The renowned and very popular Caesar’s salad was invented by Italian emigrant Cesare Cardini. He kept a restaurant and a hotel in the small Mexican town Tijuana situated on the boundary with the USA to avoid the Prohibition. One day a great company of actors from Hollywood arrived at his place, wishing to get a ... Continue reading...
Sat, Mar 13, 2010
The Greek salad is served in the most expensive restaurants now. But it used to be a meal of Greek peasants. It was an everyday dish comprised of the most common products that could satisfy their hunger. But it is the simple things that are the best! This salad is really very tasty and nourishing. ... Continue reading...
Sun, Jan 3, 2010
You can make an unusual salad with chickpeas. These yellow peas are known to be very healthy for those who have kidney diseases since they generate an alkaline reaction, and the chickpea vegetable proteins assist in removing toxins from the kidneys and the blood. Besides, chickpeas are very tasty and nutritious. But before you use ... Continue reading...
Tue, Dec 22, 2009
You can cook a nice salad for a holiday table arranging layers of boiled and fresh vegetables, fish and caviar. You must put all the ingredients into a special ring or cylinder. Dress every product separately with a mixture of good olive oil, salt and lemon juice, then fill up the cylinder. You can alter ... Continue reading...
Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Potato, mushroom and sauerkraut make a marvelous combination for a delicious salad. We used for this salad two kinds of mushrooms – honey mushrooms and champignons which we pickled ourselves, but you can take pickled mushrooms from the store. You can make sauerkraut using this recipe for Sauerkraut. Celery’s specific unique flavor gives this salad ... Continue reading...
Fri, Oct 9, 2009
There are not many ingredients in this salad, but they all blend together to perfection. Juicy crispy Iceberg lettuce, salty salmon and firm Parmesan cheese with its rich buttery and creamy taste make an original combination that will appeal to the most fastidious palate. We added two little new onion bulbs to make the taste ... Continue reading...
Sun, Sep 20, 2009
Tomatoes go well with olives, with their astringent and slightly spicy taste. And today we’d like to share with you a new recipe of a tasty and healthy salad containing these ingredients. We also added Emmentaler cheese, onion and green basil with its luxurious flavor. It is better to dress this salad with extra virgin ... Continue reading...
Mon, Aug 3, 2009
Beet can boast a great amount of healthy properties. It cleanses the liver of toxins, improves digestion and protects from cancer. It contains much iodine and boracium, and scientists say that it improves the endocrine profile and enhances sexual desire. Celery and garlic double the effect. Continue reading...
Wed, Jul 29, 2009
The Italian chicory radicchio salad leaves look like flowers, they are of a very beautiful dark purple color threaded with white. Its taste is piquant with a touch of bitterness. This salad gives any dish an attractive colorful look and a special taste. It is beneficial for digestion. It goes well with dry-cured Prosciutto ham. Ingredients ... Continue reading...
Mon, Jun 15, 2009
Sea asparagus, or celicornia, is a sea vegetable. It has a specific taste, slightly saltish and at the same time delicate. It grows in the coastal zone. Sea asparagus is widely used in Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine. You can make wonderful soups and salads with it. It can be served as a side dish for ... Continue reading...
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