Meze is a selection of small plates served alongside drinks or as appetizers in countries like Greece and Turkey. Popular meze dishes include babaganoush, falafel, hummus, tabbouleh and halloumi cheese, but these can vary by region. We love this recipe inspired by Turkish stuffed grape leaves—these get filled with tangy goat cheese and then grilled until the cheese starts to melt. If you like hummus, you should definitely give babaganoush a try. We like to roast the whole eggplant so it gets a rich, smoky flavor before pureeing it with pine nuts, herbs, onions, lemon juice and garlic. It's a perfect party dip and tastes delicious with pita bread and fresh veggies. Get these recipes and more from F&W's guide to meze.
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Saganaki Halloumi (Cypriot Fried Halloumi)
2 hrs 45 mins
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21 No-Bake Appetizers to Simplify Entertaining
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Havuç Tarator (Turkish-Style Carrot Salad with Yogurt)
1 hr 15 mins
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Tzatziki
15 mins
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Charred Eggplant with Burrata and Pomegranate-Walnut Relish
20 mins
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Tzatziki Potato Salad
30 mins
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Taramosalata
15 mins
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Za'atar-Spiced Beet Dip with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts
1 hr 30 mins
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Safran Şerbeti (Saffron Cordial)
8 hrs 15 mins
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Baba Ghanouj on Pita
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Stuffed Kale with Bulgur Tabbouleh and Lime Yogurt Dip
1 hr
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Warm Olives with Sesame Seeds and Oregano
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