The Healthy Dishes Your Patrons Want to See on Your Menu

nhfmGreen, organic, probiotic-infused, whole, gluten-free, raw-nowadays, these are the buzzwords that seem to permeate conversations about food and dining. Healthy eating is, in a nutshell, where it’s at in 2015 and, whether you own a small bistro or a fine dining establishment, you are missing an opportunity to significantly boost your turnover if healthy cuisine is not a feature on your menu.

The idea is not to overhaul your menu completely; you certainly do not want to alienate the patrons who revisit your restaurant time and again for their favourites. You should, however, consider expanding, or slightly altering, your menu so as to include a number of healthy dishes. And, from an observation of global healthy eating tendencies, these are the most popular healthy options that patrons want to see on your menu:

Breakfast

Buckwheat Pancakes, Organic Eggs with Whole-Grain Toast, Homemade Granola with Yoghurt, a Hearty Bowl of Oats

Whole-grain buckwheat is a much healthier flour option, and health-conscious pancake lovers are sure to be aware of this fact. If they are not, the phrase ‘whole-grain’ is sure to grab their attention. Likewise,

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How to Make a Beef and Vegetable Casserole

mgjmgA mouth-watering meal really brings a family together, provided that it is prepared right. The ingredients need to be precise and the chef needs to be passionate about the process of creating such a feast. For meals that primarily comprise of beef chunks, the meaty taste has to be preserved and the vegetables should be fresh from the garden.

The classic Beef and Vegetable Casserole is a family favourite and is a treat for any occasion. The stew recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and an overall 3 – 4 hours to cook. Here’s how you make it.

Ingredients:

  • 500 g of beef stew meat, cubed
  • 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) of vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 can of tomato paste.
  • low sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup (250 ml) of chopped carrots
  • 3 potatoes, cubed.
  • 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) of dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 295 g of button mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 package of frozen green peas, thawed.

Method:

  1. Start by removing any bits of fat from the meat. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute
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How to Make French Press Coffee

xghkhjlA French press, otherwise called a press pot is a straightforward coffee preparing gadget invented and patented by Italian inventor Attilio Calimani in 1929. In Italy the French press contraption is called the ‘caffettiera a stantuffo’. In other countries such as New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa the French press is called the coffee plunger, and French press as plunger espresso. In the UK and the Netherlands the gadget is known as a cafetiere, the French word for this maker or coffee pot. In the United States and Canada, it is known as a French press or “coffee press”.

Through the years, the French press has experienced a few outline changes. The principal French coffees press, originating in France, was the cutting edge French press in its simplest form: a metal or cheesecloth screen fitted to a pole that the coffee maker would press into a pot of boiling hot water. It experienced a few more configuration alterations by FalieroBondanini, who patented his own adaptation in 1958 and started assembling it in a French clarinet factory production line called Martin SA, where its prevalence developed. The gadget was

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Regular consumption of spicy foods linked to lower risk of early death

This is an observational study so no definitive conclusions can be drawn about cause and effect, but the authors call for more research that may “lead to updated dietary recommendations and development of functional foods.”

Previous research has suggested that beneficial effects of spices and their bioactive ingredient, capsaicin, include anti-obesity, antioxidant, anti-inflammation and anticancer properties.

So an international team led by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences examined the association between consumption of spicy foods as part of a daily diet and the total risk and causes of death.

They undertook a prospective study of 487,375 participants, aged 30-79 years, from the China Kadoorie Biobank. Participants were enrolled between 2004-2008 and followed up for morbidities and mortality.

All participants completed a questionnaire about their general health, physical measurements, and consumption of spicy foods, and red meat, vegetable and alcohol.

Participants with a history of cancer, heart disease, and stroke were excluded from the study, and factors such as age, marital status, level of education, and physical activity were accounted for.

During a median follow-up of 7.2 years, there were 20,224 deaths.

Compared with participants who ate spicy foods less than once a week, those who consumed spicy foods 1 or 2

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Nutrition science must change to meet world food needs, experts say

An international team of researchers, including scientists at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech, said nutrition science will have to change drastically to feed an exploding world population.

