Entries by Elena and Alfredo

Tomato Diet Saves from Obesity and Cancer




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 […]







Rocky Road Chocolate Brownies




This dessert appeared in Australia in 1853 as a way of recycling not very fresh pastries, which have long traveled from the Old World. Now these brownies are popular in many countries because of the easy preparation, delicious taste and a beautiful look. Homemade brownies are made from good-quality products. Usually, it is a piece […]







Smoked Salmon with Arugula Appetizer




It is a proven recipe with a rich taste; a great dish, in which smoked salmon is perfectly complemented by cherry tomatoes and arugula. Delicious and easy appetizer Ingredients for Smoked Salmon with Arugula Smoked salmon, thinly sliced ​​200 gr. A few cherry tomatoes. Handful of arugula. Olive oil: 2-3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar to taste. […]







Olivier Salad, Festive Version




There are currently many Olivier salad recipe versions. The first recorded version dates back to the early 1900s. That is, the salad is more than 100 years old. If it weren’t tasty, it would long be forgotten. Over time, the recipe has changed while the products have become more affordable and popular. The original recipe […]







Marinated Oyster Mushrooms Recipe




Marinated mushrooms are a great appetizer. Note oyster mushrooms, because they are sold fresh all year round, even in winter. Marinating them is easy and quick. The amazingly delicious appetizer from oyster mushrooms can be enjoyed the next day after marinating them. The spices will reveal their full flavor only on the second day, when […]







Seafood Cocktail Salad with Kiwano




Do you want to impress your guests with an unusual dish? Prepare cocktail salad with kiwano. We can say for sure that it will be approved by your guests and will become a real hit. Kiwano is a tropical fruit with fresh cucumber flavor, a bit of sourness and slight banana flavor. It goes well […]







Claypot Pork with Chanterelles and Potatoes




This dish can be safely prepared for holiday table. Juicy and satisfying, it will keep body and soul perfectly warm in cold weather. If you do not have claypots, you can bake in a big pan. Ingredients for Pork with Chanterelles in a Clay Pots 2-3 servings Not very fat pork: 300 gr. Jerked ham: […]







Creamy Chocolate Mousse with Oranges




The dessert offers a combination of a velvety chocolate taste with the freshness of citrus and rich creamy mascarpone taste. In addition, it is moderately sweet. It will be a decoration to any table. In addition, it is very easy to cook. Ingredients for Creamy Chocolate Mousse 3 portions Dark chocolate: 200 gr. Mascarpone cream […]







Gingerbread Man Cookies




The recipe will be interesting to those who have kids. Together, you can make a tasty decoration for a Christmas tree. Such decorations make children and parents glad and fill the house with a festive mood. This recipe allows you to bake simple tea cookies, as well. Ingredients for Gingerbread Men Flour: 500 gr. Sugar: […]







The Recipe for Pizza Calzone




It is a folded pizza. It looks not as attractive as an open one. Nevertheless, it turns out no less delicious, even more juicy and flavored. For a calzone pizza, you may take any traditional pizza filling. You can use puff or yeast dough. Pizza with a filling, which we have prepared today, is traditionally […]







Jerusalem Artichoke Salad with Carrots and Walnuts




Jerusalem artichokes are also called sunroots. These juicy roots lower blood sugar levels, which makes the plant invaluable. It goes well with carrots and nuts in salads. Ingredients for Jerusalem Artichoke Salad Jerusalem artichokes: 2-3 tuber Carrots: 1-2 A bunch of parsley. Garlic: 1-2 cloves. A handful of walnuts. Juice of one lemon. Olive oil, […]







Pan-fried Gilthead Bream




Gilthead bream is a very tasty fish. It is no sense adding anything else to it. In Italy, they add a little parsley, sometimes a bit garlic and lemon at most. Since the fish is not large, it is prepared whole. The chef’s task is to retain moisture and not to spoil the natural taste. […]







Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese




The word ‘bruschetta’ comes from central Italy and means grilled bread. Once the bread is roasted over hot coals, it is rubbed with garlic and sprinkled generously with olive oil. Further variants are possible, depending on your taste. The typical filling is tomatoes, basil, cheese, sausage, olives. This is a tasty and healthy Mediterranean appetizer. […]







Chocolate & Prune pudding




Chocolate & prune pudding is a tasty and healthy dessert, a real pleasure. Chocolate goes well with prunes, and it is not very difficult to cook. Ingredients for Chocolate & Prune pudding Dark chocolate: 200 gr. Butter: 50 gr. Cream: 250 ml. Sugar: 2 tbsp Pitted prunes: 200 gr. Cornstarch or flour: 2 tbsp Almond […]







Pan-fried Fish Sole




Sole is a fish belonging to a flatfish group. It is dark gray on the one side and white on the other. It lives deep in the seabed and looks at the world with one eye. It has white tender meat and few bones. Is considered a delicacy and therefore it is not cheap. Ingredients […]