[slideshow_deploy id=’1956′] For 4 servings: For the dough: 400 g flour 2 teaspoons dry yeast 200 ml water 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon raw sugar a pinch of salt In a cup mix the yeast and sugar with little water. Let it rest until the yeast begins to ferment (approx. 10 minutes). Mix all ingredients and knead well. The dough must be soft and elastic but should not stick to your hands. Put the dough in a bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for 2 hours. Knead again and let it rise for another hour (optional). Divide into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a pizza with a rolling pin. For
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For 4 servings: 4-5  leeks, sliced 2 teaspoons oregano 1 teaspoon basil fresh chilli / chilli flakes, to taste (optional) 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper, to taste Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the leeks, chili, oregano and basil. Cover and simmer on medium heat, stirring occasionally. When the leek has softened add salt and pepper. Pentru 4 portii: 4-5 bucati praz, taiat rondele 2 lingurite oregano 1 lingurita busuioc ardei iute/fulgi uscati de ardei iute, dupa gust (optional) 2 linguri ulei de masline sare si piper, dupa gust Se incinge uleiul intr-o cratita, se adauga prazul, ardeiul iute, oregano si busuiocul. Se acopera cu un capac si se lasa la foc mediu, amestecadu-se
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For 4 servings: 1 package spaghetti (500 g) For the sauce: 4 onions, roughly chopped 4 bell peppers, roughly chopped 1 kg ripe tomatoes, finely chopped a handful olives 3 teaspoons oregano 2 teaspoons basil 2 tablespoons olive oil 5-6 garlic cloves, mashed salt and pepper, to taste fresh basil for garnish Stir fry the onions in olive oil, for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil and oregano. Cover and simmer on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced. Finally add the garlic and olives and cook for another few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil. Pentru 4 portii: 1 pachet
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For 10 pieces: 1/2 cup couscous 300 g (10,5 oz) potatoes, cooked and mashed 1 zucchini, grated 3 carrots, finally grated 1/2 cup sweet corn (canned) 1 cup frozen peas 1 large onion, grated 5 cloves of garlic, mashed a pinch of cumin powder 2 teaspoons rosemary 1 teaspoon thyme 2 teaspoons  paprika powder fresh chili pepper / chili flakes, to taste (optional) salt and pepper, to taste Prepare couscous according to package directions. Allow to cool. Mix all ingredients until you get a paste. Divide the mixture into 10 equal parts. Form balls and than press between your hands about approx. 1,5-2 cm. thick (0,5 inch). Fry the burgers in a little bit of oil, about
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For 4 servings: 1 kg potatoes, cut lengthwise in 4 2 bell peppers, sliced 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, finely chopped (or 2 tablespoons tomato puree) 4-5 garlic cloves, finely sliced 2 teaspoons paprika powder a pinch of cumin 1 tablespoon oil salt and pepper, to taste Stir fry the onion in oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the bell peppers, potatoes, paprika powder, cumin and water enough to cover the potatoes. Cover and simmer on medium heat, stirring occasionally. When the potatoes are almost cooked add the tomatoes (tomato puree) and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pentru 4 portii: 1 kg cartofi, taiati pe lung, in 4 2 ardei grasi, taiati felii
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For 4 servings: 1 kg (8-9 pieces) bell peppers, sliced approx. 1 cm (1/2 inch) 1/2 kg (5-6 pieces) tomatoes, diced 2-3 onions, sliced ​​ 2 teaspoons  paprika powder 1 teaspoon thyme 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper, to taste In a saucepan stir fry the onions, in oil, for about 4-5 minutes. Add the bell peppers, paprika powder and thyme. Cover and simmer on medium heat, stirring occasionally. When the onions and bell peppers have softened add the tomatoes. Continue cooking until the vegetables are done. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve as  side dish, with salads, polenta, etc.. </p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /> Per 4 porzioni:   1kg (8-9 pezzi) di peperoni, tagliati a fette di circa 1 cm (1/2
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For 4 servings: 600 g ​​mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons oil 3-4 cloves of garlic, mashed dill (or parsley), finely chopped salt and pepper, to taste Fry the  mushrooms for approx. 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the moisture evaporate. Add the garlic, dill, salt and pepper and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes. Polenta: 500 g cornmeal for polenta 1.5 liters of water 1/2 tsp. 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 mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, stirring often, about 30 minutes, depending on the quality
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For 4 servings: 1 kg green beans, the ends trimmed and cut in half 2 large onions, finely chopped 5-6 large tomatoes, peeled and diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes) 1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons oil salt and pepper, to taste Stir fry the onions, in oil, for 2-3 minutes. Add the green beans  and half a cup of water. Cook for about 10 minutes then add the tomatoes. Cover and simmer until the green beans are done. Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parsley. Pentru 4 portii: 1 kg fasole verde 2 cepe mari 5-6 rosii mari/o conserva de rosii in bulion 1 legatura de patrunjel 2 linguri ulei
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For 2-3 servings: 7-8 small  or 4-5 big peppers 1/2 cup rice 2-3 carrots, grated 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons oil 1 bunch dill / parsley, finely chopped (use the leaves for the rice mix and the stalks for the sauce) salt and pepper, to taste 6-7 large tomatoes Remove the top of peppers, seeds and membranes. In a saucepan stir fry the onion and carrots, in oil, for about 3-4 minutes. Add the rice and 1 ½ cup water. Cook the rice half. If needed, add a little water. Add salt and pepper and  the dill / parsley leaves. Stuff the peppers with rice mixture. Cover each pepper with a slice of tomato. Stand peppers upright in a
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For 4 servings: 350 g tempeh 4-5 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons Chinese 5 spices 4-5 tablespoons sweet chili sauce 3-4 tablespoons sesame seeds 4-5 tablespoons oil, for frying Mix the soy sauce and spices. Cut the tempeh  into slices approx. 1-1.5 cm thick. Pour the mix over tempeh, spread evenly and leave to marinate, in the fridge, for a few hours. Heat the oil in a pan and add the tempeh. Fry on both sides until brown. Pour the sweet chili sauce and add the sesame seeds, stir to  evenly cover the tempeh. Tip: Serve with rice noodles salad. Note: for weight loss bake the tempeh in oven, without oil. Pentru 4 portii: 350 g tempeh 4-5 linguri
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