Writing in the open-access journal Frontiers in Nutrition, the researchers identified key opportunities taking place in nutrition science within the next five years that will be crucial to close a major gap between the amount of food available today and the amount projected to be available in 2050. Crop calories will need to increase about 69 percent to reach levels needed by 2050, according to the World Resources Institute.

“The grand challenges in 21st century nutrition research extend beyond individual health, encompassing all the massively interacting systems that help to sustain a global population,” said Josep Bassaganya-Riera, a professor and director at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute’s Nutritional Immunology and Molecular Medicine Laboratory. “This article provides concrete recommendations for assessing these issues at the macro-level such as the application of informatics, data analytics, and modeling approaches.”

The researchers, from various disciplines including genetics, neuroscience, nutritional science, physiology, immunology, food science technology, and psychology, are reaching out to the scientific community with an ambitious set of research goals for nutrition science for the

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Meals That Are Proven to Make You Happier

People the world over stand divided on everything from religious to political beliefs. One common denominator brings us all together: food. We need it in order to survive and thrive. In fact, a good meal impacts our overall moods as well as our bodies.

Many different types of foods have been shown to improve our happiness levels. Two main categories of mood-affecting foods exist. So-called “happy foods” affect us physiologically because they contain higher levels of vitamins and minerals that impact the production and release of serotonin, the neurotransmitter scientists believe is largely responsible for fostering feelings of happiness. On the other hand, comfort foods have a psychological benefit. For example, if Mom’s homemade chocolate chip cookies cheered you up as a kid, replicating her recipe will likely be a mood-booster on a down day, thanks to the happy memories associated with the treat.

So why aren’t we eating these types of foods at every meal? Certain happy foods get a bad rap as “health foods,” and some turn up their noses at these bland, lean dishes. As for comfort food, much of this fare is packed with calories and fat, which, in the long run, won’t make us happier. Fortunately, these

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Seafood Paella A Sumptuous Meal

Seafood paella is one of the most popular European rice dishes served during regular meals and special occasions. It has also conquered dining tables of other countries and cultures across the globe. Why not? The mixture of carbo-rich rice filled with meaty goodness of different seafood makes a perfect heavy delicious meal for family, friends, and guests to enjoy and feast on.

Actually, seafood paella is a variety of the original paella recipe, which originated in Spain. Paella, according to food historians, is a rice dish which is all the rage traditionally and popularly eaten on Sundays. The term paella was derived from the Latin word patella, which means frying pan. Obviously the dish is usually cooked in a big frying pan where food ingredients such as rice, vegetables, meat, and seafood are mixed together to come up with sumptuous meal. Paella should have the three main ingredients of rice, saffron, and olive oil. Complements such as chicken meat, olives, and shellfish are added since these are very abundant in Spain. The seafood paella recipe came about and flourished when meat was taken away from the recipe to appeal to strict vegetarians, who abhor eating livestock meat. Seafood paella also became

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Eggs perience These Hard Boiled Egg Stews

Nothing is as exciting as discovering new, delightful egg recipes. Eggs are a firm family favourite and are also a great source of protein.

This recipe for delicious Hard Boiled Egg Stew works well as both a breakfast or brunch dish, and can even be prepared as a side dish accompanying a handful of other tasty platters.

Ingredients:

  • 6 Eggs
  • 1 Orange, juiced
  • A dash of Lemon Juice
  • 4 vine-ripe Tomatoes, chopped
  • 1-2 cups (250 – 500 ml) of chopped Onions
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) of Curry Powder
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) of Paprika Powder
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) of Chilli Powder
  • Coconut oil (or any other high smoking point cooking oil of your choice such as avocado or macadamia oil)

Optional:

  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) of Raw Honey (if the orange juice is not sweet enough, feel free to add honey to adjust the sweetness)

Method:

  • Boil the eggs until done – set aside, leave to cool and then peel the shells.
  • Coat the peeled eggs with the curry powder and a bit of salt if you want.
  • Melt the coconut oil (or whichever cooking oil you have chosen) in the pan on medium-high heat.
  • Lightly pan-fry the coated
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The Ideal Recipe for a First Date

Nothing is as stressful as having to decide what to cook for a first date. The issue not only lies in trying to make a positive impression on your date, but also in creating a relaxed ambiance for your guest of honour. Ideally, the sole purpose of the dinner date is to get to know the other person better and, hopefully, build a courtship moving forward.

