We happened to buy a specially fatted cock which is called a capon. These cocks brought up for meat are cut as soon as they are born. Though capons traditionally belong to the French Christmas cuisine, Italians like this tasty poultry too. You can often buy capons in Italian shops and not only before Christmas. ... Continue reading...
Sun, Feb 14, 2010
People have been eating beans from times immemorial. They are very wholesome, being a good source of easily digestible proteins and fiber. It’s better to salt the beans at the end of cooking when they are already soft because salt makes their skin harder. We used frozen green beans for this recipe, they cook very ... Continue reading...
Thu, Jul 30, 2009
All those dieting can cook this light dish from green yardlong beans and tomatoes. Yardlong beans are rich in iron and folic acid. They improve blood and are very effective in putting down excessive weight. Tomatoes contain lycopene and loads of beta-carotene. This dish will gladden the hearts of all those who want to eat ... Continue reading...
Mon, Jul 13, 2009
Do you want to be well-shaped and graceful? Eat runner beans then. It is a great dietary dish. And A and E vitamins it contains will make your skin beautiful and smooth. Cheese goes very well with them, it gives the dish a nutty taste with a note of mushrooms, makes it piquant and rich. ... Continue reading...
Sat, Nov 29, 2008
This dish has a delicate and naturally sweetish taste. The combination of seafood, gnoccetti and beans results in an incomparable taste and flavor. Tellina is a very tasty and tender shellfish, but if there is no tellina available, feel free to use any other shellfish, Continue reading...
Tue, Nov 25, 2008
Soups have always been important in Russian cuisine. In winter time, it’s so good to have a bowl of hot soup for lunch. A bowl of freshly cooked soup will always warm you; it will give you energy and lift your spirit. Besides, soups are incredibly important to build a healthy and Continue reading...
Wed, Nov 19, 2008
Beans are rich in zinc that plays role in the production of insulin and other important hormones. It is also a source of essential amino acids. It’s no wonder dieticians and doctors strongly encourage us to include more of bean dishes into our regular diet. You have to soak beans in water before cooking and ... Continue reading...
Thu, Nov 13, 2008
If you want to eat healthy, include more bean dishes into your diet. Beans are rich in calcium, magnesium and folic acid. It is also a good source of fiber that cleanses the digestive system from toxins, activates stomach microbial flora and removes excessive cholesterol. Turkey liver we used in our salad provides a lot ... Continue reading...
Tue, Oct 21, 2008
Runner bean is very good option for those who are watching their weight or dieting because it is considered a dietary and low-calorie food. Runner bean is rich in fiber, folic acid and many other vitamins. Due to its unique complex of vitamins and minerals, runner bean is very healthy for our skin and makes ... Continue reading...
Fri, Oct 17, 2008
There are some beef tripe dishes in Italian cuisine. Tripe was used as food as early as in ancient Greece and Roman Empire. It was cooked over red hot embers back in those times. Ancient Romans made salsicha using tripe. Each part of Italy boasts its own beef tripe recipe version. Beef tripe dishes are ... Continue reading...
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