Black pepper

This peach compote with mustard recipe differs from traditional jams in both the preparation method and the taste, but it will also delight you when you open the jar on a cold winter evening. When preparing, first... read more

Tender lamb loin on the bone, cut into individual cutlets, is a well-known delicacy that needs to be cooked in a way that enhances its flavor without making the meat tough. Yogurt is the ideal marinade and sauce for lamb. read more

The dish cooks fairly quickly, with all the ingredients stir-fried in a pan over high heat, stirring frequently. The base of the dish is beef flank steak, which boasts a rich flavor. To ensure it cooks quickly, cut it into... read more

• Salad
• Vinaigrette dressing

Panzanella is a Tuscan summer salad made with fresh vegetables. It's more complex and flavorful than the typical summer cucumber and tomato salad, though it's just as quick and easy to prepare. It's distinguished by the vibrant flavor of the vinaigrette. read more

• Lamb
• Spice mix
• Yogurt sauce

The rack of lamb is grilled whole and then cut into individual bone-in patties before serving. This ensures the meat is incredibly juicy on the inside and coated with a delicious crust of spices on the outside, including fennel, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and... read more

• Fried salmon
• Cucumber and Date Salad

This salmon fillet recipe turns out delicious, juicy, and beautiful. For an impressive presentation, it's first butterflyed and turned into a boneless fish steak. It looks very presentable. Grill the fish for just a minute with... read more

• Refueling
• Salad

A potato salad can be made light and refreshing in a spring-like way by using fresh, juicy vegetables. It's best to use young red potatoes, thinly sliced, along with thinly sliced ​​carrots. read more

These sausages are made using wild boar meat with the addition of lard for juiciness. To make the minced meat easier to work with, the ingredients are briefly frozen beforehand. A mixture of spices and herbs gives these sausages a unique flavor. read more

A simple recipe for delicious grilled chicken legs using minimal spices. The key ingredient for this dish is sea salt with chipotle pepper, which imparts a delicious smoky flavor to it and everything cooked with it. Chicken - read more

The classic Florentine steak is a large porterhouse steak, typically weighing 1 kg. This cut consists of two types of meat: filet mignon and flank steak, separated by a small bone. Florentine steak is prepared without the following: read more

• Duck broth
• Duck gravy filling
• Pie

Pot pie, or pot pie, is a hearty homemade dish in the form of a closed pie with a rich meat and vegetable filling, served as a main course. To make pot pie, you can use store-bought pie dough, dividing it into two parts: read more

A superb oven-roasted duck recipe that turns out incredibly juicy, full of flavor, and covered in a crisp, glossy crust without excess fat. A true holiday delicacy. Start preparing the duck for roasting well in advance, as it... read more

• Chicken
• Alabama White BBQ Sauce

Before grilling, the chicken is cut into pieces and soaked overnight in a spiced beer brine for added juiciness and flavor. For grilling, prepare a grill with both direct and indirect heat zones, as the chicken will first cook through the grill. read more

A whole head of cauliflower, baked in the oven until golden brown, will look very presentable and festive. To prevent the cauliflower from drying out in the oven, it is first boiled in water with spices, then brushed with... read more

When making low-calorie guacamole, some of the avocado is replaced with canned pea puree. It's lower in fat, but looks and textures almost identical to avocado. Low-fat yogurt adds an even more... read more

Demi-glace is a rich, dark sauce traditional in French cuisine. It's made with espagnole sauce—a basic French sauce—and spiced beef or chicken broth. The entire preparation process is simple, but it does take a long time. read more

• Green pea puree
• Crostini

Crispy Italian crostini sandwiches are the perfect appetizer for house parties. They're a favorite, combining vibrant flavors, contrasting textures, and a striking presentation. Make crostini with minty green pea puree and chunks of... read more

To make this gravy, you don't have to roast the meat or chicken to use its delicious juices. It can be made with any fat you have on hand. This could be lard, vegetable oil, or even rendered fat from frying. read more

Sauce espagnole is one of the five basic sauces of classic French cuisine. It is typically served with meat dishes or used in the preparation of another sauce, demi-glace. Espagnole is prepared using beef broth, which is reduced to the desired consistency. read more

This pea soup is made with green split peas, which cook faster than yellow ones, don't require soaking, and give the soup a lovely light green hue, not to mention a stunning flavor. First, sauté the onion with the spices in a saucepan, and then... read more

It's hard to find anyone who doesn't love cheese sticks. Appetizing, crisp, and delicious. You want to crunch on them endlessly, but they disappear so quickly. Just in case, it's a good idea to have a recipe for excellent cheese sticks at hand. read more

