Recipe ideas that save you time, money and calories.

Black Olive Paste

Black olive paste recipe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil. 201 kcal per 100 g.

Rădăuți-Style Chicken Soup

Recipe for Rădăuți-style chicken soup with chicken breast, root vegetables and sour cream. Low carbs, high protein, only 50 kcal/100g.

Pulpy Grapefruit Juice

Fresh pulpy grapefruit juice sweetened with coconut sweetener — low cost and low calorie compared to store-bought juices.

Pan-Fried Spinach Roll

A roll made with cottage cheese and oat flake sheets, filled with spinach, smoked chicken breast and onion. 104 kcal per 100 g.

Rădăuți-Style Chicken Soup

Recipe for Rădăuți-style chicken soup with chicken breast, root vegetables and sour cream. Low carbs, high protein, only 50 kcal/100g.

Pork Loin Meatball Sour Soup

Recipe for sour soup with pork loin meatballs, vegetables and borscht. Low calories, high protein, only 27 kcal/100g.

Baked Broccoli Muffins

Recipe for baked broccoli muffins with chicken sausage. Low carb, flour-free, only 106 kcal/100g.

Meatballs with Breadcrumbs

Meatball recipe with breadcrumbs made from chicken breast and carrot. 124 kcal, 15.9 g protein per 100 g.

Peas with Pork Leg

Recipe for peas with pork leg, carrots and onion, seasoned with garlic, parsley and dill.

Mixed Liver Pâté

Recipe for mixed liver pâté with chicken liver, pork liver, and chicken breast. 162 kcal, 26 g protein per 100 g.

Mini Liver Pâté Muffins with Roasted Peppers

Recipe for mini liver pâté muffins with chicken and pork liver, roasted peppers and courgette. 95 kcal, 12 g protein per 100 g.

Tuna & Corn Tart

Recipe for a tuna and corn tart with a rye flake and flaxseed flour base. 117 kcal, 13g protein per 100g.

Baked Chicken Breast Mini-Patties

Recipe for baked chicken breast mini-patties with boiled potatoes. 99 kcal, 11.7g protein per 100g.

Baked Mini Mixed-Organ Muffins

Recipe for baked mini mixed-organ muffins. 0g carbs, 137 kcal and 18g protein per 100g.

Baked Cauliflower Muffins

Recipe for baked cauliflower muffins with parmesan and salami. 122 kcal, 11g protein per 100g.

Sweet Pasta Cheesecake

Cake made with Fusilli pasta and cottage cheese, sugar-free. Low calories — 110 kcal and 15g carbohydrates per 100g.

No-Sugar Crème Caramel

Sugar-free, gluten-free, low-carb and low-calorie crème caramel recipe. Made with solid sweetener and 1.5% milk.

Mixed Head Cheese (Chicken Breast & Pork Loin)

Recipe for mixed head cheese with chicken breast and pork loin. 110 kcal, 18g protein per 100g. Zero carbohydrates.

Mixed Head Cheese (Chicken & Pork Offal)

Recipe for mixed head cheese with chicken and pork offal. 70 kcal, 12g protein per 100g. Zero carbohydrates.

Black Olive Paste

Black olive paste recipe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil. 201 kcal per 100 g.

Date Paste

Date paste recipe — a natural sweetener made from hydrated and blended dates. No added sugar.

Pork Brain Patties

Baked pork brain patties with semolina, carrot, and fresh herbs. 131 kcal, 9 g protein per 100 g.

Chicken Breast Pastrami

Chicken breast pastrami recipe — marinated for 12 hours and glazed with butter, honey and paprika. 103 kcal, 16 g protein per 100 g.

Spinach & Chicken Breast Patties

Spinach and chicken breast patties — a recipe by Raluca Găteşte.

Chocolate Cream

Simple chocolate cream made with cocoa, butter and milk — a healthy sugar-free recipe.

Cottage Cheese Muffins

Cottage cheese muffins with raisins and orange zest, baked at 190°C. 160 kcal / 100g.

