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Fattened duck stew
Duck cooked slowly with onion, garlic and paprika in a rich sauce.
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23 recipes
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Găluște cu păsat (cabbage rolls)
Sarmale (cabbage rolls) wrapped in pickled cabbage leaves, with a corn-grit filling.
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Crispy chicken balls with mozzarella
Crispy balls made from chicken, carrots and cream cheese, filled with mozzarella and coated in cornflakes. Alexia's recipe.
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Beef with brown rice and broccoli
Lean beef with brown rice and broccoli, cooked simply, without heavy sauces.
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Lamb stew with milk and dill
Lamb slow-cooked with onion in a white sauce with milk and dill. Serve it with polenta or bread.
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Red lentil stew with vegetables
Red lentils, carrots and onion, simmered slowly into a creamy stew. A Lenten (plant-based) recipe, with simple ingredients and a gentle flavour.
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Lenten potato stew, with bread
Potato stew with onion, carrot and tomato sauce, cooked over a low heat. A Lenten (plant-based) meal that tastes like home.
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Lenten potato stew, with rice
Lenten (plant-based) potato stew, with rice. A meal from the gluten-free, no-added-sugar menu, with simple ingredients and quantities for one person.
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Salmon with brown rice and broccoli
Baked salmon with brown rice and broccoli. A simple meal with a delicate flavour and clear portions.
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Salmon with broccoli and flavoured butter
Tender salmon with broccoli and butter flavoured with garlic, lemon and dill. The fish and vegetables are cooked in the oven, or steamed in the Thermomix version.
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Chicken with mushrooms and sour cream
Pieces of chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sour cream sauce with garlic and parsley. The sauce thickens without any flour.
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Baked trout with lemon and garlic
Trout fillets baked with olive oil, lemon and garlic. A simple recipe that lets the flavour of the fish come through.
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Wholewheat pasta with chicken and tomato sauce
Wholewheat pasta with chicken, tomato sauce and broccoli. A meal with protein and fibre, with quantities for one serving.
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Pasta with chickpeas and tomatoes
Pasta with chickpeas, tomatoes and carrots, served with bread. A Lenten (plant-based) lunch with legumes and grains.
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Brown rice with chicken and tomato sauce
Brown rice with chicken and tomato sauce. A meal from the gluten-free, no-added-sugar menu, with simple ingredients and quantities for one person.
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Lenten rice with braised cabbage
Lenten (plant-based) rice with braised cabbage. A meal from the gluten-free, no-added-sugar menu, with simple ingredients and quantities for one person.
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Rice with chickpeas and tomatoes
Rice with chickpeas and tomatoes. A meal from the gluten-free, no-added-sugar menu, with simple ingredients and quantities for one person.
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Lenten macaroni with cabbage
Macaroni tossed with sautéed white cabbage, onion and pepper. A simple recipe that tastes like home.
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Lentils with rice and carrots
Lentils with rice, carrots and tomatoes. A filling plant-based lunch made from everyday ingredients.
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Thick bean stew with smoked pork ribs
Beans with smoked pork ribs, onion and paprika, in a sauce thickened with milk and sour cream. The lovage and parsley go in at the end.
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Cod with potatoes and peas
Baked cod, boiled potatoes and peas. An easy fish lunch for the whole family.
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Baked potatoes with ham and mozzarella
Boiled potatoes, ham and mozzarella, layered and covered with a mixture of sour cream and eggs. Crispy bacon and parsley finish the dish.
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Baked potatoes with boiled eggs, sour cream and cheese
Layered potatoes with boiled eggs, sour cream and cașcaval (semi-hard cheese), browned in the oven. A creamy dish with a golden crust, just right for a family lunch.
November
In season now
What is fresh at the market this month, and the recipes we use it in.
apples 17pears 2quinces 3pumpkin 6cauliflower 2broccoli 8cabbage 3beetroot 2carrots 39celeriac 14walnuts 5potatoes 28citrus 33kale 2
Side dishes
Roasted autumn vegetables with goat's feta
Roasted beetroot, potatoes, celeriac, onion and peppers, with goat's feta and a mustard, honey and lemon dressing. Classic recipe and Thermomix TM6/TM7.
Drinks
Beetroot, carrot, apple and orange juice with honey
Beetroot, carrot, apple and orange juice, sweetened with honey. The mixture is concentrated, so you dilute it with water to taste when serving.
Soups and sour soups
Sweet potato, lentil and turmeric soup
A nourishing soup with roasted sweet potato, lentils, chickpeas, spinach and pumpkin seeds. A recipe for four servings, in a classic and a Thermomix TM6 version.
Soups and sour soups
Roasted cauliflower soup with chickpeas and turmeric
A golden soup with roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, spinach, turmeric and pumpkin seeds. Classic version and Thermomix TM6 adaptation.
Soups and sour soups
Greek-style chicken ciorbă
Chicken ciorbă (Romanian sour soup) with root vegetables and rice, thickened with egg yolk, milk and sour cream. Lemon juice gives it its tangy taste, while lovage and parsley add freshness.
Soups and sour soups
Minestrone with kale, beans and Parmesan
Italian minestrone with small pasta, cannellini beans, courgette, kale and Parmesan. A hearty soup, ready in about 40 minutes.
Soups and sour soups
Lentil soup with Italian sausage and pesto
A filling soup with green lentils, Italian sausage, tomatoes, kale and basil pesto, with steps for the classic method and the Thermomix TM6.
Breakfast
Fruit and almonds
Apple, orange and almonds: a plant-based snack you can portion out in advance.