Ingredients for spinach au gratin with cheese (serves 4)250g fresh spinach, washed50g butter1 large onion, sliced2 cloves garlic, choppedSalt150g Emmental cheese, coarsely gratedPaprika powderPepperMacePreparationMelt the butter, add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes....

Ingredients for chocolate sundae20 chocolate wafers, crushed1 packet of chocolate chips50g margarine3 eggs, scrambled200g icing sugar100g hazelnuts1000ml soft vanilla ice creamCocoa powderPreparationPlace the wafer crumbs in a mould.Melt the chocolate chips and margarine together in a bain-marie.Remove from the heat and add the eggs, margarine and...

According to the Chicago Tribune, the University of Chicago found through studies that children whose parents use more gestures develop a larger vocabulary.
According to the study, parents who use a variety of body language and hand gestures are expected to show the same behaviour towards their children, which means that children who already use numerous gestures themselves at the age of 14 months will have a larger vocabulary than other children their age when they start school. This is of course an important factor for a later academic career.

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Ingredients for 2 cups of Espresso Melange.water Espresso powder1 cinnamon stick4 teaspoons Creme de Cacao2 teaspoons brandy2 tablespoons whipped creamCocoa powderPreparationPrepare 2 cups of espresso or very strong coffeeCut the cinnamon stick into small pieces and add to the espresso....

Ingredients for caramel ice cream dessert250g soft margarine200g flour150g chopped hazelnuts50g brown sugar50g oat flakesChocolate or caramel syrup 500g vanilla ice creamPreparationMix all the ingredients together and place on a baking tray. Bake for 5 minutes at 200°C. Leave to cool...

Ingredients for cheesecake with chocolate chips200g finely crushed chocolate biscuits with cream filling3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted750g quark1 tin of sweetened condensed milk3 eggs2 sachets of vanilla sugar1 packet of mini chocolate chips1 teaspoon of flourPreparationOven to...

Ingredients for cappuccino with brandy2 tablespoons brandy100 ml strong hot coffee100 ml hot milk1 tablespoon sweetened whipped creamPreparationPour brandy into a large coffee cup.Pour hot coffee and milk.Top with whipped cream.