Cocoa Roll with Chocolate Flakes

A cocoa sponge roll with vanilla cheese cream, decorated with chocolate flakes.

Baked Chicken Breast & Pea Roll

Chicken breast roll with a pea, carrot and spring onion filling. 92 kcal / 100 g.

Grilled Roll Stuffed with Aubergine & Whey Cheese

Grilled roll made from eggs and chia seeds, stuffed with aubergine salad and goat whey cheese. 179 kcal / 100 g.

Pork Liver Pâté

Homemade pâté from pork offal (kidneys, liver, tongue, heart) with gelatine and spices. 170 kcal / 100 g.

Dough for Savory Bakes

Yeast dough for savory bakes: baguette, rolls, pizza, pies. A simple and versatile recipe.

Baked Mushroom Roll

A tricolour roll (spinach, carrot, beetroot) with a champignon mushroom filling. 162 kcal, 7 g protein per 100 g.

Coconut Croissants

Recipe for leavened dough croissants filled with desiccated coconut, raisins and orange zest.

Semolina Cream with Chocolate

Recipe for a semolina pudding cream with milk and dark chocolate chips. Sugar-free.

Sfințișori (Mucenici)

Sfințișori recipe with yeasted dough made from whole wheat and white flour, topped with honey, walnuts, and coconut flakes. 298 kcal per 100g.

Stuffed Vegan Sfințișori (Mucenici)

Vegan recipe for stuffed sfințișori filled with coconut flakes and jam, made with cocoa and whole wheat dough.

Baked Doughnuts Filled with Apple and Chocolate Glaze

Recipe for oven-baked doughnuts filled with apple jam and decorated with melted chocolate. No deep frying.

Reinvented Dessert

Vegan cheesecake with a rice and buckwheat flour base, soy pudding cream with agar-agar and poppy seed topping. 146 kcal per 100g.

Cocoa Loaf Cake with Dried Plums

Recipe for cocoa loaf cake with dried plums, sugar-free cherry jam and almond flakes. No sugar.

Pan-Fried Spinach Roll

A roll made with cottage cheese and oat flake sheets, filled with spinach, smoked chicken breast and onion. 104 kcal per 100 g.

Pork Loin & Cauliflower Baked Roll

Pork loin roll stuffed with boiled cauliflower, Parmesan, carrots and egg — baked in the oven with sesame seeds.

Crème Caramel with Date Paste

Sugar-free crème caramel with sweetener and a mock caramel syrup made from date paste — a healthy bain-marie baked dessert.

Chicken Breast Bologna

Homemade chicken breast bologna made with boiled chicken, garlic, beetroot juice and gelatin — healthy, preservative-free.

A Tomato and Onion Salad

The simplest tomato and onion salad with an apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing — quick, healthy and delicious.

Chicken Breast Meatball Sour Soup

Sour soup with chicken breast meatballs — no rice, semolina or breadcrumbs. Very low in calories, carbs and fat.

Pork Loin Stuffed Mushrooms

Champignon mushrooms stuffed with minced pork loin, zucchini, carrots, parmesan and garlic — baked without added oil.

Pork Loin Pilaf

Pork loin pilaf with rice, vegetables and clear chicken broth — simply cooked over low heat in about 50 minutes.

Pan-Fried Spinach with Oregano

Frozen spinach pan-fried with onion, rapeseed oil, and oregano — a simple and quick dish ready in minutes.

'Three Types of Flour' Dough

Versatile dough with white flour, whole spelt, and buckwheat — perfect for pizza, bread, rolls, or savory pies.

Cinnamon Digestive Biscuits

Digestive biscuits with oat bran, peanut butter and cinnamon — 360 kcal / 100 g, baked 20 min at 180°C.

Slow-cooked beans

Slow-cooked beans with carrot, onion, dill, and zacusca — a simple and nourishing recipe ready in about 45 minutes.

Nettle Stew

Nettle stew with garlic and onion — 82 kcal / 100 g, cooked quickly for a healthy spring lunch.

Gluten-Free Meatballs

Chicken breast meatballs with carrot and dill, gluten-free — 102 kcal / 100 g, simmered in soup for approximately 10 minutes.

