tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279929242024-03-13T06:03:55.943-04:00Damla Aktekin BlogLeaving bread crumbs from my life...Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.comBlogger315125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-7465001902343708612024-03-02T14:02:00.001-05:002024-03-02T14:03:08.711-05:00Roasted Sweet Potatoes6-7 sweet potatoes, washed and diced (leave as much skin on as you are comfortable)SaltCuminRed pepper Extra virgin olive oil All go in a sheet pan in a 400 Fahrenheit preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked and crispy. So yummy!Enjoy!DamlaDamla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-73564002935629655782024-03-01T08:08:00.001-05:002024-03-01T08:49:15.758-05:00Eggcado Bowl4 eggs, boiled to well done and cooled1 tomato, sliced1 cup of lettuce or spinach 1 avocado, sliced1 green onion, chopped finely 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise Himalayan saltSriracha or any hot sauce you likePrep two bowls with half of your tomato, lettuce and avocado slices. Sprinkle them with some himalayan salt. Separate the yolks of the eggs and mix them with the mayonnaise, Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-3251719983502185632024-01-26T16:23:00.001-05:002024-01-26T16:23:02.127-05:00Salad Dressing 3 cloves of garlic2 tablespoons of sunflower seeds2 tablespoons of hemp seeds 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil The juice of 1 lime2 tablespoons of himalayan saltBlend it all in your small blender until smooth. Enjoy it as a dressing on your salad!Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-47688051246547367812024-01-19T09:11:00.001-05:002024-01-19T09:11:47.184-05:00Creamy Bean Soup 2 cans of great northern beans 4 cloves of garlic1 onionHalf of a fennelChicken stock2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oilSalt1 tablespoon of 10 spice mix by oh she glows (recipe here: https://ohsheglows.com/10-spice-mix-gift-jars-printable-10-spice-veggie-soup-recipe/)Bring the roughly chopped fennel, onion, and chicken stock to boil. Add salt and olive oil. Open and drain one Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-79924421448537618632023-12-27T09:34:00.001-05:002023-12-27T11:50:52.142-05:00Potato Leek Soup 1 large onion, cut in large cubes2 leeks, cleaned and cut 5-6 potatoes, peeled, cut in large cubesSalt, pepper, red pepper Extra virgin olive oil Saute the onions and leeks until they brown a little. Add everything else plus lots of water. When the veggies are cooked, use your hand blender to turn it into a soup. Enjoy!Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-78101435864468072422023-11-27T08:54:00.001-05:002023-11-27T08:56:40.446-05:00Vegan Salad Dressing / Mayonnaisse 2 cloves of garlicThe juice of one lemon2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds1 tablespoon hemp seeds1 tablespoon mustard 1 teaspoon himalayan saltPlace everything in a Nutribullet blender and mix. Dress any salad or veggie you like or have as a dip. Tastes and looks like mayonnaise!Enjoy!Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-49861790508526242222023-11-19T17:11:00.001-05:002023-11-19T17:14:28.677-05:00Amaze-balls 1.5 cups of pitted soft dates1/2 cups of walnut1 scoop of Garden Of Life Sport protein powder 2 tablespoons of cacao powder1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds1/2 cups of almond butter1 tablespoon of almond milk Pinch of sea saltBlend all by pulsing in a food blender. Roll into balls. Refrigerate to keep fresh. Enjoy!Recipe inspired by Chanty MarieDamla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-29264817947018015872023-11-08T09:37:00.001-05:002023-11-08T14:11:16.701-05:00Easy bake oat cake 4 bananas mashed1/2 cup of melted coconut butter 1 cup of almond milk2 cups of oats1 tablespoon of pumpkin spice mix (Trader Joes)2 teaspoons of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of cardamom Mix it all and place in a baking paper layered tray. Bake in 350F for 20 minutes. When cooled, melt 1 cup of chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of almond milk, and pour over your cake. Cut in squares toDamla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-22753372592181983602023-10-26T11:02:00.001-04:002023-10-30T12:11:58.229-04:00Amazing