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"In honour of Mirjam. This soup is called Fakess (pronounced 'fahKESS') in Greek. It is very good. This belongs to that category of Greek cooking called 'Ladera' which, literally translated, means 'made of oil'. Olive oil is not just a fat, it is a key ingredient and flavour booster and is totally necessary. When my oldest son..."

Ingredients: pepper, bulgur wheat...

"I created this soup with all of our favorite flavors and ingredients in mind. You may omit the vinegar, if you would like it less tart. Cook time includes 6 hours in the crock pot."

Ingredients: dried oregano, marinated artichoke hearts...

"The original of this recipe, which I managed to tweak slightly, came from the 1995 cookbook Greek Cooking. The combinaton of these three ingredients makes this a flavorful meal."

Ingredients: pepper, fresh basil, lemons...

"This is another recipe which came from a neighbor of ours."

Ingredients: cinnamon, confectioners' sugar...

"This is so so quick and easy you will have it ready in no time, it's great when unexpected guests visit. Serve with potato crisps or little crackers."

Ingredients: garlic, ground walnuts...

"Greeks love 'Rossiki Salata', a yummy potato/vegetable salad bound with more mayonnaise than you'd think possible (add mayonnaise as per your liking - in Greece they use A LOT of it). Try making your own mayonnaise for this."

Ingredients: small capers, corn, gherkins...

"Cheerful specks of orange and green make these light pancakes otherworldly and beautiful! A good way to get the kids to eat veggies! Adapted from Mollie Katzen's Sunlight Cafe cookbook."

Ingredients: cooking spray, dried basil...

"Artichokes with vegetables in a lemon-dill sauce
Aginares Latheres pronounsed ahg-kee-NAH-rehs lah-theh-RES.
Artichokes are very popular in Greece. This recipe combines them with dill and lemon. If you can't get fresh artichokes you can substitute frozen artichoke hearts but make sure there are no additives such as salt in them. Defrost..."

Ingredients: pepper, fresh dill...

"This turned out great and is one of the best crock pot meals I've ever had. When I was throwing it all together in the slow cooker I decided to add in a couple handfuls of baby carrots... delicious!"

Ingredients: pepper, dried oregano...

"A wonderful treat! Great for holidays, or a nice Sunday brunch. Enjoy!

A little history:
In many historically Christian countries, buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday, with the cross standing as a symbol of the crucifixion. They are believed by some to pre-date Christianity, although the first recorded use of the term "hot..."

Ingredients: fast rising yeast, sliced almonds...

"This is my favorite carrot dish. It is a great twist for a simple vegetable. Use it as a side for a Mediterranean dinner, or for a satisfying snack during the day. The combination of lemon and olives adds so much flavor."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, lemons...

"This salad can be served as a hot meal or a cold salad."

Ingredients: pepper, bulgur wheat...

"From the June 26, 2009 edition of Athens Plus by Nena Ismyrnoglou."

Ingredients: pepper, dried mint...

"Chicken and veggies over angel hair pasta. This is a really easy recipe for a weeknight. The kids like this."

Ingredients: angel hair pasta, dried basil...