Pike-Perch in Inactive Yeast Flake Crust in the Air Fryer

Fish fillets in a crispy inactive yeast flake crust, cooked in the Air Fryer — 95 kcal / 100 g, served with garlic skyr sauce.

Cake 'Lămâița' (Little Lemon)

A coconut flour sponge cake with lemon cream — a refined sugar-free recipe, chilled overnight for a delicate dessert.

Pan-Fried Appetiser Roll — Low Carb

Low-carb pan-fried appetiser roll with chicken ham, Parmesan and olive paste — 152 kcal / 100 g.

Freezing Foods

Tips on freezing foods — what you can and cannot safely freeze at home.

Kitchen Tools That Make a Real Difference

Discover the kitchen tools that make cooking easier, faster, and more enjoyable.

About Vegan Baking

Everything you need to know about fasting-friendly and vegan baking — egg, fat and dairy substitutes in baking recipes.

Reduced Peas

Recipe for reduced peas with carrots, cherry tomatoes and fresh dill. Vegan, 84 kcal/100g.

Soy Schnitzels in a Whole Wheat & Psyllium Crust

Recipe for soy schnitzels in a whole wheat flour and psyllium husk crust, oven-baked. 311 kcal/100g, high protein.

Baked Breaded Aubergine

Baked breaded aubergine recipe with wheat bran, dill, and sweet paprika. Vegan, 119 kcal per serving.

Buckwheat Flour and Plum Cookies

Vegan buckwheat flour and plum cookie recipe, without refined sugar. 170 kcal/100g, 26 pieces.

Kiwi Pancakes

Recipe for vegan kiwi pancakes with oat flakes, egg-free. Delicious with blueberries and strawberry jam.

Mango Pancakes

Vegan pancakes with mango flesh and a flax-seed egg substitute, gluten-free and egg-free.

Coconut Cake

Low carb, low fat coconut cake with a cocoa sponge base and a white coconut cream, decorated with almonds and chocolate.

Sfințișori – Very Low Calories

Traditional vegan Sfințișori made with buckwheat and whole wheat flour, brushed with agave syrup and rolled in crushed walnuts.

Chocolate & Pomegranate Cake

Vegan cake with a whole wheat sponge, dark chocolate tofu cream and pomegranate, soaked in coffee and elegantly decorated.

Kiwi & Oat Patties — Baked or No-Bake

Healthy kiwi, banana, raisin, and oat patties — can be baked in the oven or shaped into balls and chilled.

Baked French toast — not fried in oil

French toast baked in the air fryer without oil — made with graham bread, milk, egg, and sweetener, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

Baked Flat Papanași

Baked flat papanași made with cottage cheese, semolina and raisins — 114 kcal per 100 g, no added fat.

Green Beans in a Cast-Iron Pot with Garlic

Yellow green beans braised in a cast-iron pot with onion, caramelised garlic and palm oil — a simple and tasty recipe.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

Informational page about helpful tools and utensils in the kitchen — Raluca Găteşte.

SALADS

A collection of salad recipes from Raluca Găteşte.

Pan-Fried Chickpeas with Grilled Tofu

Chickpeas cooked in a pan with onion and ajvar, served alongside smoked tofu seasoned with paprika and dill, prepared on the grill.

Vegan semolina dumplings

Vegan semolina dumplings made from equal parts semolina and water, boiled in simmering water — a simple vegan recipe ready in a few minutes.

Nectarine Ice Cream

Natural ice cream with nectarines, bananas, sour cream, and milk, blended and frozen with no added sugar.

International Recipes

A collection of international recipes adapted to Romanian tastes, with simple ingredients and accessible techniques.

New Cabbage Stew with Pork Chop

New cabbage stew with pork chop, rice, carrots, tomatoes and fresh dill — a traditional Romanian recipe.

Special Recipes

A collection of special recipes — Air Fryer, Baby Friendly, Contributor Recipes, International Recipes and Holiday Recipes.

