Cinnamon

Cinnamon contains an active ingredient that helps with blood circulation and thereby contributes to warming the body. It can help warm areas far from the heart such as the hands and feet where the cold in winter is immediately felt.

Ginger

Ginger also helps with warming up the body, and here’s how. The spiciness of the ginger enters nerve channels across the tongue and conveys a message of pain to the brain. The body responds to the pungent taste with an increased heart rate and body temperature, heating us up in the process!

Spiciness causes the body to sweat, and by doing so our body balances and maintains its temperature. To warm the body, you can drink boiling water that has been soaked with ginger slices for about 10 minutes.

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Although the ingredients below seem pretty specific, take note that you can put in almost anything you have in your pantry, and still get a delicious and nutritious meal. If you feel like adding different vegetables, cheese, smoked fish, or whatever tickles your fancy, that all works fine. That being said, here’s a basic overview of the recipe.

Ingredients

Salad:

• Cooked pasta
• Fresh basil
• Cherry tomatoes
• Feta cheese
• Roasted eggplant
• Roasted zucchini

Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Mix all the salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the dressing ingredients thoroughly until you achieve your desired consistency. Pour the sauce over the salad, and serve. The salad can be kept in a closed box in the refrigerator for up to two days.

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Here are 3 reasons why you should eat more carrots.

Good Cholesterol

Carrots contain a large amount of soluble fiber, so it has been suggested they can help lower “bad” cholesterol (LDL) levels and raise “good” cholesterol (HDL) levels in the blood. This effect reduces the risk of blood clots and the cardiac complications associated with them.

Antioxidants

Several studies have indicated that cooked carrots contain a greater amount of antioxidants. Antioxidants are an important component that helps protect cells from free basic damage and slows down cell aging. High exposure to free radicals increases the risk of developing a variety of unwanted medical conditions—including cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and more.

Low Calories

If you are going for a healthy and balanced weight loss, carrots can be a perfect snack for you. They are rich in water and low in calories. Medium uncooked carrots contain about 25 calories. The fact carrots have a crispy and juicy texture helps them be a worthy substitute for all sorts of less recommended snacks like chips and savory snacks that are high in calories, fat and sodium.

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Here are some tips on the way to the perfect salad.

Most importantly, choose the best lettuce for the salad. Before making the salad, taste the leaves to make sure they are not bitter.

Combine several leaf types. It is delicious, healthy,  beautiful, and usually makes the salad more interesting. The leaves must be separated and washed one by one.

Choose a sauce that suits the taste of the lettuce and the rest of the dishes on the table. Try to leave the sauce light and delicate to complement the taste of the lettuce.

Add toppings—like chopped herbs, seeds, seeds, crispy nuts, toasted bread crumbs, spicy cheese crumbs, fresh fruits, dried fruits, or cooked fruits.

Preparation in advance is out of the question. You can clean leaves and make a sauce—or in short, do everything until the mixing stage—but do not mix the sauce and toppings until you serve the dish to the table.

The post Tips For A Perfect Green Salad appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Ingredients

2 cups unsalted butter (at room temperature)
2 cups multifunctional flour
¾ A cup of white sugar
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
5 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Start with the wet ingredients, in a mixing bowl first mix the butter and sugar, until incorporated.

Add the egg and vanilla extract and continue to mix until the ingredients are combined.

Add the flour and mix until a smooth texture of the dough is obtained. 

Since the dough is very delicate and crumbles, put it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes and each time take out a small portion of the dough for processing. Roll out the dough, kneading the dough with the help of cookie cutters.

Place the cookies in large spaces on the pan on which baking paper is spread, arranging the cookies with spaces.

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cookies golden.

Once removed from the oven, let the cookies cool and sprinkle over the powdered sugar.

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Green leaves are considered a superfood, because they contain a high concentration of important nutrients, and they are simply yummy.

