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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...

"Goes great with warm grilled pita bread and a crisp Greek salad."

Ingredients: dry lentils, fresh ground black pepper...

"This is a simple soup, delicious and bursting with nutrition. It can be made a day or two in advance, leaving out the pasta and Swiss chard. Just before re-heating the soup, add them in, so they retain their bite and colour."

Ingredients: swiss chard, dried lentils...

"A healthy mediterranean recipe from Cyprus, requiring only lentils, rice, onions, oil and vinegar."

Ingredients: lentils, olive oil, onions...

"From: "The Vegetarian Epicure" by Anna Thomas, first edition 1972. This book was a real find! Greek-Style casserole."

Ingredients: cinnamon, chopped tomatoes...

"This takes a bit of effort to make but is worth it for a really nice veggie meal. We served it on Christmas Eve for all our friends."

Ingredients: pepper, ground cumin...

"With gluten free option. This is a delicious lentil soup we enjoy with a side of fresh salad as a light meal. From the Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos, Cyprus section."

Ingredients: rice flour, fresh ground black pepper...

"This a simple recipe that I learned from watching my mother, Stamatina. This soup is rich in iron and taste."

Ingredients: dry lentils, pepper...

"This salad stands well as its own summertime vegetarian entree or as a side to a simply grilled meat. Chicken and lamb work particularly with these Mediterranean flavors. If watercress is not available, you can use another peppery green such as arugula. Red lentils are best in this recipe as they cook faster and offer a nice visual contrast to the..."

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, dried oregano...

"Greek lentil soup"

Ingredients: pepper, dried bay leaves...

"A lovely use of different flavors and textures in greens and legumes is featured in this easy dish based on a recipe from “Greens” - a magazine by the editors of “Vegetarian Times.” Swiss chard, with mild leaves and crunchy and slightly sweet stems, combines well with eggplant and lentils. You can also use other leafy greens such as spinach (baby..."

Ingredients: pepper, feta cheese...

"This is my mum's way for fakes. Its a very common soup, perfect for the cold days, tasty and very healthy! It can be made without any tomato but then oregano must be added. I always make it red (with tomato)."

Ingredients: dry lentils, olive oil, onions...

"Oil-cured olives, often available at the deli counter, add an authentic touch to this earthy salad. However, for a milder dish, you could replace the olives with diced sweet green pepper."

Ingredients: pepper, fresh oregano...

"Great low-fat, low-calorie dish! Serve on toasted pita wedges with sprinkles of sliced green onions and chopped tomatoes and a little sour cream."

Ingredients: chopped tomatoes, dried brown lentils...