Special Recipes

A collection of special recipes — Air Fryer, Baby Friendly, Contributor Recipes, International Recipes and Ovo-Lacto-Pesco-Vegetarian Recipes.

Zander in Polenta Crust in the Air Fryer

Nile zander fillet coated in salted polenta, cooked in the Air Fryer at 160–170°C — 127 kcal / 100 g, served with garlic sauce.

Ovo-Lacto-Pesco-Vegetarian Recipes

A collection of ovo-lacto-pesco-vegetarian recipes — meat-free dishes with eggs, dairy and/or fish, healthy and delicious.

Organising Spices and Dried Legumes

Practical tips on organising spices and dried legumes in your kitchen for more efficient and tidy cooking.

'low' carbs

Low-carb recipes selected by Raluca Găteşte for a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

'low' fats

Low-fat recipes selected by Raluca Găteşte for a healthy lifestyle.

'low' calories

Low-calorie recipes selected by Raluca Găteşte for a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

'low' costs

Cheap and economical recipes selected by Raluca Găteşte for delicious meals without breaking the bank.

'low' time cooking

Quick recipes that come together in the shortest possible time, selected by Raluca Găteşte for busy days.

Testimonials

Messages and appreciation received by Raluca Găteşte from readers and followers of the blog.

Black Olive Paste

Quick black olive paste recipe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil, served on toast. 201 kcal per 100 g.

Pulpy Grapefruit Juice

Fresh pulpy grapefruit juice sweetened with coconut sweetener — low cost and low calorie compared to store-bought juices.

Bean Cream

Bean cream recipe with garlic, onion and inactive dry yeast flakes. 129 kcal per 100g, vegan and nutritious.

Soybean Pâté

Vegan soybean pâté recipe made with cooked soybeans, garlic and nutritional yeast flakes. 402 kcal per 100 g, high in protein.

Yellow Melon Jam

Recipe for yellow melon jam sweetened with stevia — low calories and low carbs compared to store-bought jam.

Vegetable and tofu skewers

Quick skewers with mushrooms, zucchini, red pepper, and tofu, seasoned and grilled — just 58 kcal/100 g.

Mici — 1 Part Soy, 1 Part Tofu

Vegan mici made from textured soy protein and tofu, seasoned with coriander, rosemary and allspice — 249 kcal/100 g, high in protein.

Mushroom Pizza

Vegan pizza with an oat and rye flour crust, topped with champignon mushrooms, tofu, vegan cheese and olives — 210 kcal/100 g.

Preserves

Homemade preserve and jam recipes: strawberry jam, apple jam and yellow melon jam.

Roasted Soybeans

Roasted soybeans seasoned with garlic powder and sweet paprika — 447 kcal / 100 g, high protein, ideal as a healthy snack.

Lentil Stuffed Mushrooms

Champignon mushrooms stuffed with red lentils, inactive yeast and garlic, baked at 180°C — only 54 kcal / 100 g.

Tofu and Zucchini Patties

Patties made from tofu, grated zucchini and carrot, seasoned with garlic and dill, baked at 220°C — 66 kcal / 100 g.

Mushroom Mini-Patties

Mini-patties made from mushrooms, tofu and soy, seasoned with coriander and garlic, baked at 220°C — 86 kcal / 100 g.

Homemade Sausages (Mixed)

Homemade sausages made with chicken breast and pork loin, seasoned with garlic, thyme and cinnamon — 145 kcal / 100 g.

Baked Breaded Cabbage

Baked breaded cabbage recipe with minced chicken breast, parmesan, and oat bran — 88 kcal/100 g.

Cow's Milk Pudding

Simple cow

Oat Flour Crepes

Healthy oat flour crepes with eggs, dates and milk — no oil, no added sugar.

No-Bake Mini Dessert with Cottage Cheese and Whipped Cream

No-bake dessert with cottage cheese, whipped cream and gelatine — 164 kcal/100 g, simple and delicious.

Cake — 'Chocolate Jelly'

Chocolate jelly cake — low carb, flour-free, butter-free, oil-free, ready in just a few minutes.

