We wanted to cook something rich with astaxanthin. And tiger shrimp is the best ingredient for the idea. Because astaxanthin is also present in the shells and heads of the shrimp we decided to use them for sauce, too. The exotic taste of this savoury dish will appeal to the most exacting
Australian scientists discovered yet another strong antioxidant. They extracted it from the shells and heads of shrimp. The substance is called astaxanthin. Scientists say astaxanthin is the most powerful antioxidant ever discovered. It is three times as active and strong as beta-carotene, long regarded as the top antioxidant. And it is way stronger than
Pancakes have always been much-loved by Russians. And this dish remains as popular these days. Russians traditionally celebrate the Pancake Day, similar to catholic Shrove Tuesday, or Fat Tuesday. You can’t count the variety of pancakes made on this holiday. There are lots of pancake recipes and
Squid and sweet pepper salad is a marriage of taste and health benefits. It would be even greater, if you dressed this salad with homemade olive mayonnaise which you can make using this recipe – Homemade Mayonnaise. Squid have
Every expectant mother should learn everything about healthy and balanced diet because the health of her future baby essentially depends on her physical condition during the pregnancy. So which vitamins and minerals are crucial to ensure you baby is born healthy and you feel good during pregnancy months? First, it is, of course, iron. This […]
Mullet is a nice looking silver fish with a small mouth, long and strong body covered with large scales. It belongs to the Mugilidae family. Cooks appreciate the mullet, for it is not bony and has a wonderful tender flesh. Whatever the cooking
Aspic has always been a staple of Russian cuisine. It is usually served with horseradish, hot mustard and vodka. Aspic is actually well-boiled meat in a jellied meat stock. This dish would warm anyone even in bitter freezes, though it is a cold appetizer. Aspic is a traditional holiday dish in Russia.
Focaccia is flat Italian bread. It is difficult to track the origin of it because many nations across the world are baking similar flat breads. However the names differ, the principle is the same – flour, water and yeast. But Italian focaccia is also sprinkled with olive oil before baking. Focaccia can be with a
Asparagus officinalis belongs to the genus Asparagus of the lily family. It is believed that asparagus has originated in Mesopotamia. It is an exotic seasonal vegetable. Its tender shoots are edible, and roots are used in medicine. Harvesting season lasts April through June-July when young shoots are picked up for their superior taste. But asparagus […]
The author of this recipe wanted to unite very healthy and tasty foods in one dish – asparagus and seafoods. He though of pizza as a great way to combine them. The result was this exclusive pizza with fabulous and delicate taste. And this Italian decided to name this pizza after his dear and beloved […]
Entrecote is a flat slice of meat on a rib. It is usually a beef steak sliced from between the rib of a rib roast cut and is considered a very valuable cut of meat. Traditionally, entrecotes are fried on both sides on a red hot frying pan. But there are other ways, too.
Rabbit meat has a very tender texture and digested easily. It provides our system with healthy full proteins and promotes recovery. In terms of taste and culinary qualities, the best rabbit cuts are forelegs and saddle fillet. Simmering rabbit meat in cranberry sauce gives it incomparable luxury sweet and sour zesty taste which is going […]
Try our own tasty cranberry sauce recipe. Sour cranberry is very good for making various sauces that you can serve with meat, poultry or fish dishes. The taste of this sauce is very rich and balanced. This recipe also includes Mediterranean spicy herbs to impart excellent notes of taste to cranberry sauce which will enrich […]
South Korean scientists experimentally found that tangerines are great remedy against fat deposits in liver. During the study on the health effects of citruses, many young volunteers were tested. Over two months, their menu included lots of tangerines and tangerine juice. Then all participants were weighed and the results showed they all lost weight.
We already know that bitter dark chocolate improves blood circulation in brain, provides energy, lifts our spirit and contains a lot of antioxidants. But new studies have added to the list, revealing dark chocolate can also promote weight loss. Scientists experimentally found that milk and dark chocolate affects our body differently.