The Shrimp Florentine Pasta is a certified winning recipe that is suitable for first dates. Generally, seafood recipes appear to be complex and time consuming but, essentially, they are a joy to prepare. The delectable shrimp recipe takes about 20 minutes to make and will hopefully charm your date!

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp. (30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic, one whole, one minced
  • 10 jumbo shrimp, peeled & de-veined
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 115 g of gluten-free angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) of white wine (Pinot Gorgio is a great choice)
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) of chicken broth
  • 2 cups (500 ml) of baby spinach
  • 1 cup (250 ml) of grape tomatoes, halved
  • Fresh parmesan cheese, for topping

Method:

  1. Start by heating the extra virgin olive oil in a
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The Best Braai Salad

In South Africa, braais are big. It’s not just a popular national past time, we’ve actually dedicated a day to it. Heritage day and Braai day? Same day. This says a lot.

What’s really great, though, is that we’ve come a long way regarding what goes onto the braai, and discovered that there is more than just one thing to do with our most beloved lamb chops.

However, even though we have managed to elevate the art of cooking something over the coals to the point where the results can be considered practically gourmet, when it comes to side dishes, we do kind of tend to stick to the same old things.

It’s not to say that there is anything wrong with family favourites making repeat appearances. It’s good to keep up traditions and it’s quite lovely that almost every South African family has a recipe for what they will swear is the best potato salad in the world – ever. But, sometimes, one does need a little change.

Here then is a new option of yumminess to throw into the weekend braai salad mix.

Mixed Pepper, Chickpea and Avocado Salad

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Saffola Masala Oats

Oats is a wonder grain packed with high nutritive value. It is high in fibre, minerals like manganese, magnesium, potassium, etc. and protein. It is low on saturated fats, sodium and cholesterol. Kick start the day with a bowl of oats and maintain optimum health is the mantra advised by many dieticians. It keeps you full for a longer time thus controlling the hunger pangs which contributes to a healthy weight. Being low on calorie it aids in weight reduction. Oats recipes can be made delicious with the right blend of veggies and masalas.

Oats can be cooked in milk instead of water and with fruits and nuts added to it the dish becomes a meal by itself. It gives a balanced dose of calcium, proteins, essential fats and fibre. Oats recipes of upama, idli, masala oats and porridge are also some healthy recipes .Masala oats are an ideal choice to satisfy the need for fresh, hot and spicy food. Saffola Masala Oats are made from 100% natural wholegrain oats. Preparing them requires minimal efforts and very little time.

Saffola Masala Oats is available in 6 yummy flavours

1) Veggie Twist

This is a

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Serbian Cuisine Suop Recipe

In a rustic environment, Corner Pub Kuvar Restaurant stand at the visitors’ service arriving in Szarvas, with a good quality choice of dishes as well as a terrace seating 50 and having a show kitchen. Situating 100 meter far from the Dead Koros (Holt Goros) the restaurant formed with a demanding care prepares international and national food specialties. Restaurant undertake organizing garden and private parties, catering for groups and also managing events.

Restaurant Corner Pub Kuvar offers next services: live music, dancing, air-condition, children menu, baby high chair. Besides traditional Serbian menu, there are Hungarian and Mediterranean specialties.Serbian cuisine is sharing characteristics of the Balkans(especially ex Yugoslavia), Turkish and the Mediterranean (especially Greek), Austrian and Hungarian cuisines. In the 20th century the Serbian diaspora has spread the cuisine across the world.

Recipes

Corner soup

Ingredients: 50 dk pork boneless, 1 medium onion, 2 carrots, 1 parsley, 1 lemon, 5 dl sour cream, 25 dk chicken liver, salt, ground pepper, marjoram, sweet seasoning paprika (red pepper), mustard.

