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Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake w/Ganache! Grain-free and sinfully delicious~

12/28/2015

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Dalla Cucina di Laura~

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GOOD NEWS! YOU CAN EAT CAKE!
Organic, raw cacao can improve memory, increase happiness, reduce heart disease, shed fat, build immunity, and create more energy.
Called the "Drink of the gods" by the Incas, raw cacao contains nearly four times the antioxidant content of regular processed dark chocolate, 20 times more than blueberries, and 119 times more than bananas!

​One ounce a day of at least 72% of quality organic dark chocolate is healthy for our brain, our body and our emotions! Superfood your desserts and superfood your LIFE!


DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE:
  • 6 large organic, non-GMO eggs, refrigerated
  • 12 ounces of Green & Black 72% dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 
  • 2 sticks of Kerry Gold grass-fed, unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces 
  • 2 tbsp of extra butter for greasing the pie pan
  • 1 1/4 cups Foods Alive Coconut Sugar (Trust me, all sugar is not alike. This adds decadent flavor!) http://www.foodsalive.com/Coconut-Sugar-Crystals-Organic-14-oz-p/0065.htm use coupon code lauragram20 for 20% off entire first order!
  • 1 cup Foods Alive Raw Cacoa Powder, sifted http://www.foodsalive.com/Cacao-Powder-Dominican-Organic-8-oz-p/0056.htm
  • Lightly dust with raw cacao powder, fresh whipped cream (or coconut cream) and berries or top with Grammatico Ganache! :)
  • Ganache ingredients:
  • 4 ounces Green & Black 72% organic dark chocolate 
  • 3 tbsp grass fed butter
  • 1 tbsp organic cream, coconut cream or coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp 100% Pure Vanilla Extract

 Directions for Chocolate Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Grease the bottom and sides of a 10 inch glass pie plate with 2 tbsp melted butter.
  3. Melt the dark chocolate pieces and 2 sticks of butter in a double boiler or saucepan, medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
  4. Transfer chocolate butter mixture to a large bowl.
  5. Add coconut sugar and whisk.
  6. Add eggs, one at a time, blending thoroughly into mixture before adding another.  
  7. Add raw cocao powder in quarter cup increments, mixing each well.
  8. Pour mixture into prepared pie pan.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, lower-middle rack (ovens may vary) or 5 minutes longer if you desire a firmer cake.
  10. Cool for 5-10 minutes 
  11. Lightly dust with raw cacao powder, whipped cream & berries or Ganache.

Directions for Ganache:
  1. Melt butter and chocolate in a saucepan 
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  3. Cool slightly.
  4. Pour glaze over cake, using a spatula to spread over top and sides.
  5. Serve warm, room temperature or cooled.

Buon Appetito Tutti!!
BACI xx
LMG


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My Big, Fat, Greek Spinach Salad with Tri-colored Quinoa & Raisins~

12/9/2015

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LOOKING FOR A LIGHT AND HEALTHY MEAL TO OFFSET THE HEAVY HOLIDAYS?
This salad is delicious and easy, any time of year!

Ingredients:
Fresh organic, baby spinach leaves 
Imported Greek Feta Cheese- from sheep's milk 
Mediterranean olive mix, pitted (at specialty store or Whole Foods olive bar)
Organic Cherry tomatoes, halved
Organic Cucumber, diced small
Red onion, raw and chopped (optional)
Tri-colored quinoa, cooked al dente in broth, drained and cooled 
Roasted sunflower seeds, unsalted
Golden raisins (preferably soaked)
Imported Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (from Greece, Italy, Sicily or Spain)
Fresh squeezed lemon juice
Pinch or two of fresh chopped oregano (mix with feta)

Directions:
This dish is made "to taste". Which is why I did not give measurements. Take or leave anything you like. Some days I add grilled salmon, lemon chicken, roasted lamb or hard boiled eggs...whatever I'm in the mood for.
The longer it marinades, the tastier it gets!

This can also be turned into a wilted spinach side dish, which is spectacular.
Just use more spinach, lightly sauteed before adding other ingredients.

Chef tip: Make your own fresh dressing using olive oil, 1/2 of shallot, lemon juice, oregano and hint of feta in a blender before serving. 

Καλή όρεξη! 
 (Buon Appetito!)
   xx



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