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I'm Raluca and I create new recipes or adapt the classic ones to be lighter on calories and on the budget, with no compromise on taste — for families who want to eat well without spending hours in the kitchen.
Cook simply. Eat with love.
I promote a more balanced lifestyle.
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When passion met the choice of food that's healthy — and, of course, delicious — a website like this came to be: full of recipes of medium difficulty, and with affordable ingredients! I invite you to browse for the recipe you crave, and then to cook, fully convinced that you'll nourish yourself in a healthy and tasty way!
— Raluca
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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.
50 kcal / 100 glow carbhigh protein
Pork Loin Meatball Sour Soup
Recipe for sour soup with pork loin meatballs, vegetables and borscht. Low calories, high protein, only 27 kcal/100g.
27 kcal / 100 glow carbhigh protein
Baked Broccoli Muffins
Recipe for baked broccoli muffins with chicken sausage. Low carb, flour-free, only 106 kcal/100g.
106 kcal / 100 glow carbfără făinăMeatballs with Breadcrumbs
Meatball recipe with breadcrumbs made from chicken breast and carrot. 124 kcal, 15.9 g protein per 100 g.
124 kcal / 100 ghigh proteinlow fat
Peas with Pork Leg
Recipe for peas with pork leg, carrots and onion, seasoned with garlic, parsley and dill.
high protein
Mixed Liver Pâté
Recipe for mixed liver pâté with chicken liver, pork liver, and chicken breast. 162 kcal, 26 g protein per 100 g.
162 kcal / 100 ghigh proteinlow carb
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.
95 kcal / 100 glow carbhigh protein
Tuna & Corn Tart
Recipe for a tuna and corn tart with a rye flake and flaxseed flour base. 117 kcal, 13g protein per 100g.
117 kcal / 100 glow carbhigh protein
Baked Chicken Breast Mini-Patties
Recipe for baked chicken breast mini-patties with boiled potatoes. 99 kcal, 11.7g protein per 100g.
99 kcal / 100 glow fathigh protein
Baked Mini Mixed-Organ Muffins
Recipe for baked mini mixed-organ muffins. 0g carbs, 137 kcal and 18g protein per 100g.
137 kcal / 100 gzero carbhigh protein
Baked Cauliflower Muffins
Recipe for baked cauliflower muffins with parmesan and salami. 122 kcal, 11g protein per 100g.
122 kcal / 100 glow carbhigh protein
Sweet Pasta Cheesecake
Cake made with Fusilli pasta and cottage cheese, sugar-free. Low calories — 110 kcal and 15g carbohydrates per 100g.
110 kcal / 100 glow calorieno sugar
No-Sugar Crème Caramel
Sugar-free, gluten-free, low-carb and low-calorie crème caramel recipe. Made with solid sweetener and 1.5% milk.
no sugarno sugarfără gluten
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.
110 kcal / 100 gzero carbhigh protein
Mixed Head Cheese (Chicken & Pork Offal)
Recipe for mixed head cheese with chicken and pork offal. 70 kcal, 12g protein per 100g. Zero carbohydrates.
70 kcal / 100 gzero carbhigh protein
Black Olive Paste
Black olive paste recipe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil. 201 kcal per 100 g.
201 kcal / 100 glow carbvegan
Date Paste
Date paste recipe — a natural sweetener made from hydrated and blended dates. No added sugar.
230 kcal / 100 gveganno sugar added
Pork Brain Patties
Baked pork brain patties with semolina, carrot, and fresh herbs. 131 kcal, 9 g protein per 100 g.
131 kcal / 100 glow calorie
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.
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Spinach & Chicken Breast Patties
Spinach and chicken breast patties — a recipe by Raluca Găteşte.
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Chocolate Cream
Simple chocolate cream made with cocoa, butter and milk — a healthy sugar-free recipe.
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Cottage Cheese Muffins
Cottage cheese muffins with raisins and orange zest, baked at 190°C. 160 kcal / 100g.
160 kcal / 100 gno sugardesert
Cocoa Roll with Chocolate Flakes
A cocoa sponge roll with vanilla cheese cream, decorated with chocolate flakes.
no sugardesert
Baked Chicken Breast & Pea Roll
Chicken breast roll with a pea, carrot and spring onion filling. 92 kcal / 100 g.