Method: On some oil, brown the meat with the vegetables and the onion. Savor it with mustard and lemon as well as season it with salt and

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An Easy Recipe for a Hearty Beef and Mushroom Pie

Pie is the ultimate comfort food, and a great choice for a delicious weekday family meal. While the cooking process can indeed be rather time-consuming, the good news is that very little skill is needed in order to pull off a mouth-watering result. Here is a step-by-step guide to making a classic beef and mushroom pie that is sure to be both filling and a treat for the taste buds.

Ingredients:

  • 1 kg of beef
  • 1 kg of button mushrooms
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 beef flavour cube
  • 2 cups (500 ml) of boiling water
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) of rosemary
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) of extra virgin olive oil
  • Flour
  • A few basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pastry dough

Method:

  1. Start by cutting the beef into cubes, finely chopping the onion, and dissolving your beef stock cube in the boiling water.
  2. Pour a fair amount of flour into a large bowl, sprinkling in some salt and pepper along with it.
  3. Cover the beef cubes in the flour, ensuring even coverage, and set aside.
  4. Pour the olive oil into a pan and brown the onions. Next, add the button mushrooms and cook for a further four minutes, tossing frequently.
  5. Now it is time to add the
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Attain Amplified Health Benefits With a Cup Of Matcha Tea

There are many different kinds of Japanese green tea is available in the market. These varieties are becoming more desirable among people for not only the beauty and health-conscious people but, in general market too. People who usually take brewed, green and black teas in their daily routines, now turning towards this matcha tea owing to its great health benefits and distinctive taste. The reason for this wide popularity is only its unique preparation method in which no leaves are discarded and no nutrients are lost. So, rather than stepping or whisking it in hot water, it is consumed entirely after dissolving in hot water.

Originated in ancient Japan, this tea is being consumed in the entire world because of its essential contents like rich nutrients and vitamins which offer maximum health benefits. If you want to cut a significant amount of caffeine from your diet, it is a good option for you to take a cup of matcha. It would be a great drink for your daily morning to energize you rest of the day. Thanks to the L-Theanine, it slows the release of caffeine into the bloodstream. Apart from this, taking this matcha tea daily also provide you various

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Organic Chicken Bone Broth Choose a Reliable Brand to Enjoy the Best Benefits

Chicken bone broth is considered to have countless health benefits, when prepared authentically. From serving as a superb immunity booster and aiding digestion to improving joint health and improving sleep, chicken bone broth benefitsare enormous, especially when the bone broth is organic. No wonder, food experts even claim that a nicely prepared bone broth has the miraculouspower to revive even the dead! However, what’s important is to avail the organic chicken broth from a reliable source, committed to delivering nothing but the best.

While there are numerous brandsonthe market producing and marketing chicken bone broth, choosing the right one can be quite a tediousdaunting task. Here is a brief guide to what needs to be considered before choosing a provider of chicken bone broth:

  • Reputation: This is probably one of the most important criteria when it comes to choosing the right producer of chicken bone broth. Conduct a thorough research of the market, and ask around a bit to get the names of brands known for superior quality bone broth. Remember, word-of-mouth marketing is one of the most powerful sources of knowing the reliability of any brand.
  • Deals and Discounts: As a consumer, your primary lookout must be to find a provider offering
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How To Find The High Quality Green Tea Powder

When it comes to buying matcha, it’s worth learning the differences between a quality matcha and one that just not score up to. You may think that the simply looking for matcha described as food grade, ceremonial grade or ingredient grade assure you that you’re buying good matcha. No, not all grades are produced equal. So, what’s the difference is? The difference is simply the taste. Higher quality will deliver a great taste, a smooth mouth feel and are generally less bitter. In conversion, the lower grade delivers a coarse and gritty taste. So, before making a cup of matcha take your time to find the best quality.

