¿Cómo saber si la pasta está cocida? ¡Esto es lo que debes aprender!

Conocer el punto de cocción de la pasta es un arte que toma tiempo.

La pasta es una de las comidas más consumidas alrededor del mundo pero, como cualquier receta, tiene sus secretos y trucos para que quede al punto perfecto y sea un gran plato. Su preparación es relativamente sencilla y precisamente por ello muchos cometen errores simples a la hora de cocer tan sólo un puñado.

5 Types of Cheese You Should Know Before You Start Cooking!

It is essential to know the different types of cheese.

Did you know that cheese is one of the most popular ingredients in the world? Most kitchens have at least a bit of it in their fridge, and it’s there for a reason. Many dishes have a bit of it or are created around the variety of flavors you can find. It’s one of the best alternatives to pair with wine, and it’s sure a healthy snack. But, what about the top 5 you need to know before cooking? Here we’ll break down the list for you!

How to Discard Used Oil Without Polluting Nature?

Did you know that used oil is also a polluting factor of the environment? 

Oil is a basic ingredient in the kitchen, we love fried food and even when sometimes it is not healthy, now you can find different presentations with good properties. But when frying bacon, turkey, chicken, or any meal, you will end up with used oil that you don’t know how to get rid of without contaminating the environment. Remember: saving the planet is vital, and for that, you need to be conscious of your disposals.

Learn More About the Types of Flour and Their Uses!

Find out what you can do with different types of flour. 

Many people tend to believe that flour is just one type, and the differences are in the variety of cereal from which is made. But actually there are several kinds, each one of them used in a diversity of goods; however, the baking result won’t be the same if you don’t use the right one.

7 Tips to Get the Perfect Pizza Dough

Learn how to prepare the perfect dough for a perfect pizza. 

The greatest pizza at home will be the one with homemade dough but, believe it or not, making this is not as simple as it looks. However, after reading these tips, you will never spend money on it.

Five Sauces that Go with Everything

Use sauces and put an extra touch of flavor in your meals.

Sauces can change a dish in many ways, making it the star of the meal and your cuisine. They can enhance the flavor or give it to meals like burgers, barbecues, pasta, and salads. There is nothing more horrible than a tasteless dish in a family dinner or friends reunion.

The Secrets of Olive Oil

Olive oil is ideal for more than one preparation.

Olive oil is one of the oldest ingredients in the world, and one of the three most used in the Mediterranean cuisine; along with wheat and grapes. However, it is not just a fancy oil to cook, it actually has many health benefits and uses, in different dishes and cuisines around the globe. Let’s get to know all the rewards that it can bring to our lives and cooking.

Eating Pizza Can Be Good for You

Eating pizza can have a lot of benefits for you.

Pizza is popular for a reason: it's tasty, amazingly fast to make and one of the most effective ways to say "Yum!" while getting your nutrition, hands on.  How can you be sure that Pizza is actually good for you? Well, to start with, you need to know some basics of this amazing and delicious dish.  Let's break it down for you to make your mind on your own! 

1. Pizza helps to fight cancer – In all pizzas, the key ingredient is tomato sauce which is known as lycopene. The tomato sauce present in pizza is a potent antioxidant which helps in fighting cancer and protect from other heart diseases.
2. Sauce and oregano to boost immunity – Apart from its cancer-fighting properties, the sauce present in pizza topping is great to boost your immunity. The sauce used in making pizza is loaded with vitamin C and helps to prevent from illness such as cold. Likewise, oregano used for garnishing also helps in protecting the liver and also balance the blood sugar level.
3. Mostly contains nutritious ingredients – In one of the popular fitness & health magazines, it was suggested that instead of eating fluffy pizzas, eat thin crust pizzas. Yes, thin crust pizzas are good for your health as these are made with whole grains which have multi-nutrition properties. Eating thin crust pizzas made of whole grains will make you feel fuller. Moreover, it lowers the risks of stroke and diabetes.
4. Pizzas are filled with all food groups – No doubt that pizza comes in the junk food category but pizzas are filled with the goodness of all fresh fruits and vegetables. Pizza is the only food item which includes garden-fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, lean meat and grain. Right from your fruit intake to dairy component, meat chunks and whole wheat crust, you will get everything in your pizza.
5. Boost your brain – Pineapple and spinach pizzas are proven to be good for the brain. Yes, spinach has a rich source of folate which helps to stimulate the health brain circulation in the brain. Therefore, spinach and pineapple are considered as the serotonin boosters in most of the pizzas.

Eating pizza is not as bad you thought.

 Don’t feel guilty about eating pizza anymore, because we at Davide Punto Cucina believe that you are what you eat. And pizza is a combination of healthy ingredients in a convenient presentation! In combination with other nutritional dishes, pizza does make a difference in your diet! To take your slice right now and bite into the flavor! 

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