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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Black Linguine with Green Veggies

                                          
I was really hungry today and I wanted to cook something tasty but fast. I’ve been eating eggs for the past 2 days because I had no time for cooking, fortunately today is not such a stressful day.

I found a pack of black linguine in my pantry. I never cooked linguine before and I decided to give it a try. I know that black linguine is usually cooked with seafood but I tried something different. It works just as well with veggies and it is delicious; a lot better than regular pasta. I don’t know if it’s the color that I like so much, or the texture, but I know that I’ll be cooking this more often.
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 5:05 AM   5 Comments

Friday, August 26, 2011

Amazing Source of Vitamins - Bee Pollen




Bees are amazing! I love everything about them. Honey, royal jelly, pollen, propolis, all these are heavenly gifts! Everyone has heard of honey and maybe royal jelly, but not so many know that pollen is also very nutritious and has really great healing properties. I don’t use pollen as often as I use honey, but once every 3 months I eat pollen daily for one week, in order to fill my body with vitamins and strengthen my immune system. In the following paragraphs I will tell you everything about the great benefits of eating pollen.
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 4:43 AM   2 Comments

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Baked Carrot Frittata


First of all, this recipe isn’t vegan. As you know I am not totally vegan and honestly I don’t think I’ll ever be. I love eggs and in my opinion there is absolutely nothing unhealthy about eggs as long as they’re from hens that were not given any growth hormones or that were not fed with chemicals. Fortunately, I have a family friend that has a countryside house and all my eggs come from her.


Now, there is a different story with store-bought eggs. I never buy eggs from the store because I know where they come from and there is nothing healthy about stuffed-with-hormones hens. All chemicals and hormones that were given to hens will be transferred to the egg and finally to you. I only recommend eating eggs that were bought from a safe source. Maybe you’re lucky and you’ll find a trustworthy farmer at your local farmers market.


This is a breakfast recipe for 3-4 people or 2 really hungry ones. (By the way, it is very difficult for me to decide how many servings a recipe has because I eat normal to small servings but my boyfriend eats up to three or even four times more than me. Yeah, he has a big appetite and a fast metabolism. Wish I was like that too.)
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 1:22 AM   0 Comments

Monday, August 22, 2011

Chocoplums


As you probably noticed already, I like easy, quick and healthy desserts. This is one of them. It took me exactly 3 minutes to make these delicious chocoplums. 

I usually eat dark chocolate because it is healthier (don't tell, but sometimes I can't help myself and I eat regular milky chocolate,  fortunately this rarely happens). This recipe was made with dark chocolate (85% cocoa) and it is absolutely delicious. The combination of soft plums with creamy chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts is amazing! I really hope you'll try this dessert. It's quick, easy and most of all, healthy!
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 6:07 AM   3 Comments

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Sea Buckthorn Juice - Vitamin Bomb


You may not have heard anything about this miracle plant but you will find out now everything you need to know about it. It is a shame that sea buckthorn is not as famous as goji berries because basically they are the same. Sea buckthorn berries are extremely rich in antioxidants and vitamins, especially vitamin C and vitamin A. The amazing thing about this plant is that not only the berries are good for your health, you can also use its buds or its bark which have anti-inflammatory properties and also help in lowering the cholesterol level. Even more, sea buckthorn berries help you lose weight in a healthy manner by inhibiting your appetite and in the same time fueling your body with vitamins.

I use sea buckthorn oil as a night cream. I combined it with some almonds oil and it is doing miracles to my skin.

Now let's talk about this juice. It is very easy to make and of course very healthy.  See the recipe below.

P.S. Have you ever heard of sea buckthorn? Did you use it in any way? Looking forward to your comments.
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 6:58 AM   6 Comments

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Romanian Eggplant Salad


Busy, busy day today. I didn't even eat 'till 4 o'clock. I am a danger to myself when I have a lot of work to do. I don't feel any thirst or hunger, I don't even go to the bathroom! It's like I'm strapped to my desk and I can't move until I finish. 

Anyway, I took a small break to eat something because my brain wasn't functioning normally anymore. And what is more relaxing than cooking?! I had some frozen  grilled eggplants in the fridge and I decided to make a quick eggplant salad. 

