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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 the sauce:

1 onion, chopped
4-5 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
4-5 cloves of garlic, mashed
1 tablespoon olive oil

Stir fry the onion in oil for 3-4 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, mix well, cover and simmer until the sauce has reduced, stirring  occasionally.

Put the sauce into a blender/food processor and blend/process until you get a smooth sauce.

Smear a little bit tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base and top with finely cut vegetables, like: onions, sweet peppers, hot peppers, zucchini, eggplant, olives, mushrooms, etc.

For the pizza in the image below I used: red onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, olives, garlic and basil.

Pizza

Bake in de pre-heated oven until crisp and golden.

Pizza

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Pentru 4 portii:

Pentru blat:

400 g faina
2 lingurite drojdie uscata
200 ml apa
4 linguri ulei de masline
1 lingurita zahar brut
un varf de cutit de sare

Intr-o cana se amesteca in putina apa drojdia si zaharul. Se lasa sa stea pana cand drojdia incepe sa fermenteze (aprox. 10 minute).

Se amesteca toate ingredientele si se framanta bine. Aluatul trebuie sa fie moale si elastic dar sa nu se lipeasca de maini.

Se pune aluatul intr-un castron, se acopera cu un servet curat de bucatarie si se lasa 2 ore la crescut. Se framanta din nou si se mai lasa inca o ora sa creasca.

Se imparte in 4 parti egale si se intinde cu un facalet.

Pentru sos:

1 ceapa, taiata marunt
4-5 rosii mari, bine coapte, taiate marunt
1 lingurita busuioc
1 lingurita oregano
4-5 catei de usturoi, pisati
1 lingura ulei de masline

Se caleste ceapa in ulei, pentru 3-4 minute. Se adauga restul ingredientelor, se amesteca bine, se acopera cu un capac si se lasa la fiert pana sosul a scazut, amestecandu-se din cand in cand.

Se pune compozitia intr-un blender/robot de bucatarie si se mixeaza pana cand se obtine un sos fin.

Se “unge” blatul de pizza cu acest sos dupa care se pot folosi diverse toping-uri din legume taiate fin: ceapa, ardei gras, ardei iute, dovlecel, vinete,masline, ciuperci etc.

Pentru pizza din imagine am folosit: ceapa rosie, ardei gras, ciuperci, masline, usturoi pisat si busuioc.

Pizza

Se coace in cuptorul incins in prealabil, la foc iute.

Pizza

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Sauteed leeks

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.

Praz sote

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 din cand in cand.

Cand prazul s-a inmuiat se potriveste de sare si piper.

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.

Spaghetti with tomato sauce

Spaghete cu sos de rosii

Pentru 4 portii:

1 pachet spaghete (500 g)

Pentru sos:

4 cepe, taiate mare
4 ardei grasi,taiati bucatele
1 kg rosii foarte coapte, taiate marunt
o mana de masline
3 lingurite oregano
2 lingurite busuioc
2 linguri ulei de masline
5-6 catei de usturoi, pasati
sare si piper,dupa gust
busuioc proaspat, pentru ornat

Se caleste ceapa in uleiul de masline, timp de 3-4 minute, amestecand din cand in cand.

Se adauga ardeiul gras si se continua calirea inca 2-3 minute.

Se adauga rosiile, busuiocul si oregano. Se acopera cu un capac si se fierbe la foc potrivit, amestecandu-se din cand in cand, pana cand sosul a scazut.

La final se adauga usturoiul si maslinele si se lasa inca cateva minute pe foc.

Se orneaza cu busuioc proaspat.

Spaghete cu sos de rosii

Couscous vegetable burger

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.

Couscous vegetable burger

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).

Couscous vegetable burger

Fry the burgers in a little bit of oil, about 5 minutes on each side.

Couscous vegetable burger

You can also bake them in the oven, on medium heat, for about 15 minutes on each side.

Cut the burger bun in half, add the burger and salad, finely chopped onions, tomatos, mustard,  ketchap, vegan mayonnaise or garlic sauce, to taste.

Pentru 10 bucati:

1/2 cana cuscus
300 g cartofi, fierti si pasati
1 dovlecel, dat prin razatoarea mare
3 morcovi, dati prin razatoarea mica
1/2 cana porumb (din conserva)
1 cana mazare congelata
1 ceapa mare, data prin razatoarea mare
5 catei de usturoi, pisati
un varf de cutit chimion pudra
2 lingurite rozmarin
1 lingurita cimbru
2 lingurite boia dulce
ardei iute/fulgi de ardei iute, dupa gust (optional)
sare, piper, dupa gust

Se prepara cuscusul conform indicatiilor de pe pachet. Se lasa putin la racit.

Se amesteca toate ingredientele pana cand se obtine o pasta omogena.

Se imparte compozitia in 10 parti egale. Se fac mingiute si se preseaza intre palmele mainilor pana la o grosime de aprox. 1,5-2 cm.

Burgerii se prajesc in putin ulei, aprox. 5 minute pe fiecare parte.

De asemenea, se pot coace in cuptor, la foc mediu, 15-20 minute pe fiecare parte.

Se taie chifla în două, se adaugă burgerul și se asezonează cu  salată, ceapă tăiată fin, și după preferințe cu muștar, ketchap, maioneză vegană sau sos de usturoi.

Paprikas krumpli

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.

