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Squid in its own ink is a traditional dish associated with Spanish gastronomy, although its may have also originated in other areas with squid as a common ingredient. These include parts of Asia. While squid is noted for its tender texture, although it can be rubbery if not cooked properly. To some, squid...

We might associated onion soup more with France, but there are different variations across Europe. Each type of onion soup uses regional variations which suit all kinds of palates. One of our favorites at oneHOWTO is Italian onion soup. While it is also an onion based soup which uses cheese and other classic...

The pumpkin spice latte is now more than just a trend. It is an event which happens every year. Some people like it because it marks the turn of autumn and helps us feel toasty as the days get cooler. Others simply love the flavor and would drink it all year round if they could. Not they can with our...

Catalan cuisine is recognized for its diversity and exquisiteness, with a healthy nod to tradition. Although some of the most cutting edge gastronomic pursuits are being carried out in Catalunya, many restaurants still have similar variations of the classics. There is a very good reason for this. Specifically,...

While pumpkin pie is the undoubted leader of autumn pumpkin desserts, it is not to everyone's liking. Even those of us who enjoy a slice in the fall may be pretty tired of it long before Thanksgiving rolls around. This isn't to say that pumpkin can't be delicious when incorporated into a dessert. We...

Mango sauce for fish can be made by mixing a ripe mango, 1 tablespoon vinegar, the juice of half lemon, the zest of one lemon, a little salt and a little chilli powder in a blender. To serve, add small cubes of cucumber on top. Mango sauce for desserts can be made by mixing a ripe mango, 1 tablespoon...

A chicken sandwich is a delicious and simple to prepare option when seeking a light lunch that is also full of flavor. Accompanied by some fries or vegetable chips it is an ideal choice for both lunch or dinner, a food that appeals to both children and adults. So in oneHOWTO we give you our recipe, discover...

Banana is a very energetic fruit full of essential nutrients that are good for the health of the body; and a simple way to incorporate it in the diet, in addition to eating it alone, is to add it to another kind of dessert. How about including it as a main ingredient in a delicious mousse? You'll get...

Are you tired of preparing traditional meat balls with minced meat and do not know how you can innovate in this recipe? Well, in this OneHowTo article we propose a simple and tasty alternative that's surely going to keep you happy: codfish balls. It is also an excellent opportunity to introduce this fish...

Naan is a soft and delicious bread with a crisp exterior and a fluffy core. It is readily available in the restaurant and road side dhabas of India, Pakistan and other South Asian countries. Slowly it is spreading its delicious magic into the western countries too. A naan is usually cooked in tandoor...

Sweet and sour chicken is one of the super star dishes in Chinese restaurants. Its combination of sweet and sour flavors makes it an excellent and appetizing dish. It is rich, tasty and most importantly it is easy to prepare. If you want to put your culinary skills to the test and delight the palates with...

In order to prepare recipes with snails or escargots, first you have to purge and clean them well to remove any debris that may be in their body. This is necessary because snails feed on plants that can be harmful to the human body, despite eating them cooked. So you can prepare your dishes with snails...

You can make a simple cake with all-purpose flour, eggs, sugar and milk. Even though is very easy to prepare,this cake makes up for a delicious dessert, perfect to prepare with kids. At the same time, it is a very versatile food as you may find it helpful to numerous occasions: birthdays, breakfast, snacks,...

Do not miss our recipe on how to make a yoghurt sponge cake. This is a traditional cake recipe that almost everyone knows, but the end result is a sponge that's pleasing to the palate. This cake is a wildcard that serves both breakfast, snack or dessert and can be served in many different ways. This is...

Thanks to its unique flavour and mix of textures, oreo cookies are one of the best breakfasts and snacks for both adults and children. We can eat them by themselves or include them in our dessert recipes and eat them in a different way. With them we can prepare a delicious oreo cake, marquise, cupcakes,...

Chicken curry is a favorite childhood dish in most Indian non-vegetarian families. Many Indian kids have a family ritual of cooking chicken curry every weekend with their mom or dad. Years later, when they still remember the conversations and laughter that took place while cooking together, they realize...

Like any other fruit, jackfruit has multiple health benefits. It is also packed with sugar, along with numerous nutritional features like vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, magnesium and protein. Heavier and bigger than melons, jackfruits belong to the mulberry tree family, and are the biggest fruits on the...

