Entries by Elena and Alfredo

Is the Food that Has Been Dropped Still Eatable?




Dropped a ham sandwich on the floor? You don’t have to pitch it into the garbage bin, it’s all right to be eaten up. This is the conclusion of British scientists who figured out the 3-second rule. It says that the food that has been dropped is still eatable if you managed to pick it […]







How to Make Stewed Mangold with Olives and Pine Nuts




Mangold, the kind of leaf beet, is a wholesome and tasty vegetable. You can try and do it Italian way with fried pinoles and olives – it is an exquisite dish! You can eat it cold as an appetizer or hot for a second course; you can also serve it as a side dish for […]







The Recipe for Rum Baba




Baba’s creator is believed to be Polish king Stanisław Leszczyński. He found the then popular kugelhopf cake to be too dry and he dipped it in wine. He liked the resulting goodie so much that he named the dessert after his favorite fiction character, Ali Baba. Rum Baba resurfaced in the 18th century owing to […]







National Eat What You Want Day




May 11 is a special day in America – a day when everyone can eat whatever they fancy, indulge in all kinds of food that they shied from minding their waistlines. All diets are thrown to the wind on that day, the time is ripe for feasting – enjoy your favorite food, afford any treat. […]







Some Nice Gadgets




Though some may look on gadgets as useless trifles, they are of great help in our everyday life. Cooking meals for our family, we spend much time in the kitchen. These fascinating devices help peel and cut vegetables and fruits quickly, turning a chore into a pleasure.







Vegetables and Fruits Protect from Diabetes




People whose diet includes vegetables and fruits in abundance run less risk of developing type 2 diabetes – these are the conclusions arrived at by scientists from the Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge. The extensive study encompassed about 4 thousand people within the age range from 40 to 79 and went on for […]







Oregano Is a Natural Cure for Cancer




Oregano or origano, is a popular spice in Italy. It is added to salads, sauces for pasta, it goes for sprinkling over meat and fish; besides, it is an invariable addition to the classical Margarita pizza. A recent discovery has been made by scientists from Long Island University – their research revealed that oregano can […]







The Stuffed Mangold Leaves with Rice and Meat Recipe




Mangold (also known as chard or swiss chard), leaves are very soft, and when stuffed, they virtually melt in the mouth. If you cut the meat for stuffing with a knife instead of mincing it, you will get a noticeably tastier dish. The ingredients for Stuffed Mangold Leaves 1 lb pork 2 carrots a stalk […]







Cakes Made from Pavesini Biscuits with Coconut Shavings




Pavesini is Italian non-fat kind of biscuits made from eggs, sugar and flour. It is somewhat similar to tongues, very light, almost weightless. This biscuit makes a good base for various tasty and tender desserts. If you have these biscuits you can always prepare something special and fanciful quickly and easily. The amount of the […]







Moldavian Placindas with Cottage Cheese




Placindas are flat pies or cakes with stuffing. It is a highly popular dish in Moldavian cuisine. Practically any stuffing goes – potatoes, cabbage, feta cheese, mushrooms. There are sweet versions with cherry, pumpkin, apples. Anyhow it is a real treat that is very easy to make. Ingredients for dough 1.4 lb flour 0.6 lb […]







How to Make Fish with Vegetables




This recipe is known by two names – Marinated Fish and Fish with Vegetables, and both of them are worth using because vegetables give the dish a piquant sourish taste reminding one of marinade. You can take any fish, but it should be large, fat and not very boney. Fish goes well with vegetables, you […]







The Recipe for Pork Chop Made Italian Way




Pork Chops are liked for being a whole piece of meat. In Italy they make chops with a very interesting coating with grated Parmesan and dry bread crumbs. Chops come out very juicy with a fragrant fried crust. Ingredients for Pork Chop 2-3 pieces pork fillet 4-5 tablespoons grated cheese Parmesan parsley an egg salt, […]







The Sea Snails with Parsley and Garlic in White Wine Recipe




Sea snails belong to gastropod mollusks. There are several kinds of edible snails. The ones we took for this dish this time are called Bolinus brandaris, to be found in the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas. This mollusk boasts a flavorful, tasty and tender meat – of course, if cooked properly. It should be mentioned that […]







The Recipe for Honey Muffins with Chocolate Shavings




Today we treated ourselves to muffins with chopped chocolate and honey. They are very easy to make. Fresh, soft and fragrant muffins for morning tea or coffee can be a delight for every member of the family. Ingredients for Honey Muffins with Chocolate Shavings 0.4 lb flour 0.1 lb corn starch 0.2 lb butter 2 […]







How to Make French Potato with Cream




Tender potato dish with a superb flavor of cream and cheese and a touch of the rosemary aroma, baked in a pot – who could resist the temptation? Well, we aim to tempt you with it! Ingredients for French Potato with Cream 5-6 potatoes 0.4 pt or a glass of cream 0.2 lb any semi-hard […]