Food & Nutrition

Explore healthy eating, smart nutrition tips, and delicious recipes for a balanced lifestyle.

CHOCOLATE CAKE

Boil together the fat, water, sugar, and cocoa until you achieve a smooth mixture. Set aside about a cup of this mixture. Once the mixture cools, gradually add flour while…

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Roll with Tongue

Ingredients: Beef tongue Meat (I use a tenderloin, or if they’re small, even two, overlapping them as we say “in a staggered fashion”) Mayonnaise Salt and pepper Garlic First, boil…

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Chicken Roll-Ups

Ingredients: Chicken thighs Korean-style carrots Fresh dill sprigs Red bell pepper Salt and pepper Carefully remove the skin from the chicken thigh and cut away the bone, leaving a small…

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Sauté with Eggplants

Finely chop the onions and sauté them in a deep skillet until golden brown. Gradually add the finely chopped zucchini, eggplants, and bell peppers. Incorporate diced tomatoes or tomato sauce,…

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Fish Toasts

1 can of sardines 1 small onion (diced) 1 small carrot (grated) 2 eggs 3 cloves of garlic 1/2 bunch of parsley leaves 5-6 slices of bread salt, black pepper,…

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ZUCCHINI SOUP

In a prepared meat or vegetable broth (made with carrots, parsley, celery root, and onion), add finely chopped potatoes and zucchini cut into thin strips. Cook until the potatoes are…

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SWEET ROLL

In a saucepan, combine 400g of caramel candies and 200g of butter. Place it over low heat, stirring continuously until the candies dissolve completely. Once the mixture is off the…

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Vegetable Cakes

Vegetables and fruits are among the oldest and most widely consumed foods by humans. It’s long been known that they play a crucial role in our nutrition. Some, like peas…

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OCEAN PASTA SALAD

OCEAN PASTA SALAD Chop the eggs, processed cheese, and onions. Add the “Ocean” pasta and mix well, then drizzle with melted butter. You can create a similar pasta using any…

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Rassolnik

This delicious dish has been somewhat forgotten lately. Young cooks admit they don’t know how to prepare it with kidneys, and making rassolnik (a traditional Russian soup) with regular broth…

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Kiev-Style Roast

Fry whole small potatoes until golden, then transfer them to a portioned baking dish. On top, place two pieces of partially fried beef tenderloin, boiled and finely chopped mushrooms, onions…

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Lviv Cake

Ingredients: 5 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 100g sour cream (a thicker, tangier version of sour cream common in Eastern European cuisine) 100g margarine 2 cups flour 1 cup finely…

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Autumn

Caring homemakers stock up with a plan: some ingredients are used within a week or two, while others might last a month or even a month and a half. Take…

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HERRING with Beans

Soak herring fillets in milk, then finely chop them and mix with boiled beans, finely chopped green or yellow onions, and mayonnaise. Garnish with herbs. The ingredients include 250g of…

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Taratura

Start by taking fresh beets, peeling them, and slicing them into rounds. Boil the slices until tender. Once cooked, remove them and transfer to a bowl. Add sliced pickles, mix…

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Bean Salad

Smoked meat is cut into strips and mixed with cooked beans, finely chopped onions, and mayonnaise. Garnish with herbs and eggs. Ingredients: 300g of smoked meat, 300g of beans, 100g…

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Plums

Plums are not only delicious but also packed with dietary and nutritional benefits. With carbohydrates making up 9-14 percent of their composition, they serve as a significant source of energy.…

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Canned Gherkins

Start by washing the small green cucumbers, trimming off the stems, and soaking them in cold water for 8 hours, changing the water twice during this time. Next, place washed…

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Kulesh

Toast 500 grams (about 1.1 pounds) of cornmeal and grind it with 200 grams (about 7 ounces) of butter, adding salt and pepper to taste. Pour in 1.5 liters (about…

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Beans with Meat

Soak 1 pound of beans for 2 hours. Cook until they are partially tender. Cut the meat into pieces and sauté in fat until it’s halfway cooked. Sauté the onion…

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Spices

Spices are used to enhance a dish’s appeal, adding the right color, aroma, or a completely new flavor; they help preserve ingredients or finished dishes and eliminate unpleasant or distinctive…

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Walnut

People often refer to the walnut tree as a miraculous plant. This is because every part of the tree is useful: the fruits and the leaves. The beautiful wood is…

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Lose Weight for Your Health

You’ve made the firm decision to lose weight. Where to start? First and foremost, with self-control. And also by familiarizing yourself with the chart we’ve provided below. You’ll discover some…

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Physalis

Physalis is a plant closely related to our familiar potatoes and tomatoes, belonging to the nightshade family. The ripe fruits possess medicinal properties and are used as a diuretic for…

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Lunch at the Dacha

The warm May sun is shining generously. Many are already eyeing their suitcases: vacation time is just around the corner. Those preparing to welcome holidaymakers at their vacation homes, while…

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Spring Salad

Wash the lettuce leaves, roughly chop them, and place them in a salad bowl, drizzling with the dressing. To make the dressing, mash the garlic with salt and sugar, then…

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Fish Day

Finnish Herring Cut herring fillets into pieces and soak them in a marinade prepared as follows: mix prepared horseradish, powdered sugar, vinegar, sliced onions, and oil. Let the herring sit…

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