Pita, or pitta is a wheat flat cake with a pocket inside. It’s the kind of bread which is very popular in Mediterranean countries. Pitta is perfect for stuffing. There are few things tastier than a fresh soft pitta with vegetables, greens, meat and different sauces. Here’s our favorite recipe for pitta. We add fragrant […]
Fried tomatoes and zucchini go well as a side dish for meat or fish. The vegetables are good for stuffing pitta or just eating them with bruschetta. A sprig of fresh rosemary adds the vegetables a slight enigmatic aroma. Ingredients for Fried Tomatoes and Zucchini 2-3 zucchini 0.6 lb cherry tomatoes a small sprig of […]
Parfait is a refreshing dessert made from frozen cream and fruits that will win everyone over. There are no eggs in this particular recipe and it’s easy to make. This dessert is especially pleasant in hot summer days. Ingredients for Apricot Parfait 0.8 pt or 2 glasses 35% cream 0.3 lb sugar 1 bag of […]
Delicious strawberry carries compounds that are highly beneficial for the blood. A group of volunteers ate a pound of strawberries every day for two weeks to provide proof that the tasty fruit boosts the antioxidant properties of the blood. The results of the research showed that the regular intake of strawberry increases the antioxidant capacity […]
Stuffed pumpkin flowers make an excellent light supper for hot summer days. No-one can resist the classic stuffing composed from mozzarella and tomatoes with basil, dressed with olive oil. Try stuffed pumpkin flowers, is very good dish. Ingredients for Stuffed Pumpkin Flowers 10-12 pumpkin flowers 0.2 lb mozzarella 0.2 lb cherry tomatoes several basil leaves […]
When zucchini and pumpkins are in bloom, the time is ripe for delicious dishes with these flowers. They can be not only battered but used for preparing heavenly sauces for pasta. You are sure to be enchanted with the dish. Ingredients for Bucatini with Pumpkin Flowers 0.4 lb bucatini 0.2 lb smoked pancetta 12-14 pumpkin […]
Black kidney beans is a customary food in the Latino-American cuisine. Now Europeans have also developed a liking for them. They have a rich sweet taste with a slight fruit flavor. The beans make any dish delicious, whether it is soup, pottage, sauces or salads. You will want more of black beans once you have […]
It’s a warm season, and the popularity of cold treats is growing fast. But when one starts reading the labels of factory-produced ice cream one sees nothing but trans fats, palm oil and a string of chemical additives. But it won’t do to buy treats that are so harmful. So the best bet is to […]
Cod or baccalà stewed with potatoes in a vegetable sauce is a great favorite dish Italians. We like it too, and often cook it for lunch. Ingredients for Stewed Cod and Potatoes 2 lb cod or hake fillets (frozen) 5-6 potatoes 1-2 large onions 1 sweet pepper 0.4 lb grated tomatoes olive oil salt, pepper. […]
Discover the taste of black tomatoes and you will fall in love with them. Whatever you make with kumato tomatoes is sure to be incredibly delicious due to their rich sweet taste. We want to share the recipe of a wonderful light salad with kumato. Ingredients for Salad with Black Tomatoes 0.3 lb black tomatoes […]
Black tomatoes, known by their trade name Kumato, have been on sale in European stores in the last couple of years. They are dark green or brownish in hue and originate from the Galapagos Islands.
Scientists keep discovering more and more properties of olive oil. Lead researcher Dr. Cécilia Samieri of the University of Bordeaux and the National Institute of Health and Medical Research, France, published the results of the latest study in the “Neurology” journal. According to the study, elderly people who use olive oil in cooking, for salad […]
Crostini are dried-up pieces of bread or baguette. They are often used as a base for a great deal of tasty appetizers that are called antipasto in Italy. They are served before the main dish. Ingredients for Crostini with Anchovy 0.08 lb salted anchovy 0.16 lb butter cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, a baguette Recipe for […]
When considering vitamin D sunlight is the first thing that comes to mind. Of course the body generates the important vitamin in the sun – but we should
Crackers go so well with tea, milk or coffee. When you dip them in your drink they soak up well while retaining their form. These crackers are good for making the Russian popular kind of small cake called “Kartoshka” (Potatoes) or English pudding. Ingredients for Vanilla Crackers with Raisin 1.6 lb flour 3 eggs 0.5 […]
