Entries by Elena and Alfredo

The Recipe for Zucchini with Fennel and Celery




This is the dish for everyone who likes the sweetish aroma of fried fennel and the marvelous racy smell of celery. These two ingredients go well with the tender taste of zucchini or vegetable marrows. Ingredients for Zucchini with Fennel 4 zucchini 1 fennel bulb 3 stalks celery 0.2 lb black olives without stones 3 […]







The Cheesecake with Chocolate Recipe for Valentine Lovers




Are you still pondering over a St. Valentine’s Day gift? Try and make a non-bake cheesecake that will make an unexpected gift for the one you love. A cheesecake like this, easy to make, will serve you for many other occasions as well. Ingredients for Cheesecake with Chocolate 0.4 lb cookies 1 lb ricotta 0.4 […]







The Oyster Fungus with Potato Recipe




The oyster fungus, also known as pleurotus, is a sort of mushroom that goes well with potatoes. It is a nourishing vegetarian dish. The potato comes out very tasty having imbibed the mushroom aroma. Ingredients for Oyster Fungus with Potato 1.6 lb oyster fungus 4-5 potatoes 1







Water with Lithium – Brings Happiness




Warm and antidepressant – these are the main properties of recently discovered Italian thermal water. Plunge yourself into a bathtub with 100-degree water or gulp down a little of it to get overcome by a bright mood, shake off exhaustion and everyday stresses. The healing water was found at the depth of 450 meters in […]







The Recipe for Khachapuri




Khachapuri is a Georgian dish which is flat cakes with a filling of soft cheese or cottage cheese. Khachapuri exists in many variants depending on the region. Every housewife makes it in her own way. The secret of tasty khachapuri is that there should be a lot of filling. Ingredients for dough 1 lb flour […]







The Day of Bartenders, Beer Brewers and Winemakers




February 6 is the professional holiday of bartenders. Their holy patron is Saint Amand who was born in France in AD 584. He was a Christian missionary who preached the Gospel in the brewing and winemaking regions of Flanders, France and Germany. In Old Belgium he was regarded as father of monkshood and founder of […]







Mixing the Pisco Sour Cocktail




Pisco Sour is one of the most popular cocktails in Peru and Chili, the people of which regard it as their national pride. It is a favorite in other countries as well. The cocktail is tasty and wholesome, having in it egg white and fresh lemon juice. But go easy on it, for it is […]







Pisco Sour Cocktail Festival in Peru




At the beginning of February the people of Peru celebrate a nationwide festival dedicated to the most popular cocktail in the country. Its main ingredient is grape vodka known as Pisco. Other ingredients include the white of eggs, lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon. The cocktail was invented half a century ago in Peru’s capital Lima, […]







Mushrooms Help in Slimming Down




A joint study of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health and the Culinary Institute of America indicated mushrooms as the food efficacious in bringing down weight. Dietitians have always accentuated the importance of vegetables when choosing foods. Fresh mushrooms can be added to everyday dishes to increase the vegetable ratio […]







The Beef Taco Recipe




Taco – a stuffed tortilla – is a favorite dish the Mexicans. From burritos differs only in that it looks more like a sandwich. The stuffing usually contains beans, tomatoes and cheese. It can include different kinds of meat or vegetables. It is a dish over which you can improvise a lot. Ingredients for Beef […]







How to Make Tortillas




A tortilla is a thin flat cake that the Indians have been making from corn flour since ancient times. Later people began to make tortillas from wheat flour as well. Tortilla is one of the symbols of the Mexican cuisine. It is eaten as bread with sauces, salads, meat. It can be stuffed with various […]







Rabbit in White Wine with Celery. Recipe




Cooked in this fashion, rabbit comes out tender, flavorful and tasty. Serving it with mashed potatoes and a good sauce you get an excellent dinner or supper. Ingredients for Rabbit in White Wine with Celery 4 rabbit legs 5 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons Worcester sauce 3 stalks celery 1 glass white wine pepper, salt 4 […]







Olive Oil Staves off Depression




Spanish scientists discovered that trans-fats in fast foods and manufactured products like cakes or mayonnaise increase the risk of the onset of depression. On the other hand a diet rich in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats like olive oil produce the best preventive effect. The researchers say that those whose diet contains a great amount of […]







Making a Cheesecake New York




Cheesecakes are tasty and easy to make. Everyone who baked them once is sure to have fallen in love with the fabulous taste of this dessert. You have to know a couple of fine points to make an excellent cheesecake. You should leave it to cool in the oven for a long time so it […]







How to Make Citrus Salad




By mixing different kinds of citrus fruits we can create an aromantic delight that will bring the energy and vigor of fresh vitamins. Dress salad with honey or maple syrup. Ingredients for Citrus Salad 1 pomelo 2 oranges 3-4 tangerines 2 tablespoons cognac Recipe for Citrus Salad Peel