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Balsamic glazed roasted vegetables

Easy recipe for roasted vegetables which get coated with a delicious, sticky, sweet and savory balsamic glaze. Substitute maple syrup for the honey to make it vegan.

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This recipe for balsamic glazed roasted vegetables couldn’t be easier. All you have to do is chop some of your favorite vegetables, roast them in the oven until well caramelized and then coat them with a honey (or maple syrup) and balsamic sauce and continue baking until the sauce becomes a dark and sticky glaze. Just like this honey-balsamic glazed skillet chicken with dried fruits, the balsamic glaze gives a rich and multidimensional character to the dish, making it irresistible. You can also use this sauce for grilled vegetables. Just brush the vegetables with the sauce once or twice a few minutes before you remove them from the grill. Whatever cooking method you choose, this is a delicious, healthy, and low-calorie side dish you can customize by using your favorite seasonal vegetables.

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Best homemade chocolate ice cream recipe (no churn, no eggs)

This is the best no-churn, homemade chocolate ice cream. The smooth, velvety texture and the intense chocolate flavor of this no-egg recipe will get you hooked.

Best homemade chocolate ice cream recipe (no churn, no eggs)

If you ask me, this is the best and creamiest homemade chocolate ice cream. It is a no-churn and no-eggs recipe, with an extra creamy and velvety texture with zero ice crystals and a deep, intense chocolate flavor. Seriously. I just can’t stress enough how creamy and luscious this chocolate ice cream is. And if that’s not enough, you only have to use a pot to briefly cook the mixture (for the cocoa to develop its flavor and the cornstarch to coagulate) and a bowl to store it in the fridge to cool down. After that, you only have to wait a few hours while the ice cream is in the freezer, and then you’ve got yourself the most amazing summer dessert.

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Giant white bean (lima bean) salad recipe

These giant white beans (a.k.a. Lima beans or butter beans) make the easiest, healthy salad! Drizzle with some Mediterranean dressing and you have the perfect lunch.

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The idea for this healthy giant white bean salad came to me when I was making Gigandes plaki, a common traditional Greek recipe with beans in a rich tomato sauce that gets baked in the oven for extra flavor. Before I put the boiled beans in the oven, I tasted one to check if they needed some extra salt and even plain, it was so delicious that I knew I had to make a bean salad recipe that would highlight the great flavor of these legumes. If I’m not mistaken, these beans are also called lima beans or butter beans but they should not be confused with fava or broad beans which is another kind of legumes.

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Homemade cinnamon rolls recipe with the best icing

This homemade cinnamon rolls recipe uses olive oil for extra fluffiness and healthy fats and has the best icing made with melted, gooey white chocolate.

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The best Cinnamon rolls are homemade! These little gems are soft, moist, gooey, fluffy and sticky because of the olive oil and the white chocolate icing. Yes, for me, this is the best icing because white chocolate pairs incredibly well with the brown sugar and the cinnamon in the filling making every bite an unforgettable experience. I’m not kidding guys! The white chocolate, brown sugar, and cinnamon combination is just heavenly! That’s why you basically OWE IT to yourself to also save this baked white chocolate cheesecake recipe with mint and cinnamon. It’s a recipe you’ll find yourself making again and again ☺

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Paccheri (or manicotti) recipe with feta cheese & peppers

This baked Paccheri pasta is stuffed with a feta cheese and red pepper filling and covered with an easy but rich tomato sauce for a tasty Mediterranean dinner.

This baked paccheri recipe with a delicious feta cheese and pepper filing is one of the best Mediterranean pasta dishes I’ve tasted! Feta cheese pairs very well with peppers, something proven by the famous Greek Tirokafteri (feta dip). That’s why I figured to use this classic Mediterranean combination and add some pasta and an easy tomato sauce in an attempt to make a meatless baked pasta recipe. Do I have to say how delicious this dish turned out?

Oh, and just in case you can’t find paccheri, this dish works just as nice with manicotti.

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