by Başak | May 23, 2022 | Desserts |
Sweet potato nice cream, banana free & no machine recipe Time: prep. 15 mins cook. 12 mins (press. cook.) freez. from 2 to 10 hrsDifficulty: easyYields: 4 portions of 2 scoopsCost: low You... 
by Başak | May 16, 2022 | Side dishes |
Romano beans with tomatoes, easy Turkish recipe ideal for the summer Time: prep. 5 mins cook. 15 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 3-4 portionsCost: low And finally, romano beans season is here.Where I live (in... 
by Başak | Apr 20, 2022 | Desserts |
The perfect porridge recipe: ideal & cheap breakfast can also be gourmet Time: prep. 3 mins cook. approx 10-15 minsDifficulty: very easyYields: 2 portionsCost: very low As the most important meal of... 
by Başak | Mar 23, 2022 | First course |
Vegan Pasta with peas and beets, which fancy themselves as bacon! Time: prep. 10 mins cook. 25-40 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost : low Vegan pasta with peas and beetroot bacon will surprise you with its... 
by Başak | Mar 16, 2022 | Side dishes |
Roasted squash hummus: a low FODMAP alternative with no chickpeas Time: prep. 5 mins bak. squash 30 minsDifficulty: easy Yields: 2 portions Cost : low Do you like hummus? What a silly question! Of course you do,... 
by Başak | Feb 21, 2022 | First course |
Millet gnocchi with white bean sauce: gluten-free and nutrient-dense recipe Time: prep. 20 mins cook. millet 15-30 mins cook. gnocchi 3-5 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Do you like... 
by Başak | Feb 15, 2022 | Main course |
Mushroom and chickpea patties: vegan & gluten-free recipe for all Time: prep. 5-7 mins bak. 20 mins cool. 20 minsDifficulty: very easy Yields: 2 peopleCost: low If you try to avoid industrial... 
by Başak | Feb 8, 2022 | Side dishes |
Vegetable salad: 5 tasty ideas to replace the same old lettuce There is no meal in my house that does not contain a salad, 365 days a year.However, bringing a (sad) bowl of lettuce to the table in the coldest months may not seem like a very appealing... 
by Başak | Jan 10, 2022 | First course |
Sandwich cake with whole wheat or rye bread: vegetarian and scrumptious Time: prep. 30 mins cook. 10 mins for veggiesDifficulty: very easyYields: 8 portionsCost: medium-low I still can’t believe it but today is... 
by Başak | Dec 13, 2021 | First course |
Gluten free and Vegan Crepes: budget-friendly, healthy and so tasty Time: prep. 5 mins cook. approx. 5 mins/crepeDifficulty: mediumYields: 6-7 crepes of 20 cmCost: very low These gluten free and vegan crepes... 
by Başak | Dec 7, 2021 | Main course |
Turkish meatless meatballs: köfte recipe with vegan minced meat Time: prep. 15 mins cook. 10 minsDifficulty: easyYields: for 4 portionsCost: low If you’ve ever been to Turkey, I’m sure you’ve had... 
by Başak | Nov 22, 2021 | Side dishes |
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts: health benefits and tips for cooking Time: prep. 5 mins cook. 15 minsDifficulty: very easy Yields: 2 portions Cost: low I love all vegetables, especially those that have health benefits due... 
by Başak | Oct 5, 2021 | First course |
Vegetable curry soup: creamy and perfect for your immune system Time: prep. 10 mins cook. 30 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low The change of seasons is a crucial period in which even the strongest can be... 
by Başak | Sep 13, 2021 | Main course |
Lentil salad with yogurt and tahini dressing: nutrient-rich poor man’s recipe Time: cook. 10 mins + cool prep. 5 minsDifficulty: very easyYields: 2 portionsCost: very low In Italy... 
by Başak | Sep 6, 2021 | Main course |
Quinoa patties with avocado: gluten-free and antioxidant-rich recipe Time: prep. 10 mins + soak & cool. cook. 10 mins (quinoa) + 10 mins (patties)Difficulty: mediumYields: 2... 
