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Eggplant chutney from South Asian tradition to our table Today we will focus on the beaded eggplant chutney, a particular type of aubergines with a characteristic thin shape and intense flavour. At the base of chutney, a South Asian dressing with a grainy puree consistency, there are always vegetables and spices blended together and juxtaposed. This tasty, nutritious and healthy dressing can be enjoyed together with simple croutons. By spreading a portion of this cream, which can also be stored for a few months in the pantry, we are able to obtain excellent bruschetta in a few seconds for an aperitif. With the eggplant chutney, you will get an appetizer that is not trivial and your diners will be eager to discover all the secrets! This same dressing can be served alongside meat or rice, so as to suggest its pairing during the tasting. You will be amazed to taste this chutney in a different way, depending on the composition. Chutney: a seasoning made from spices, fruit and vegetables Th

Sausage and cheese cannoli, simple ingredients for a delicious appetizer The sausage and cheese cannoli is a simple but ingenious idea for an appetizer that knows how to conquer the palate and sight. They have a soft and colourful appearance, as befits - among others - the moments of carefree children. Also, for this reason, I recommend these sausage and cheese cannoli for special occasions, such as children's parties. Among other things, the recipe is very simple, ready in a few minutes, and is made with a handful of easily available ingredients. In its own way, it is also a nutritious snack, in fact, there is no shortage of carbohydrates , provided by sandwich bread, and proteins, provided by cheese and frankfurters. There is also a certain amount of fat, but we still speak of moderate quantities. As for the recipe, it is definitely child-proof. It is sufficient to flatten the bread so as to give it the appearance of a sheet of pastry, then lay the slices of cheese and sausage an

Wild garlic, lovage, potatoes and milk: a happy combination Wild and lovage garlic cream from Special food it's a very simple sauce to prepare, healthy, tasty and versatile. It can be used to embellish many dishes, but it is also very good consumed with a little bread. It is, however, excellent on meat or, why not, on pasta. The secret of this recipe lies in the happy combination of the ingredients. In addition to wild garlic and lovage, potato and milk are used. The delicacy of the lovage enhances and balances the decisive flavour of wild garlic, the potato adds body (and taste), the milk gives the final sweet touch. Wild and lovage garlic cream is also characterized by excellent nutritional properties. In fact, both wild garlic and lovage are medicinal herbs , and therefore bring various benefits to the body. The properties of lovage Lovage is a medicinal plant that can be compared to celery for taste and appearance. It grows mainly in the mountains. For this reason, it is also

Why is yellow melon jam so different from the others? Yellow melon jam is not a jam-like any other. First of all, because it is made with a rare fruit for this kind of preparation. The most common jams, in fact, are made with berries, cherries etc. Secondly, because it is a particularly rich jam, the result of the union of several ingredients. In addition to melon and sugar, which obviously cannot be missing, ginger and vanilla cream are used. These substances add flavour and aroma to the jam, which however has its main flavour in the melon (and it could not be otherwise). Melon is a precious fruit, with a full and at the same time sweet taste. The yellow variant is characterized by a firmer consistency and a more decisive flavour, slightly less sugary than the white variant. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals, the reference is to vitamin C , present in doses that do not make you regret citrus fruits, and vitamin B3 . In addition, it is rich in potassium, phosphorus and calcium.

Salmon salad with avocado, A salad that surprises the palate Here is a fresh and particular salad from Special Food , capable of bringing joy to the table. The salmon salad with peppers and avocado is made up of extraordinary ingredients, perfectly distinguishable with each bite. First of all, the fruity flavour of avocado, a tropical fruit that is becoming increasingly common in our western kitchens too. The peculiar pulp of the avocado, not sweet, but oily, oily and tasty, lends itself well to both sweet and savoury preparations. However, we must admit it, precisely this rich presence of fats makes the avocado not very suitable for low-calorie diets, precisely because of its nutritional characteristics. Avocado is however so rich in positive elements that we can forgive him for excess calories! Not surprisingly, this fruit is often included in super-food! How come this denomination? The amount of potassium contained in avocado is very high, so as to fight bad cholesterol and promote

Why is the Beef Salad Bowl so nutritious? The Beef Salad Bowl is an exponent of the "Salad Bowl" category, that is a series of American brand dishes that aim to bring together gastronomic elements from multiple cultures, and in particular those that form the United States' ethnic kaleidoscope. It is a concept, even before a gastronomic trend. A concept that speaks of integration, but which also suggests a change of pace in the way of understanding the kitchen and nutrition. To characterize the Salad Bowl , in fact, is the wealth from the nutritional point of view. The goal is to go beyond the idea of ​​"salad" and indeed offer a balanced and complete meal. The Beef Salad Bowl, of course, is no exception. This dish, which appears as a large and abundant salad, stands out for its variety from a nutritional point of view. There is a wide range of proteins, guaranteed by beef. Soybeans , on the other hand, provide both proteins and carbohydrates. The rest, including