This is a traditional recipe that my mother taught me. Below is the whole recipe, including the grilling part. Trust me it is delicious, but be careful to follow all steps because it can easily turn into a mess!
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 6:47 AM   0 Comments

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Cinnamon – the miracle spice


I use cinnamon daily in pretty large quantities, almost 1 tablespoon. How do I eat it? Well I normally add it in my morning/evening tea or in my breakfast cereals. I also like to add a pinch of cinnamon in every dessert that I make. Why? Because it’s amazingly healthy! It helps me maintain my weight and keep my body flu-resistant.
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 3:10 AM   0 Comments

Monday, August 15, 2011

Cauliflower and Tofu Casserole


I really enjoy making casseroles because I like eating foods that are creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. I made this dish a couple of days ago and it was a success! Even my “always-eating-meat-and-dairy” parents enjoyed it and trust me this means that it was good!



My granny used to make cauliflower casseroles but instead of tofu she used cheese. Heavenly combination! I really miss that recipe so I decided to “veganize” it. Hope you'll like it as much as I did!
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 1:45 AM   0 Comments

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Raspberry and Blueberry Raw Vegan Cupcakes


I could not live without fruits! Really! In my opinion fruits are a gift from Heaven! Every time I eat a fruit I thank God for that wonderful gift. I don’t know if it’s that sweet taste that makes me so crazy about them, or that lovely juicy texture, but one thing I do know for sure is that fruits make me happy.

As I told you yesterday, I made some delicious blueberry and raspberry raw cupcakes! They were great and so easy to make! The actual preparation took me about 10 minutes. I hope you will try this recipe!
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 12:41 AM   0 Comments

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Sour Berries Jam


I really love jams, but since I stopped eating sugar, I don’t make them that often and in large quantities. As you know I usually make jams out of dried fruits because this way I don’t have to add any sugar, honey being enough to keep them conserved for some time.

A few days ago I visited my boyfriend’s parents and of course I returned home with lots of bags filled with fruits and veggies. I had about 2 kg of sour berries and I did not want them to spoil so I decided to make some jam. The recipe below is calculated for 1 kg of sour berries, resulting a 850g jar filled with sourly, cinnamon scented jam.
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 12:20 AM   0 Comments

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Herb Crusted Soy Schnitzels


Oh, what a busy day I had yesterday. It was for the first time in my life when I didn’t enjoy cooking and all I wanted was to finish and rest in bed. My “not-yet-vegan” boyfriend is going on a trip and I had to cook lots of meals for him. Furthermore, my camera didn’t work right and the lighting was awfully poor because it rained all day (this is why I need a light tent ... NOW!).   

I spent almost my whole day in the kitchen, super-stressed and terribly grumpy. And as a grand finale for the day, I made an amazing raw dessert but took really crappy pictures. Yep, great day yesterday. 
Anyway I will re-make the dessert because it was too delicious and I have to share it with you. 

Oh yes! About the recipe above...well it’s very tasty and it reminds me of my old days when I used to eat chicken schnitzels. In my opinion soy is the best replacement for meat, and combined with dry herbs, it’s absolutely perfect!
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 10:02 PM   0 Comments

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Meat consumption and its harmful effects

 Meat is one important source of proteins, but it also proved to be poor in minerals, vitamins and carbohydrates. Through various scientific researches, it has been proven that eating meat produces multiple disorders in our bodies. In the following paragraphs I will share with you some of the info I have gathered before I decided to eliminate meat from my diet. I hope that this will help you take the right decision.
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 2:27 AM   0 Comments

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

My Favorite Super-Easy Hummus Recipe


I love hummus! I have tried so many recipes of hummus, but I didn’t enjoy any of them as much as I enjoy this one. The great thing about this recipe is that it’s ready in only 10 minutes!
I didn’t use tahini paste and instead I used some toasted sesame seeds and a little bit of cold pressed sesame oil. I personally like sesame seeds very much, and I love their crunchy texture in my hummus. If you like your hummus to be very smooth, you can use tahini paste, the taste will be the same.
And now...my secret ingredient...GARLIC! Yes! I like garlic very much. Too bad the smell is so unpleasant, but still the taste is divine! I am a garlic and onion fan since I was just a kid; unfortunately now I only eat them when I’m not supposed to leave home...if you know what I mean. I only used 3 garlic cloves in this recipe so it’s not that “smelly”. I hope you’ll try it and let me know if you liked it!
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 1:43 AM   0 Comments

Monday, August 8, 2011

Chickpea Veggie Burger Patties


This recipe is perfect for camping trips because it doesn’t spoil fast and it is also very filling. I don’t normally fry veggies but I had to finish this dish super-fast and I chose the easy but not-so-healthy path. Anyway, even though I fried the burgers, I used a small amount of oil and I also fried them for a very short time. The next time I will make veggie burgers I will try to grill them and see if it works just as well.
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 5:39 AM   0 Comments