Some recommended greens are green leaves (and lots of them)—herbs, broccoli, kale, zucchini, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, celery, sprouts, artichokes, zucchini, asparagus, apples, kiwis, seaweed, and wheatgrass.

You can enjoy greens in salads, stews or a healthy green smoothie.

A smoothie is the most recommended option, since in its preparation the blender separates the green ingredients and grinds them, so it is easier for the digestive system to digest and absorb the various ingredients than when chewing fruit or vegetables whole. The blender also preserves the dietary fiber, enzymes, vitamins and minerals found in vegetables and fruits.

Green leaves strengthen you and keep you healthy and encourage the activity of the immune system and are rich in vitamins such as folic acid, vitamin C and K. These vitamins strengthen the immune system and act as antioxidants and protect the cells.

Green leaves are known in many studies as disease preventers and are a great addition to any meal.

The post Greens Are Just Great! appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

To make an excellent, fresh and yummy croissant sandwich, all you need are a few excellent and fresh ingredients that can be bought at any supermarket, and exactly 5 minutes of your time to put them together.

This delicious sandwich can be made for a quick breakfast, an excellent brunch dish alongside a fresh green salad, or as a yummy dinner.

Ingredients

1 fresh and unsweetened butter croissant
100 gr’ of good quality smoked salmon or smoked code fish
1 fresh organic egg
1 tablespoon chopped green onion or chopped chives

Preparation

Prepare the egg in a pan with olive oil or butter. The egg can be prepared in the form of an omelet or “sunny side up.”

Cut the croissant sideways, and place a generous amount of smoked salmon inside.

Add the egg, and sprinkle over green onions or chopped chives.

Extras

You can add some cream cheese or berry cheese, chopped walnuts, fresh cucumber or tomato. All will make great additions to your sandwich

The post How to Make an Excellent Croissant Sandwich appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Here are 3 ideas to incorporate this amazing fresh spice into your next meal.

Tomato And Basil Salad

To make this beautiful salad, simply cut a variety of tomatoes coarsely, add fresh basil leaves, season with quality olive oil, salt and pepper. You can also add a nice firm cheese to the salad to give it a nice extra kick. 

A Fragrant Delicious Soup

Add fresh basil leaves to any vegetable soup you make at home. Combined with vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and potatoes—the basil will upgrade any soup and make it into an amazing meal.

Italian Gazpacho

Gazpacho is a Spanish soup from the region of Andalusia, which usually consists of fresh vegetables that are ground to a uniform texture. To add the Italian twist to the dish, you can make a version of the cold soup, soaked in basil flavors. It is better to use fresh and ripe date tomatoes and lots of fresh garlic, to prepare this delightful dish.

The post Not Just Pesto: Basil Is A Wonderful Addition To Any Meal appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Ingredients:

• 3 large onions, sliced ​​and disassembled into rings

For the Batter:

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry oregano
• 1 cup white flour
• 1 small can of pale beer

For Frying:

• Canola oil

Instructions:

1. Beat the eggs together with the salt, pepper, and oregano. Add the flour and beer and stir again.
2. Dip the onion rings in the batter and deep fry in canola oil. 
3. Fry the onion rings carefully, and remove them from the oil. Dab them with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
4. Enjoy with ketchup, chili sauce, mayonnaise, or tartar sauce.

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Ingredients:

• 2 peeled green apples, cut into small squares
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups of sugar
• 1 cup of oil
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 2 cups of flour

Instructions:

1. In a bowl mix the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, honey, and nuts.
2. Whisk the eggs with the sugar to a firm and fluffy foam.
3. Add the oil and flour slowly and gradually.
4. Add the mixture of apples, nuts, and cinnamon to the flour mixture.
5. Transfer to a baking pan, and bake at 350 F, for around 50 minutes.
6. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

The post A Quick and Wonderful Apple-Cinnamon Cake appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon contains an active ingredient that helps with blood circulation and thereby contributes to warming the body. It can help warm areas far from the heart such as the hands and feet where the cold in winter is immediately felt.

