Thecornerplot.blog

Food blog

Pasta with shrimp and mussels

Step by step instructions Wash and clean seafood: squid (optional), shrimp and mussels. Squid cut into thin strips. Heat a pan with oil, pour in seafood and fry for 5-10 minutes. Add finely chopped garlic and onion (wash and peel garlic and onion beforehand). Fry for a couple of minutes. Also add fish broth and tomato puree. Braise until the liquid evaporates for about 10 minutes. At the end we put salt, cherry tomatoes (cut into halves or...

Greek Dzaziki Sauce

Traditional Greek zazziki sauce made of yogurt, cucumbers and herbs! Greek Dzadziki is perfect as an appetizer for meat and fish dishes. Ingredients per serving Yogurt 12 tablespoons Fresh cucumbers 6 units Garlic 3 cloves Dill 6 teaspoons Ground black pepper to taste Salt to taste Olive oil 3 teaspoons Step by step instructions Rinse dill well with water. Dry and finely chop. Wash cucumber under running water, peel it and grate. (If you have a...

Umami Burger: How the Fifth Taste Revolutionized the Classic American Dish

Umami, the fifth taste sensation, has taken the culinary world by storm, adding depth and complexity to dishes across the globe. One delicious manifestation of umami is the umami burger, a savory and satisfying meal that tantalizes the taste buds. In this article, we will explore the origins of umami and how it has influenced contemporary cuisine, as well as delve into the science behind umami and its effects on the palate. Join us on a journey...

When to freeze anchovies for vinegar?

If you're planning to make vinegar with anchovies, it's important to freeze the anchovies first in order to kill any potential parasites that might be present. Freezing the fish at a temperature of -4°F (-20°C) or lower for at least 7 days will be sufficient to kill any potential parasites. Once the anchovies have been frozen, they can be used to make vinegar immediately or stored in the freezer until you're ready to use them. When you're...

Dishes that can be made with eggs

Eggs are a nutritious and delicious product, which, incidentally, is not only suitable for breakfast. Eggs can hardly be called a rare product on the Russian table. They are tasty, nutritious, nourishing and healthy. This is enough to get them on the list of favorite foods. Eggs are a valuable source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins E, D, group B, A, H, PP, K, calcium, phosphorus, iodine, iron, copper, potassium, magnesium. Regular use...

Why is knowing how to cook so important?

Here are the top 10 benefits for girls to know how to cook from an early age. Healthy habits Girls who start cooking at a very young age will have great healthy habits. They are taught to use and taste natural ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, herbs and grains. Language Cooking creates a new cultural heritage for them that helps them speak a broad language and know and know how to apply culinary terms such as topping, slicing, chopping and...

Useful foods for liver repair

The liver is a very important and multitasking organ that produces proteins, cholesterol, bile, stores vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, breaks down toxins (alcohol, medications and natural byproducts of metabolism). The work of this organ largely depends on nutrition, which is why it is so important to include in your diet foods that are good for the liver. What foods are good for the liver? One of the most frequent requests on the Internet:...

How to learn how to cook

How do you learn to cook from scratch? Be successful in your kitchen with our tips Do you want to learn how to cook delicious things from scratch? And the day comes when you decide to learn how to cook. Food is an act of survival, and while it's easier to call for a delivery service on call, knowing how to cook gives us so much more than something to put in our mouths. If you become independent of who has cooked so far (from your family to your...

Japanese diet: these are the foods that star in it and how you can imitate it to be healthier and slimmer.

  The Japanese are one of the longest-lived and thinnest populations in the world, while in the rest of the world there is a predominance of excess weight, obesity and metabolic diseases that considerably affect the quality of life. For this reason, we show you which foods are the protagonists of the Japanese diet and how you can imitate it to be healthier and slimmer. The diet of the longest-lived and thinnest people Although in many parts...

Which fish contain the most mercury and what happens in our bodies if we consume too much

Mercury is a heavy metal that is part of the natural composition of the earth's crust. It is released into the environment through natural processes as a consequence of volcanic activity and rock erosion, but also due to human action in numerous industrial activities. Mercury, once released, undergoes a series of transformations and cycles in the atmosphere, oceans and soil, and can occur in three different forms: metallic or elemental mercury,...