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Cooking tips on preparing various recipes, a wide selection of spices, tips on storage of ingredients and other insider secrets from the world of chefs. Find the most useful cooking tips for the modern housewife. Try our culinary tips and give us your rating.
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Culinary Use of HyssopCulinary Use of Hyssop
18 Mar.
Hyssop has a slightly bitter taste and a very pleasant aroma. Today, it is used as a spice for dishes and soups with meat, sauces and salads.
Red Lentils are Perfect for a Puree, Brown Lentils Go Well with MeatRed Lentils are Perfect for a Puree, Brown Lentils Go Well with Meat
14 Mar.
Besides being delicious, lentils have healing properties. With it you can overcome stomach problems and nervous system disorders. If you eat lentils regularly, you will always be calm and composed.
Chocolate Truffles - Attainable PerfectionChocolate Truffles - Attainable Perfection
12 Mar.
Chocolate truffles can be easily made at home, with plain chocolate, as well as dark, milk or white chocolate. However, it is a mandatory rule to have the glaze with a cocoa content of no less than 35 percent.
How to Make Hazelnut MilkHow to Make Hazelnut Milk
06 Mar.
Hazelnuts are some of the richest in fat among nuts. Furthermore, in contrast to almonds, hazelnuts are softer and thus more easily digestible. Hazelnut milk can be made easily using a blender.
Culinary Use of LemongrassCulinary Use of Lemongrass
05 Mar.
Lemongrass is most popular in Indian, Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. In Africa and Latin America, it is mainly used to make tea. Lemongrass is not recommended for wild game.
Rapid Defrosting Deprives Meat of FlavorRapid Defrosting Deprives Meat of Flavor
04 Mar.
Meat is most easily digested when cooked using charcoal, since it will not absorb fat. Boiling meat is also effective. Offal, as well as the muscles, contain complete proteins.
Dietetic Menu for the Modern WomanDietetic Menu for the Modern Woman
26 Feb.
For the modern woman, who is a wife, mother, homemaker and career professional at the same time, it is often difficult for her to think about her dietetic menu in the hectic everyday routine.
Spices for Splendid FishSpices for Splendid Fish
25 Feb.
Parsley is suitable for a wide array of fish dishes. The leaves of parsley, as well as its root, get the job done. Nutmeg, black pepper, marjoram, curry and dill give fish a light flavor.
Some Important Tips for Cooking RiceSome Important Tips for Cooking Rice
20 Feb.
According to numerous professional chefs, one of the hardest tasks in cooking is to make a delicious rice, which looks delightful on the outside as well. Here are a few tips, which may aid you if your rice is not turning out the way you would like.
Five Ways to Boil PotatoesFive Ways to Boil Potatoes
18 Feb.
Potatoes provide many nutrients to our daily menu. When boiled, we can use them as a garnish to a dish or for a potato salad. It is not difficult to boil a potato and you probably do it the same way every time.
How to Freeze CornHow to Freeze Corn
18 Feb.
In order to freeze corn cobs, you must blanch them ahead of time. That way they will retain their taste and health properties. Blanching makes corn more delicious and easier to remove from the cob.
How to Make Nectar and SyrupHow to Make Nectar and Syrup
14 Feb.
There is nothing more delightful than homemade juices and nectars. We can prepare them to our taste - with as much sugar as we want, thicker or runnier. Plus, they wouldn't contain artificial colors or preservatives.
Intricacies in Boiling EggsIntricacies in Boiling Eggs
12 Feb.
When boiling eggs for extended periods they lose nutrients, the yolks darken and the whites become like rubber. Bear in mind that if the eggs are very fresh - 4 days or less, you must add about 30 more seconds to the boiling time.