Entries by Elena and Alfredo

How to Cook Simmered Beans with Onions and Ham




People have been eating beans from times immemorial. They are very wholesome, being a good source of easily digestible proteins and fiber. It’s better to salt the beans at the end of cooking when they are already soft because salt makes their skin harder. We used frozen green beans for this recipe, they cook very […]







The Recipe for an Octopus with Mayo




Octopuses make a very healthy food. 0.2 lb boiled octopus contain 350 mg omega 3 fat acids. These acids are known to participate in many metabolic processes, and we should get them every day if we wish to enjoy good health. Besides, octopuses are very tasty. It’s better to take home-made mayo made of natural […]







How to Make Cream and Chocolate Mousse




Cream and chocolate mousse is soft, light and sweet, somewhat resembling ice-cream in taste. Although if you freeze it, you’ll get ice-cream. But this is good for summer. It is February now, it’s too cold for us to want cold food. Mousse is just right for any season. Ingredients for Cream and Chocolate Mousse 0.6 […]







The Pancakes with Herring and Onion Recipe




There are many fillings for traditional Russian pancakes. For example, we enjoy pancakes with herring and onion. You can take salted or smoked herring for this recipe. Maybe you would also like to try pancakes with fish and onion filling. Ingredients for Pancakes 0.7-0.8 lb flour 1 cup water 1 cup milk 0.2 pt kefir […]







Cod Liver Oil Prevents Schizophrenia Development




In the time of the rapid development of advanced technologies scientists more and more often turn to natural substances in their research of various diseases. That’s because natural substances are not as toxic as artificial ones and have almost no side-effects. The new research was conducted by Doctor Paul Amminger from the Medical University of […]







The Recipe for Thin Pancakes




There are some secrets how to make your pancakes thin. First, the frying pan should be cast-iron. It should be well heated. High temperature makes dough go bubbly and small holes appear in it. Second, you need to pour but a little dough on the pan and you should turn the frying pan quickly to […]







The “Two Valentine Lovers” Salad with Shrimps, Caviar and Cheese




We invented this salad for Valentine’s Day. It will delight your near and dear ones with its tender and marvelous taste, the memory of which shall linger. Should you want to save some bother you can buy peeled shrimps and olives without stones. As for mayo, we advise you to cook it yourself using this […]







Doughnuts with Chocolate for Valentine’s Day




This simple and straightforward dessert is just right to delight your family and loved ones with on St. Valentine’s Day. And why confine yourself to this holiday? Tasty fresh doughnuts will be just as welcome on other days too. Everybody loves doughnuts especially with chocolate. Ingredients for Doughnuts with Chocolate 2 eggs 0.8 cup milk […]







How to Make Asparagus with Eggs and Cheese




Tender green asparagus acquires a delicious creamy taste when cooked with eggs and soft cheese. This dish is very easy to make. Everybody who loves asparagus will surely appreciate this dish. As there is no fresh asparagus to be found this season, you can take some frozen one. Frozen asparagus preserves its taste and does […]







Valentine’s Day Esterhazy Cake Recipe




Esterhazy is a well-known Hungarian politician and aristocrat. There is no way to know now whether it was he who invented this recipe or he just loved this cake. Some sources say that his court cook made this pie for his son’s birthday. But it’s no big deal. The fact remains that this almond cake […]







Blueberry Juice Improves Memory




It happens quite often that we find we cannot remember things. Memory is very closely connected with our mental and physical health. Researchers from the USA and Canada discovered that drinking one or two cups of blueberry juice a day improves the memory to a considerable extent. It is of special importance for older individuals, […]







The Recipe for Coffee with Whipped Cream




Using this recipe you’ll get a remarkably tasty and flavorful coffee with a rich creamy and chocolate taste. Any high quality coffee will do. You’ll need 35% fat cream, for it is whipped up very quickly. A satisfying combination of bitter hot coffee and sweet cold cream will give you minutes of acute pleasure. Coffee […]







How to Make Stuffed Shell Pasta




Actually you can use any filling you like for large shell pasta. We offer here the commonest Italian recipe. It is a dish to be found in the menus of the best Italian restaurants. Shell pasta is stuffed with a mixture of tomato sauce with minced meat, cheese, ricotta and flavorful basil. The dish is […]







Chocolate is the Best Remedy against Emotional Tension




The fact that chocolate is not only a delicacy but also a medicine surprises no-one nowadays. Now you have one more important reason to treat your sweethearts to chocolate on St. Valentine’s Day besides the romantic one. Chocolate is an effective remedy for emotional tension. This was the conclusion of clinical tests published in the […]







Smoothie with kiwi and coconut milk




The low-calorie vitamin cocktail with kiwi and coconut milk is a rich, refreshing and enjoyable drink. You can make it in any season, because they sell kiwi all through the year. Among all fruits the kiwi is the richest source of vitamin C which plays an important role in cell rejuvenating. If you get sweet […]