Ginger

Ginger also helps with warming up the body, and here’s how. The spiciness of the ginger enters nerve channels across the tongue and conveys a message of pain to the brain. The body responds to the pungent taste with an increased heart rate and body temperature, heating us up in the process!

Spiciness causes the body to sweat, and by doing so our body balances and maintains its temperature. To warm the body, you can drink boiling water that has been soaked with ginger slices for about 10 minutes.

The post Two Great Spices To Use During The Winter Time appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Although the ingredients below seem pretty specific, take note that you can put in almost anything you have in your pantry, and still get a delicious and nutritious meal. If you feel like adding different vegetables, cheese, smoked fish, or whatever tickles your fancy, that all works fine. That being said, here’s a basic overview of the recipe.

Ingredients

Salad:

• Cooked pasta
• Fresh basil
• Cherry tomatoes
• Feta cheese
• Roasted eggplant
• Roasted zucchini

Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Mix all the salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the dressing ingredients thoroughly until you achieve your desired consistency. Pour the sauce over the salad, and serve. The salad can be kept in a closed box in the refrigerator for up to two days.

The post How to Make the Perfect Pasta Salad in Just 10 Minutes appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Here are 3 reasons why you should eat more carrots.

Good Cholesterol

Carrots contain a large amount of soluble fiber, so it has been suggested they can help lower “bad” cholesterol (LDL) levels and raise “good” cholesterol (HDL) levels in the blood. This effect reduces the risk of blood clots and the cardiac complications associated with them.

Antioxidants

Several studies have indicated that cooked carrots contain a greater amount of antioxidants. Antioxidants are an important component that helps protect cells from free basic damage and slows down cell aging. High exposure to free radicals increases the risk of developing a variety of unwanted medical conditions—including cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and more.

Low Calories

If you are going for a healthy and balanced weight loss, carrots can be a perfect snack for you. They are rich in water and low in calories. Medium uncooked carrots contain about 25 calories. The fact carrots have a crispy and juicy texture helps them be a worthy substitute for all sorts of less recommended snacks like chips and savory snacks that are high in calories, fat and sodium.

The post 3 Healthy Reasons to Eat Carrots appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Here are some tips on the way to the perfect salad.

Most importantly, choose the best lettuce for the salad. Before making the salad, taste the leaves to make sure they are not bitter.

Combine several leaf types. It is delicious, healthy,  beautiful, and usually makes the salad more interesting. The leaves must be separated and washed one by one.

Choose a sauce that suits the taste of the lettuce and the rest of the dishes on the table. Try to leave the sauce light and delicate to complement the taste of the lettuce.

Add toppings—like chopped herbs, seeds, seeds, crispy nuts, toasted bread crumbs, spicy cheese crumbs, fresh fruits, dried fruits, or cooked fruits.

Preparation in advance is out of the question. You can clean leaves and make a sauce—or in short, do everything until the mixing stage—but do not mix the sauce and toppings until you serve the dish to the table.

The post Tips For A Perfect Green Salad appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Ingredients

2 cups unsalted butter (at room temperature)
2 cups multifunctional flour
¾ A cup of white sugar
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
5 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Start with the wet ingredients, in a mixing bowl first mix the butter and sugar, until incorporated.

Add the egg and vanilla extract and continue to mix until the ingredients are combined.

Add the flour and mix until a smooth texture of the dough is obtained. 

Since the dough is very delicate and crumbles, put it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes and each time take out a small portion of the dough for processing. Roll out the dough, kneading the dough with the help of cookie cutters.

Place the cookies in large spaces on the pan on which baking paper is spread, arranging the cookies with spaces.

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cookies golden.

Once removed from the oven, let the cookies cool and sprinkle over the powdered sugar.

The post Make Great Christmas-Butter Cookies appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Green leaves are considered a superfood, because they contain a high concentration of important nutrients, and they are simply yummy.

