Black chickpea salad: how to supplement iron with taste
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...
Raw artichoke carpaccio: no-cook, easy and healthy recipe
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...
Chickpea tuna salad recipe: tasty, simple and for everyone
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...
Vegan Celeriac Schnitzel baked or fried, always delicious
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...
Roasted bell peppers: how to roast, skin, store and use them
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...
Zucchini carpaccio: this gourmet side dish is ready in 10 mins
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...
Italian grilled eggplant: easy, tasty and budget friendly
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 dishes:...
Greek salad: packed with nutrients and ideal for summer
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...
Easy Baked Okra: seductive as baked potato chips but definitely healthier
Easy Baked Okra: seductive as baked potato chips but definitely healthier Time: prep. 10 mins cook. 15 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low In the article on How and why we should eat okra, I had...
Romano beans with tomatoes, easy Turkish recipe ideal for the summer
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...
Roasted squash hummus: a low FODMAP alternative with no chickpeas
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,...
Vegetable salad: 5 tasty ideas to replace the same old lettuce
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...
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts: health benefits and tips for cooking
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...
Sea beans or Samphire or Salicornia: pros, cons, preparation and storing
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...
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;...
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...
Recipe of Turkish stuffed eggplants, Imam Bayildi: Natural Born Vegan
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...
Delicious Fresh Fava Beans with pods: Levodopa rich, Turkish recipe
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...
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 mins cook. 10 minsDifficulty: very easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low When the days start to get warmer, a rich mung bean salad...
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 mins cook. 15-25 minsDifficulty: easyYields: 2 portionsCost: low Before we talk about the braised leeks and carrots with...
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 "Dolma"...
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...
Roasted cauliflower with smoky sauce: seriously incredible!
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 for...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