92 kcal / 100 ghigh proteinlow fat
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.
179 kcal / 100 glow carbfără gluten
Pork Liver Pâté
Homemade pâté from pork offal (kidneys, liver, tongue, heart) with gelatine and spices. 170 kcal / 100 g.
170 kcal / 100 gzero carbhigh protein
Dough for Savory Bakes
Yeast dough for savory bakes: baguette, rolls, pizza, pies. A simple and versatile recipe.
aluatversatil
Baked Mushroom Roll
A tricolour roll (spinach, carrot, beetroot) with a champignon mushroom filling. 162 kcal, 7 g protein per 100 g.
162 kcal / 100 gvegetarian
Coconut Croissants
Recipe for leavened dough croissants filled with desiccated coconut, raisins and orange zest.
dulciuri
Semolina Cream with Chocolate
Recipe for a semolina pudding cream with milk and dark chocolate chips. Sugar-free.
no sugarlow fat
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.
298 kcal / 100 gdulciuritradițional
Stuffed Vegan Sfințișori (Mucenici)
Vegan recipe for stuffed sfințișori filled with coconut flakes and jam, made with cocoa and whole wheat dough.
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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.
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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.
146 kcal / 100 gveganfără gluten
Cocoa Loaf Cake with Dried Plums
Recipe for cocoa loaf cake with dried plums, sugar-free cherry jam and almond flakes. No sugar.
no sugardulciuri
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.
104 kcal / 100 glow fathigh protein
Pork Loin & Cauliflower Baked Roll
Pork loin roll stuffed with boiled cauliflower, Parmesan, carrots and egg — baked in the oven with sesame seeds.
113 kcal / 100 glow carbhigh protein
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.
desertfără zahăr
Chicken Breast Bologna
Homemade chicken breast bologna made with boiled chicken, garlic, beetroot juice and gelatin — healthy, preservative-free.
110 kcal / 100 ghigh proteinde casă
A Tomato and Onion Salad
The simplest tomato and onion salad with an apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing — quick, healthy and delicious.
45 kcal / 100 gsalatăvegan
Chicken Breast Meatball Sour Soup
Sour soup with chicken breast meatballs — no rice, semolina or breadcrumbs. Very low in calories, carbs and fat.
24 kcal / 100 glow carblow fat
Pork Loin Stuffed Mushrooms
Champignon mushrooms stuffed with minced pork loin, zucchini, carrots, parmesan and garlic — baked without added oil.
78 kcal / 100 glow carbhigh protein
Pork Loin Pilaf
Pork loin pilaf with rice, vegetables and clear chicken broth — simply cooked over low heat in about 50 minutes.
90 kcal / 100 gpilaforez
Pan-Fried Spinach with Oregano
Frozen spinach pan-fried with onion, rapeseed oil, and oregano — a simple and quick dish ready in minutes.
104 kcal / 100 gveganrapid
'Three Types of Flour' Dough
Versatile dough with white flour, whole spelt, and buckwheat — perfect for pizza, bread, rolls, or savory pies.
pâinealuat
Cinnamon Digestive Biscuits
Digestive biscuits with oat bran, peanut butter and cinnamon — 360 kcal / 100 g, baked 20 min at 180°C.
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Slow-cooked beans
Slow-cooked beans with carrot, onion, dill, and zacusca — a simple and nourishing recipe ready in about 45 minutes.
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Nettle Stew
Nettle stew with garlic and onion — 82 kcal / 100 g, cooked quickly for a healthy spring lunch.
82 kcal / 100 gvegetarianvegan
Gluten-Free Meatballs
Chicken breast meatballs with carrot and dill, gluten-free — 102 kcal / 100 g, simmered in soup for approximately 10 minutes.
102 kcal / 100 gfără glutenhigh protein
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.
95 kcal / 100 gpeșteair fryer
Cake 'Lămâița' (Little Lemon)
A coconut flour sponge cake with lemon cream — a refined sugar-free recipe, chilled overnight for a delicate dessert.
deserttort
Pan-Fried Appetiser Roll — Low Carb
Low-carb pan-fried appetiser roll with chicken ham, Parmesan and olive paste — 152 kcal / 100 g.
