For approx. 4 servings: 1 pack (350 g) silken tofu, well drained 100 g pure chocolate (> 70% cocoa) 10 dates 2-3 tablespoons fresh mint, to taste Blend the tofu with the dates and mint leaves until smooth. Melt the chocolate in bain-marie (steam bath). Pour  it over the tofu mix while the blender is running. Pour the chocolate mousse into glasses and garnish with mint leaves of grated chocolate. Serve directly or refrigerate till next day.

For 2 servings: 1 large eggplant 200 g smoked tofu, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 3-5 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp. rosemary 1 tsp. oregano 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper, to taste grated vegan cheese (optional) Wash the eggplant and cut in half lengthwise. Using a small knife, cut a border inside each eggplant about 1 cm thick. Scoop out the core with a teaspoon. Sprinkle the eggplants with salt, brush with a little bit oil and bake them in the oven for about 10-20 minutes, until tender. Heat the oil in a small saucepan and stir fry the onion for 2-3 minutes. Add the finely chopped eggplant core, garlic, rosemary and oregano. Cover and
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For a (spring) form with a diameter of 22 cm. 1 cup flour 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup raw sugar 3 tablespoons oil 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vinegar pinch of salt Mix the water with sugar, oil, salt and vanilla extract until the sugar has dissolved. Add the flour, little by little, stirring  to avoid lumps forming. Finally add the  vinegar, baking powder and mix well. Grease the (spring) form with oil and coat with flour. Pour the mixture into the form and bake it in pre-heated oven, at medium heat (175C) for approx. 30 minutes. Allow to cool. For the cream: 1 pack silken tofu (350 g) 5-7 tablespoons 
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For approx. 1.5 l soy milk: 1 cup soy beans 6 cups water a pinch of salt Soak the soybeans overnight (10-16 hours). Wash and rub the soybeans between the hands to remove the shells as much as possible. Put them in the blender with 3 cups of water. Blend for about 2 minutes until smooth. Pour the soybean mixture into the cheesecloth and hold over the pot. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can. The pulp, okara, can be used in other recipes and must be cooked. Add  3 more cups of water and a pinch of salt to the soy milk. Bring to a boil  on high heat then cook it
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For a cake with a diameter of 20 cm 2 x spring form (20 cm) For the leafs: 350 g flour 250 ml of sunflower oil 200 g raw sugar 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed 1 tin pineapple chunks (450 g), drained 50 ml pineapple syrup  (from the pineapple tin) 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 3 tsp. vanilla essence a handful pecans (or walnuts), finely chopped Mix the oil, pineapple syrup and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Add the flour, bananas, cinnamon and vanilla. Mix well. Add the pineapple chunks  and pecans and mix. Grease the spring forms with a little bit of oil. Divide the batter evenly  and  pour into the 2 spring forms.   Bake 
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For 2-3 servings: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed well 1 bay leaf 1 onion 1 carrot 1 bell pepper chili pepper, finely chopped, to taste (optional) 2-3 cloves garlic, mashed 2 teaspoons oregano 1 tablespoon seasoning mix (coriander-, cumin-, allspice-, paprika-, juniper-, garlic-, mustard powder etc.) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 bunch dill, finely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper, to taste Process/finely chop the carrot, onion and green pepper. Heat the oil in a saucepan and stir fry the vegetable mix for 2-3 minutes. Add the lentils, spices, bay leaf, chili and 1 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add a little bit more water if needed. When the lentils
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1 cup red lentils 1 bay leaf 2-4 cloves garlic, mashed (to taste) 3 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper, to taste For the topping: 2 (red) onions, finely sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tbsp. tomato puree/paste Wash the lentils thoroughly  and cook them  in 2 1/2 cups water, together with the bay leaf. Drain but keep the moisture aside. Remove the bay leaf and blend/process until smooth. Put the lentils back in the pan, on low heat, add the oil and garlic and “beat” it with a wooden spoon until it becomes foamy (if necessary add a little water from the lentils to get the desired consistency). Add  salt and pepper to taste  and transfer the lentils
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For 2-3 servings: 200 g beans (black) 2 large onions, finely chopped 3-4 carrots, sliced 1-2 green pepper, chopped 3-4 cloves of garlic, mashed 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bay leaf 1 jalapeno / chili, chopped (or to taste) a pinch of cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon cocoa 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon oregano 1 can a 400 g diced tomatoes salt and pepper, to taste Soak the beans overnight. Wash and cook them with the bay leaf. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the onions. Stir fry  for a few minutes then add the green pepper, carrots, jalapeno / chili, cocoa, cinnamon and oregano. Cover and simmer for a few
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For 4 servings: 100 g raw sugar 150 ml water 400 ml fresh tangerine juice Put the water and sugar in a saucepan and boil for 5-6 minutes (do not stir!!). Allow to cool. Add the tangerine juice and mix well. Put the mixture into a container with a lid and place it in the freezer. After about an hour remove from the freezer and stir well with a spoon (to prevent  crystals formation). Repeat the process 2-3 times.

For 4-6 servings: 1 cup red lentils, well washed 2 cans  a 400 g  (diced of whole) tomatoes 2 onions, finely chopped 1 head of garlic, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon rosemary 2 teaspoons oregano 1-2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper, to taste fresh basil, finely chopped (optional) Stir fry the onions and garlic, in olive oil, for 2-3  minutes. Add the lentils, bay leaf, rosemary, oregano and 3 cups of water. Cook for about 10 minutes then add the tomatoes. When everything is cooked (10-15 minutes) remove the bay leaf and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add  fresh basil on plate.