by Başak | Aug 18, 2023 | Side dishes |
Tex-Mex Corn salad: delicious, nutrient and easily-digested Time: prep. 10 mins cook. 40 minsDifficulty: very easyYields: 2 portions Cost: low Tex-Mex Corn salad is a great way to brighten up the days when the... 
by Başak | Jun 14, 2023 | Side dishes |
Romesco sauce: easy, tasty, ethical and nutrient-rich Time: prep. 10 mins bake 30 minsDifficulty: very easyYields: 4 portionsCost: low When I saw the first bell peppers of the season at the farmer’s market... 
by Başak | May 28, 2023 | Side dishes |
Black chickpea salad: how to supplement iron with taste Time: prep. 10 minsDifficulty: very easyYields: 2 portionsCost: medium-low Black chickpea salad (or Kala Chana salad) is the right answer if you are looking for a fresh, quick... 
by Başak | May 4, 2023 | Side dishes |
Raw artichoke carpaccio: no-cook, easy and healthy recipe Time: prep. 5 mins rest min. 15 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: medium-low Raw artichoke carpaccio is definitely the healthiest way to consume... 
by Başak | Jan 30, 2023 | Side dishes |
Chickpea tuna salad recipe: tasty, simple and for everyone Time: prep. 10 minsDifficulty: very easy Yields: 2-3 portions Cost: low Chickpea tuna salad surprises and conquers even omnivores, not only for its goodness, but also... 
by Başak | Nov 21, 2022 | Side dishes |
Vegan Celeriac Schnitzel baked or fried, always delicious Time: prep. 5 mins bake 20 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low My special vegan celeriac schnitzel suggestion is surprisingly tasty and perhaps... 
by Başak | Oct 10, 2022 | Side dishes |
Roasted bell peppers: how to roast, skin, store and use them Time: prep. 5 mins roast. 10-30 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Roasted bell peppers are one of my favorite side dishes, without a... 
by Başak | Sep 20, 2022 | Side dishes |
Zucchini carpaccio: this gourmet side dish is ready in 10 mins Time: prep. 5 mins marinate 5-60 minsDifficulty: very easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Zucchini carpaccio is the side dish that surprises everyone: for... 
by Başak | Sep 8, 2022 | Side dishes |
Italian grilled eggplant: easy, tasty and budget friendly Time: prep. 5 mins cook. 20 minsDifficulty: very easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Italian grilled eggplant is one of summer’s most beloved side... 
by Başak | Aug 8, 2022 | Side dishes |
Greek salad: packed with nutrients and ideal for summer Time: prep. 10 minsDifficulty: very easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Greek salad is an ideal choice for hot summer days.When it is exhausting to approach the stove, eating... 
by Başak | Jul 4, 2022 | Side dishes |
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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 6, 2020 | Side dishes |
Roasted cauliflower with smoky sauce: seriously incredible! Time: prep 5 min cook. 40 minDifficulty: very easyYields: 4 portionsCost: very low To be honest when I was a child I didn’t feel a great sympathy... 
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 | Aug 22, 2020 | Side dishes |
Okra (or Ocra, Gumbo, Lady Fingers) recipe: how and why we should eat it Time: prep. 10 mins cook. 5-10 minsDifficulty: easy mediumYield: for 2 servingsCost: low A tropical and sub-tropical plant of... 
by Başak | Mar 11, 2020 | Side dishes |
Original recipe of guacamole: the world’s most beloved dip Time: prep. 5 minsDifficulty: very easyYield: 2 servingsCost: low-medium Let me introduce you to the favorite guest of all the parties and tables all over the... 
by Başak | Jan 8, 2020 | Side dishes |
Chickpea Hummus: the delicious ancient tradition that unites everybody Time: prep. 10 min. (+soak. and cook. for chickpeas)Difficulty: easyYield: for 4 servingsCost: medium One of the examples of... 
by Başak | Jan 8, 2020 | Side dishes |
Eggplant salad: cooked on the barbecue has no rivals! Time: prep. 10 min cook. 15 minDifficulty: easyYield: for 2 servingsCost: low Eggplants are part of the gastronomic heritage of the... 
My name is Başak, food engineer with HACCP specialization. I research the balance of diets, according to their sustainability