There are countless dishes you can prepare using the same ingredient by simply adding different spices and seasonings. Which ones? The options are vast. Some can be found in grocery stores, while others are available at pharmacies (yes, dried juniper berries, sage, mint, coriander seeds, dill, etc., have long been used not just as medicine), and many home cooks make their own preserves during the summer. However, before expanding your culinary arsenal, it’s essential to remember one key point: s…

Start by washing the beets, then boil them until tender. Once cooked, peel and cut them into matchstick-sized pieces. Combine the beets with boiled and sliced mushrooms, along with an onion cut into half-moons. Finally, dress the mixture with salad dressing.
For every 200g of beets, use 50g of dried mushrooms, one onion, and half a cup of salad dressing.
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Remove any damaged or dirty leaves from the dense heads of cabbage and layer them in a barrel between layers of shredded cabbage. Larger heads can be cut into halves or quarters. You can also ferment whole heads separately by submerging them in brine.
For this recipe, you’ll need 12 kg (about 26.5 lbs) of white cabbage, 250-300 g (about 9-10.5 oz) of salt, and 10 liters (about 2.6 gallons) of water.
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These situations happen quite often. In such cases, you should never use someone else’s personal hygiene items. Moreover, it’s best not to make a habit of it. Germs on towels, razors, and toothbrushes can remain active for a long time.
Many harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi reside in the on fabric, plastic, and metal surfaces. These pathogenic microbes can survive for extended periods. They can cause infections for days, months, or even years, according to Tea van de Mortel, an honorary profe…

Prepare the peppers by stuffing them with a filling made of meat and rice, placing them in a sauté pan, covering them with a creamy sauce, sprinkling with breadcrumbs, and then braising them in the oven.
**Making the Filling:** Boil the meat, then grind it using a meat grinder. Add fluffy cooked rice, lightly sautéed onions, season with salt, and stuff the peppers.
**Making the Sauce:** Chop the onions, carrots, and parsley, sauté them, then add tomato paste and continue to sauté for another 8-…

A team of researchers has published the results of their latest study in the journal Nature Scientific Reports. The findings reveal that some often behave similarly to people suffering from behavioral addictions, such as gambling or video gaming.
The term “gaming addict” has long been used by trainers when discussing certain animal dependencies. However, researchers had previously overlooked the fact that dogs can exhibit signs of strong addiction. Professor Stephanie Reimer from the University …