• Shrimps
• Cocktail sauce

Shrimp cocktail is an appetizer that's always a hit with guests. It's light, delicious, and always helps brighten the wait for the main course without adding unnecessary calories. Shrimp for cocktails should be neat, - read more

In winter, the body needs vitamin support more than ever, and pumpkin is one of the few seasonal vegetables that provides it. This simple and delicious pumpkin soup will fill the house with a warm, spicy aroma and warm you from the inside. Pumpkin - read more

Polenta prepared according to this recipe is incredibly delicious because, unlike regular cornmeal, fresh aromatic herbs and plenty of grated Parmesan are added during cooking. Once the polenta has set, it can be fried on - read more

• Potato
• La Buat Spice Mix

In this baked sweet potato recipe, Ina Garten uses a spice blend custom-made for her at La Boîte á Epice, a spice shop where New York's top chefs shop. You can mix this seasoning yourself at home, as below - read more

This dish of roasted vegetable pieces resembles a scattering of glittering gems, including ruby ​​beets, bright orange carrots, and emerald Brussels sprouts. Olive oil gives them a luscious sheen, while thyme, garlic, and black pepper add a touch of read more

• Couscous
• Homemade chicken broth

To give couscous a rich, intriguing flavor, steam it with chicken broth and shallots sautéed in butter. Before serving, toss with small black raisins and toasted pine nuts. Below is a recipe for the perfect... read more

Corned beef is not only a way to preserve meat for a long time, but also a delicious delicacy. Beef brisket is best for curing. Soak it for 10 days in a brine with spices and potassium nitrate, which is used as a preservative and - read more

Merguez spice, along with harissa, is an essential ingredient in making spicy merguez sausages. It makes the sausages incredibly tasty, mouth-watering, and full of the flavors of Eastern cuisine. This spice mix can be purchased at the store. read more

• Corned beef
• Root vegetables with herbs
• Herb Butter

In the United States, corned beef and cabbage is often a staple on the St. Patrick's Day table of those of Irish descent. The meat prepared according to this recipe is juicy and tender, and it's perfectly seasoned with salt and... read more

• Vegetables
• Corned beef

Corned beef was very popular in Rus' until the 19th century. Fresh meat was very expensive back then and was found only on noble tables, while commoners actively salted cheaper cuts of meat to preserve it longer. With increasing... read more

Linguica (Portuguese: linguiça) is a traditional Portuguese pork sausage with a vibrant flavor of garlic and paprika. Azorean immigrants brought the recipe to the United States, and it is popular wherever Portuguese immigrants live, especially in read more

When preparing a New Year's or Christmas dinner, place a huge roast in the center of the table and you can't go wrong. It's very easy to prepare and looks stunning, not to mention the exquisite flavor of tender and juicy medium-rare beef. read more

• Dough
• Filling

Bieroks pirozhki are very popular among German immigrants living in the United States. They are baked from yeast dough with a filling of fried minced meat and cabbage. But unlike Russian pirozhki, bieroks are usually made round. Roll out the dough: read more

• Meat
• Toasted spice mix

This roast is made using American country ham, soaked in brine for a long time. The entire surface of the ham is scored in a lattice pattern and rubbed with honey and a mixture of roasted spices. This key ingredient is read more

• Prime Rib
• Sauce

It's hard to imagine a more festive and grandiose centerpiece for a holiday table than a large roast straight from the oven. Prime rib beef, cut from the back of the carcass, is ideal for roasting, especially like this: read more

• Roast
• Yorkshire pudding

Prepare a festive roast the traditional English way, complete with Yorkshire pudding. The best choice for roasting is the thick cut of beef on the 7th rib, also known as prime rib, which produces very juicy and tender meat. read more

• Meat
• Breading

When deciding which roast meat to serve at a holiday table, don't hesitate to choose bone-in pork loin. It's renowned not only for its superior flavor compared to other cuts, but also for its elegant presentation. Especially... read more

Turkey thighs are one of the most delicious parts of the bird. They're meaty and tender, unlike the breast, and take up much less oven space than a whole turkey, allowing you to roast a side dish at the same time. The easiest way to cook dark meat is read more

• Steak
• For serving

Flank steak is an inexpensive cut of beef. It's much tougher than traditional steaks, but has a very rich flavor. When cooked properly, flank steak is quite juicy and tender. First, it needs to be... read more

• Sun-dried tomato jam
• Crostini

To surprise your guests, prepare an unusual sun-dried tomato jam as an appetizer. Sun-dried tomatoes are simmered with onions, thyme, and garlic in a mixture of vegetable oil, chicken broth, wine vinegar, and sugar until some of the mixture has... read more

• Gnocchi
• Brown butter with maple syrup, cinnamon, and sage

Gnocchi are traditional Italian dumplings made with flour, ricotta, and mashed potatoes. But you can make them American-style by substituting sweet potatoes for the regular potatoes. This will give the gnocchi a more interesting sweet-spicy flavor, especially in read more