Paprikas krumpli

Pentru 4 portii:

1 kg cartofi, taiati pe lung, in 4
2 ardei grasi, taiati felii
1 ceapa, taiata marunt
2 rosii, taiate marunt/ 2 linguri de bullion de rosii
4-5 catei de usturoi, taiati feliute
2 lingurite boia dulce
un varf de cutit chimen
1 lingura ulei
sare si piper, dupa gust

Se caleste ceapa in ulei pentru 2-3 minute. Se adauga ardeiul gras, cartofii, boiaua dulce, chimenul si apa cat sa acopere cartofii. Se acopera cu un capac si se lasa sa fiarba la foc potrivit, amestecand din cand in cand.

Cand cartofii sunt aproape fierti se adauga rosiile (bulinoul de rosii) si usturoiul.

La final se potriveste de sare si piper.

Paprikas krumpli

Lecso

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..

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 of the cornmeal (see the instructions on the package).

Ciuperci sote cu mamaliguta

Pentru 4 porții:

600 g ciuperci, feliate
2 linguri de ulei
3-4 căței de usturoi, pisați
marar (pătrunjel), taiat fin
sare, piper după gust

Se călesc ciupercile aprox. 6-7 minute, până se evaporă apa, apoi se adaugă usturoiul, mararul, sare si piper dupa gust și se mai călesc 2-3 minute.

Mamaliga:

500 g mălai
1,5 l apă
sare

Se fierbe apa cu sare și eventual se cerne mălaiul. Cand apa a început să fiarbă se adaugă 2 linguri de mălai, se dă cateva clocote apoi se adaugă restul mălaiului, în ploicică, amestecandu-se continuu pentru a nu se forma cocoloase.

Se fierbe la foc mic și se amestecă foarte des pentru a nu se lipi de cratiță. Se fierbe aproximativ jumătate de ora în funcție de calitatea mălaiului.

Per 4 porzioni:

Green beans in tomato sauce

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.

Mancare de fasole verde

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
sare, piper

Se caleste ceapa taiata marunt, timp de 2-3 minute, in 2 linguri de ulei. Se adauga fasolea (spalata si taiata potrivit) si o jumatate cana de apa. Se lasa sa fiarba 10 minute apoi se adauga rosiile decojite si taiate marunt/conserva de rosii in bulion. Cand fasolea a fiert se potriveste de sare si piper si se adauga patrunjelul taiat fin.

Stuffed peppers

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.

Stuffed peppers

Stuff the peppers with rice mixture. Cover each pepper with a slice of tomato. Stand peppers upright in a saucepan.

Prepare a sauce of blended tomatoes, a cup of water, the dill/parsley stalks, salt and pepper. Pour over peppers.

Stuffed peppers

Cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes. Add more water to the sauce if needed.

Stuffed peppers

Serve warm or cold with salad or pickles.

Ardei umpluti

Pentru 2-3 portii:

7-8 ardei grasi mici/ 4-5 mari
1/2 cana orez
2-3 morcovi, dati prin razatoarea mare
1 ceapa mare, taiata fin
2 linguri ulei
1 legatura marar/patrunjel, taiat fin (frunzele se vor adauga in compozitia de orez, coditele la sos)
sare si piper, dupa gust

6-7 rosii mari

Se indeparteaza cotorul  si semintele ardeilor.

Intr-o cratita se calesc ceapa si morcovii, timp de 3-4 minute. Se adauga orezul si o cana si jumatate de apa. Orezul se fierbe pe jumatate. Daca este nevoie se mai adauga putina apa. Se potriveste de  sare si piper si se adauga mararul/patrunjelul.

Ardei umpluti

Se umplu ardeii cu compozitia de orez si se vor acoperi cu o felie de rosie.Se aseaza intr-o cratita, cu gura in sus.

Se prepara un sos din rosiile pasate, o cana de apa, coditele de marar/patrunjel, sare si piper. Se toarna peste ardei.

Ardei umpluti

Se lasa sa fiarba, la foc potrivit, aprox. 30. Daca sosul scade prea mult se mai adauga putina apa.

Ardei umpluti

Se servesc calzi sau reci alaturi de salata sau muraturi.

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.

Sticky 5 spices tempeh

Tip: Serve with rice noodles salad.

Sticky 5 spices tempeh

Note: for weight loss bake the tempeh in oven, without oil.

Tempeh 5 condimente chinezesti

Pentru 4 portii:

350 g tempeh
4-5 linguri sos de soia
3 linguri amestec de 5 condimente chinezesti
4-5 linguri sos dulce de chili
3-4 linguri seminte de susan

4-5 linguri ulei,pentru prajit

Se pregateste un amestec din sosul de soia si condimente.

Tempehul se taie in felii de aprox. 1-1,5 cm grosime. Se toarna sosul peste tempeh, se intinde uniform si se lasa la marinat, in figider, pentru cateva ore.

Se incinge uleiul intr-o tigaie si se adauga tempehul. Se rumeneste pe ambele parti. Se toarna sosul dulce de chili si semintele de susan, avand grija sa acopere uniform tempehul.

Tempeh 5 condimente chinezesti

Se poate servi cu salata din taietei de orez.

Tempeh 5 condimente chinezesti

Variatie: in loc de tempeh se poate folosi tofu sau seitan.

Nota: pentru slabit preparati tempe-ul in cuptor, fara a adauga ulei.