Nachos is a typical Mexican dish and can be accompanied by numerous sauces, although one of the most common recipes is to make cheesy nachos with that typical melted cheese sauce we all enjoy with that characteristic orange color. Melted cheddar cheese is normally used to achieve such color, along with...

Are you fond of making cupcakes and want to learn how to decorate them? One way to decorate cupcakes is with a pastry bag, which is really useful to make different decorations depending on the nozzles you use. With the right nozzle and icing, you can make flowers, leaves, baskets, stars and a lot of other...

Fondant is a very elastic and moldable sugar paste that provides endless possibilities for decorating. With this, you can make anything and create spectacular and beautiful decorations. If you are thinking of decorating a cake or cupcake but you think it would be difficult to decorate with fondant,...

Meringue is a cream commonly used in pastry and is used to make different types of confectionery. French meringue is considered the traditional one, but there is also Swiss meringue (prepared in a bain-marie) and the Italian, a variant that is prepared with syrup to gain consistency. Besides sugar and water,...

Instead of eating pre-prepared pancakes, put together a few basic kitchen ingredients and make your own pancakes. The ingredients are simple and are part of every cook's kitchen. Making good pancakes at home with flour, butter and some other ingredients is not very complicated and can be done in 5 minutes....

Making a cheese sauce for pasta with milk is one of the essential steps for a good mac and cheese dish. Cheese is a delicious and versatile ingredient that allows you to add a great finishing touch to your vegetables, pasta and meat dishes. Do you fancy trying our easy and gourmet trick to make a good...

In autumn the soil naturally provides a real gastronomic delight: mushrooms. There are countless varieties and one of the most appreciated in the culinary field is called boletus edulis; this variety gives us an exquisite sweet flavour reminiscent of hazelnuts. There are many ways you can cook this type...

Fondant is a sugar paste that can be used to create any shape, decorate cupcakes, cookies and to cover cakes. We can prepare the classic recipe for white fondant with marshmallows or risk a little bit more and try to add some flavour so it's not so rich. In this OneHowto article we'd like to show you how...

Icing sugar is one of the most popular products in the area of confectionery items. You can buy it in any supermarket and its price is usually triple the price of standard sugar. However, did you know that you can make your own powdered sugar and save money? It's very easy! If you are a fan of baking and...

Ganache is widely used in the field of pastry to decorate all kinds of desserts, from cakes to cookies and cupcakes. Ganache is a mixture of French origin, whose original recipe comprises equal parts of cream and dark chocolate. Making it at home is really simple and, if we wish, we can modify it to...

Meringue kisses are one of the most popular deserts for all of us with a sweet tooth. One of the many advantages of this star-shaped dessert is its tiny size - since it's so small, you can enjoy meringue kisses repeatedly without ever getting tired of its sweet taste. Making colorful meringue kisses...

Mushroom sauce goes well with meat, pasta, potatoes and more, if made without cream it can be better your health too. Mushrooms are a true gastronomic delight which, although not available all year, if preserved, can be enjoyed for several months and they can be incorporated into all kinds of recipes. One of the...

There are many sauces that can spice up and revolutionize traditional dishes. One such sauce is called white sauce and is prepared with simple ingredients like butter, flour, milk and nutmeg, and will serve to enrich any dish of meat, fish or pasta you prepare. In this OneHowTo article we propose a particular...

Decorating cakes, cookies and cupcakes is an art that has become very popular in the field of pastry. Normally we decorate our desserts with fondant icing or frosting we can make ourselves, or buy it in a pastry shop. Frosting is a light foamy mass and can be several different flavours and colours, but...

Discover a healthier and faster way to enjoy a classic breakfast favorite. We're about to revolutionize your breakfast routine with a simple yet effective method: the microwave fried egg. By eliminating the need for oil, this technique not only reduces mess but also promotes healthier eating. Let's dive...

Making mayonnaise without soy milk is not only possible, it is extremely tasty as well. Mayonnaise is an ingredient used often in cooking, added to all kinds of recipes and especially salads, sandwiches and pastries. Many prefer homemade mayonnaise, but we must not forget that this preparation requires the...

