For 2 servings: 1 large can cooked beans (400 g), drained 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, sliced 1 bell pepper, chopped 2-3 tablespoons tomato paste 2-3 bay leaves 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and paper Fry the onion together with the bay leaves in oil, for 1-2 minutes. Add the ​​carrots, the pepper and a glass water. Allow
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For 2-3 servings: 1 big eggplant, diced (1cm chunks) 1 zucchini, diced 2 onions, chopped 2 green peppers, diced 5-6 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 2 – 3 tablespoons oil salt and pepper, to taste For the polenta see the recipe here. Stir
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For 4 servings: 500 g cornmeal for polenta 1.5 liters of water 1/2 teaspoon salt Bring the water to a boil in a heavy large saucepan and add the salt. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cornmeal stirring continuously and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the remaining cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the
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For 5-6 servings: 2 kg assorted vegetables, chopped 5-6 tablespoons tomato pasta / 1/2 kg tomatoes, diced 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped 2-3 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme 5-6 cloves of garlic, mashed 3 tablespoons oil salt and pepper, to taste For this recipe you can use different vegetables, depending on the season: onions, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, green beans, peas, broccoli,
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For 3-4 servings: 300 g penne 1 kg tomatoes, finely chopped or  2 cans of 400 g, diced tomatoes 1 big onion, chopped 5-6 garlic cloves, diced fresh chili / chili powder, to taste 1 teaspoon  thyme 2 teaspoons  oregano 2 tablespoon olive oil fresh basil (optional) salt and pepper, to taste Cook the pasta as directed on the package. Drain.
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225 g cooked chickpeas 1-2 cloves of garlic, mashed, to taste fresh lemon juice, to taste 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini) 1 teaspoon paprika powder, optional parsley, for garnish (optional) salt and pepper, to taste Drain the chickpeas but store the liquid. Put all ingredients in a blender/ food processor and blend until
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For 2-3 servings: 2 large/3 small zucchinis, washed and cubed 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 tin diced tomatoes (400g) 2 tablespoons oil parsley, finely chopped salt and pepper Stir fry the onion  in oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the zucchini and very little water. Cook for 5 minutes then add  the canned tomatoes. Cook until the zucchinis are done.
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For 12-15 dumplings: 12-15 medium size plums 1/2 kg potatoes 150 g flour 1 tablespoon oil 3 tablespoons raw sugar pinch of salt 1 cup breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons raw sugar Cook the potatoes, drain and mash. Allow to cool then add the flour, oil, sugar and salt. Mix  until you obtain a soft dough. Make a roll of the dough 
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For 2 servings: 1 avocado, mashed the  juice from 1/2 lemon 1 clove of garlic, mashed chili, to taste, finely chopped 1 red onion/shallot, finely chopped a pinch of cumin powder fresh coriander (or parsley), finely chopped salt and pepper, to taste Mix all ingredients! For variation you can add  chopped tomatoes, cucumber, olives … Pentru 2 porții:
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250 g cooked beans (white/brown) 5 tablespoons of sunflower oil 4-5 garlic cloves, to taste, mashed salt and pepper, to taste 2 large onions, finely sliced 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons tomato puree (tomato paste) Put the cooked beans, garlic, oil, the salt and pepper in a blender/food processor and blend until smooth. Remove in a bowl. In a saucepan stir fry the
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