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Greek cabbage salad recipe (Lahanosalata)

Learn how to make a delicious, healthy Greek Lahanosalata -shredded raw cabbage salad. Grated carrots and a Mediterranean dressing add flavor and some extra color.

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If Horiatiki salad is always present at my table during summer, then this Lahanosalata is never missing from my dinner table during the winter. I just love all the crunch and the vibrant colors that remind me all of the different nutrients I fuel my body with.

Green and red shredded cabbage, some grated carrots and an easy dressing with olive oil and wine vinegar (or lemon juice), are the basic ingredients for a healthy, crunchy salad that satisfies me and helps me feel full. My favorite thing about this salad is that I can add some cooked chicken (or two hard boiled eggs) and it’s instantly transformed into a light and filling lunch.

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Parmesan risotto recipe with ham

This easy risotto is made with Parmesan, ham or pancetta and without wine. The recipe also calls for cured egg yolks but you can add more Parmesan if you don’t have them.

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Parmesan cheese is the star of this risotto but it could also be called risotto carbonara because the taste reminds a lot of the classic Italian dish. This time, for the meat, I used ham because that’s what I had in my fridge but you can also use pancetta or bacon. The chicken stock, the milk and lots of freshly grated black pepper complete the flavor making this an easy recipe you can enjoy with your whole family. This dish was also a great opportunity to try the salt cured egg yolks I made a while ago. They’re a nice addition to the risotto making it more eligible to be named “Carbonara” but don’t sweat if you don’t have them, just add some more Parmesan.

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How to make salt cured egg yolks

Easy recipe for how to make salt cured egg yolks at home. Use them instead of cheese (they’re dairy-free) to add some umami flavor to salads and many other dishes.

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What are salt cured egg yolks?

Salt cured egg yolks are exactly what their name suggests. They are fresh egg yolks that have been stored in a salt mixture for some time until they solidify and become almost like a thick jell. After that, we can dehydrate them even more until they reach a consistency that enables us to grate them like we do with hard cheese. Salt cured egg yolks are full of umami flavor and they also remind the flavor cheese, so they can also be used as a dairy-free cheese substitute in salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes and risottos.

Don’t know what to do with the leftover egg whites? They can be stored in the freezer for a long time. Thaw them in the refrigerator from the night before using them, and bring them to room temperature before you add them to your recipes. Or, if you’re craving some cake, you should make this double white chocolate and vanilla bundt cake which is made with egg whites.

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Easy white chocolate and vanilla bundt cake recipe

This is an easy recipe for a moist vanilla bundt cake with a hint of white chocolate flavor. Cover it with a white chocolate ganache for the perfect dessert.

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If you like white chocolate then you’re going to love this one bowl recipe for double white chocolate and vanilla bundt cake (recipe video at the end of the post). It is easy, moist and has the best white chocolate glaze so you can serve it for dessert, but you can also have it as a snack with your afternoon coffee or whenever you need a sweet fix. Also, this cake is made with egg whites. I never throw away egg whites because they can be stored in the freezer for a long time without any problems. Just defrost them and use them as you use the fresh ones. If you don’t have any whites you can use the same quantity in whole eggs, or you can use the whites in this cake and cure the yolks with salt (recipe with salt-cured egg yolks will follow shortly!)

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Best homemade mashed potatoes recipe (Italian style)

Learn all the secrets and tips for making the best Italian style recipe for creamy, homemade mashed potatoes with Parmesan cheese, milk, butter, and some olive oil.

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Homemade mashed potatoes are one of the best side dishes. Everyone loves their creamy texture and delicate flavor that complements most of the other flavors on your table! That’s the main reason I serve them with this whole Greek stuffed chicken with rice and chestnuts and this easy honey-balsamic glazed chicken with dried fruit. The thing with mashed potatoes is that the more butter you add, the more velvety, silky and tasty they’ll become. To make them healthier, with less calories but no compromises in taste, I reduce the amount of butter, added milk and a little bit of olive oil (for healthy fats) some Parmesan cheese and freshly grated nutmeg. Follow the simple secrets and tips bellow and make the best mashed potatoes!

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