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The process of developing butter from raw milk is simple and the starting point is the whey, which is similar to yogurt. Lactobaccillus is added to whole milk and allowed to ferment for 12-14 hours at a low temperature. You can add lime or pieces of butter so the final product has more flavor and texture....
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Soy has become a staple of our diet in recent years . Rich in protein and low in fat, it is ideal for eating healthily and staying in shape. One option is textured vegetable protein (TVP), which serves as a meat substitute because of its texture and composition. You'll be able to make a lot of varied...
Ginger is a popular plant that has many health properties. Some of its benefits are that it's an anti-inflammatory; an antidepressant; it helps combats rheumatism, migraines and colds; and it improves digestion. Also its spicy notes infuse it with a delicious taste that is pleasantly aromatic. If you want...
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One thing that surprises us all about aubergines, also known as eggplant is their impressive versatility when preparing them. This is a vegetable that can be fried, battered, baked, used in lasagne or cream spreads and, last but not least, can be pickled. This is a great snack and can easily be stored for...
Artichokes are a very tasty food that can complement many of our dishes. However, they are a seasonal product, which makes it difficult to have them all year round. If you love this food and want to keep it longer, pay close attention to our tips.
In this oneHowTo article we explain how to freeze artichokes....
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When it comes to storing artichokes, there are various methods of doing so, depending on how much time you want to wait before cooking them. You need to choose the most suitable preservation method in order to conserve this vegetable's properties and savour its taste. We'll show you how to preserve artichokes...
There is no doubt that a pressure cooker is one of the best ways to quickly and easily cook food that, in a conventional pot or pan, would take longer to prepare. Examples include dried pulses, a whole chicken and parts of certain types of meat. When you cook these in a pressure cooker, the result is always...
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Eating seasonal fruits has clear advantages, such as their quality and tasty texture. When grown naturally, without resorting to a greenhouse, the properties of the fruit remain intact. Likewise, it is much more natural and organic. Watermelon is one of the excellent summer fruits. You can have it raw...
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The cafe bombón is a type of sweet coffee drink, originally from the Spanish region of Alicante, made with an espresso coffee mixed with condensed milk in a glass. It is very simple to prepare, so we can do it at home to enjoy a different coffee experience, either after lunch or in the afternoon. Pay attention...
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Before eating a fruit or vegetable, we should always wash and disinfect them to remove any dirt or bacteria that may have accumulated on them that can affect our health. Before reaching the market where we buy them, they have gone through a number of places and have had the opportunity to accumulate dirt,...
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Food is the key to keeping our bodies healthy inside and out. Eating a healthy balanced diet directly affects our health and beauty, and significantly improves our skin and hair. But eating healthy does not mean you have to sacrifice eating delicious food and making tasty recipes. Zucchini, for example, is a very...
Broccoli is a very healthy vegetable that allows you to prepare numerous delicious recipes, sure to delight young and old. Although it is very easy to prepare, some people are doubtful as to what is the best way to wash this vegetable so that there is no risk when eating it.
It is always necessary to...
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Preserving food in cans is a good way to keep it in great condition for a long period of time. In the supermarket there are a lot of products packaged using this method, but we can also can our own fruit, vegetables, etc. To do this, you will need to use a sterilisation process for the jars beforehand...
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When following a recipe, it is very common to hear or read the measurements given in tablespoons, this is a practical method that anyone at home can use. But sometimes we want to know the exact equivalent of that amount by referring it to another proportion. So at OneHowTo.com we explain how much a...
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In many recipes, especially desserts, we use syrup as an ingredient. But do you know what it is exactly? It is nothing more than sugar dissolved in water and boiled until it has a syrup texture. So you can make it yourself at home, don't miss this OneHowTo recipe in which we show you how to make syrup.
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Aloe vera is one of the most widely used medicinal plants in the world. Both its cosmetic properties as well as its therapeutic properties are highly valued and used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Making the most of its many benefits is easy and you can make homemade facial masks or gels to treat burns,...
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If you don't want it to lose its flavour and freshness, you should preserve garlic in the best possible conditions. This will help you get the most out of its benefits and properties, since this food has many advantages. Always buy fresh garlic heads, with the skin on and that are hard, as this will help...