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Freezing Foods
Tips on freezing foods — what you can and cannot safely freeze at home.
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Kitchen Tools That Make a Real Difference
Discover the kitchen tools that make cooking easier, faster, and more enjoyable.
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About Vegan Baking
Everything you need to know about fasting-friendly and vegan baking — egg, fat and dairy substitutes in baking recipes.
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Reduced Peas
Recipe for reduced peas with carrots, cherry tomatoes and fresh dill. Vegan, 84 kcal/100g.
84 kcal / 100 gveganlow calorie
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.
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Baked Breaded Aubergine
Baked breaded aubergine recipe with wheat bran, dill, and sweet paprika. Vegan, 119 kcal per serving.
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Buckwheat Flour and Plum Cookies
Vegan buckwheat flour and plum cookie recipe, without refined sugar. 170 kcal/100g, 26 pieces.
170 kcal / 100 gveganfără zahăr
Kiwi Pancakes
Recipe for vegan kiwi pancakes with oat flakes, egg-free. Delicious with blueberries and strawberry jam.
vegande post
Mango Pancakes
Vegan pancakes with mango flesh and a flax-seed egg substitute, gluten-free and egg-free.
137 kcal / 100 gvegande post
Coconut Cake
Low carb, low fat coconut cake with a cocoa sponge base and a white coconut cream, decorated with almonds and chocolate.
vegande post
Sfințișori – Very Low Calories
Traditional vegan Sfințișori made with buckwheat and whole wheat flour, brushed with agave syrup and rolled in crushed walnuts.
vegande post
Chocolate & Pomegranate Cake
Vegan cake with a whole wheat sponge, dark chocolate tofu cream and pomegranate, soaked in coffee and elegantly decorated.
vegande post
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.
172 kcal / 100 gvegande post
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.
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Baked Flat Papanași
Baked flat papanași made with cottage cheese, semolina and raisins — 114 kcal per 100 g, no added fat.
114 kcal / 100 gdesertbrânză de vaci
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.
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Helpful Kitchen Tools
Informational page about helpful tools and utensils in the kitchen — Raluca Găteşte.
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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.
120 kcal / 100 gnăuttofu
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.
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Nectarine Ice Cream
Natural ice cream with nectarines, bananas, sour cream, and milk, blended and frozen with no added sugar.
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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.
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Special Recipes
A collection of special recipes — Air Fryer, Baby Friendly, Contributor Recipes, International Recipes and Holiday Recipes.
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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.
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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.
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'low' carbs
Low-carb recipes selected by Raluca Găteşte for a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
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'low' fats
Low-fat recipes selected by Raluca Găteşte for a healthy lifestyle.
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'low' calories
Low-calorie recipes selected by Raluca Găteşte for a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
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'low' costs
Cheap and economical recipes selected by Raluca Găteşte for delicious meals without breaking the bank.
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'low' time cooking
Quick recipes that come together in the shortest possible time, selected by Raluca Găteşte for busy days.
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Testimonials
Messages and appreciation received by Raluca Găteşte from readers and followers of the blog.
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Black Olive Paste
Quick black olive paste recipe with garlic and extra virgin olive oil, served on toast. 201 kcal per 100 g.
201 kcal / 100 glow carbvegan
Pulpy Grapefruit Juice
Fresh pulpy grapefruit juice sweetened with coconut sweetener — low cost and low calorie compared to store-bought juices.
low costslow calorie
Bean Cream
Bean cream recipe with garlic, onion and inactive dry yeast flakes. 129 kcal per 100g, vegan and nutritious.
129 kcal / 100 gveganlow fat
Soybean Pâté
Vegan soybean pâté recipe made with cooked soybeans, garlic and nutritional yeast flakes. 402 kcal per 100 g, high in protein.
402 kcal / 100 gveganhigh protein
Yellow Melon Jam
Recipe for yellow melon jam sweetened with stevia — low calories and low carbs compared to store-bought jam.
low calorielow carb
Vegetable and tofu skewers
Quick skewers with mushrooms, zucchini, red pepper, and tofu, seasoned and grilled — just 58 kcal/100 g.
58 kcal / 100 gveganlow calorie
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.
249 kcal / 100 gveganhigh 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.
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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.
