The recipes of CHE
All the recipes you’ll find on my website are cheap, healthy, ethically sustainable and… tasty!
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Turkish Zucchini fritters: healthy and low calorie Mucver recipe
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;...
Homemade healthy Bounty bars recipe: light and no bake dessert
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,...
Whole wheat spaghetti & zucchini pesto: a light version of a Sicily recipe
Whole wheat spaghetti & zucchini pesto: a light version of a Sicily recipe Time: prep. 15 min cook. approx 8 minDifficulty: easyYields: 4 portionsCost: low I love regional recipes, the ones that use local,...
Italian wine cookies with whole wheat flour: a rustic and healthy recipe
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...
Purslane salad with yogurt: refreshing and rich in Omega 3
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...
Barley salad & summer veggies: easy and refreshing for weekday lunches
Barley salad & summer veggies: easy and refreshing for weekday lunches Time: prep. 10 min cook. barley 18 min (pressure cooker) cool min 1 hDifficulty: easy Yields: 2 portionsCost: low...
Vegan Lentil Burgers Recipe: a Quick, Tasty and Ethical Game Changer
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...
Recipe of Turkish stuffed eggplants, Imam Bayildi: Natural Born Vegan
Recipe of Turkish stuffed eggplants, Imam Bayildi: Natural Born Vegan Time: prep. 10 min cook. 40 min (in 2 steps)Difficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Since the eggplant season has just started, I want to...
Vegetarian Doner Kebab wrap recipe, far better than the original
Vegetarian Doner Kebab wrap recipe, far better than the original Time: prep. 15 min marin. min. 30 min cook 10 minDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Today, all over the world,...
Delicious Fresh Fava Beans with pods: Levodopa rich, Turkish recipe
Delicious Fresh Fava Beans with pods: Levodopa rich, Turkish recipe Time: prep. 5-7 min cook. 7-15 minDifficulty: very easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low In Italy raw fresh fava beans are traditionally welcome on...
Mung bean salad with flowers and wild herbs: spring in your dish
Mung bean salad with flowers and wild herbs: spring in your dish Time: prep. 10 minutes cook. 10 minutesDifficulty: very easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low When the days start to get warmer, a rich mung bean salad...
Whole wheat pasta with peas and broccoli: rich in antioxidants and tasty
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...
Lemon Millet cake: gluten-free, protein rich and low IG
Lemon Millet cake: gluten-free, protein rich and low IG Time: prep. 15 min cook. 15-20 min x millet bake. 50 min x pieDifficulty: easyYields: 8 portionsCost: low Have you ever used...
Braised leeks and carrots with citrus sauce: delicious, healthy and so fast
Braised leeks and carrots with citrus sauce: delicious, healthy and so fast Time: prep. 5 min cook. 15-25 minDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Before we talk about the braised leeks and carrots...
How to make a perfect (brown rice) risotto in pressure cooker
How to make a perfect (brown rice) risotto in pressure cooker Time: prep. 2-3 min cook. 18-23 min brown rice 6-9 min arborio rice etcDifficulty: very easyYields: for 2 servingsCost: low For...
Tomato soup from tomato puree: easy, light but creamy without cream
Tomato soup from tomato puree: easy, light but creamy without cream Time: prep. 5 min cook. 10 minDifficulty: very easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Here is another recipe that marks my past in various stages and...
Vegan chocolate muffins with pumpkin cream: easy, light and affordable
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...
Stuffed soya mince baskets: Cheap, Healthy and Ethical recipe
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 doesn't...
Original Turkish recipe for dolmas: stuffed grape leaves
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 term...
Portuguese Vegetarian mock fish fry with Turkish tarator sauce
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...
Baked quince with cinnamon and tahini: a light and fragrant dessert
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...
Roasted cauliflower with smoky sauce: seriously incredible!
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 sympathy...
Spinach and cottage cheese meatballs: a super food which is super good!
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...
Homemade vegan mayonnaise without eggs: with aquafaba you can!
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...
Red Lentil Soup: the rival number one of ready-made soups
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 minestrone,...
Vegan Fava bean and vegetable tart: a poor, but nutrient-rich meal
Vegan Fava bean and vegetable tart: a poor, but nutrient-rich meal Time: prep. 10 minuti cook. 15-45 min cool. at least 3 h Difficulty: easy Yield: for 4 servings Cost: low If...
Low glycemic index Potato salad with Pink sauce
Low glycemic index Potato salad with Pink sauce Time: cook. 15-20 min cooling. min. 2 h prep. 5-10 minDifficulty: very easyYield: for 2 servingsCost: very low Potatoes are considered...
Vegan Gnocchi of Eggplant and Whole wheat flour, with tomato sauce
Vegan Gnocchi of Eggplant and Whole wheat flour, with Mama's Italian tomato sauce Time: prep 15-20 min cook. eggplants 15-20 min cook. gnocchi 5-7 min 30 min to 12 hrs for restDifficulty: ...
Pepper Stuffed Portobello mushrooms with rösti: welcome Autumn!
Tempeh and Red Bell Pepper Stuffed Portobello mushrooms with Potato rösti and Delica squash Time: prep 8 minuts soaking 30 mins cook. 15-20 minsDifficulty: easyYield: 2 servings Cost: ...