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With its blend of spices and long cooking time to let all that flavor soak into the lentils, there is no doubt dal can be a delicious dish. It's also pretty good for you as long as you go easy on the ghee. Thanks to the high fiber, it is also filling. Great if you need to bulk up for a big day, but...
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Cinnamon milk or "leche merengada" is a typical Spanish drink. The traditional recipe is in a liquid form but it can also be made as ice cream, a smoothie, an iced drink or even as a cake. This is a variant of sweet milk; the main ingredients are milk, sugar, egg whites and cinnamon. Making it at home is...
Almost everyone must have his own version of memories related to Maggi, such as cooking Maggi in that campsite with friends, having it when guests drop in without a warning, or enjoying it while having a late night talk with a cousin you met after a long time. Maggi is a life-saver for those who go...
Aubergines, also known as eggplant, are a very versatile ingredient that can be used in a large number of delicious recipes. But no matter how you serve them: breaded, stuffed, a la napolitana or in a delicious lasagne, they still have that bitter taste that could ruin the end result of your dish. If you...
Seafood is a delicious type of food which scares many budding chefs. While it is delicious and nutritious when cooked properly, many of us don't know how to prepare it. One particular concern is whether or not it is bad. Fish and shellfish often has a strong smell which can be pungent. While it is related...
In recent times red meats have acquired a bad reputation as they contain a higher amount of saturated fats for our body that white meat. Some nutritionists recommend not abusing these meats and to not eat them more than two or three times a week. This does not mean that we should go without them entirely....
Light dinners are essential to enjoy a healthy life and to avoid that the foods eaten become saturated fats. The energy from certain foods can turn to fat if we do not burn it, this will lead to putting on body weight and have a less healthy body.
In OneHowTo we help so that you know how to make light...
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I'm sure you've used endless recipes that measure ingredients in spoonfuls, right? And that's when you start to wonder which spoon is the one you should use, after all you do have them in different sizes... Therefore, in most cases, it is more practical to add ingredients in quantities based on units...
Fungi are eukaryotic organisms. Fungi like mushrooms are eaten as food. Some fungi are used to make some ingredients edible. Since the start of civilization when wines and breads were first made, fungi was used for food processing. Fungi are used to make some food products even today.
Following are...
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Refined sugar (white) we normally use is an ingredient that, due to industrial processes and caloric content, has been associated with an increased risk of diabetes, obesity and other diseases. In this OneHowTo article we tell you how to replace white refined sugar to sweeten your drinks and foods in a more...
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Salmon tops the list as a favorite among oily fish as it is a delicious and nutritious option for different types of diet and nutritional needs. Full of necessary health benefits, salmon is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids and essential oils. However, to get the best from salmon and prevent food...
We often hear people talking about white fish, we know they are healthy and nutritious but do we really know what types belong to this group? It's important to know them, especially for those who are trying to eat low calorie protein. At oneHOWTO we find out what are some examples of white fish.
Many times we tend to talk about tea or herbal tea as the same thing, but the reality is that both drinks have important differences in their ingredients and their features and benefits on our body. Do you know what these are? In OneHowTo.com we explain what are the differences between tea and herbal...
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If you are on a diet and you think you are not losing much weight you may start to feel frustrated. The truth is that there are plenty of weight loss diets to choose from, but sometimes deciding is a difficult task and what is most appropriate is to always seek advice from our doctor or nutritionist. Similarly,...
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Whipped or Chantilly cream, the name of the French city it originates from, is a lightly sweetened whipped cream that can be flavoured with vanilla. It is one of the stars of confectionery and pastries and, apparently, was created in France in the seventeenth century. Also, it is also used to add to...
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Carrot juice is one of the most healthy and delicious alternative available. Full of beta-carotene, fiber and antioxidants, it is an excellent choice for our health as well as being ideal if you want to enhance or maintain your tan during the warmer months. You want to make it at home but do not know where...
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Making flour at home is really simple if you have the appropriate tools. Especially for those who prefer to use alternatives to wheat, this technique can be the solution to the high costs of buying special meals for celiac and other products with a minimal amount of gluten. One of the most popular and...
