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.
A very tasty lean dish. I am happy to recommend it on those days of fasting when it is allowed to eat fish. Today is the feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos – just such a day. Tender fish meat and fragrant rice are hidden under the crispy crust.
A delicate fragrant hearty dish. A delicate mousse is placed on a fragrant potato gratin, and crispy fried vegetables with a bright tomato sauce coolie are served as a side dish. Thanks to crab sticks, mousse has acquired a structure and a pronounced taste. I highly recommend it.
A great light dinner of zucchini according to the season. It is prepared quickly, without much effort. The casserole turns out to be very juicy, delicious both hot and cold. Lovers of zucchini will be satisfied.
Zucchini dishes are very useful for high blood pressure, excitability and stress, liver and kidney diseases. Summer delicious and flavorful dish that will appeal to the whole family. Eat everything with pleasure!
I offer you another sausage. This time with zucchini. The sausage turns out to be dense, well cut, the zucchini has an unexpressed taste, so you can’t hear it, but it gives juiciness.
A very delicate and at the same time piquant gratin is a casserole for lovers of 2-in-1 dishes. A classic set of products with an interesting sauce will diversify your menu. Try to cook.
A very tasty recipe for this gratin. And it looks very great on the festive table. Try to cook and surprise your loved ones. Guests will definitely ask you for a recipe.
I love summer not only for the sun and long daylight hours, but also for the abundance of delicious fragrant vegetables, fruits and fresh bright greens! How they smell, how they look and what sweet tomatoes in summer! Today I want to treat you to a delicious dish of zucchini, tomatoes and rice in the gratin style. Today, as a crispy crust, we will have to make the rice crispy in a mixture with breadcrumbs.
