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.
Vegetable pizza on a bright beetroot dough will appeal to both adults and children. Any seasonal vegetables are suitable for cooking. The dish is light, low-fat, and also suitable for a lean table.
Recipe from the series “fast, delicious, beautiful”. I offer you snack rolls made of ready-made puff pastry with mushrooms, tomatoes and parmesan. These rolls can be made from wild mushrooms that you have prepared this fall. You can replace the cheese and take another one, your favorite, just so that it is of good quality and melts well. Get ready!
I reviewed all the options for salads with avocado and tomatoes, found many interesting options, but I never saw my salad. That’s why I’m sharing with you such a simple, but very tasty recipe. A friend told me about it, and now it’s one of my favorite salads.
Very fresh and spicy salad. The spicy dressing compensates for the sweetness of pears and the oiliness of coconut, pomegranate seeds and pips give crispness.
Turkish cuisine. If you are tired of the classic, familiar cutlets and want something new, it’s time to cook “Kefte”. This is a traditional Turkish dish, which is prepared from lamb or ground beef with the addition of a huge amount of herbs and spices. Kefte has an exquisite spicy taste with bright notes of the East.
New Year’s holidays, feasts, meetings with friends and family are coming soon. Tables will have to be set more than once, and what to cook – to be delicious, fast and “Oh, how beautiful!”. I think these beetroot snacks will decorate the table, please the guests and will not take up much of your time. Pay attention.
Zucchini muffins with sausage can be prepared for breakfast, as a snack – for lunch. For the preparation of these tortillas, you can use not only smoked sausage, but also bacon or ham. The taste can be varied by adding cheese and spices.
If you are tired of an ordinary omelet or you want to surprise your family with an interesting and delicious recipe, then I suggest an omelet on a vegetable “pillow” with spices.