Vegan Kokorec (or kokoretsi): the ethical reinterpretation of a traditional dish
Vegan Kokorec (or kokoretsi): the ethical reinterpretation of a traditional dish Time: prep. 5 mins cook. 8-10 minsDifficulty: easyYield: 2 servings Cost: low Who hasn't been to Turkey or...
Okra (Gumbo, Lady Fingers) recipe: how and why we should eat it
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...
Red lentil patties: packed with iron and perfect for summer
Red lentil patties: packed with iron and perfect for summer Time: prep. 10 mins soaking 2 hrs coook. 15-25 mins cooling 2-3 hrsDifficulty: easyYield: 4 servings Cost: ...
Gluten-Free Vegan Black Bean Brownies
Gluten-Free Vegan Black Bean Brownies: a Cheap, Healthy, Ethical Dessert for all Time: prep. 3-5 min cook. approx 15 mins cool. approx 20 minDifficulty: very easyYields: 4 portionsCost: ...
Mini chickpea crepes with avocado, leek, ricotta mousse and served with crispy portobello mushroom
Mini chickpea crepes with avocado, leek, ricotta mousse and served with crispy portobello mushroom Time: prep 10 mins soaking for chickpea flour cook. 15-20 minsDifficulty: easyYield: 2...
Vegan Gnocchi of fresh peas
Vegan Gnocchi of fresh peas and wholewheat flour, with a delicious sauce of tofu, walnuts and mushrooms Time: prep. 15-20 mins 30 min to 12 hrs for rest cook. 7-10 minsDifficulty: easyYield: ...
Vegan and Glutenfree Chia Seed Pudding
Vegan and Glutenfree Chia Seed Pudding, with orange and cinnamon: an easy recipe with an enchanting taste Time: pudding prep 5 mins orange sauce 5 mins cooling min 4 hoursDifficulty: very easyYield: ...
Vegetarian Quinoa meatballs stuffed with Mediterranean heart
Vegetarian Quinoa meatballs stuffed with Mediterranean heart, drowned in a thick mushroom sauce Time: prep 20 mins (+soaking time for quinoa) cooling 30 mins or in deep freeze 10 mins ...
Original recipe of guacamole: the most popular sauce in the world
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 world:...
Quinoa balls, vegan and gluten free
Quinoa balls, vegan and gluten free: an ethically sustainable and healthy recipe Time: prep. 20 mins (+soaking time for quinoa and chia seeds) cool. in refrigerator 30 mins ...
Veggieballs of sprouts
Veggieballs of mung bean sprouts: when meat is not required Time: prep. 10 mins cook. 10-15 minsDifficulty: easyYield: 2 servingsCost: low After tasting these vegetarian mung bean sprout balls,...
Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
A quick and healthy solution: here is an excellent whole wheat pasta salad with zucchini, tomatoes, olives and dill Time: prep. 5-7 mins cook. 10 minsDifficulty: easyYield: 2 servingsCost: low When the...
Fine Bulgur Salad
Kısır: fine bulgur salad, very quick and healthy (Turkish style tabulè) Time: prep. 20 min (soaking of bulgur)Difficulty: easyYield: for 2 servingsCost: low It is written Bulgur and yet it is still read...
Stuffed Tofu Sticks
Original stuffed tofu sticks, with carrot and mozzarella: delicious and revolutionary Time: prep. 10 min cook. 10 minDifficulty: easyYield: for 2 servingsCost: low Tofu, tofu... As they say,...
Chickpea humus
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...
Eggplant Salad
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...
Carrot Mug Cake
Carrot Mug Cake: remorse free gratification Time: prep. 3-5 min cook. approx. 20 minDifficulty: very easyYields: for 2 servings (or 4 when dieting)Cost: low You know what it's like to be...
Vegan pancakes with apple and grape molasses
Here is the original recipe of vegan pancakes with apple slices and grape molasses Time: prep 2-3 minuti (+soaking time)Cooking: 30 minutesDifficulty: very easyYield: 2...
Purslane salad with figs
A powerful salad rich in omega-3: purslane, with figs and other "secrets" Prep Time: 5-7 minsDifficulty: easyYield: 2 servingsCost: low My husband's parents often make fun of me: I'm nominated to be the goat...
Vegan Pumpkin Tiramisù
Low-fat and low-carb tiramisu! A vegan recipe without compromising on flavour Time: prep 5 mins cooling 3-4 hoursDifficulty: very easyYield: 2 servingsCost: low As soon as you...
Vegetarian Mushroom Soup
The mushroom soup with Parmesan cheese, vegetarian and tasty: ideal to feel satiated and healthy Time: prep. 5 mins cooking 15 minsDifficulty: very easyYield: 2 servingsCost: low CHE's recipes...
Salty Vegan Cheesecake with black beans, avocado and cucumbers (very light)
Original salty Vegan Cheesecake with black beans, avocado and cucumbers (very light and pleasant) Time: prep 15 min cooling 2,5 oreDifficulty: easy Yield: 2 servings Cost: ...
Italian chickpea flatbread
Italian chickpea flatbread with broccoli and mushrooms: source of vegetable protein Time: prep 2-3 min cooking 30 min Difficulty: very easy Yield: 2 servings Cost: ...