Garlic Sriracha Prawns recipe shared by Nikki from MyNutriCounter. Traditionally most Thai people didn’t rely on the cooking of strangers enjoying homemade meals in the bosom of their families. But in the second half of 20th century things started to change when the rapid urbanization marked the awesome rise of ready-to-eat street foods. The latter relies...
Salmon and Mango Nori Wraps recipe shared by Nikki from MyNutriCounter. The history of Japanese wrapped food sushi began in the late samurai period in the 17-18thcenturies. As Japanese people are great travelers by nature it was very popular among them to visit famous shrines at least once in their life. Hence by the end of 18th century...
Prawn and Seaweed Somen Noodles recipe shared by Nikki from MyNutriCounter. The art of noodle making originates in China and it became popular during the Tang dynasty. Sômen noodles (from the Chinese word suomien) were first mentioned in a 13th century cookbook and then a little while later the food was introduced into Japan where it very quickly spread...
Yoghurt-Curry Chicken Quinoa Bowls recipe shared by Nikki from MyNutriCounter. Quinoa isn’t a new food. For thousands of years it has been served as an integral staple of Inca’s diet. It seems it was the first civilization that embraced the crop. Incas preferred quinoa to corn and potato believing it gave power and endurance to...
Avocado or alligator pear was commonly used by the Mayas and Aztecs as early as 500 B.C. The first Europeans that learned about this unusually unsweet creamy fruit were the Spanish conquistadors who invaded the Central and South Americas in the 16th century. They liked avocado for its high protein and oily content and for a pretty battery...
Mason Jar Asian Salad recipe shared by Nikki from MyNutriCounter. Undoubtedly, Chinese culinary traditions are much older than those of the Roman Empire. Some archaeological findings suggest that even around 1850 BC the Chinese cooked foods in bronze pots very similar to the modern wok. The great philosopher Confucius who was an acknowledged gourmet besides,...
Coconut Panna Cotta with Fresh Strawberry Sauce recipe shared by Nikki from MyNutriCounter. Among the famous Italian sweets, or dolces, panna cotta is one of the highest ranks by popularity. This creamy white dessert originates in the Piedmont region in northwest Italy. The recipe had only really been given its modern form in the 1960s, unfortunately...
Red Lentil Christmas “Meatloaf” recipe shared by Nikki from MyNutriCounter. I know you're always looking for meat alternatives, so I wanted to share some ideas about how to get you excited about using lentils. Lentils are a great source of protein, fiber, and iron, and they're also really versatile. You can use them in a...
Gluten-Free Panettone recipe shared by Nikki from MyNutriCounter. Christmas is coming. There is a time to reflect at the year gone by and look ahead for the upcoming holidays that’s best spent with your nearest and dearest. On this wonderful occasion we would recommend our Italian-style Gluten-Free Panettone, the delightful bread that is fast becoming...
Vegan Cheesy Broccoli and Brown Rice Pilaf recipe shared by Nikki from MyNutriCounter. By nature, rice is a grass but nevertheless, it is one of the most consumed foods in the world. The cultivation of rice began at least 12,000 years ago in China along with the creation of self-sufficient agriculture societies. Pilaf, or Pilau, is a...
Overnight Sweet Potato, Spinach, and Bacon Breakfast Casserole recipe shared by Nikki from MyNutriCounter. Potato originates in South America, where Peruvian Inca Indians started to cultivate it around 8,000 B.C. to 5,000 B.C. Later, following the discovery of the modern day America by Christopher Columbus, the Spanish and Portuguese galleons brought the potato over to...
It’s Soy-Cheesy this Riced Broccoli recipe shared by Nikki from MyNutriCounter. Many Chinese believe the legend that a prince from Han dynasty invented soy cheese about two thousand years ago. However, the first written mention of fermented soy cheese appeared about 900AD. The story explains that the Chinese began making soy cheese in the eighth...
Japanese Vegetable Curry with Duck Sushi Rice Balls recipe shared by Nikki from MyNutriCounter. Japanese curry is a one-dish meal that’s beloved by busy homemakers and it’s a favourite of children too. It continues to be a much-loved dish in later life too. Curry powder entered Japan in the second half of 19th century when British...
Minestrone Meal Soup recipe shared by Toon De Backer from Surprising Recipes. I didn’t make a meal soup for quite some time already. But then I saw this recipe from thechunkychef, and put it immediately on my to do list. Packed with vegetables and vitamins, a fantastic range of flavors, well seasoned and very nutritious. And...
Coco Caramel Apple Cup Cakes recipe shared by Nikki from MyNutriCounter. We don’t need much of an excuse to make a delicious and tasty dessert treat, in fact, turns out we don’t need any excuse at all. The earliest mention of cupcakes was in 1796 from the first American cookbook “American Cookery” by Amelia Simmons....
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