STUFFED CABBAGE is a popular dish in Russia, Poland, Hungary and Germany, and there are a number of stuffings that can be used, including this delicious mushroom, rice and sprout mixture. PREPARATION TIME: 45 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180°C / 350°F / GAS MARK 4 INGREDIENTS FOR SIX METHOD VARIATIONS Place…
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Parsnip; richer in iron, potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc, and phosphorus.
Try out my parsnip recipe, and introduce a flavorful new vegetable into your diet. Recipe at the bottom of the article. Because of parsnip’s unique and versatile bold flavours and natural sweetness it has become more popular in our kitchens. Parsnip is found all over Europe and Central Asia. History tells us that this edible…
Brinjals á la Grecque Recipe
BRINJALS originated in China and India and have been cultivated there for thousands of years. It was then introduced into southern and eastern europe by the Spanish Moors. It became a very popular fruit/vegetable. Then in the 1500s, the plant was intoduced to America, but it was slow to be used and added to the…
Aubergine: Vegetable, fruit or berry?
There’s no guilt in eating fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains. ~ Jane Velez-Mitchell The health benefits of aubergine, brinjal, eggplant or as Italians would say melanzana. Call it what you may, but this deep purple fruit, yes I said fruit, is technically classified as a berry. It also belongs to the nightshade family, but it’s…
Let’s grow butternut squash
“A vegetable garden doesn’t just feed your body. It also feeds your soul” — Doug Green It just so happens that butternut squash is one of the vegetables that is easy to grow from seed and is a delicious, nutritious vegetable. The best time to sow your seeds is in early April. Start off by…
Calcium: Did you know that there’s more in your body than any other mineral?
“Health is not valued until sickness comes.” – Thomas Fuller Calcium is such an important mineral for your health. So, when you think of calcium, you usually think of your bones and teeth. But only 99% of the calcium in your body is stored in your bones, so there is still 1% missing. Believe it or…
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