Entries by Elena and Alfredo

Making Gingerbread




Gingerbread has been baked in England from times immemorial. Then settlers brought the recipes to America where it became popular fast. From the North to the South ways of baking gingerbread differ, and many housewives have secrets of their own. Ingredients for Gingerbread 2.2 lb flour 0.3 lb honey 0.3 lb brown sugar 2 eggs […]







Making Roast Beef




You can get a delicious dish by roasting or baking a big chunk of beef. You’ll have to get good quality meat for your roast beef, tender meat from a young animal. Beef is usually slightly underdone, soft and rose-colored in the centre, sporting the true color of fresh meat. Ingredients for Roast Beef 2.2 […]







Healthy Fast Food? Is It Possible?




You can get healthy meals away from home even at fast food restaurants. Here are five hints how to better choose your food. Can fast food be part of a diet aimed at slimming and eating wholesome food? Not on your life! But you can make an excellent snack out of it. Five tips can […]







The Tagliatelle with Black Cuttlefish Sauce Recipe




Tagliatelle is a sort of long noodles which is very tasty with thick sauces. Black cuttlefish sauce has a satiating taste and flavor similar to that of black trifles. It gets its black color from cuttlefish ink that is used in Italian cuisine for its musky trifle-like taste. It is considered to be an aphrodisiac. […]







Ginger is Good for Sportsmen




The wholesome qualities of ginger has been known for a long time. It has been used for centuries as a cure for indigestion and cold. Scientists from the University of Georgia discovered that ginger root relieves muscle pains and inflammation resulting from workouts and other sport activities. Professor Patrick O’Connor stated that the results of […]







How to Make Chocolate muffins




Home-made chocolate muffins are so good that you will be making them again and again. They are easy to prepare. There are a lot of chocolate muffins recipes around, but this one seems to be the chocolatest one! You can pour it over with melted chocolate before serving and decorate with mint. Ingredients for chocolate […]







Tea Protects Women’s Health




Though it is green tea that is considered the most salubrious one, the results of a recent research show that white, black tea, as well as other kinds of herb teas are also wholesome. Researchers from Queensland Institute of Medical Research discovered that those who are fond of their cup of tea run less risk […]







The Recipe for Radicchio Salad with Nuts and Cheese




The red radicchio leaf salad, also known as red Italian chicory, contains mustard oil and therefore has a slightly bitter taste. It gives a dish a special unique flavor. Combined with cheese, nuts and olive oil it makes for a nourishing and harmonious taste. Ingredients for Radichetta Salad 1 red radicchio salad 10 walnuts 0.2 […]







The Grilled Chicken Fillet with Vegetables Recipe




When meat is well marinated before grilling it gets a specific flavor and lowers the risk of carcinogens forming in the meat during roasting. Marinating prevents meat from charring. A good marinade for chicken fillet is white wine with olive oil and spices added. Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Fillet 2.2 lb chicken fillet 1 zucchini […]







How to Make Romaine Salad with Quail Eggs




Quail eggs are often used for healthy diet meals. A salad made from Parmesan, quail eggs and romaine leaves can make a light and pleasant supper. It’s better to dress it with quality cold-pressed olive oil that preserves olives’ taste and wholesome properties. This salad is made by portions. Ingredients for salad A few leaves […]







Our Own Recipe for Cuttlefish Sauce with Onion and Sweet Pepper




Spring is the season when cuttlefish keep close to the shore to lay eggs. This is when you can find cheap, fresh and tasty cuttlefish in shops. These cephalopods’ soft meat goes for many a delicious dish. Here is our own recipe for cuttlefish sauce. Ingredients for cuttlefish sauce 2.2 lb cuttlefish 4 onions 2 […]







Vegetable Marrows Stuffed with Rice and Shellfish




Rice and shellfish make an excellent stuffing for vegetable marrows. We had the kind of shellfish that is called surf clam, but mussels would do just as well. Round vegetable marrows are perfect for stuffing. Ingredients for Vegetable Marrows Stuffed 4-5 vegetable marrows 0.4 lb rice 1.0 lb surf clam 1 tablespoonful Worcester sauce 0.4 […]







The Road to a Beautiful Suntan




If you follow a healthy diet, you won’t have to spend much time in the sun trying to acquire a beautiful bronze shade of the skin. Scientists discovered that adopting a healthy diet produces a marked influence on the color of your skin. Even a month of eating the right kind of vegetables and fruits […]







Pancakes American Way




American pancakes are thick and amazingly soft and silky. They are so easy to make that they come out fine even if you haven’t made them before. Pancakes with maple syrup is the Americans’ favorite dish they just can’t get enough of! But you can also serve them with honey, cream or jam. Ingredients for […]







Apples Baked with Nuts and Maple Syrup




A mixture of different nuts and maple syrup are used in this recipe, giving the dish a peculiar taste and flavor. You’d better take hard apples that taste sour or sour-sweet. This dessert is easy to make and will be eaten up in no time at all. Children will eat it with pleasure. Ingredients for […]