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With the arrival of hot days, watermelon cannot be missing from our tables and beaches: fresh, sugary and refreshing, the watermelon is undoubtedly one of the culinary symbols of summer . Rich in mineral salts and low in calories, watermelon has a moisturizing and tonic effect and can really make fruit salads, snacks and snacks…

IngredientsFOR THE CAKEBITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE, COARSELY CHOPPED1 ¾ cupsBUTTER3/4 cupLARGE EGGS5GRANULATED SUGAR1 cupPURE VANILLA EXTRACT1 tbspGROUND ALMONDS1 cupFOR THE GANACHEBITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE, CHOPPED1 ¼ cupsSLICED ALMONDS, TOASTED2 cupsWHIPPING CREAM6 tbspCORN SYRUP6 tbspWho says you need flour to make a rich, moist, elegant cake? Flourless chocolate almond cake is a meltingly moist, easy-to-make gluten-free cake with a luxurious…

Try this Italian recipe to prepare delicious chicken wings. Ingredients: 1 kg chicken wings 20 ml oil 2 tbsp of honey Juice of 1 lemon 2 tsp chili pepper 2 tsp paprika 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp rosemary 1 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp salt Directions: In a large bowl mix…

Pastitsio is a hearty Greek baked pasta dish that’s packed with flavor. It’s a delicious comfort food similar to lasagna but with a Greek twist. Pastitsio is made with layers of tender pasta topped in a rich tomato and meat sauce seasoned with nutmeg and cloves, creamy béchamel sauce, and plenty of tangy, salty kefalotyri…

4 ingredient and just 3 minutes: a delicious, refreshing lemon sorbet! INGREDIENTS30 ice cubesjuice from 2 lemons50ml whipping cream150g sugar DIRECTIONS1. Blend together the ice cubes, lemon, and sugar.2. Add the cream and blend for 3 minutes.3. Pour into some glasses and garnish with a slice of lemon.

The “coffee and chocolate cake” is prepared from the simplest ingredients, but it looks absolutely fantastic. This cake does not require baking the tops, it is made from biscuits and chocolate cream, it has an intense coffee taste and pleasant aroma. If desired, you can add a spoonful of flavored liqueur or rum to the coffee. You can…

IngredientsPLAIN/ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR250g (9oz)SUGAR250g (9oz)BUTTER50g (2oz)EGGS3MILK200mlBAKING POWDER2 tspVANILLA SUGAR1 tspBUTTER125g (4.5 oz)MILK50mlBROWN SUGAR200g (7oz)DESICCATED COCONUT OR COCONUT FLAKES100g (3.5oz)This cake is much-loved in Denmark, where it is called drommekage. This translates literally as ‘dream cake’ – perhaps because it tastes so dreamy! It consists of a light, moist vanilla sponge cake, topped off with a chewy…

IngredientsLINGUINE OR SPAGHETTI12 ouncesCHERRY OR GRAPE TOMATOES12 ounces , halved or quartered if largeONION1, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)CLOVES GARLIC4 , thinly sliced RED-PEPPER FLAKES1/2 teaspoonSPRIGS BASIL2 , plus torn leaves for garnishEXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL2 tablespoons , plus more for servingCOARSE SALT AND FRESHLY GROUND PEPPERWATER4 1/2 cupsFRESHLY GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE, FOR SERVING Wish there was…

No picnic is complete without egg salad, and what’s the best way to enjoy egg salad? In an egg salad sandwich! Whether you’re planning a Fourth of July picnic or plan to host a cookout or two this summer, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to be a hit with your guests. Egg salad is great…

The recipe below makes a great low-carb ham-and-cheese burrito packed with protein. It’s perfect for those on the journey to building muscle, and it’s incredibly easy to make. I like to make the full recipe and eat it throughout the week after a nice, long workout. We use ham instead of tortillas as the wrap…