Peanut butter

Energy balls with oats, chia seeds, and peanut butter are the perfect snack filled with healthy ingredients. They have their roots in the healthy eating traditions of Europe, where simple yet nutritious foods are highly valued. Each ball combines the softness of oats, the creamy texture of peanut butter, and a light crunch from chia seeds. Honey adds natural sweetness while coconut oil makes them tender and rich. They are convenient to take on the go, provide an energy boost, and keep you feeling full for a long time. This treat makes a great addition to breakfast, a healthy dessert, or a quick snack before a workout. Store them in the fridge to enjoy freshness and flavor anytime.

Mushroom pâté made from tofu and shiitake is a refined blend of Japanese flavors and creamy texture, perfect for light snacks and gourmet sandwiches. The dish's roots trace back to Pan-Asian cuisine, where umami mushrooms and soy products create harmonious flavor ensembles. Dried shiitake mushrooms swell in warm water to reveal their rich mushroom essence, while tofu adds tenderness to the pâté. Peanut butter adds nutty notes, and miso paste provides depth of flavor. A mix of herbs, salt, and black pepper completes the symphony of aromas. Perfectly spread on crispy crackers or toasted bread, this pâté becomes not just a snack but a true gastronomic find for lovers of Asian flavors.

Shrimp skewers are a true masterpiece of Pan-Asian cuisine, combining exotic aromas and the delicate taste of seafood. The dish's roots trace back to the street food traditions of Southeast Asia, where seafood is grilled over an open flame, infused with spicy seasonings and coconut notes. Shrimp marinated in coconut milk with lime and spices acquire a piquant depth of flavor, while the light aroma of grilling reveals their tender structure. Peanut sauce adds richness and balance, merging sweet, salty, and spicy tones. This is the perfect choice for summer evenings and friendly gatherings, served with fresh vegetables or rice. Shrimp skewers embody simplicity and sophistication in every bite.

Quick chicken laksa is a fragrant Malaysian dish that combines rich broth, tender chicken, and exotic spices. Its roots trace back to the street food of Southeast Asia, where laksa noodles became a symbol of warm, comforting meals. In this recipe, classic ingredients like turmeric, lime, cilantro, and coconut milk create a rich and balanced flavor with spicy, sweet, and creamy notes. The noodles absorb the broth's aromas while the honey-sesame chicken adds an appetizing texture. Laksa is perfect for cozy home evenings or an energetic start to the day.

Curry chicken in a multicooker is a fragrant dish of Thai cuisine that combines the spice of curry, the tenderness of coconut milk, and the richness of peanut paste. The history of curry dates back to ancient times, and the Thai version is known for its creamy softness and depth of flavor. The chicken is first sautéed until golden brown and then complemented with fresh vegetables and mushrooms, creating a rich yet harmonious taste. The sauce made from coconut milk and curry paste gives the dish a velvety texture and an exotic touch. It is served with rice, lime, and cilantro, making it fresh and balanced. A great choice for a cozy dinner or an introduction to Eastern gastronomy.

Vegan cookies with bananas and dates are a delicate and aromatic treat, perfect for those following a plant-based diet or simply wanting to enjoy a healthy dessert. This delicacy is inspired by American culinary traditions, where simple and natural ingredients combine for a harmonious flavor. Dates add natural sweetness and a subtle caramel note to the baked goods, while bananas contribute softness and lightness. Almond flour and peanut butter give the cookies a rich nutty flavor, making them dense and nutritious. These cookies are ideal for morning tea or a light snack, and their healthy composition makes them an excellent alternative to store-bought sweets. Especially nice is that they require no complex ingredients and are easy to prepare at home.

Peanut butter cookies are an iconic dessert of American cuisine, featuring a rich nutty flavor with a gentle sweetness. The history of this treat dates back to the early 20th century when peanut butter became a popular baking ingredient. These cookies are soft inside and slightly crispy outside, and their recognizable fork pattern makes them special. Perfect for a cozy tea time or as a sweet treat with milk. Due to their simplicity in preparation and rich flavor, they have become a beloved classic that is easy to make at home. A great choice for those who appreciate rich, homemade desserts.

There are three main elements in this dish. The tofu itself, rolled in starch and deep-fried until a thin crispy shell appears around each piece. The asparagus, which is served raw. And the main character of the edible installation is an extremely inventive sauce, which, among other things, includes kimchi sauce itself (it is sold in tubes in Korean stores), Japanese mirin rice wine, Japanese mitsukan vinegar, lime, peanut butter and chopped ice. If you have all the necessary bottles at hand, the sauce is prepared in an instant: you need to poke the blender button and mix everything. Then it's a matter of a couple of seconds: the icy sauce with textured peanut crumbs is laid out on a plate, crispy asparagus sprigs are placed on top of it, like fresh oysters, straight from the frying pan, hot tofu is placed on top. All that remains is to decorate with basil and eat immediately. You must not hesitate under any circumstances: the contrast of the icy freshness of the sauce and the hot tofu lasts no more than a minute on the plate, but it is in it that all the delight of the receptors lies. The author of the recipe, Buro TSUM brand chef Vladimir Chistyakov, is known for just such outwardly laconic, but sophisticated in terms of taste-building snacks. Recipe by Vladimir Chistyakov, brand chef of the Buro TSUM restaurant.

Bananas are a very popular product in Mexico. And it is understandable that they add them wherever possible. Our banana bread is a simple dessert consisting of bananas, wheat flour, hazelnuts and butter. All this is mixed into a porridge, placed in a muffin pan, previously lined with parchment, and sent to the oven. It would be good to spread the finished bread with peanut butter, decorate with banana slices. It should be served with cream - ideally if they are flavored with vanilla. Recipe by Dmitry Kishov, chef of the Tacobar restaurant.

Coleslaw with shredded chicken and peanut dressing is a vibrant mix of crunchy vegetables and tender chicken fillet enriched with a rich nutty flavor of the dressing. This salad has roots in European cuisine but gains a special character from exotic notes of lime, sriracha sauce, and sesame oil. The taste of the dish is a balance of the freshness of cabbage and the spiciness of the sauce, with a soft texture of chicken. The peanut-based dressing makes it rich and slightly creamy, while cilantro adds freshness. This salad is versatile: it can be a light standalone dish or an addition to the main dinner. A great choice for those who appreciate harmony of flavors and textures.

Desserts are not absolutely calorie-free. But there are those that do more good than harm. These cookies are one of them. You just need to take oatmeal, peanut butter, butter and cocoa, put it in a saucepan and eat it until completely smooth. Nothing complicated, great balance, a vitamin punch. The taste is not like cookies, but like oatmeal with toffee, but if you are on friendly terms with the oven, then you will definitely not have a problem with these cookies.

Recipe from the book by Alena Andreasyan "Gastronomic Novel."

Recipe from the chef of the restaurant "KM20" Alexander Shtepa.

The recipe was shared with us by Yegor Rudolsky, chef of Touch of Matcha.

Flax seeds help the porridge become more viscous, so try not to neglect them. Blueberries can be easily replaced with any other berry.