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The recipe for a warming punch was invented back in the 17th century by English sailors who often traveled to India and, as the legend goes, were too cold on the way back in the unfamiliar northern climate. Hot punch is an alcoholic drink made from r

The most delicious mushroom soup is made from porcini mushrooms. Despite the fact that there are many recipes for preparing this dish, the classic version is the simplest. The soup is rich and aromatic. You can use dried, fresh or frozen porcini mush

Shulum, chorpa, shorpo, sorpa... In different countries, shurpa is called by different names, but it looks about the same everywhere: a rich soup with meat and vegetables. Various herbs and spices can be added to it, or it can be made on the basis of

The name "penne" comes from the Italian word "feather", because this type of pasta really resembles feathers. When buying, pay attention to the fact that the packaging says Penne. It is desirable that the manufacturer is Italian.

Veal tenderloin or fillet is one of the most expensive parts of the veal carcass. It is from it that the meat steaks filet mignon and chateaubriand are prepared. Cooking veal tenderloin is akin to art. This meat is very easy to spoil. The tenderloin

Tofu omelette with vegetables is great for vegans and vegetarians. It is prepared without eggs, but due to the yellow color and texture of tofu fried with vegetables and spices, it looks like a regular omelette. Tofu is considered a dietary product,

During the hot summer, kvass can be used not only as a refreshing drink, but also as the main ingredient for okroshka. This dish is just right for hot weather - low-calorie, served cold and cooked quickly. And if you add boiled chicken to okroshka, i

It's unbelievable, but true: bone broth is an absolute hit in the healthy menu. The reason is its high content of minerals, amino acids, collagen and gelatin. In addition, bone broths improve the quality of sleep and brain function. So it's t

In the CIS, it is common to pickle vegetables and everyone loves pickled cucumbers and tomatoes, but this practice is not unique to us. In Korea, they began pickling vegetables for the winter as early as the 8th century - most often this was done wit

If you are tired of classic zucchini pancakes, you will definitely like the recipe for light zucchini and pepper pancakes. Sweet bell pepper adds freshness and juiciness to the dish. You can serve the pancakes as a separate dish, for example, with so

A quick and easy salad recipe that even a beginner can handle. This non-trivial version of beef salad is notable for the fact that it does not contain mayonnaise. The sauce is prepared independently and turns out to be healthier than any store-bought

Considering that barley groats contain a huge amount of starch, its classic cooking in a saucepan often leads to viscosity, stickiness and as a result does not look very appetizing. Because of this, it is undeservedly forgotten. Ready crumbly porridg

Teriyaki is a Japanese way of frying chicken, vegetables or noodles in a sweet sauce. With its help, you can prepare a very tasty and satisfying dish - wok. The recipe for making a wok is simple. In the original, teriyaki is made from brown sugar, mi

A simple option for preserving for the winter. You will probably like this excellent seasoning so much that sometimes you will want to eat it not only as an addition to the main dish. This recipe does not contain a large number of ingredients and is

Zucchini and tomato appetizer is one of the best vegetable combinations. They complement and saturate each other well. This dish will be tasty and rich both cold and hot. A universal appetizer that you can serve as a separate dish or offer it as a ve

A light vegetable salad with an interesting combination of cream cheese and spicy dressing has long been popular at the festive table and in the everyday diet. Easy to prepare, it is a real storehouse of vitamins. If you prepare the salad according t

Kissel is a sweet thick drink that differs from compote in that starch is added to thicken it. You can use any fruits and berries to make it. This recipe uses cherries, which have a special sweet and sour taste. Both frozen and fresh cherries are sui

Canned carrots preserve the benefits of fresh vegetables, which are so lacking in winter. This snack goes well with any side dish, especially potatoes, looks good on the holiday table and has a delicate piquant taste. Carrot salad is ready to eat in

Pickled onions are a great addition to shashlik or salad, and also a very tasty snack on their own. They can also be used as an addition to bruschetta or salted herring. The onion is juicy and piquant, but without the bitterness typical of this veget