Sauerkraut & Chicken Breast Roll

Sauerkraut and chicken breast roll — a whole-grain yeasted dough stuffed with sauerkraut, onion, and chicken breast, baked at 180–200°C.

Salads

Salad recipe category on the Raluca Găteşte culinary blog.

Banana and Chocolate Balls

A healthy, baby-friendly dessert: balls made from banana, walnuts, coconut, and 80% cocoa chocolate, baked for 15 minutes at 160°C.

Whole-Wheat Muffins

Whole-wheat muffins with cocoa, chocolate and almond flakes — simple no-sugar recipe, baked 40 minutes at 180°C.

Blueberry Crumble

Simple blueberry and red apple crumble with a topping of rice flour, oil and cinnamon, baked in the air fryer for 15–20 minutes.

Airfryer

Collection of airfryer recipes — a healthy cooking method using hot circulating air, without oil.

Dessert Filled with Apple Jam

Halloween dessert with wholegrain flour dough filled with cinnamon apple jam, baked at 200°C.

Cornmeal Bread Rings

Fluffy bread rings made from three types of flour — white, oat, and cornmeal — baked at 200°C with a touch of sweet paprika.

Crunchy Basil Flatbreads

Crunchy basil flatbreads cooked on the hob — 160 kcal/100 g, 5 g protein, 32 g carbs, 1 g fat.

Lebanese Flatbreads

Fluffy Lebanese flatbreads made with a starter dough — 171 kcal/100 g, 5 g protein, 35 g carbs, 1 g fat.

Thin Flatbreads

Thin flatbreads from just 3 ingredients: sparkling water, salt, and white flour 000, cooked on a pan for 1–2 minutes per side.

Potato and Beetroot Soup

Video recipe for potato and beetroot soup, a colorful and nutritious cream soup.

Bean Mini-Patties

Vegan mini-patties made from cooked beans and tofu, with inactive yeast flakes and garlic, baked in the air fryer at 200°C.

Simple Pan Flatbreads

Simple pan flatbreads made with white flour, dry yeast, and rapeseed oil — risen for 2 hours and cooked in a cast iron pan for 5–6 minutes on each side.

Holiday Recipes

A collection of vegan and vegetarian holiday recipes: roasted soy beans, lentil-stuffed mushrooms, mushroom patties, whipped cream foam, and soy & tofu mici.

Warm Salad with Corn Puff Mayonnaise

Warm salad with champignon mushrooms, courgette and tofu, with corn puff, oil and mustard mayonnaise — only 80 kcal / 100 g.

Warm Salad with Tofu Mayonnaise

Warm salad with grilled champignon mushrooms, courgette and tofu, with tofu and mustard mayonnaise — 80 kcal / 100 g.

Puffed Corn Mayonnaise

Vegan mayonnaise made from puffed corn, oil and sweet mustard, blended in just a few seconds — 255 kcal/100 g.

Tofu and Mustard Mayonnaise

Creamy and healthy mayonnaise made from tofu and classic mustard, preservative-free, ready in 30 seconds — 111 kcal/100 g.

Hummus Sauce

A tasty and aromatic sauce made from hummus, lemon juice, sweet paprika, and inactive yeast flakes — 149 kcal/100 g.

Cherry and Tofu Ice Cream

Natural ice cream with cherries and tofu cheese, flavoured with orange zest and sweetener, with no added sugar.

Olive Sauce

A simple and quick sauce made from blended black olives mixed with sweet mustard and inactive yeast flakes.

Whipped cream — no sugar

Natural sugar-free whipped cream from concentrated aquafaba, stevia sweetener, and lemon extract — a healthy alternative to store-bought whipped cream.

'Creole' Apple Sheet Cake

A poured sheet cake with a whole-grain base flavoured with rum extract and carob powder, filled with reduced apples and cinnamon, sprinkled with sesame.

Poured Pumpkin Cake

Poured cake with a two-tone wholemeal sponge, filling of raw pumpkin reduced with cinnamon, and decorated with dark chocolate and poppy seeds.

