Articles about various culinary techniques, helpful tips, and life hacks that will help you create diverse, nutritious, and low-carb dishes. Cooking secrets, ingredient selection recommendations, and methods that will allow you to maximize the flavor of keto dishes while maintaining their health benefits.
Cooking
Juicy and truly delicious keto patties are made not with bread and “fillers,” but with the right meat, a balance of fat, salt, onion, and careful flavor enhancers. Below are working techniques and ideas for variations that easily fit into a low-carb diet.
Meat and Fat Content
A patty is all about the flavor of […]
Juicy keto patties are not about bread and semolina, but about the proper handling of protein, fat, and temperature. Juiciness is determined by how much moisture and fat the meat can retain during cooking. When heated, protein contracts and pushes out juice, so the goal is to minimize losses and create a structure that holds […]
Mushroom harvesting allows you to preserve their taste and aroma for a long time. There are three main methods: drying, freezing, and salting. Each method has its own preparation and storage features.
The choice of harvesting method depends on the type of mushrooms and storage conditions. If the technology is followed, mushrooms retain their taste […]
Exotic mushrooms are increasingly appearing in stores and markets. They differ in texture, taste, and culinary behavior, requiring a slightly different approach than familiar champignons. Below is a brief and practical overview of popular types and ideas for their preparation without unnecessary theory.
Portobello
Large, meaty mushrooms with a dense structure and rich flavor, often […]
Mushrooms are one of the most accessible and versatile fungi. They have a mild, neutral flavor with a slight nutty undertone and a high ability to absorb the aromas of other ingredients. At the same time, the mushroom flavor of champignons is less pronounced than that of wild mushrooms, so it is important to cook […]
Cleanliness is a key condition for successful preservation and fermentation. Jars and lids must be thoroughly washed to eliminate the development of pathogenic microorganisms and ensure food safety.
During fermentation, it is important not to use aggressive antibacterial agents, as they can disrupt the growth of beneficial microflora.
Preparing Jars
Before sterilization, jars are washed […]
Mushrooms have a rich, earthy flavor that can be easily highlighted or ruined by an unfortunate choice of spices. The right seasonings enhance the natural aroma of mushrooms, adding depth and volume to the flavor without overpowering it.
Below are the spices and herbs that work best with mushroom dishes, as well as those to […]
This table is a flavor cheat sheet for quickly selecting successful ingredient combinations. The table helps navigate the creation of desserts, sauces, and drinks, suggesting proven combinations and facilitating flavor experiments.
BananaVanillaCherryPearCaramelStrawberryCoconutCoffeeRaspberryMangoHoneyCarrotMintNutsCreamPistachioCitrusBlueberryChocolateAppleBanana + + + + ++ + + Vanilla+ ++++++++++ +++++++Cherry + + + ++ Pear + + + + ++ + ++Caramel++ + + ++ ++ ++Strawberry++ + + +++ + Coconut++ + + +++ + + Coffee++ ++ + ++ + + Raspberry ++ + +++ ++ Mango + + + + + Honey++ ++ + ++ ++Carrot + + + ++ +Mint ++ + + Nuts+++++ +++ ++ +++ ++Cream++ +++++ +++ + +++++Pistachio + + + ++ + Citrus++ + +++ + +++ ++Blueberry + + + + + Chocolate++++++++++ ++++++ +Apple + ++ ++ ++ + +
Dietary fibers differ in solubility, degree of fermentability by intestinal microflora, and water-holding capacity. These properties determine both their physiological effects (on peristalsis, microbiota, glycemic response) and technological applications — thickening, gel formation, structure stabilization, and reduction of product caloric content.
№Dietary FiberSolubilityFermentabilityWater Holding Capacity (times)Technological Function1Inulinsolublefermentable5sweetness, filler2Oligofructose (FOS)solublefermentable2taste improvement, mild sweetness, texture softening3Polydextrosesolublepartially fermentable3filler, […]
Gelatin with different Bloom strengths has different gelling properties. The higher the Bloom rating, the firmer the gel with the same amount of gelatin.
If a recipe specifies one Bloom strength and you have another, you need to adjust the amount of gelatin. Using the wrong amount of gelatin can lead to a texture that […]