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Sage is a native Mediterranean aromatic plant widely used both in the kitchen and in the field of medicine and cosmetics. Its antioxidant and diuretic properties make it an ideal place to combat fluid retention and get a flat stomach natural remedy. Infusions of sage allows us to take advantage of all...
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Choosing vegetables can sometimes be tricky if you do not a great idea about what are the signs that a plant is fresh. For artichokes there are some factors that you should pay attention to find the best in the market. On OneHowTo we explain some advice for choosing artichokes so that the purchase will...
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To know how to make evaporated milk at home, it is important that before hand you understand what it is and how it differs from condensed milk. This is a type of concentrated and dehydrated milk which has had more than half its water content taken away. Unlike condensed milk this contains no sugar nor has...
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Oats are a cereal which is very beneficial for our body, known for its high fibre and protein which helps lower bad cholesterol in the blood. And a great way to take advantage of all their properties and enjoy a unique taste is to prepare delicious smoothies with oats as the main ingredient. In this OneHowTo...
Ginger has a somewhat strange appearance, however, it provides an aromatic and delicious flavour to dishes, especially those of Asian cuisine. This spice comes from Asia, even though in the West we tend to use it more as a medicinal plant for the development of different home remedies than in gastronomy,...
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Marinating food, especially meats adds flavour to it and makes it more tender and juicy, often by soaking in a flavoured liquid and oil, vinegar, lemon juice etc. Usually you marinate meat and fish such as marinated salmon and in some cases it can also serve as preservation method. In this OneHowTo article...
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Do you know what one of the most beneficial vegetables for the body is? The artichoke, because it has outstanding diuretic and detoxifying properties, among others, being mostly composed of water. Thus, it is advisable to incorporate artichokes in a balanced diet in order to exploit all their advantages. And although...
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Although many people don't know what it is and others may believe that this is a cereal, the fact is that quinoa is a very healthy grain that has multiple benefits for the body. Likewise, there are many ways to cook quinoa to obtain unique and exquisite recipes that will leave your plate clean. In this...
Green vegetables are healthy for sure, and bhindi is among the tastiest of them all. Bhindi is ladyfinger, and it is liked by children and adults alike. But most of the times, it does not look so appealing when it is cooked. Usually, it looses its green color, and thereby some of its nutrients too. Here at...
South Indian dishes like idli, dosa and vada are just incomplete without coconut chutney. However, it is not limited to south Indian cuisines only. It can be served to accompany breakfast, lunch or dinner in almost any household. It tastes great with dal tadka, brown rice, curry, parantha and many other...
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Paneer is one of the all-time favorite ingredients used in a variety of special dishes for vegetarians. Whenever there is a guest coming, a festival, or a special day in an Indian home, if it is vegetarian, it has to be something with paneer. But many people are concerned about their paneer becoming...
There are a number of foods that use more calories when being processed by the digestive system than those given to us when we eat them. These foods are known as negative calories that, although the term is not strictly correct as there are no foods as such and all contain calories, the result of their...
Rabi crops are agricultural crops that are sown in the winter and harvested in spring. In the Indian subcontinent, crops that are harvested in the spring season are termed as winter crops or spring harvest. Rabi crops grow between mid November to the month of April. Major Rabi crop grown in India is...
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Oats are a major source of fibre and protein and provide all the energy needed to survive the day. They are one of the healthiest cereals and therefore are ideal for weight loss, lower cholesterol and to regulate our body simultaneously.
We can include oatmeal in our baking recipes, taken with milk,...
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There are many days that we get home from work and are pressed for time. So we opt for a quick-meal, such as a pasta dish but we always have to use this shop-bought tomato sauce that we don't like or some other kind of pre-made sauce.Well, no longer! In this article we show you how you can make tomato...
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Baking recipes tend to use medium and high amounts of sugar, which people suffering from diabetes can't use. So, is that to say they cannot make and eat these delicious desserts? Of course they can! You just need to know the equivalence of sugar and sweetener so you can replace it. If you are diabetic...
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