Boil the pasta for about 8-10 minutes (or according to the instructions on the package, unless we want them al dente), then pull the pan off the heat, cover them with a lid for 1 minute then wash them in a stream of cold water. Salad pasta is always washed with cold water, those prepared with sauce or meat are not washed.

Thinkstock& 39;Tis the season& 39; for all things spiced, where the best way to spend a crisp cool evening is warming up with a comforting cocktail. As the autumn chill starts to descend, apple brings to mind orchards filling with color, the nostalgia of sipping hot apple cider and, of course, Mom& 39;s apple pie fresh out of the oven.

Black sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)1teaspoon minced fresh ginger1tablespoon sriracha sauce1green onion, thinly sliced1carrot, peeled and chopped into matchsticks4radishes, thinly sliced1/2cup sliced water chestnuts1/2cup chopped red pepper (cut into matchsticks)1/2cup peeled and chopped cucumber (cut into matchsticks)1cup chopped radish leaves3cups shredded green cabbageHide Images1In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, chopped radish leaves and baby corn, bean sprouts, chopped cucumber and red pepper, water chestnuts, chopped cilantro, sliced radishes, chopped carrot and sliced green onion; toss lightly to combine.

I really wanted to make a few jars of this delicious jam, before going on vacation and that's just for fear that I won't find cherries when I return. And we succeeded! and I took out the pears from the cherries, then put them in a well-washed pot.

A classic refreshing cocktail served in copper mugs.MORE+LESS-Created May 3, 2015Hide Images1Add ice to a blender. Pulse a few times, or crush ice in a plastic bag with a mallet.2Fill a copper mug with the crushed ice. Add the vodka and lime juice.3Top drink with good quality ginger beer and garnish with lime wedge.

Put a 5 l pot of water to boil. Peel and wash the vegetables, cut to the desired shape. The meat is washed, cut into cubes and boiled. Froth, then add the leeks and vegetables. Add oil, washed rice and sliced ​​potatoes. Salt and pepper to taste, then add the borscht, broth and finally the larch.