Some recommended greens are green leaves (and lots of them)—herbs, broccoli, kale, zucchini, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, celery, sprouts, artichokes, zucchini, asparagus, apples, kiwis, seaweed, and wheatgrass.

You can enjoy greens in salads, stews or a healthy green smoothie.

A smoothie is the most recommended option, since in its preparation the blender separates the green ingredients and grinds them, so it is easier for the digestive system to digest and absorb the various ingredients than when chewing fruit or vegetables whole. The blender also preserves the dietary fiber, enzymes, vitamins and minerals found in vegetables and fruits.

Green leaves strengthen you and keep you healthy and encourage the activity of the immune system and are rich in vitamins such as folic acid, vitamin C and K. These vitamins strengthen the immune system and act as antioxidants and protect the cells.

Green leaves are known in many studies as disease preventers and are a great addition to any meal.

The post Greens Are Just Great! appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

To make an excellent, fresh and yummy croissant sandwich, all you need are a few excellent and fresh ingredients that can be bought at any supermarket, and exactly 5 minutes of your time to put them together.

This delicious sandwich can be made for a quick breakfast, an excellent brunch dish alongside a fresh green salad, or as a yummy dinner.

Ingredients

1 fresh and unsweetened butter croissant
100 gr’ of good quality smoked salmon or smoked code fish
1 fresh organic egg
1 tablespoon chopped green onion or chopped chives

Preparation

Prepare the egg in a pan with olive oil or butter. The egg can be prepared in the form of an omelet or “sunny side up.”

Cut the croissant sideways, and place a generous amount of smoked salmon inside.

Add the egg, and sprinkle over green onions or chopped chives.

Extras

You can add some cream cheese or berry cheese, chopped walnuts, fresh cucumber or tomato. All will make great additions to your sandwich

The post How to Make an Excellent Croissant Sandwich appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Here are 3 ideas to incorporate this amazing fresh spice into your next meal.

Tomato And Basil Salad

To make this beautiful salad, simply cut a variety of tomatoes coarsely, add fresh basil leaves, season with quality olive oil, salt and pepper. You can also add a nice firm cheese to the salad to give it a nice extra kick. 

A Fragrant Delicious Soup

Add fresh basil leaves to any vegetable soup you make at home. Combined with vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and potatoes—the basil will upgrade any soup and make it into an amazing meal.

Italian Gazpacho

Gazpacho is a Spanish soup from the region of Andalusia, which usually consists of fresh vegetables that are ground to a uniform texture. To add the Italian twist to the dish, you can make a version of the cold soup, soaked in basil flavors. It is better to use fresh and ripe date tomatoes and lots of fresh garlic, to prepare this delightful dish.

The post Not Just Pesto: Basil Is A Wonderful Addition To Any Meal appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Ingredients:

• 3 large onions, sliced ​​and disassembled into rings

For the Batter:

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry oregano
• 1 cup white flour
• 1 small can of pale beer

For Frying:

• Canola oil

Instructions:

1. Beat the eggs together with the salt, pepper, and oregano. Add the flour and beer and stir again.
2. Dip the onion rings in the batter and deep fry in canola oil. 
3. Fry the onion rings carefully, and remove them from the oil. Dab them with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
4. Enjoy with ketchup, chili sauce, mayonnaise, or tartar sauce.

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Ingredients:

• 2 peeled green apples, cut into small squares
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups of sugar
• 1 cup of oil
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 2 cups of flour

Instructions:

1. In a bowl mix the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, honey, and nuts.
2. Whisk the eggs with the sugar to a firm and fluffy foam.
3. Add the oil and flour slowly and gradually.
4. Add the mixture of apples, nuts, and cinnamon to the flour mixture.
5. Transfer to a baking pan, and bake at 350 F, for around 50 minutes.
6. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

The post A Quick and Wonderful Apple-Cinnamon Cake appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.