Broccoli, carrot and onion pakoras (EN/ RO)

As you know, I love chickpea flour, because it's so versatile and goes well in so many combinations, sweet or savory! 

And these broccoli, carrot and onion pakoras are delicious, gluten and oil free (if you choose not to fry them), healthy and perfect for this weather too!

And paired with a cooling sauce made with (vegan) yogurt and dill they're divine! Even small children love them! And I know this because I had a collab with a local vegan and vegetarian restaurant and even children loved the food that I made! It was awesome to see so many people enjoy my food! 

So you have to try this too!

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Split peas and lentil dahl (EN/ RO)

The fall recipes series continues here with a cozy and delicious dahl... Was I doing a fall series in the beginning, btw? Who cares? I have more recipes perfect for this colder season and I think that technically, I can consider this a series, because I have more than one recipe :))

This split peas and lentil dahl is delicious, perfect for fall, oil free, gluten free by default, high in protein and really healthy! 

Also, it's quite easy to make, and perfect over rice or sweet potatoes, with some avocado on top is more than perfect! 

Can you tell that I love this recipe? :)) 

What can I say? I'm guilty of loving the food that I make...

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Easy 6 ingredients eggplant dip (EN/ RO)

You know by now that I love tahini. A lot. And I like eggplant dips too. So it was logical for me to combine these two. And the result is really delicious! This recipe is also inspired by the Middle Eastern dish, baba ganoush (because of the tahini).

I actually grew up eating a version of this dip and it's nice that I can improve it and make it my own. Because it's always nice to customize your food. 

This version of this dip is oil free, delicious and very easy to make. And 

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Comforting bean and potato skillet (EN/RO)

As I already said in a previous post, here it's already fall. And now I can feel and see it too, because it's getting quite cold in the morning and evenings and all the leaves start to turn yellow or red and some of them have already fallen on the ground :(

It's a weather to stay inside and cuddle with a cup of tea and also a weather for more hearty and comforting foods, like thick and chunky soups, stews, curries, or for something like this delicious bean and potato skillet. 

I know, it's not a combo that you see daily, but don't dismiss it because of that. I actually made this recipe once as a fridge cleaner/ lazy cooking day. And I loved it so much that I made it again 2 days after. And I thought I should share it with you too, because I'm gonna keep this recipe as a easy go to meal for when I want something that's not even delicious, but satisfying, filing and ready in about 30 minutes.

This kind of sounds like the new perfect fall food, isn't it?

Ingredients (3-4 servings):

Coconut vanilla creme caramel (EN/ RO)

As a child, my mom used to make creme caramel as a treat from time to time. I couldn't eat a lot as it was very rich, but I used to love it. And now I wanted some and I won't eat the traditional one, as it's not vegan. So I wanted a vegan version. 

I saw some vegan versions online, but I wanted to make my own, simpler, with just a few ingredients that I usually have in my pantry. And this is how I made this version, because my husband and I love coconut. And creamy desserts. 

And I have to say, I love it! It's everything a creme caramel should be: creamy, rich, sweet, with that caramel sauce on top... I love to add some berries to complement the richness and sweetness a bit. And the berries mixed with the creamy custard make such a dreamy combination! Or maybe you like to eat it just like this, without the berries, and that way is very delicious too! 

I recommend you to try both versions of this treat and let me know which one is your favorite! 

But it's enough talk... Let's go to the recipe! 

Ingredients (4-6 servings, depending on how big your moulds are):

Custard: