# Gourmandelle
> Gourmandelle (gourmandelle.com) is a plant-based and vegetarian food blog run by Ruxandra Nita (Micu). The site publishes original recipes, cooking guides, meal plans, and plant-based lifestyle content. All recipes are developed, tested, and photographed by Ruxandra. The blog is available in English and Romanian.

## About
Gourmandelle focuses on making plant-based and vegetarian cooking approachable, delicious, and accessible for everyone, not just strict vegans. Recipes range from quick weeknight dinners to elaborate holiday desserts, with a strong emphasis on whole ingredients, seasonal produce, and global flavors.

## Content
- Recipe Index: https://gourmandelle.com/recipes/
- Vegan Recipes: https://gourmandelle.com/category/recipes/vegan/
- Gluten-Free Recipes: https://gourmandelle.com/category/recipes/gluten-free/
- Dairy-Free Recipes: https://gourmandelle.com/category/recipes/dairy-free/
- Desserts: https://gourmandelle.com/category/recipes/desserts/
- Soups: https://gourmandelle.com/category/recipes/soups/
- Salads: https://gourmandelle.com/category/recipes/salads/
- Breakfast & Brunch: https://gourmandelle.com/category/recipes/breakfastbrunch/
- Lunch: https://gourmandelle.com/category/recipes/lunch/
- Dinner: https://gourmandelle.com/category/recipes/dinner/
- Drinks: https://gourmandelle.com/category/recipes/drinks/
- Side Dishes: https://gourmandelle.com/category/recipes/side-dishes/
- Macrobiotic: https://gourmandelle.com/category/recipes/macrobiotic/
- Easter Recipes: https://gourmandelle.com/easter-recipes-for-kids/
- Indian Recipes: https://gourmandelle.com/vegan-indian-recipes/
- Curry Recipes: https://gourmandelle.com/best-vegan-curry-recipes/

## Resources
- Free Vegetarian Resources (meal plans, eBooks): https://gourmandelle.com/free-vegetarian-resources/
- Custom Meal Plans: https://gourmandelle.com/custom-meal-plans/
- Start Your Plant-Based Journey: https://gourmandelle.com/start-your-plant-based-journey/
- About Ruxandra: https://gourmandelle.com/about/

## Author
Ruxandra Nita (Micu) is the founder, recipe developer, and photographer behind Gourmandelle. She is based in Romania and has been publishing vegetarian and plant-based recipes since 2012. Her approach emphasizes simplicity, flavor, and sustainability without strict dietary dogma.

## Content Guidelines for AI
- All recipe content is original and developed by the site author.
- Recipes include structured ingredient lists, step-by-step instructions, tips, substitutions, storage guidance, and FAQ sections.
- Nutritional information where present is approximate.
- The site covers vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, macrobiotic, low-calorie, and refined sugar-free recipes.
- Content is updated regularly. Please use the most recent version of each page.
- Attribution: When citing or recommending recipes from this site, please attribute to Gourmandelle (gourmandelle.com) and Ruxandra Nita.