Even a simple side dish like mashed potatoes can be prepared in a way that your guests and family will love it more than the main course. After all, the secret to delicious mashed potatoes is their delicate, creamy flavor and perfect creamy consistency. This recipe combines three ingredients: read more

These crispy and flavorful cheese sticks are made in the form of long cheese crackers. They're a delightful crunch for a snack, a glass of beer or wine, and they're also the perfect appetizer for dipping. To make them, you'll need: read more

Bisque is a thick, creamy crustacean soup popular on the Mediterranean coast. It's made with not only the meat of shrimp, lobster, or crayfish, but also their shells and heads. First, the shells are boiled and the broth is strained. Then, the bisque is simmered separately. read more

• Cocktail sauce
• Shrimps

Shrimp cocktail will be the highlight of any party. This easy-to-make and delicious appetizer has been popular for decades. Shrimp are peeled, leaving only the tails, boiled, and served with sauces. Moreover, shrimp - read more

Prepare a delicious appetizer of pepper steak on a slice of fried potatoes with caramelized onions. Pepper steak, or as it is called in France, steak au poivre, is the most tender filet mignon of beef, pan-fried in butter in - read more

Hoisin sauce is one of the most popular Asian condiments. It appeals not only for its rich, piquant flavor, but also for its versatility: the sauce can be used both as a side dish and during cooking to add a touch of flavor. read more

• Cocktail
• Physalis and Horseradish Sauce

Shrimp cocktail appetizers always look quite formal, elegant, and sometimes even pretentious on the table. Yet, they're very simple to prepare. They're boiled shrimp, most often served in a glass with various sauces, ideally... read more

Caramelized onions add a unique flavor to any dish or appetizer. They're also a great addition to a cheese dip. To soften the onions, give them a pleasant caramel color, and give them a delicious sweet flavor,... read more

This incredibly tender, bone-in pork loin, cooked in a slow cooker and infused with the flavor of the marinade, is well worth the time and effort. If needed, try replacing the dried apples with dried apricots, which also produce a wonderful flavor. read more

• Barbecue sauce
• Roast

Now, even without a grill, you can cook amazing barbecue pork in your own kitchen. Its flavor comes from a vinegar-tomato sauce with a sweet, spicy flavor and subtle smoky notes. Prepare the barbecue sauce separately and pour it over... read more

Butter is a unique product that enhances the flavor of any dish no matter where it's added. It can even enhance a vegetable as difficult to prepare as Brussels sprouts. To ensure Brussels sprouts are truly delicious and not bitter, read more

Make Mexican tacos by wrapping beef in a sweet and spicy ancho sauce in corn tortillas. For the beef cut, choose short ribs, which have a generous amount of meat covering the top, with plenty of... read more

• Cookie
• Royal icing

In Europe, no Christmas is complete without gingerbread cookies. They're baked at home, sold at fairs, and given as souvenirs. However, they're such a versatile treat that they've become a favorite pastry for even outside of Christmas. read more

Some vegetables caramelize when roasted, so why not make a sweet soup with them? Packed with flavor, this aromatic cream soup with a vibrant blend of ginger and spices will warm you up on gloomy autumn evenings. Suitable for vegetarians and... read more

These cookies are enveloped in an incredible bouquet of spices from the very first bite. The use of molasses gives the dessert a toffee-like texture and a pleasant chew. The sugar brings all the flavors and aromas of the spices together and further enhances the... read more

Pambassos are Mexican sandwiches made from special buns of the same name, similar to Kaiser rolls but dusted with flour instead of sesame seeds. In Mexico City, pambassos are traditionally made with a filling of potatoes fried with a spicy... read more

• Brine
• Vegetables

During the summer harvest season, after eating your fill of fresh young vegetables, you'll be tempted to indulge in more savory snacks. Lightly salted vegetables in the fridge are a great summer alternative to heavy store-bought pickles. Pickle a couple of jars of vegetable pickle - read more

Roasted tomatoes give the sauce a deeper, richer flavor. Add onions, garlic, and herbs to the tomatoes, and you'll have a truly amazing sauce! Slowly roast everything in the oven, then strain through a sieve or use a vegetable blender and simmer. read more

New England, a region located on the Atlantic coast of the United States, is renowned for its seafood and the finest recipes. Steamed shellfish are considered one of the most delicious and delicate seafood delicacies. For - read more

• Fried green tomatoes
• Dip sauce

Unripe tomatoes can be a unique ingredient in dishes. To see this for yourself, try deep-frying tomatoes. The breading gives the vegetables a crispy exterior, and the dipping sauce complements their unique flavor. read more

