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Lana Mihajlović posted an update
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Sous Chef
Meatballs in Spinach Cream – A Taste of Hidden Warmth
#GreenChallenge
Level: AmateurOn the table today, an aroma reminiscent of an embrace. Meatballs, shaped from three kinds of meat, hold a secret within… grated cheese that cannot be seen but reveals itself the moment a bite is taken, flowing and merging with the warmth of the meat. Their crust, lightly golden from butter and olive oil, whispers of home, while the inside pulses with juiciness and the strength of spices.
The spinach sauce was not just a side, but a silky cloak enveloping everything, enriched with garlic and cooking cream, carrying the serenity of a garden after the rain. And the salad of lamb’s lettuce and cabbage, dressed with lemon juice and balsamic cream, brought a breath of freshness, like a breeze that cools a hot day.
In this way, even a simple lunch became a small ceremony… a union of richness and lightness, warmth and airiness, evoking for a moment the peace of green fields in the heart of everyday life.
Techniques: mixing three types of meat with seasonings, incorporating cheese into the mixture, frying in olive oil and butter, preparing a creamy spinach sauce with garlic and cream
Texture balance: crispy exterior of the meatballs and juicy interior, creamy spinach sauce, crunchy cabbage leaves and tender lamb’s lettuce
Aromatic dimension: garlic, parsley, butter, balsamic cream, and lemon freshness
Garnishes: lamb’s lettuce and cabbage salad as a light contrast to the rich main dish
The result is a dish that unites the warmth of home cooking with the elegance of green… rich, refreshing, and full of life, like a green escape in the middle of an ordinary day.
Maloles Muñoz, Sol Damiani and 6 others16 Comments-
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Scoolinary Team
Lana, thank you for joining the #GreenChallenge! 🌿 Your dish not only looks delicious, but the way you describe it is so poetic that I could almost taste it while reading. I loved the idea of hiding cheese inside the meatballs — it must be such an amazing surprise when you bite into them. Do you have a favorite cheese you like to use for this kind of preparation?
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@sussan_scoolinaryteam Thank you so much! I really enjoy tucking cheese inside because it turns every bite into a little surprise. For this kind of preparation, I usually go with a semi-hard cheese like gouda or edam, they melt beautifully and give the meatballs that creamy, comforting touch. Sometimes I add a bit of smoked cheese too, just to bring in a hint of depth and aroma.
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@lanamihajlovic
Great choice, Lana! Gouda, Edam, and especially that touch of smoked cheese sound perfect for giving the meatballs their own personality. I love how you think about the balance between creaminess and aroma it surely makes every bite even more special. Thank you for sharing those tips!
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Qué buena pinta tiene. Buen trabajo
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@mercedesdelgado1977gmail-com Thank you, Mercedes! Your support means a lot.
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Que delicia de plato… me encantan esas albóndigas de tres carnes con su secreto de queso oculto. Y aún más el suave lecho de cremosas espinacas. Aunque con los canónigos me has ganado, que son mi debilidad. Un 10, querida sister
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@beatriztorijagmail-com Bea, my dear, thank you! I made the meatballs with beef, pork, and a touch of sausage meat. That hidden cheese makes them even more fun. And yes, I adore lamb’s lettuce too (and arugula just as much). We definitely share that little weakness. 🌿
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Love your description, very enticing.
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@judyrusselllive-com-au Thank you so much! I really enjoyed making this dish, and I’m happy the description managed to convey the feeling as well as the flavor.
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That looks and sounds delicious!
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@kevin-godbee thank you Kevin ❤️
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Scoolinary Team
Lana, what a pleasure to see you back in the challenge! 💚
There’s something deeply poetic in how you’ve plated warmth itself. The golden meatballs draw you in, but it’s the lush spinach cream—rich, glossy, inviting—that steals the spotlight. And that fresh green salad? Like a breeze running through the plate. The surprise of melted cheese inside is a fantasy come true.
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@soldamiani Sol, thank you so much. I really wanted this dish to carry both warmth and freshness, so I’m glad you felt it too. And yes, that melted cheese is my little hidden treasure in every bite. 🥰
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Scoolinary Team
@lanamihajlovic 👏
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Executive Chef
No hay mas que ver las fotos para saber que es una delicia. Bravo!! 👏👏
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@loles-mhotmail-com Thank you dear ❤️
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