Table of contents:
- 1. Kefir and kombucha
- 2. Chicken in wine
- 3. Avocado
- 4. Paste
- 5. Oyakodon
- 6. Steak
- 7. Banana muffin
- 8. Gyros
- 9. Pea soup with ham
- 10. Lemon pudding
2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
Warming soups, hearty desserts and healthy drinks you can make yourself.
The life hacker studied reputable food portals and blogs and selected the most popular and unusual gastronomic trends of 2019.
1. Kefir and kombucha
A few years ago in Europe and the USA, a trend arose for fermented drinks well known to us: kefir and kombuchu (kombucha). In 2019, interest in these products has not waned. New beverage manufacturers are still appearing on the market, and people argue about their effect on the body. The health benefits of kombucha is believed that the bacteria and vitamins found in kefir and kombucha improve digestion.
2. Chicken in wine
A classic French dish. Historically, it was prepared from a specially fed rooster marinated in wine for a day, but just chicken will do. According to The most popular recipes of winter from food and travel site Gourmet Traveler, this recipe was very popular in early 2019. Especially in Northern Europe: hot juicy meat is very appropriate in the cold.
Chicken in wine recipe
Ingredients
- 1 head of garlic;
- 100 g butter;
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 5 red onions;
- 1 teaspoon salt
- a pinch of black pepper;
- 1½ kg of different parts of the chicken (thighs, legs, breasts);
- 0.75 liters of red wine.
Preparation
Combine garlic, oil, vinegar, onion, salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the mixture and pour 150 ml of wine over it. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Then place the chicken and marinade in a baking dish, top with the remaining wine, and stir. Place in an oven preheated to 180 ° C for 50 minutes.
3. Avocado
The fat-rich fruit has gone from a hipster snack to a regular part of a city dweller's diet in the last few years. In 2019, avocados have skyrocketed in popularity. Many chefs have begun to rethink it, such as making A Chef on Two Ways to Cook with Avocado (Hint: It’s Not on Toast) carpaccio fruit, or mixing it with Avocado ‑ Lover Alert: San Diego Chef Shares 2 Tasty Recipes with couscous.
Recipe for avocado carpaccio with salmon
Ingredients
- ½ cup walnuts;
- ½ tablespoon of butter;
- ½ teaspoon salt;
- a pinch of black pepper;
- 1 avocado
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cherries;
- 30 g smoked salmon.
Preparation
Roast the nuts over high heat for 1 minute. Add oil and keep on the stove for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle them with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place the nuts on paper towels.
Cut the avocado into thin slices and transfer to a plate. Sprinkle with salt and olive oil. Cut the cherries in half, remove the pits and place them on a plate. Cut the salmon into small pieces and place on top. Crush the walnuts into a plate.
4. Paste
Italian cuisine never goes out of style. Pizza and pasta are some of the most common dishes in Europe and North America. Therefore, it is not surprising that pasta became the most popular recipe in July 2019 according to The 10 Most Popular Instagram Recipes From July 2019 Huffington Post. There is no sauce in this dish, but there is zucchini and cheese.
Zucchini and cheese pasta recipe
Ingredients
- 300 g zucchini;
- 15 g butter;
- 1 teaspoon salt
- a pinch of black pepper;
- 100 g cream;
- 200 g pasta;
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 50 g of cheese.
Preparation
Chop the zucchini finely. Place in a skillet, melt the butter and fry for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt, pepper and cream, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Place the pasta in water, add olive oil and cook for 6-8 minutes. Grate the cheese. When the pasta is done, place it on plates, add the zucchini and sprinkle with the cheese.
5. Oyakodon
The classic Japanese chicken omelet is one of the main dishes of the year according to Our 10 Most Popular Recipes Right Now New York Times. It is prepared quite simply: chicken and onion stewed in soy sauce are poured with an egg, the resulting omelet is put on freshly boiled rice.
Oyakodon recipe
Ingredients
- 1 onion;
- 6 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of sugar;
- 300 g chicken fillet;
- 3 eggs;
- ½ cup rice
- 20 g green onions.
Preparation
Preheat a skillet and pour the soy sauce into it. As soon as it starts to boil, add the onion, cut into half rings, and sprinkle with sugar. Leave on fire for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cut the chicken fillet into small pieces and place in the skillet. Toss with onion and sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Beat the eggs until smooth and pour over the meat evenly. Place the lid on the pan and wait 3-4 minutes.
Cook the rice. Place it on a plate, place the omelet on top and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
6. Steak
Steaks are popular all over the world, including Russia. In many cities of the country there are steakhouses and grill houses - restaurants that specialize in such meat. And on the Internet, one of the main recipes in May was The 10 Most Popular Instagram Recipes From May 2019 Carne Asada - a Mexican steak that is marinated in garlic, salt and lime, and then cut into thin slices.
7. Banana muffin
The success of this dish was ensured by The 10 Most Popular Instagram Recipes From May 2019, its gorgeous taste and ease of preparation. A banana muffin takes 10 minutes to cook and bakes another 20 minutes. For extra enjoyment, you can, for example, cover it with a cream cheese frosting. The main thing is not to forget to put the dish in the refrigerator after baking so that the cheese thickens.
Banana muffin recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bananas;
- 2 eggs;
- 100 g butter;
- 150 g sugar;
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt;
- 220 g flour.
Preparation
Mash the bananas in mashed potatoes, add eggs, mix until smooth. Grind butter and sugar in a separate bowl, add bananas and eggs, baking powder, salt and flour there, mix. Place the dough in a greased baking dish and place the muffins in an oven preheated to 180 ° C. Bake for 20 minutes.
8. Gyros
Gyros is a Greek dish similar to shawarma. French fries, vegetables, meat and herbs fried on the grill are placed in a small cake, and sauce is poured over everything. In most countries, gyros is considered fast food, although it can be found in some restaurants as well. In 2019, the dish became These are the most popular Uber Eats orders one of the most popular orders on the Uber Eats service.
9. Pea soup with ham
Another of the main dishes at the beginning of The most popular recipes of winter is pea soup with ham. To cook it, you just need to stew the green peas until mashed and add the ham. Toast with butter and herbs is perfect for the soup.
Ham Pea Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 70 g of onions;
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil;
- 500 g ham on the bone;
- 400 g green peas (fresh or frozen);
- ½ teaspoon salt;
- a pinch of black pepper.
Preparation
Chop the onion and sauté it in oil. Transfer to a saucepan. Add ham, peas, salt and pepper, cover with a little water. Simmer until the peas are soft and puree. Remove from heat and let sit for 20 minutes. Remove the ham, remove the bone and chop the meat, then add it back to the soup.
10. Lemon pudding
A hearty dessert that will warm well The most popular recipes of winter in the cold season. It uses lemon zest and juice, which are mixed with dough and egg whites. The pudding should be baked in the oven for 40-50 minutes. During this time, it has an amazingly tasty dark crust.
Lemon pudding recipe
Ingredients
- 60 g butter;
- 1½ cups sugar
- zest of 1 lemon;
- 3 eggs;
- 60 g flour;
- 1½ cups milk
- 150 ml lemon juice.
Preparation
Mix the butter, sugar and lemon zest with a mixer. In another bowl, break the eggs, separate the whites from the yolks. Add yolks to the mixture, then flour, milk and lemon juice.
Beat the whites with a mixer, add to the mixture, mix. To bake the pudding in a bain-marie: Place the baking dish in a bowl with high rims and pour boiling water over the latter so that it covers half of the rim of the dish. Place the whole thing in an oven preheated to 180 ° C. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until golden brown crust appears.
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