A different way of eating vegetables is to make them into chips. Beyond the potato, there is a world of alternatives for making this crunchy snack or side dish. Pumpkin crisps are a delicious and healthy option, especially if we choose to oven bake them instead of frying. If you want to give them a go...

Orange cake is a fairly common and easy to prepare recipe, but we usually use the oven. However, if you do not have this appliance in your kitchen, it is broken or just want to prepare the cake in a faster way, you should know that it is possible to prepare it in the microwave. Want to know how? Find out in...

Looking for a way to turn healthy cauliflower into a dish the whole family will love? Look no further than this cauliflower gratin recipe! This dish features tender roasted cauliflower florets bathed in a rich and creamy béchamel sauce, all finished with a delightful layer of melty cheese. It's surprisingly...

Almond sauce is the ideal accompaniment to all kinds of meat, fish and pasta dishes. Almonds also have countless medicinal properties, including high vitamin E and fibre content, that provide numerous health benefits. Making this delicious sauce is not complicated and the result is amazing. Since you can...

Many people love baking and decorating cupcakes and cakes, but it's easy to get tired of using the same ingredients over and over again. It's also possible to run out of a particular ingredient and look for alternatives to substitute it. Are you looking for a way to prepare icing or filling without using...

Chocolate brownies are undoubtedly one of the richest but simplest desserts that you can make at home. They are quick to make and always successful among dinner guests, especially if served warm and accompanied by cream or ice cream. Usually brownies are baked in the oven, but luckily, it is possible to make...

Do you love cupcakes and want to prepare them at home but you do not have an oven? This is a problem which many people encounter and believe it is impossible to find a solution; but it is not the case! In fact, you can make delicious cupcakes in the microwave and in under half an hour have some great...

Who said you always need to use the oven to make delicious desserts? There are a large number of desert options which are perfect for any occasion and which can be prepared easily and without the help of household appliances. At OneHowTo we want to give you a great recipe: an apple pie that does not require...

Chestnuts are synonymous with winter and fall. They are naturally sweet, but their deep nuttiness makes them ideal for savory dishes. This means they can be eaten directly as a side, but they are also wonderful when roasted with certain types of veg. In fact, roasting really brings out their natural flavors....

There are few sweets as simple to make but and at the same time as tasty as a home-made sponge cake. This rich cake delights the young and old and is ideal for every occasion. But, what about those who are unable to eat sugar, such as diabetics? No problem! It is also possible to make a sponge cake without...

Ham and cheese are two ingredients that combine perfectly with each other and go well with many other foods. That's why the combination of ham and cheese is a common filling for quiches and pastries, makes a great pizza topping and is even used as a filling for chicken. In addition to these elaborate recipes,...

Pasta and chicken with bechamel sauce and a delicious touch of spices. The combination is perfect... it really is! We are going to prepare one of the most famous of the Italian dishes which is an international hit: cannelloni. Soft, balanced and delicious, this dish is a favourite for all and so at OneHowTo...

Custard is one of those desserts that always go down well after a meal. If you love custard but are not a very good cook, don't worry: it's easy to do with a little help from your microwave. At OneHowto we show you how to make custard in the microwave and you can surprise your family with an exquisite...

Crepes are a common and easy dish to make for breakfast, as a snack, or to serve as a dessert after a meal. You can follow the classic recipe to prepare them or you can use an even more simple way in which eggs are not necessary. This way, you're not only saving money, you'll also be saving time, as you're...

Courgette or zucchini is a very healthy food perfect for diets because, like most vegetables, it does not contain any fat. There are many ways of cooking it: in omelettes, stuffed or with curry among others. At OneHowto we've also explained how to make fat-burning, celery, light vegetable and tomato soup,...

Panettone is a sweet Italian Christmas bread made from brioche-like dough, raisins and candied fruit. Despite its Italian origin, panettone has spread throughout the world and is also known as Christmas fruit bread. It can be found in most shops and supermarkets. Still, like all desserts, you can also...

Have you ever thought of making gluten-free bread with olive oil? Celiac disease presents an anomaly in the villi of the small intestine, which produces a gluten intolerance. When diagnosed with celiac disease, patients start by changing their diet and cutting out foods with gluten, including bread. You...