447 kcal / 100 gproteicvegan
Lentil Stuffed Mushrooms
Champignon mushrooms stuffed with red lentils, inactive yeast and garlic, baked at 180°C — only 54 kcal / 100 g.
54 kcal / 100 gveganlow calorie
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.
66 kcal / 100 gveganlow calorie
Mushroom Mini-Patties
Mini-patties made from mushrooms, tofu and soy, seasoned with coriander and garlic, baked at 220°C — 86 kcal / 100 g.
86 kcal / 100 gveganciuperci
Homemade Sausages (Mixed)
Homemade sausages made with chicken breast and pork loin, seasoned with garlic, thyme and cinnamon — 145 kcal / 100 g.
145 kcal / 100 gcarnelow carb
Baked Breaded Cabbage
Baked breaded cabbage recipe with minced chicken breast, parmesan, and oat bran — 88 kcal/100 g.
88 kcal / 100 glow carbhigh protein
Cow's Milk Pudding
Simple cow
desertfără zahăr
Oat Flour Crepes
Healthy oat flour crepes with eggs, dates and milk — no oil, no added sugar.
fără uleifără zahăr
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.
164 kcal / 100 gdesertfără coacere
Cake — 'Chocolate Jelly'
Chocolate jelly cake — low carb, flour-free, butter-free, oil-free, ready in just a few minutes.
low carbfără făină
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.
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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.
290 kcal / 100 gdesertlow calorie
Whole-Wheat Muffins
Whole-wheat muffins with cocoa, chocolate and almond flakes — simple no-sugar recipe, baked 40 minutes at 180°C.
315 kcal / 100 gfăină integralăno sugar
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.
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Airfryer
Collection of airfryer recipes — a healthy cooking method using hot circulating air, without oil.
airfryerfără ulei 
Dessert Filled with Apple Jam
Halloween dessert with wholegrain flour dough filled with cinnamon apple jam, baked at 200°C.
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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.
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Crunchy Basil Flatbreads
Crunchy basil flatbreads cooked on the hob — 160 kcal/100 g, 5 g protein, 32 g carbs, 1 g fat.
160 kcal / 100 glipiibusuioc
Lebanese Flatbreads
Fluffy Lebanese flatbreads made with a starter dough — 171 kcal/100 g, 5 g protein, 35 g carbs, 1 g fat.
171 kcal / 100 glipiimaia
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.
235 kcal / 100 gveganpost
Potato and Beetroot Soup
Video recipe for potato and beetroot soup, a colorful and nutritious cream soup.
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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.
133 kcal / 100 gveganhigh protein
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.
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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.
80 kcal / 100 gveganlow calorie
Warm Salad with Tofu Mayonnaise
Warm salad with grilled champignon mushrooms, courgette and tofu, with tofu and mustard mayonnaise — 80 kcal / 100 g.
80 kcal / 100 gveganlow calorie
Puffed Corn Mayonnaise
Vegan mayonnaise made from puffed corn, oil and sweet mustard, blended in just a few seconds — 255 kcal/100 g.
255 kcal / 100 gveganmaioneză
Tofu and Mustard Mayonnaise
Creamy and healthy mayonnaise made from tofu and classic mustard, preservative-free, ready in 30 seconds — 111 kcal/100 g.
111 kcal / 100 gveganmaioneză
Hummus Sauce
A tasty and aromatic sauce made from hummus, lemon juice, sweet paprika, and inactive yeast flakes — 149 kcal/100 g.
149 kcal / 100 gvegansos
Cherry and Tofu Ice Cream
Natural ice cream with cherries and tofu cheese, flavoured with orange zest and sweetener, with no added sugar.
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Olive Sauce
A simple and quick sauce made from blended black olives mixed with sweet mustard and inactive yeast flakes.
100 kcal / 100 gsosmăsline
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.
12 kcal / 100 gfrișcăaquafaba
'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.
138 kcal / 100 gprăjitură turnatămere
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.
149 kcal / 100 gprăjitură turnatădovleac
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.
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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.
165 kcal / 100 gvegancheesecake
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.
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Fasting & Vegan Recipes
A collection of fasting and vegan recipes — appetisers, main courses, drinks, desserts and much more, with no animal-derived products.