by Başak | Aug 30, 2021 | Main course |
Stuffed Zucchini flowers (blossoms) with smoked cottage cheese Time: prep. 20 minsbake 15 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 4 portionsCost: low-medium Summer is ending and slowly we will have to say goodbye to all the exuberant variety of... 
by Başak | Aug 15, 2021 | Side dishes |
Sea beans or Samphire or Salicornia: pros, cons, preparation and storing Time: prep. 20 mins cook. 5-10 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Even though you may have never tasted sea beans or... 
by Başak | Jul 26, 2021 | Side dishes |
Turkish Zucchini fritters: healthy and low calorie Mucver recipe Time: prep. 15 mins cook/bake 20-30 minDifficulty: easy-mediumYields: 16 zucchini frittersCost: low I am back in Turkey after more than a year;... 
by Başak | Jul 19, 2021 | Desserts |
Homemade healthy Bounty bars recipe: light and no bake dessert Time: prep. 10 mins cool. appr. 90 minsDifficulty: easyYields: for 8 bounty barsCost: low When the thermometer columns are steady at 35 degrees,... 
by Başak | Jul 4, 2021 | First course |
Whole wheat spaghetti & zucchini pesto: a light version of a Sicily recipe Time: prep. 15 mins cook. approx 8 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 4 portionsCost: low I love regional recipes, the ones that use... 
by Başak | Jun 27, 2021 | Desserts |
Italian wine cookies with whole wheat flour: a rustic and healthy recipe Time: prep. 20 min rest. 30 min bake 18-20 minDifficulty: easyYields: approx 50 wine cookiesCost: low Since I am in Rome... 
by Başak | Jun 21, 2021 | Side dishes |
Purslane salad with yogurt: refreshing and rich in Omega-3 Time: prep. 10 min Difficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low In the first few weeks of summer, the body struggles to cope with the unusual heat; so helping it out with... 
by Başak | Jun 14, 2021 | First course |
Barley salad & summer veggies: easy and refreshing for weekday lunches Time: prep. 10 mins cook. barley 18 mins (pressure cooker) cool min 1 hDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: ... 
by Başak | May 31, 2021 | Main course |
Vegan Lentil Burgers Recipe: a Quick, Tasty and Ethical Game Changer Time: prep. 15 mins cook. 10 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 8 burgersCost: low Cholesterol (the bad one) is bad for us, as are saturated fats, sugar... 
by Başak | May 17, 2021 | Side dishes |
Recipe of Turkish stuffed eggplants, Imam Bayildi: Natural Born Vegan Time: prep. 10 mins cook. 40 mins (in 2 steps)Difficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Since the eggplant season has just started, I want to... 
by Başak | May 2, 2021 | Main course |
Vegetarian Doner Kebab wrap recipe, far better than the original Time: prep. 15 mins marin. min. 30 mins cook 10 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Today, all over the world, döner... 
by Başak | Apr 11, 2021 | Side dishes |
Delicious Fresh Fava Beans with pods: Levodopa rich, Turkish recipe Time: prep. 5-7 mins cook. 7-15 minsDifficulty: very easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low In Italy raw fresh fava beans are traditionally welcome... 
by Başak | Mar 29, 2021 | Side dishes |
Mung bean salad with flowers and wild herbs: spring in your dish Time: prep. 10 mins cook. 10 minsDifficulty: very easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low When the days start to get warmer, a rich mung bean salad... 
by Başak | Mar 22, 2021 | First course |
Whole wheat pasta with peas and broccoli: rich in antioxidants and tasty Time: prep. 10 mins cook. 20 minsDifficulty: very easyYield: 2 servingsCost: low In this transition period from winter to spring, our... 
by Başak | Feb 27, 2021 | Desserts |
Lemon Millet cake: gluten-free, protein rich and low IG Time: prep. 15 mins cook. 15-20 mins x millet bake. 50 mins x pieDifficulty: easyYields: 8 portionsCost: low Have you ever used... 
My name is Başak, food engineer with HACCP specialization. I research the balance of diets, according to their sustainability
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