Growing condition, time of harvest and producing techniques have a direct effect on the grade and quality of the green tea powder. Ceremonial grade matcha uses the finest, smallest and shade grown leaves that give it a very bright green color and a slightly, sweet and smooth flavor. If you are looking for a delightful drink for any special occasion, you can please others with this grade. On the other hand, a premium grade is ideal for drinking and home baking to create unique color to recipes. Moreover, the basic grade is matcha

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Easy Recipe Help Make Green Food Popular at Home

Nature offers us the best of nutrition that is safe and abundant, never to get exhausted. That comes in the form of Super Green Food that we consume from the plants. Green thus is no more a symbol of freshness only, it has become synonymous with anything that is natural and obtained from Mother Earth!

The green food that we take in is varied in its gamut, ranging from cabbages, cauliflower, spinaches, capsicum and mushroom to sea herbs and cereals. Anything that has its source in nature, be it green or non-green in color, is in fact healthy for our body systems. They are rich in micronutrients in the form of vitamins and minerals. These help many of our body organs like the liver, the kidney, the heart and lungs, the pancreas and gall bladder, the blood and brain, remain fresh and healthy, and work at their best possible levels. They have the advantage that they do not leave any poor side effect in the body, unlike meat, chicken and artificial foods. Some of the easy home recipes for Super Green Foods are as follows:-

Mushroom soup

It is great for the body due to enormous amount of Zinc present. It is also

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Tasty Seafood Choices For Fun Parties

When you are hosting a grand party at your home, you can include a great number of seafood species. Seafood is a good choice when it comes to amazing parties. These can range in a vast number of extremely delicious flavors from crab, squid and even cod dishes. Depending on the tastes, preferences and choices of your guests, you will be able to create an ideal menu. You may include shrimps and salmon along with cocktail party. It is a better alternative and gives delicious taste. It is perfectly unique and people are going to enjoy it.

If you want cost-effective alternative, then you can add crab dishes to your party. It can save money and please your guests at the same time. It gives freshness and great flavor also. In addition, you might consider using codto create some inspiring appetizers as well. People often like smoked Alaskan pollock fish and salmon cheese roll before their actual dinners. This is a very soft white cheese that you combine with fresh cod or salmon meat to create a distinct taste. If you want you can wrap and roll it in nuts to create an unparallel appearance.

It is possible that your guest will

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Seafood in Dinner Parties for Full Enjoyment

Planning a dinner party that can please crowds and looks as elegant as possible, then you should try exclusive party recipes to influence your family and friends. Today, individuals want to throw exceptional birthday or bachelor party that can be enjoyed by almost all friends. In order to host such an extravagant party, people look out for each and every aspect from party decoration to dinner menu. In fact, it is easy celebrate and organize events at the backyard or garden only. If you have small number of friends then your garden or backyard is the finest place to consider. You can easily manage dinner as well as dances or other programs to enjoy with family and friends.

When you are inviting your friends, you always want to enhance their experiencing by adding more delicious recipes and game programs. Once you have decided your venue then it becomes easy to choose and finalize the dinner items that can add value to your party. Most of the people, consult with the party planners and some directly include world-famous lamb chops or seafood for uniqueness and delightfulness. The reason behind is that such food is the favorite of all. People enjoy seafood products

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Seafood Products for Dinner Parties

Want to infuse extra fun and delight in your dinner party? Simply include seafood products in your party and feel the difference. Dinner parties at the weekend are the best time to include refreshing and inspiring seafood products and make your guests happy and satisfied. Your guest will love to have different types of recipes prepared from lobsters, crabs and shrimps. They will not only enjoy it with other desserts and wine, but will remember the moment for the life time. Most of the people look to make their party unique and inspiring, this is the reason they include special menus for their guests and friends.

Unquestionably, fresh cod, salmon, eel, mussels and squid will add dollops of fun and taste at the dinner party. Along with other guests you will also have a great time at the rollicking, colorful and exciting party. Of course, party is a great time to spend quality time with friends and family members. And when it is complemented with the palate-teasing delicacies, it will dissolve amazing fun. And when it comes to the final royal dinner, seafood dinner is worth remembering.

Today, due to immense demand, seafood is being available everywhere. In fact, it comes in

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