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 mins Difficulty: very easy Yields: 2 portions Cost: 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... 
by Başak | Feb 15, 2021 | Side dishes |
Braised leeks and carrots with citrus sauce: delicious, healthy and so fast Time: prep. 5 mins cook. 15-25 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Before we talk about the braised leeks and carrots with... 
by Başak | Feb 8, 2021 | First course |
How to make a perfect (brown rice) risotto in pressure cooker Time: prep. 2-3 mins cook. 18-23 mins brown rice 6-9 mins arborio rice etc Difficulty: very easy Yields: for 2 servings Cost: low... 
by Başak | Feb 1, 2021 | First course |
Tomato soup from tomato puree: easy, light but creamy without cream Time: prep. 5 mins cook. 10 minsDifficulty: very easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Here is another recipe that marks my past in various stages and... 
by Başak | Jan 25, 2021 | Desserts |
Vegan chocolate muffins with pumpkin cream: easy, light and affordable Time: prep. 5 min muffin 3 min squash cream bak. 15-20 mins muffin cook. approx 5 min squashDifficulty: very... 
by Başak | Jan 4, 2021 | Main course |
Stuffed soya mince baskets Cheap, Healthy and Ethical recipe Time: prep. 15 min cook. 15-20 minDifficulty: easy-mediumYields: 2 portionsCost: low I confess that when seen in its packaging, soy mince... 
by Başak | Dec 27, 2020 | Side dishes |
Original Turkish recipe for dolmas: stuffed grape leaves Time: prep. 40 minutes cook. 30 minutesDifficulty: mediumYields: 4 portionsCost: medium If you’ve visited Istanbul, you’ve surely come across the... 
by Başak | Dec 17, 2020 | Side dishes |
Portuguese Vegetarian mock fish fry with Turkish tarator sauce Time: prep. 10-15 mins rest 1 hour cook. 15 minsDifficulty: very easyYields: 4 portionsCost: low Every country bordering a sea... 
by Başak | Dec 12, 2020 | Desserts |
Baked quince with cinnamon and tahini: a light and fragrant dessert Time: for prep. 5 mins cook. about 1 hr Difficulty: very easy Yields: 8 portions Cost: low Unfortunately in many countries, quince is... 
by Başak | Dec 6, 2020 | Side dishes |
Roasted cauliflower with smoky sauce: seriously incredible! Time: prep 5 min cook. 40 min Difficulty: very easy Yields: 4 portions Cost: very low To be honest when I was a child I didn’t feel a great... 
by Başak | Dec 4, 2020 | Main course |
Spinach and cottage cheese meatballs: a super food which is super good! Time: prep. 15 minscooking 10-15 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low A healthy diet cannot be contemplated if it is not based on regular... 
by Başak | Nov 21, 2020 | Side dishes |
Homemade vegan mayonnaise without eggs: with aquafaba you can! Tempo: prep. 5 min cooling 3 hDifficulty: easyYield: for 8-10 servingsCost: very low Homemade vegan mayonnaise with aquafaba has a surprising... 
by Başak | Nov 17, 2020 | First course |
Red Lentil Soup: the rival number one of ready-made soups Time: prep. 5 min cook. 15/20 min Difficulty: very easy Yields: 2 portions Cost: low It’s true, when it comes to mentioning soups and... 
My name is Başak, food engineer with HACCP specialization. I research the balance of diets, according to their sustainability
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