Cocoa Dough for Sfintisori (Saints' Day Rolls)

Recipe for a vegan sweet cocoa dough, shaped and baked into Sfintisori — egg-free, dairy-free, with whole wheat flour and solid sweetener.

Vegan Raspberry and Chocolate Cheesecake

Recipe for vegan cheesecake with raspberries and chocolate — oat and date crust, tofu and semolina cream with agar-agar, dairy-free.

Testimonials

Messages and thanks received from those who have tried the Raluca Gateste recipes.

Recipes in Pictures (Portfolio)

Dishes from the personal archive, cooked by eye before Raluca started weighing ingredients and publishing recipes.

Fasting & Vegan Recipes

A collection of fasting and vegan recipes — appetisers, main courses, drinks, desserts and much more, with no animal-derived products.

Oven-Baked 'Fries'

Julienne-cut potatoes seasoned with dill, garlic powder and rosemary, baked in the oven without oil — 82 kcal / 100 g.

Mixed chicken and pork drob

Traditional drob made from chicken and pork offal — liver, tongue, heart, kidneys — seasoned and baked in the oven, 154 kcal / 100 g.

Pork Mici

Pork mici with garlic, turmeric, thyme and baking soda, grilled — 256 kcal / 100 g.

Vegan Tofu Aspic

Vegan tofu aspic with carrots, parsnip and agar-agar — 33 kcal / 100 g, a fasting-friendly and vegan recipe.

Non-Vegan Appetizer Ideas

Collection of non-vegan appetizer ideas — delicious snacks and appetizers with animal-based ingredients.

Vegan Appetizer Ideas

Collection of vegan and fasting appetizer ideas — bean cream, soybean pâté, black olive spread, and other plant-based snacks.

Baby-Friendly Non-Vegan Recipe Ideas

Collection of baby-friendly non-vegan recipes — delicate and nutritious preparations suitable for little ones, with animal-based ingredients.

Non-Vegan Drinks and Frozen Desserts

Collection of non-vegan drinks and frozen desserts — nectarine ice cream, natural juices, and other delicious refreshments.

Vegan Drinks and Frozen Desserts

Collection of vegan and plant-based drinks and frozen desserts — Pulpy Grapefruit juice, cherry and tofu ice cream, and other plant-based refreshments.

Vegan and fasting main courses

A collection of vegan and fasting main courses — baked soy beans, tofu patties, mushroom meatballs, lentil-stuffed mushrooms, and other hearty meat-free dishes.

Meat-based main courses

Meat-based main course recipes: muffins, meatballs, sausages, stuffed mushrooms, and other tasty dishes prepared the healthy way.

About

About Raluca Găteşte — a site dedicated to healthy, tasty and beautiful recipes prepared in the comfort of your own kitchen.

About Me

The story of my journey from March 2019 to the present — changing eating habits, caloric deficit and healthy recipes cooked with love.

About me

The story of my food transformation — moderation, culinary variety, and healthy recipes lovingly cooked for my family.

About the site

About the Raluca Găteşte virtual kitchen: low carbs, low fats, low calories, low costs, and low time recipes with accessible ingredients and healthy preparation.

Homemade vegan and fasting fast food

Vegan and fasting fast food recipes: oven-baked fries, vegetable and tofu skewers, soy and tofu mici, mushroom pizza.

Homemade meat fast food

Homemade meat fast food recipes, healthy and delicious — including homemade pork mici.

Menu Archive

The Raluca Găteşte family menu archive: proposed recipes integrated into real daily menus for 2019, 2020 and 2021.

2020 Menu Archive

Family menu archive from 2020 — collages of dishes integrated daily into the menu, from January, February and September.

2021 Menu Archive

Family menu archive from 2021 — collages of dishes integrated daily into the menu, from January and February.

2019 Menu Archive

Photo gallery of menus and dishes cooked by Raluca in 2019 — a culinary collage archive from October and November 2019.

Kitchen Tips & Tricks

Practical tips and tricks from Raluca

Baking & Sweet Pastries (Vegan)

Fasting-friendly and vegan baking and sweet pastry recipes — cocoa doughs, egg-free and dairy-free desserts, crumble, poured cakes and more.