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Oven-Baked 'Fries'
Julienne-cut potatoes seasoned with dill, garlic powder and rosemary, baked in the oven without oil — 82 kcal / 100 g.
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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.
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Pork Mici
Pork mici with garlic, turmeric, thyme and baking soda, grilled — 256 kcal / 100 g.
256 kcal / 100 gmiciporc
Vegan Tofu Aspic
Vegan tofu aspic with carrots, parsnip and agar-agar — 33 kcal / 100 g, a fasting-friendly and vegan recipe.
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Non-Vegan Appetizer Ideas
Collection of non-vegan appetizer ideas — delicious snacks and appetizers with animal-based ingredients.
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Vegan Appetizer Ideas
Collection of vegan and fasting appetizer ideas — bean cream, soybean pâté, black olive spread, and other plant-based snacks.
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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.
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Non-Vegan Drinks and Frozen Desserts
Collection of non-vegan drinks and frozen desserts — nectarine ice cream, natural juices, and other delicious refreshments.
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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.
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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.
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Meat-based main courses
Meat-based main course recipes: muffins, meatballs, sausages, stuffed mushrooms, and other tasty dishes prepared the healthy way.
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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.
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About me
The story of my food transformation — moderation, culinary variety, and healthy recipes lovingly cooked for my family.
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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.
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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.
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Homemade meat fast food
Homemade meat fast food recipes, healthy and delicious — including homemade pork mici.
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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.
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Kitchen Tips & Tricks
Practical tips and tricks from Raluca
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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.
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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.
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Savoury Baking and Pastry
Savoury baking and pastry recipes — dough for savoury bakes, three-flour dough, chicken cabbage rolls and other delicious dishes.
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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.
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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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My 5-Step Strategy for a Financially Balanced Lifestyle When Shopping at the Hypermarket
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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.
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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
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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.
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Apple jam
Natural apple jam recipe, sugar-free, with stevia and cinnamon — a simple preparation ready in 30 minutes.
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Strawberry jam
Homemade strawberry jam recipe, sugar-free, with stevia sweetener and lemon juice.
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Forgive Me! Thank You! I Love You!
About the Ho'oponopono method — forgiveness, gratitude, and love.
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Baby-Friendly Vegan Recipe Ideas
Baby-friendly vegan and fasting recipe ideas — plant-based preparations suitable for little ones too.
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Meat Recipe Menu
Menu of meat recipes — dishes with meat and animal products, indexed on Raluca Găteşte.
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Preserves
Homemade preserve recipes — compote, jam, marmalade, pickles and zacuscă, both fasting-friendly and regular.
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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
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Contributor Recipes
Recipes created in collaboration with other healthy cooking enthusiasts.
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Contributor Recipes
Recipes created in collaboration — a second series of healthy dishes with accessible ingredients.
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International Recipes
A collection of international recipes — dishes from world cuisines, adapted with wholesome ingredients.
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Fruit Sauces
Fruit sauces — recipes made from fresh fruits, healthy and delicious.
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Fasting & Vegan Sauces
Fasting and vegan sauce recipes — puffed corn mayonnaise, tofu sauce, hummus sauce, olive sauce, and more.
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Vegan Soups and Stews
Collection of vegan and plant-based soup and stew recipes — nourishing, tasty and easy to prepare.
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Life simply is. (full stop)
Reflections on responsibility, universal laws, and gratitude — a motivational article by Raluca Găteşte.
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Healthy Food Recipes
From the heart — medium-difficulty recipes with accessible, healthy, and delicious ingredients.
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About us
About Raluca Găteşte — a passion for healthy and delicious food, shared with love.
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Contact
Find me on social media — Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Food for the Mind
Articles and thoughts on nutrition, healthy habits, and nourishing the mind.
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Food for the Body
Recipes and tips for nourishing the body — healthy, balanced, and delicious dishes.
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Food for the Soul
Thoughts, stories, and inspiration for nourishing the soul — beyond recipes.
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Let's Collaborate
Collaboration opportunities with Raluca Găteşte — partnerships, collaborative recipes and more.
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Home
Welcome to Raluca Găteşte — healthy and delicious recipes for a balanced life.
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About me
About Raluca as a friend and professional — the story of my evolution and the secrets of a healthy and delicious diet.
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