For 15 to 20 pieces: 1 cup raw cashew nuts, soaked for 2-3 hours 3-4 large soft dates 2 tablespoons maple syrup/raw sugar, to taste 2 tsp vanilla essence/amaretto 1 tablespoon coconut butter (optional), melted 2 tablespoons coconut flakes juice of half a lemon/orange zest of a (bio) lemon/orange Blend all ingredients using a blender/food processor until it becomes a fine paste then form small balls with wet hands. Roll each ball into the coconut flakes. Refrigerate for at least half an hour before consuming. They will melt in your mouth! Pentru 15 – 20 bomboane: 1 cană de nuci caju (cashew) crude, înmuiate  2-3 ore 3-4 curmale mari, moi 2 linguri sirop de
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For 4 servings: 4-5 pieces leeks, only the white part 200 g black/calamata olives 5 tablespoons tomato paste 2 bay leaves salt and pepper, to taste Wash the leeks  and cut into pieces of approx. 3 cm. Put the leeks in a pan and cover with water. Cook them for 5 minutes  together with the bay leaves.  Add the olives and the tomato paste and stir. When the leeks are done add  salt and pepper. Serve with bread or boiled potatoes. Pentru 4 porții: 4-5 bucăți praz, numai partea albă 200 g măsline 5 linguri bulion de roșii 2 foi de dafin sare, piper Prazul se spală și se taie
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1 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste) 1 clove of garlic, crushed the juice of a half lemon salt Mix all ingredients, if the sauce is too thick than add a little bit of water. Serve with salads and falafel.1 lingură tahini (pastă din semințe de sesam) 1 cățel de usturoi, pisat zeama de la jumătate de lămâie sare Se amestecă toate ingredientele, dacă sosul este prea gros se adaugă puțină apă. Se servește la salate și falafel.  

4-5 pieces: 200 g flour 120 ml warm water 1 teaspoon yeast 1 teaspoon raw sugar a pinch of salt 1 tablespoon oil Mix the sugar and the yeast in half of the amount of water. Allow to rest 10 minutes until the yeast begins to ferment. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, to obtain a dough. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes. Allow the dough to rise for at least one hour, in a warm place, until the volume is doubled. Divide into 4-5 equal parts and form balls. Allow to rise for 10 minutes. Roll each piece of dough in a  round shape (about 10 cm in diameter). Allow to rise
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6  tortilla wraps (see recipe here) For the filling: 500 g cooked kidney beans, drained 7 tablespoons tomato passata (or 3-4 tbsp tomatoes puree diluted in little water) fresh chili, finely sliced/chili powder (to taste) ½ iceberg lettuce, chopped 1 bell pepper, finely sliced ​ 4 tomatoes, cubed 1 avocado, finely sliced ​​ 1 red onion, finely sliced ​​ salt and pepper, to taste Heat the tomato passata in a  small saucepan. When it begins to boil add the fresh chili/chili powder and the kidney beans and stir. Set aside to cool a little bit. On each  tortilla wrap add a layer of bean mix and spread evenly over the entire surface. Add a little bit
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1/2 kg mushrooms, sliced 2-3 garlic cloves (to taste), mashed 2 tablespoons oil 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1-2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise salt and pepper Stir fry the mushrooms in oil until all the moisture evaporates. Let it cool than place them in a bowl and mix with the vegan mayonnaise, mashed garlic and the dill. Add salt and pepper to taste. 1/2 kg ciuperci 2-3 căței de usturoi pisați (după gust) 2 linguri ulei mărăr 1-2 linguri maioneză vegană sare, piper Ciupercile se spală, se taie feliuțe și se călesc în ulei până se evaporă toată apa pe care și-au lăsat-o. Se scot într-un castron și se amestecă cu maioneza, usturoiul pisat, mărarul tăiat fin și se potrivește
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1 kg potatoes, cubed 250 g soup vegetables  (onions, carrots, peppers, parsnips, celery, etc.), chopped 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 1 teaspoon paprika powder lemon juice, to taste (optional) lovage/parsley 2 tablespoons olive oil salt, to taste Cook the potatoes together with the onions, in enough water  to cover. When the potatoes are half cooked add the other vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes then add the tomatoes. When the tomatoes are cooked add the lemon juice and  more water, the paprika powder and salt to taste. Garnish with fresh lovage/parsley and olive oil. 1 kg cartofi 250 g zarzavat pentru ciorbă (ceapă, morcov, ardei gras, păstârnac, țelină) 2 roșii 1 linguriță boia dulce 1 l borș/zeamă de lămâie leuștean 2
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For 4-6 servings: 300 g rice 300 g vegetables (onion, bell pepper, frozen peas) 2 cm ginger, grated (1 tsp ginger powder) 3 teaspoons coriander powder 3 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon garam masala 3 tablespoons oil salt, to taste fresh cilantro to garnish (optional) Cook the rice in water with some salt. Drain and set aside. Chop the vegetables and mix them with the garlic, ginger and the spices. Heat the oil in a wok (pan) and add the vegetables. Stir continuously until they begin to soften slightly. Add the rice, stir to combine and add salt to taste. Garnish with finely cut fresh coriander. Serve with Indian dishes. Note: You can use
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For 3-4 servings: ½ kg potatoes, cubed ½ kg frozen peas 2 peppers, chopped 4 onions, chopped 4 tomatos, chopped 2 cm ginger, grated ( 1 tsp ginger powder) 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon garam masala fresh chilli / chilli powder, to taste 1 tablespoon tomato pasta 2 tablespoons oil salt Cook the potatoes in water with 1 teaspoon of turmeric. Drain the water. Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. As they begin to pop add the onion and the green peppers. Stir fry for a few minutes ( 2-3) then add the remaining ingredients and the rest of the turmeric. Cook for another few minutes, stirring occasionally, if necessary add a little bit
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Seitan made from 1 kg flour (see recipe here ) 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon turmeric 2 onions, chopped 1 bell pepper, finely sliced 3-4 tablespoons tomato puree 4 cloves of garlic 2 cm ginger 1 tsp coriander powder 1 teaspoon garam masala fresh chilli /chilli powder, to taste 2 tablespoons oil salt Fresh coriander, finely chopped, for garnish (optional ) When you make the seitan dough add the paprika powder, the onion powder and the garlic powder. Than follow the seitan recipe. Cut the well drained seitan  into pieces (2×2 cm, it will increase the volume) and cook it in water with a little bit salt and
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