Since the marinade uses coarse salt, if you substitute regular salt, you should reduce the amount by about half. You can even omit it entirely—just be guided by your own taste. Thanks to the marinade, the shrimp... read more

Corn on the cob is a hearty summer snack that always lifts the spirits with its flavor, aroma, and sunny color. Grill it in foil, seasoned with a mixture of butter, olive oil, and lemon pepper, and you won't be able to go wrong. read more

• Cake
• Vinaigrette dressing

Sweet, ripe figs are considered a versatile culinary ingredient. Besides desserts, they're also used in salads and main courses, whose flavors they complement perfectly. This luxurious fig and blue cheese pizza will add a festive touch. read more

Homemade pickles are much tastier than store-bought marinated cucumbers. Their flavor is milder because they don't use vinegar and undergo a natural fermentation process under the influence of salt. Pickled cucumbers make an excellent vegetable... read more

When smoking meat on a grill or barbecue, it is periodically mopped. A mop is a special sauce that is applied to the meat with a brush, similar to a small mop, during smoking to prevent it from drying out and... read more

• Beer marinade and pork
• American BBQ Seasoning Mix
• Smoking device

Pork loin marinated in a blend of Belgian ale and American barbecue seasonings is incredibly juicy and flavorful. Grill it over coals with smoked wood, and the meat will acquire a delicious bouquet of spices, hops, and... read more

A favorite summer beer snack can also be made into a filling lunch by boiling crayfish with vegetables and sausages. This boilie recipe is also unique in that the spices are first simmered in water, infusing it with a spicy flavor and aroma, and then the vegetables are added, and... read more

• Marinade
• Barbecue sauce

Beer-braised pork shoulder is a hearty and truly manly dish. Pork cooked this way is incredibly soft, juicy, and tender. The unique barbecue sauce, with its piquantly sweet flavor, perfectly complements the incredibly flavorful and... read more

What could be more delicious than hot-smoked fish? Home-smoked fish, of course. Salmon is perfect for this. The process of preparing it for smoking isn't complicated, although it's relatively time-consuming. But you'll realize it's worth it when you have... read more

A light vegetable soup made with low-fat chicken broth is beneficial for cleansing the body of accumulated toxins. Celery, onion, ginger, carrots, and spinach, which are included in this dietary dish, are particularly beneficial. Lemongrass adds a rich flavor to the soup. read more

• Warmed apple juice with spices
• Eggnog mix
• Festive Eggnog

A delicious and warming eggnog is just what you need to get into the holiday spirit during the coldest time of year. In many Western countries, Christmas and New Year are associated with this drink. Unlike the classic, this recipe doesn't include... read more

Making ketchup is a wonderful and quick way to preserve the goodness of juicy, ripe tomatoes for longer. This homemade ketchup recipe from renowned chef and TV host Sunny Anderson is a great alternative to supermarket tomato sauce. Recipe - read more

A chai latte is a blend of milk and traditional Indian black tea with spices. This recipe uses almond milk and brown sugar. The combination of ginger, cinnamon, and pepper makes the drink incredibly spicy and invigorating. You can serve it - read more

• Roasted duck
• Sour Orange Glaze
• Pancakes with herbs

Succulent pieces of roasted Peking duck glazed with orange, lemon, and lime juice, served with herb-infused pancakes. This dish takes a while to prepare, but its stunning flavor is well worth the effort. read more

• Pancakes
• Brown chicken broth

The Italian name of this soup literally means "pancakes in broth." So the basic ingredients of this dish are immediately clear, and it's quite simple to prepare, but no less delicious. A replacement for the usual noodle soup – these delicate cheese-based ones – read more

Homemade Corn Cob Broth Recipe - read more

Step-by-step recipe for chai latte with coconut milk and spices. - read more

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

• Spices
• Brine

Recipe for making beef pastrami at home. - read more

A step-by-step recipe for making a champagne cocktail with mango and spices. read more

A step-by-step recipe for making a traditional oven-baked Christmas turkey. read more

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Learn how to preserve tomatoes for the winter with our step-by-step photo guide. read more

Dried apple chips are paired with cinnamon in this spice blend. read more

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Thick soup with rice and shrimp broth. - read more

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

• Salad
• Salad dressing with tarragon

Detailed recipe with photos.

Jamaican jerk marinade is a spicy paste used to flavor jerk dishes. Jerk is a typical Jamaican dish. All dishes with the word jerk in their name are prepared using Jamaican jerk marinade. Generously coated meat - read more

• Lobster sandwich
• Lobster sauce
• Mayonnaise-mustard sauce

A sandwich with sautéed lobster on a butter-fried brioche bun. read more

Detailed recipe with photos.