Quite a few salads are available; we tried Greek, and the generous serving of moist greens, minced vegetables and feta did not disappoint.

A masaura is a dehydrated (usually sun-dried) ball of black lentil paste and minced vegetables.

It can also be used as a sauce for couscous or rice salad, with the addition of minced fresh vegetables and herbs.

Add minced vegetables and salt to taste.

Sauteed soft-shell crabs piled high with minced fresh vegetables were the leading light in the seafood department.

- Combine chopped tomatoes (canned are fine), cooked beans, minced vegetables and small pasta in the stock to make minestrone.

The pasta pockets are sauced with a melange of finely minced vegetables.

The texture was gritty from finely minced vegetables rather than smooth and creamy, but its briny taste was winning.

Cod is sauteed until golden brown and garnished with minced vegetables and capers.

If you want meat, try the sliced beef with minced vegetables and black mushrooms.