Entries by Elena and Alfredo

The Recipe for Champignons Carpaccio with Parmesan




Carpaccio is a dish of finely cut different products. The original and the most popular Italian carpaccio is made of the freshest uncooked beef, but there are other kinds of carpaccio which are also highly agreeable. For one, there is carpaccio with fresh champignons and Parmesan cheese. It is usually served as a cold dish […]







The Short Pastry Pie with Apples and Prunes Recipe




Short pastry does not tolerate a long treatment; it becomes overkneaded and too thick. That is why this pie requires quickness and skill. And there is one more trick – you’ll need a cake hoop because the dough is so delicate and crumbly that it will be very problematic to get the pie out of […]







An Apple a Day Keeps Cancer Away




Try to have apples on your table every day, and get in the habit of picking one up without thinking. According to a new research carried out by Polish scientists and published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention regular intake of apples lowers the risk of developing colorectal cancer. The researchers found that patients […]







How to Make a Pork Shank




We would like to share another recipe for pork shank which we like. They like to cook pork shank in Czechia and Germany very much. Traditionally it is boiled with different spices first and baked in an oven afterwards. The shank is coated with different spicy mixtures before baking. The commonest spices used are honey, […]







Walnuts Help Fight Prostate Cancer




This recent scientific research provides another corroboration of the fact that it is possible to prevent many diseases by introducing some changes to the habitual diet. There are products that can change the hormonal level and make the genes function correctly and to the full extent of their power. Walnuts have been found to be […]







How to Make a Dessert with Kiwi Fruit, Philadelphia Cheese and Almond Nuts




This dietary dessert recipe belongs to the famous Mayo Clinic collection of healthy food recipes. Leading dieticians advise these desserts to everybody who wishes to eat healthy meals with many vitamins and minerals in their most salubrious combination. Ingredients for Dessert with Kiwi Fruit 4-5 kiwi fruit 0.2 lb Philadelphia Cream Cheese 2 tablespoons flower […]







The Mediterranean Hot-pot with Mussels, Shrimps and Asparagus Recipe




This hot-pot can be made very quickly. The combination of seafood and asparagus in the dish gives it an amazingly fine taste. This is our own recipe tried out many times, all our friends like it. At times they visit us with the sole intention of eating this hot-pot. Certainly, then we take much more […]







Fish and Omega 3 Fat Acids Lower Cholesterol Level




The new researches confirm again and again health benefits of eating fat fishes because of high omega 3 fat acids and triglycerides content that lowers the level of harmful cholesterol. Omega 3 fat acids help heart in some other ways, for example, they lower blood pressure and blood clots formation risk. In individuals who had […]







The Recipe for Buns with Nuts, Figs and Dried Apricots




If you make dough in accordance with this recipe it will be very soft. These homemade buns don’t get stale as quickly as store-bought ones; they remain soft and puffy for a long time. You can fill the buns with everything you have: any dried fruits, candied fruits, nuts. We had walnuts, dried figs, dried […]







Fiuggi – the Water That Breaks Stones Apart




The Fiuggi mineral water is a natural medicine, Italy’s pride and natural wonder. This famous and unique water has no match anywhere in the world. The healing Fiuggi water is an effective cure for the urogenital system. It does not only possess diuretic properties but is also able to dissolve and remove stones and sand […]







How to Make Fried Shrimps




Shrimps are the tastiest if they are marinated before frying. A marinade made of lime juice, olive oil and Worcestershire sauce gives shrimps a delicate, inimitable flavor and a spicy, delicious taste. Fried shrimps made under this recipe will please even the most fastidious of gourmets. The dish is good for a romantic dinner too. […]







The Beans with Olives and Capers Recipe




Dieticians urge all health-conscious people to eat beans. Beans are rich in fiber which helps maintain a slim figure, regulates the cholesterol level and clears away toxins from your body. You will be surprised how wonderful beans with dark-violet olives and capers taste. Ingredients for Beans with Olives and Capers 0.7 lb white beans 0.3 […]







The Recipe for Caesar Salad with Shrimps




Caesar salad is amazingly tasty though the products in it are quite common. The secret is in the dressing. The dressing has a rich and delicate taste. It gives the salad an unforgettable, absolutely charming flavor which you will want to taste again and again. Ingredients for Caesar Salad with Shrimps 0.6 lb large shrimps […]







How to Cook Grilled Tuna Steaks




Tuna is a very wholesome fish; its flesh is rich in omega 3 fat acids. Tuna steaks are like beef steaks, they are the same dark color. They are also grilled in the similar fashion. It is important not to overdry the fish. Usually the muscles that run along the backbone are taken for steaks; […]







Whole Grain Foods Regulate Cholesterol Level




Discover an important kind of foods which help lower the level of the harmful cholesterol in the blood and protect your heart. It is no secret that it is possible to bring down the cholesterol level through dieting only without taking any medicine. Oatmeal, linseeds and other whole grain products Oatmeal contains digestible fibers that […]