Back from the camping trip

 Hello everybody! I just returned from the camping trip and it was great!
 I want to share with you some of the recipes I prepared for this trip because recipes so good MUST NOT be kept secret.  I hope you will enjoy them as much as I did and I assure you that even non-vegan friends of yours will find these recipes amazing! So stay tuned for more tasty and healthy recipes!
I also want to share with you some of the most wonderful photos I have taken during this trip. You will be amazed! My country has so many beautiful sightings, you just cannot imagine! I am one of the lucky ones that visited many of these great places and I hope that one day I will visit every one of them. 
For more amazing photos click here: Camping trip landscape photos


* And YES, the lake was emerald green! Absolutely wonderful! 

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posted by Gourmandelle @ 4:53 AM   0 Comments

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Why milk and dairy products are bad for your health


Cow's milk is for cows. There is nothing wrong with drinking milk from birth until the age of two with only one condition, that the milk is breast milk, or fresh, unprocessed, natural cow/goat milk.

Cow's milk is rich in protein, minerals and fats, a necessary condition for the calves to grow in weight in a year between 136 and 226 pounds. Needless to say that babies do not grow at the same pace. Cow's milk is at least four times richer in protein content and has a concentration of minerals six times higher than human milk. Such concentrated milk is very difficult to digest for babies. The amount of enzymes produced by the body to digest dairy products is much smaller than the amount produced by cows. In the absence of the necessary enzymes, human newborns will have digestive problems and an excessive secretion of mucus in the sinus cavities, lungs, brain and ears. Many forms of allergies are the result of excessive congestion originating in the consumption of cow's milk.

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posted by Gourmandelle @ 1:28 PM   0 Comments

Monday, August 1, 2011

Banana and Chocolate Pudding

        Bananas, bananas and again bananas! Don’t blame me because I love this sweet creamy fruit! I always make up some kind of dessert when I have bananas in my kitchen and I almost never eat them just as they are. I had some dark chocolate in the fridge and I thought, “Why not combine it with bananas? Nothing wrong can happen, right?” And so I did. It was amazing! The perfect remedy for my sweet craving.

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posted by Gourmandelle @ 9:19 AM   2 Comments

Multigrain Bread



I’m not a huge fan of baked goodies and I also don’t eat bread very often, but unfortunately my boyfriend needs bread at almost every meal the same way he needs air to breathe. I decided then to make a compromise, so once a week I make him a healthy and tasty bread which is surprisingly filling and instead of eating 5 servings of “filled with chemicals” bread a week, he only eats a healthy one. This is a simple recipe that does not require a lot of kneading.
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 9:12 AM   0 Comments

Celery Crackers with Tofu and Onion Salad

      
I love celery! And most of all, I love crunchy edible stuff! I found this recipe a long time ago and I finally decided to make it. These crackers are the perfect combination and you can eat them with almost any salty meal. About tofu—what can I say? At first I didn’t like it so much, but now I enjoy it more than I used to enjoy cottage cheese. Try this recipe and I promise you that you won’t regret it.
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 9:03 AM   0 Comments

Almonds and Plum Bon-Bons

      
This is a very easy recipe that I make most of the time after I finish the almond milk. The little sweet treats are amazing! Don't forget to make them small because they are very sweet.
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 8:50 AM   0 Comments

Banana Iced Pudding with Cinnamon Sprinkles


         
Yesterday I was craving for a sweet creamy ice-cream. Hmm...  all I had were some bananas and some leftover almond milk and then the idea hit me ! I made an easy banana ice-cream and the blender basically did all the work.
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 8:37 AM   0 Comments

Pickled Peppers


      Autumn is near and I love having a closet full of conserved veggies prepared for the winter. Hot peppers are great with winter soups; they melt you inside out. Here’s a super easy method for conserving peppers that also works for other veggies, too.
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 8:31 AM   0 Comments

Marinated Champignons with Lentils and Cashew Sauce



I love marinated mushrooms. And I love apple vinegar with honey! This recipe is the perfect combination of flavors. The acidic flavor of vinegar combined with the sweetness of cashew sauce blend magically. This dish is perfect for hot summer days; it is very light and refreshing.
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posted by Gourmandelle @ 8:23 AM   0 Comments