Potatoes in the filling of these vegan stuffed cabbage rolls positively impact the health of bone and cartilage tissue. Meanwhile, the cabbage that wraps around the potato and mushroom filling helps prevent breast cancer and halts macular degeneration, guarding against age-related vision loss.
Ingredients: cabbage leaves – 12; potatoes – 400 g; mushrooms – 300 g; onion – 1; carrot – 1; tomato paste – 200 g; bay leaf – 1; vegetable oil – for frying; dill – a small bunch; salt – to taste.
Peel an…

Risotto with Fresh and Dried Porcini Mushrooms
Ingredients

Dried porcini mushrooms: 20 g
Fresh porcini mushrooms: 300 g
Rice: 300 g
Chicken broth: 2 liters
Dry white wine: 150 ml
Butter: 90 g
Onion: 1, finely chopped
Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
Chopped parsley: 2 tablespoons
Grated cheese: 100 g
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Soak the dried porcini mushrooms in cold water for a couple of hours, then gently squeeze out the excess water and chop them finely.
Finely chop the onion. Cut the f…

For centuries, humans have turned to the natural vegetation around them. It has long been noted that wild plants possess a range of beneficial properties that set them apart, primarily their greater resilience to adverse environmental conditions. Even today, despite the vast array of cultivated varieties available, wild flora remains a vital source for developing new plant cultures. The ancestors of all cultivated apple varieties—of which there are currently around 15,000—are wild species. The …

Every autumn, millions of little orange suns emerge from the dark green foliage of small trees along the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. These are the ripening citrus fruits. However, Adjara and Abkhazia still can’t supply enough mandarins and oranges to satisfy the entire country. And in regions like Moscow or Murmansk, you can’t plant a mandarin tree; it would perish at the first frost.
Scientists have long pondered the question: why do trees freeze? And they have found an answer.
A birch b…

Since ancient times, grandmothers have used cucumbers as a whitening and toning agent for facial skin. Cucumbers are especially revered by those with freckles and pigmentation spots. Their standout feature in cosmetics is their quick and effective action. This vegetable is beneficial for women of all ages.
The perfume industry produces lotions like “Cucumber,” “Aya,” and “Aphrodite,” but you can also create effective skincare remedies at home. For those with oily hair, it’s recommended to use a…

Green onions are packed with a unique vitamin and mineral complex, naturally designed to nourish the growth of shoots. Incorporating this essential component into your spring diet can help your body quickly regain its strength after the winter vitamin deficiency.

What Are They?
All types of onions belong to the asparagus family of the Amaryllidaceae family. Green or salad onions refer to certain species of the Allium genus, where the edible part is not the underground bulb but the herbaceous a…