Baking & Sweet Pastries (non-vegan)

Baking and sweet pastry recipes with eggs and dairy — cottage cheese muffins, coconut croissants, semolina chocolate cream, sweet pasta cheesecake and more.

Savoury Baking and Pastry

Savoury baking and pastry recipes — dough for savoury bakes, three-flour dough, chicken cabbage rolls and other delicious dishes.

Baking & Savoury Pastries (Vegan)

Fasting-friendly and vegan savoury baking and pastry recipes — cornmeal bread rings, crispy basil flatbreads, Lebanese flatbreads, thin flatbreads and simple pan breads.

Non-Vegan Soups and Stews

Non-vegan soup and stew recipes — Greek-style sour soup, Rădăuți-style sour soup, meatball soup with chicken breast or pork cutlet, and lettuce soup with chicken breast.

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Meat & Dairy Recipes

Explore the meat and dairy recipes on Raluca Găteşte — healthy and delicious dishes from every category, with no compromise on taste and flavour.

Food for the Soul and Mind

Thoughts and articles on spiritual, financial, educational, and social balance — because balance is the secret and one of life

Miscellaneous

A diverse category with an alphabetical index, recipes for the soul and mind, menus, and useful resources from Raluca Găteşte.

Buckwheat flour and apple cookies

Buckwheat flour and apple cookies recipe — tender gluten-free biscuits with raisins and cinnamon, baked at 180°C.

Apple jam

Natural apple jam recipe, sugar-free, with stevia and cinnamon — a simple preparation ready in 30 minutes.

Strawberry jam

Homemade strawberry jam recipe, sugar-free, with stevia sweetener and lemon juice.

Forgive Me! Thank You! I Love You!

About the Ho'oponopono method — forgiveness, gratitude, and love.

Baby-Friendly Vegan Recipe Ideas

Baby-friendly vegan and fasting recipe ideas — plant-based preparations suitable for little ones too.

Meat Recipe Menu

Menu of meat recipes — dishes with meat and animal products, indexed on Raluca Găteşte.

Preserves

Homemade preserve recipes — compote, jam, marmalade, pickles and zacuscă, both fasting-friendly and regular.

About the site

Find out why Raluca Găteşte exists — an electronic recipe journal with calorie counts, macronutrients, and healthy recipes for the whole family.

September 2020

Photo archive from September 2020 — a selection of dishes and culinary moments from Raluca

Contributor Recipes

Recipes created in collaboration with other healthy cooking enthusiasts.

Contributor Recipes

Recipes created in collaboration — a second series of healthy dishes with accessible ingredients.

International Recipes

A collection of international recipes — dishes from world cuisines, adapted with wholesome ingredients.

Fruit Sauces

Fruit sauces — recipes made from fresh fruits, healthy and delicious.

Fasting & Vegan Sauces

Fasting and vegan sauce recipes — puffed corn mayonnaise, tofu sauce, hummus sauce, olive sauce, and more.

Vegan Soups and Stews

Collection of vegan and plant-based soup and stew recipes — nourishing, tasty and easy to prepare.

Life simply is. (full stop)

Reflections on responsibility, universal laws, and gratitude — a motivational article by Raluca Găteşte.

Healthy Food Recipes

From the heart — medium-difficulty recipes with accessible, healthy, and delicious ingredients.

About us

About Raluca Găteşte — a passion for healthy and delicious food, shared with love.

Contact

Find me on social media — Facebook and LinkedIn.

Food for the Mind

Articles and thoughts on nutrition, healthy habits, and nourishing the mind.

Food for the Body

Recipes and tips for nourishing the body — healthy, balanced, and delicious dishes.

Food for the Soul

Thoughts, stories, and inspiration for nourishing the soul — beyond recipes.

Let's Collaborate

Collaboration opportunities with Raluca Găteşte — partnerships, collaborative recipes and more.

Home

Welcome to Raluca Găteşte — healthy and delicious recipes for a balanced life.

About me

About Raluca as a friend and professional — the story of my evolution and the secrets of a healthy and delicious diet.