Fall Soup 1 onion diced3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1.5 cups of red lentils 1 cup of cooked butternut squash (I bake them in the oven and freeze them in portions to have handy. You could use fresh butternut squash or skip it altogether)1 can of diced tomatoes 1 can of tomato sauce 1 can of tomato paste4-5 cloves of garlic5 cups of cold waterSaltCumin1 cup of raw cashews, Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-49586545802148653482023-09-29T12:06:00.001-04:002023-09-29T12:06:13.237-04:00Okra Dish (Zeytinyagli Bamya) 1 onion diced,1 lb okras, the top part cut 1 can of tomato sauce1 can of tomato paste,1 can of diced tomatoes 1/2 cups of hot water5 cloves of garlic, minced3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil Salt, black pepper Saute the onions. Add everything else and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it cook and simmer in very low heat for 30 minutes. Enjoy!Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-57184809175326896862023-09-16T10:20:00.001-04:002023-09-16T14:53:37.251-04:00Simple Kale Salad A bunch of kale, washed, stemmed, cut into small piecesThe juice of two lemons5 garlic cloves, pressed 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil Himalayan sea saltMix it all and squeeze the kale with your hands. You can eat it like this (yummy!) or add shredded red cabbage, nuts, corn or anything else you might like. Enjoy!One with shredded red cabbage Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-88270940592355234192023-09-15T17:23:00.001-04:002023-09-15T17:24:00.575-04:00My Favorite Easy SnackDatesPeanut butterPit and open the dates in half. Fill them with as much peanut butter as you like. Makes a really satisfying snack and dessert. Enjoy!Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-55250716626608734662023-09-11T10:51:00.001-04:002023-09-11T11:01:50.803-04:00Creamy Cashew VeggiesHalf an onion2 cups of broccoli 1 zucchini 2 cans of cooked chickpeas(And any other or alternate veggies you have or want)Salt, black pepper, red pepper 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 small can of tomato paste1 cup of water1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oilPlace all of the above in a pot and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer on low heat while you prepare theDamla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-44620756612878729832023-09-10T12:08:00.001-04:002023-09-10T12:09:13.935-04:00Nourishing Vegetable Soup 1 onion, chopped 1 celery, chopped 1.5 cups of chopped carrots1.5 cups of mushrooms chopped1.5 cups of lentils5 cloves of garlic, pressed1 package of Mushroom broth (optional, add more water if you don’t have it)4 cups of water Extra virgin olive oilCilantroSalt, black pepper, red pepper Sauté all the veggies in a little oil. Add the lentils, broth and water. Add the garlic, Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-50718116262516801312023-09-01T17:14:00.001-04:002023-12-14T15:28:45.951-05:00Awesome Noodles Pick any kind of noodles you like, Asian rice noodles thick or thin, or sweet potato noodles are great. Cook in boiled water with salt and set asideFor the veggies, again any kind of veggies you like. You could do broccoli, onions and mushrooms. Sauté them in a little bit of avocado oil and set aside. Optionally, add your broccoli on top of your noodles in the boiling water. Once the Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-7703574677948861862023-08-27T11:22:00.001-04:002023-08-27T13:05:59.238-04:00Eda’s Cookies 1.5 cups of oats1/2 cups peanut butter 1/2 cups tahini 1/3 cups honeyMix it all. Form into cookies. Bake at 350F preheated oven for 15 minutes. Enjoy!Optional (and really yummy!)Mix 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of plant milk in a low heat pot, constantly stirring to make a ganache. Drizzle over the cooled cookies. Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-28388952171477354152023-08-26T16:17:00.001-04:002023-08-26T16:38:48.538-04:00Pickled Red Onions One 1.5 liter jar6 red onions, sliced thinly in the food processor 2 cups of apple cider vinegar 2 cups of water2 tablespoons of organic cane sugar 2 tablespoons of himalayan salt5 cloves of garlic, thinly slicedPlace the onions and garlic in the jar. Layer the garlic slices over the onions (1 layer onions, slice 1 garlic and repeat). Boil the vinegar, salt, sugar, water mixture Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-78918491697600931372023-08-04T14:59:00.001-04:002023-08-04T15:47:28.415-04:00Eda’s Banana Pudding4 bananas, mashed2 cups oatmilk or almond milk2 tablespoons of cacao powder 1/2 cup chia seeds1 cup oats3 tablespoons of tahiniMix all, refrigerate. Mix again in 30 minutes. Serve cold. Enjoy!DamlaP.S. recipe by Eda AktekinDamla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-53789016533529095732023-07-14T08:34:00.001-04:002023-07-14T08:34:08.188-04:00Open-face oven toast Bread, any kind you likeMozarella or anything that won’t completely melt in the heatTomato slices or halved cherry tomatoes SaltExtra virgin olive oilOregano Spread your bread slices in a lined oven tray. Brush them liberally with olive oil. Add the tomato slices, then salt for seasoning. Add a slice of mozzarella on top. Garnish with dried oregano. Bake in 400Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-89831650521698015382023-06-22T11:37:00.001-04:002023-06-22T11:54:35.365-04:00Gluten-free Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes 2 eggs1/2 cup of oatmilk with vanilla4 tablespoons of tahini1/2 cup maple syrup1/2 cup coconut flour 1.5 tablespoons of cacao powder 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1/2 cups of raspberries (to insert in the mixture later)Mix the wet and dry ingredients, then mix them together. Line your tray with mini cupcake holders. Use an ice cream scoop to fill the holders 3/4 of the way with cakeDamla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-42332293935429976002023-06-15T08:49:00.001-04:002023-06-15T08:49:23.606-04:00Strawberry Creamsicle Smoothie 2 cups of unsweetened oatmilk with vanilla 1 cup of strawberries 1 tablespoon of tahini1 tablespoon of Sunwarrior collagen building protein peptides (or any low or no sugar vanilla protein mix)Blend all in a high speed blender like vitamix and enjoy!Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-34682573417922131382023-05-21T08:27:00.001-04:002023-05-21T08:55:30.382-04:00The Amazing Smoothie 1 banana1 tablespoon of cacao powder 1 tablespoon of tahini1 full scoop of Sun Warrior Tahitian Vanilla Protein Peptides (or your favorite low sugar vanilla flavored protein powder)1.5 cups oat milk or coconut milkBlend and enjoy!Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-59572578053909823802023-03-15T07:16:00.001-04:002023-03-15T07:16:34.618-04:00Fennel potato red lentil soup 1 fennel, cubed5 potatoes, cubed1 onion, cubed5 cloves of garlic1.5 cups of red lentils 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil CuminSaltBlack pepper Red pepper 1/2 cup of fresh dill (frozen would also work)Fill the pot with everything except the dill and a lot of water. Boil in medium heat. When all veggies are cooked add the dill and smooth it with a hand blender. Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-39224022275001404472023-02-24T08:59:00.001-05:002023-02-24T10:11:22.746-05:00Gluten free leek pastry (pirasali borek)5 leeks, cleaned and chopped 1 onion, chopped4 tablespoons of olive oilSaltSaute these ingredients in high to medium heat with the lid closed to preserve their water. Put it aside to cool down. 1 cup of oat flour2 eggs1/tablespoon of baking powder 4 tablespoons of waterSesame seedsMix the rest of the ingredients except sesame seeds by themselves then add to the cooled down veggies.Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27992924.post-23344703623206499952023-02-22T18:55:00.001-05:002023-02-22T18:55:42.053-05:00Sweet Potato Dessert 6-7 sweet potatoes, washed, halvedCinnamon5 tablespoons of tahiniThe juice of half a lemon4 tablespoons of waterLay the potatoes cut-side up in a parchment lined baking tray. Sprinkle cinnamon on top. Bake in 400 Fahrenheit oven for 45 minutes. Enjoy with skins on or off. Optional: make a sauce to go on top with tahini, lemon juice and water. Enjoy!Damla Aktekinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090098074630897893noreply@blogger.com0