscure, but there is no doubt that this mouth-watering dish came from Italy. It might have originated when Americans first visited Italy and introduced Italians to bacon. However, the word “carbonara” is more likely to derive from Italian word carbonari (charcoal workers) who liked to cook spaghetti carbonara. There is a great Read the rest of this entry »
Если вы хотите удивить ваших гостей, и приготовить что-то оригинальное и вкусное, приготовьте мидии запечённые в духовке с ароматным чесночным соусом. Для приготовления вам не нужно много времени, но вашу фантазию гости оценят по достоинству. Тем более что мидии приготовленные таким способом невероятно вкусны, нежны и ароматны. Их можно есть прямо из природной чашечки, Read the rest of this entry »
Pumpkin varies greatly in cultivars. The texture, sweetness and color of the flesh depend on the sort and place of cultivation. The pumpkin contains a lot of healthy substances such as carbohydrates, vitamins A, C, B1, B2 and minerals (calcium, iron and phosphorus). Baked or boiled pumpkin is especially delicious and healthy. The pumpkin is an excellent natural treatment for digestive disorders. Also, it is a good diuretic and a remedy for Read the rest of this entry »
Айсберг представляет собой очень плотный кочанный салат, распространен в силу своих универсальных свойств и соответствия самым разным вкусам. Собран в плотный округлый кочан весом около 1 кг светло-зеленоватого цвета, листья имеют мелкозубчатый край. Айсберг очень сочен, приятно хрустит и долго хранится. Его хорошо заправлять оливковым маслом. Read the rest of this entry »
Baked artichokes are very flavored and tasty. Garlic, capers and parsley create an amazing aroma bouquet, which saturate bread and artichoke petals pulp. Such dish will surprise your guests. It is also perfect for a romantic dinner, because, as is known, artichoke is a strong aphrodisiac, which is widely used in erotic cuisine for the improvement of libido before a night of love. Read the rest of this entry »
Sicilian cannoli originated in the lovely Italian island of Sicily that gave this dessert its name. It is a fresh ricotta cheese filling that makes this sweet pastry dessert so soft, yummy and healthy. Many years ago, cannoli were only available in candy stores in the south of Italy. Nowadays, you can find it anywhere from Sicily to Venice. Italians cook this favorite national goody both for Christmas and New Year’s. Read the rest of this entry »
Брокколи одна из самых древних овощных культур. Её употребляли в пищу ещё около двух тысяч лет назад древние греки и римляне. Брокколи является источником витаминов С,РР,К,U и бета-каротина. Также в ней есть минералы калий, железо, фосфор, натрий, кальций. Хлорофилл улучшает состав крови, а пыльца богата микроэлементами. К тому же брокколи низкокалорийна и очень полезна тем Read the rest of this entry »
Кефаль - рыба имеющая белое, нежное мясо. Вкусная и полезная для здоровья. Очень богата фосфором, впрочем, как и все сорта рыбы. Содержит протеины, витамины группы В. Очень полезна для пожилых людей, отварная или запечёная в духовке, особенно для тех у кого Read the rest of this entry »
Mozzarella is a fresh, soft, non-boiled cheese, which is produced out of buffalo whole milk (which is better) or cow milk. Fresh mozzarella has a short storage time, about four to five days after being produced. Mozzarella is prepared the following way: in order to quicken the formation of clot (no more than one hour), rennet is added to milk. Then the clot is cut into small balls, which should be in whey to maturate. After this tight plaits Read the rest of this entry »
Артишок выглядит как нераспустившаяся цветочная почка, которая состоит из крупных мясистых чешуек. Артишок считается деликатесом и является сильным афродизиаком, то есть улучшает настроение, и повышает либидо. У этого растения просто потрясающий вкус, который трудно с чем-то сравнить. Это весьма вкусный продукт, кроме того, он очень полезен, ведь в нем Read the rest of this entry »
Пармезан - оригинальное название Пармиджано Реджано ( Parmigiano Reggiano) — самый известный в мире итальянский сыр. Называется он так потому, что выпускается только в нескольких провинциях региона Эмилия-Романья: Парма, Реджо-Эмилия, Модена, а также в Мантуе ( только на правом берегу реки По) и Болонье ( только на левом берегу реки Reno), и в Ломбардии. Сыр, изготовленный за пределами региона, пармезаном называться не может. Read the rest of this entry »
This dainty fish has a variety of names worldwide. Italians call it orata. In USA, it is known as gilthead seabream. It is dorada in Spanish and dorade royale in French. The gilthead seabream is common along the Eastern Atlantic coats and in the Mediterranean Sea. This fish was well-known as early Read the rest of this entry »
Meat with mushrooms under the white sauce is very good for children’s health, people going in for sports, for manual workers and for those spending a lot of calories. This dish is rich in proteins, and proteins, as it is known, are the life. Proteins are essential for everybody, especially for a growing organism and for muscle gain. This dish also goes very well with romantic dinner Read the rest of this entry »
This salad is called Caprese in Italy, because it was first prepared on Capri island. It is prepared with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. All this creates refined, light, sweetish taste and aroma. It can be eaten as both appetizer and main dish, especially for those wanting to lose weight Read the rest of this entry »
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