For a (spring) form with a diameter of 26 cm. 4-5 plums, sliced 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 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, for color (optional) 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 turmeric, vinegar, baking powder and mix well. Grease the (spring) form with oil and coat with flour. Pour the mixture into the form and place the plum slices on top. Bake in pre-heated oven, at medium heat (175C) for approx. 30 minutes. Pentru o forma
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For 4 servings: 500 g pasta (penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, etc.) 2-3 eggplants, sliced ​​approx.. 0.5 cm 750 ml tomato passata (or 1/2 kg ripe tomatoes, finely chopped) 1 head of garlic, finely cut 2 tablespoons olive oil fresh basil, finely chopped (to taste) salt and pepper, to taste Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain. Grill the eggplant slices on the pre-heated grill, 2-3 minutes on each side. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the garlic. Stir fry for about 2-3 minutes. Add the tomato passata (or the chopped tomatoes), cover and simmer until the sauce has reduced slightly. Stir occasionally. Add the eggplant slices, salt and pepper and cook for few minutes. Put the pasta on a plate
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For 4 servings: 500 g soybeans 2 onions, finely chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 5-6 tomatoes, diced (or 2-3 tablespoons tomato paste dissolved in a cup of water) 2-3 bay leaves 1 teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon oil salt and pepper, to taste Soak the soybeans overnight. Sort through them and discard any discolored kernels, then rinse them. Cook them in water (2 times the amount of soybeans) and add the bay leaves. If needed, add more water. Drain. In a saucepan stir fry the onions in oil, for 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes (tomato paste), bell pepper and thyme. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has slightly reduced. Add the cooked soy beans, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for
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For a (spring) form with a diameter of 26 cm. 2-3 pears, cut into small pieces 2 cups flour 1 cup water 1/2 cup raw sugar 4 tablespoons oil 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons vinegar 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, for color (optional) 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 turmeric, vinegar, baking powder and mix well. Add the pears and mix. Grease the (spring) form with oil and coat with flour. Pour the mixture into the form and bake in pre-heated oven, at medium heat (175C) for approx. 30 minutes.. Pentru o
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For 2 servings: 1 cucumber, finely sliced 10 radishes, finely sliced dill, finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons vinegar salt and pepper, to taste Mix all the ingredients! Serve directly! Pentru 2 portii: 1 castravete de sera, feliat fin 10 ridichi, foliate fin marar, taiat fin 1 lingura ulei de masline 2 lingurui otet sare si piper, dupa gust Se amesteca toate ingredientele! Se serveste direct! Voor 2 porties: 1 komkommer, fijngesneden 10 radijsjes, fijngesneden dille, fijngehakt 1 eetlepel olijfolie 2 eetlepels azijn zout en peper, naar smaak Mix alle ingrediënten! Serveer direct!

For 3-4 servings: For the seitan: 1 kg flour 1 teaspoon paprika powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 bay leaves 10 peppercorns The preperation of seitan is described here. Cook the seitan, whole, in water with the bay leaves and peppercorns, for about 30-35 minutes. Drain well then cut into small pieces. For the marinade: 6 cloves of garlic, mashed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons thyme 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon paprika powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder chili powder, to taste salt and pepper, to taste Mix all ingredients. Pour the marinade over the pieces of seitan, mix well and leave to marinate for
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For 4-6 servings: 1 kg potatoes, peeled and cubed (or cut into wedges)  4 onions, finely chopped 5 tomatoes, diced 250 ml coconut milk (canned) chili / chili flakes, to taste 2 teaspoons mustard seeds 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon garam masala 2-3 curry leaves (optional) 1/2 teaspoon turmeric salt, to taste Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the mustard seeds. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to pop. Add the onion, chili and curry leaves. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the tomatoes and the rest of the spices. Cover  and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes and coconut milk. If
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For 6-8 servings: seitan 2 zucchini 2-3 onions 2-3 sweet peppers For the seitan: 1 kg flour 1 teaspoon paprika powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 bay leaves 10 peppercorns The preparation of seitan is described here. Cook the seitan, whole, in water with the bay leaves and peppercorns, for about 30-35 minutes. Drain well then cut into approx. 3 x 3 cm (1 x 1 inch) pieces. For the marinade: 6 cloves of garlic, mashed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons thyme 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon paprika powder salt and pepper, to taste Mix all ingredients. Wash the vegetables and cut into pieces. Pour the marinade over the seitan and
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For 3-4 servings: seitan 2 zucchini 2-3 onions 2-3 sweet peppers For the seitan: 1 kg flour 1 teaspoon paprika powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 bay leaves 10 peppercorns The preperation of seitan is described here. Cook the seitan, whole, in water with the bay leaves and peppercorns, for about 30-35 minutes. Drain well then cut into four equal pieces. For the marinade: 6 cloves of garlic, mashed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons thyme 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon paprika powder salt and pepper, to taste Mix all ingredients. Wash the vegetables and cut into pieces. Pour the marinade over the seitan and vegetables, mix well and
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For 2-3 servings: 2 large eggplants 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 2-3 cloves of garlic, mashed (optional) 1 cm fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ginger powder) fresh chili/chili powder, to taste 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (optional) 1 tablespoon oil fresh coriander, finely chopped salt, to taste Heat the (pan)grill and bake the eggplants on each side until they are soft inside. Peel while they are still warm. Drain well and chop them. Set aside. Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. Fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to pop. Add the onion, stir fry for few minutes then add the tomatoes,
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