Garlic contains many useful substances and is a fairly high-calorie product. On the one hand, it is not worth worrying about excess weight at all, because because of the sharpness this vegetable is usually consumed in small quantities. On the other hand, it is considered a strong appetite booster.
Thanks to its piquant taste and characteristic smell, garlic has become popular with chefs from many countries of the world. In Italian cuisine, for example, cooking almost any dish begins with dripping a little olive oil into a frying pan, putting a few cloves of garlic on it, frying them for a short time so that they give off flavor, and then adding the main ingredients. Interestingly, in addition to the heads themselves, when preparing various dishes, it is quite possible to use the leaves and arrows of the plant.
It is impossible to ignore the fashionable culinary trend of recent years – black garlic. To the surprise of many, it turns out that this is not a special variety at all, but just an unusual way of cooking. Garlic heads are exposed to elevated temperatures for a long time (2-3 weeks) (about 40 ° C). As a result, after a series of chemical reactions, garlic bulbs begin to darken and turn black. At the same time, they have a sweet taste, and they lose their characteristic garlic smell, while retaining almost all the properties of a fresh vegetable. Note to lovers of exotic dishes: in the town of Gilroy (USA) they sell garlic jam. This, of course, is not a dessert, but rather a sweet-spicy sauce that goes well with meat. Here you can also find an unusual garlic ice cream. They also sell baked garlic in Gilroy. When exposed to high temperature, the vegetable loses its sharpness and becomes very soft. Here it is served with meat or simply spread on bread.
As for the combination with other products, garlic is advised to combine with whole grain cereals (oatmeal, buckwheat, wheat, etc.), which contain a lot of zinc and iron. Garlic contributes to the better assimilation of these elements. Also, this vegetable is harmoniously combined with parsley, cilantro, black pepper and watercress.
Finally, a few words about the unloved garlic smell, which is so difficult to get rid of after eating. As mentioned earlier, just “chewing” this flavor with gum will not work, because it leaves the body not only with breathing, but also with other secretions. However, scientists still came to the conclusion that animal fats can help to drive away the intrusive smell from the body faster. For example, you can eat garlic with cheese or drink milk. Lemon, apple and mint leaves can also help. In addition, garlic loses its smell during heat treatment.
For all its simplicity, this dish can perfectly decorate a festive table, and emotions and impressions will go off scale. The recipe is very simple, the main thing is a good marinade, and the oven will do the rest for you.
“New Year” is the most festive holiday! And many begin to prepare for it long before its onset. The combination of flavors of products in my salad is familiar to many. I hope that the salad will become a worthy decoration of your table.
I do not know why this salad has such a name, but it turns out very tasty and beautiful. Perfect for a festive table. It can be cooked both on a regular dish and in portions.
Something hot is always served at the New Year’s table. I offer you a delicious version of cooking festive meat. It turns out very fragrant and beautiful.
Italian salad for a holiday or just for dinner, very easy to prepare, affordable and very tasty. Italians almost never use mayonnaise or sour cream, dressings are sauces based on olive oil. If you like mushrooms, then this dish is for you, any pickled mushrooms or assorted will do. Italians also serve garlic croutons with cheese to this salad.
For a quick salad, boil or bake beets in advance, and instead of turnips, you can take rutabaga or radish. Prepare this delicious salad, it will make any menu healthier!
For me, this recipe for quail is the most New Year’s recipe. The aroma of game, citrus and herbs creates a magical mood! Quails cooked according to this recipe are very tender and delicious.
Many holidays and weekdays are not complete without vegetable snacks. I want to suggest cooking beetroot in tangerine juice. It is ideal for meat, potatoes, cereals and, of course, less than five grams.
Bright, satisfying, beautiful! What else do you need for a festive table? The salad should be served immediately to the festive table, and you will have time to serve it hot, without hurrying. I think you won’t be disappointed with the taste. Everything in this salad is harmonious!
