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Appetizers, Mezze, and Small plates

A selection of first courses, appetizers, and mezze (small plates) recipes, your guest will love! Mezze plates are an integral part of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. Typically they are served before a meal to stimulate the appetite; however, they can often become an entire delicious meal to enjoy in a casual gathering with family and friends.

  • Appetizers, Mezze, and Small plates
  • BBQ recipes
  • Breakfast
  • Dessert
  • Entree
  • Salads
  • Sauces and Dips
  • Side Dish
  • Snacks and Treats

Baba Ghanoush

Baba ghanoush is a typical meze (or mezze) of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, often served as a dip with pita bread, appetizer, or side dish. It is similar to hummus, but it calls for grilled or roasted eggplant instead of chickpeas. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying …

Tzatziki Sauce

Liven up any meal with this fresh Greek Tzatziki (Tzah-tzee-kee) sauce recipe! Its rich, creamy texture and fresh, bright flavor make it a delicious dip with pita and cruditèes, or a side for grilled veggies, grilled meats, or a spread for sandwiches. This recipe for homemade tzatziki sauce is ready in 20 minutes or less …

Spicy Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip – Htipiti

This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  This spicy, tangy, irresistible, creamy Greek Spicy Red Pepper Feta Dip – Htipiti in Greek (pronounced ch-tee-pee-tee) is the perfect appetizer or snack for your next gathering. It is easy and quick to make, and it is …

Caprese Skewers with a Balsamic Glaze

In this post, some of the links are affiliate links, which pay me a small commission for my referral at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting my website. The Caprese Skewers are an elegant and easy twist on the classic Caprese Salad dish. They are an excellent appetizer for a casual get-together or …

Risotto Primavera – Easy Springtime Risotto

Spring is here, and what better way to enjoy some more seasonal vegetables than this flavorful Risotto Primavera (Springtime Risotto)!  Risotto is a classic northern Italian dish made with short-grain starchy rice — most commonly Arborio rice but other types of short grain rice can be used. These types of rice can absorb more liquid, …

Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip - Melitzanosalata

Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip – Melitzanosalata

Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip – Melitzanosalata, is a simple yet tasty dish of roasted eggplant, red pepper, onion, garlic, oil, and lemon juice. It’s perfect spread on crusty bread, toasted pita, crudités, or as part of a larger Greek meze platter! Melitzanosalata (meh-lee-TZAH-noh-sah-LAH-tah) is a delicious dip that makes a wonderful snack, appetizer, part of …

Cauliflower Tabbouleh - Grain Free

Cauliflower Tabbouleh (Grain Free)

Cauliflower tabbouleh is a grain free version of the classic tabbouleh salad. Tabbouleh or Tabouli is a Middle Eastern salad, which is typically made with bulgur (cracked wheat), parsley, mint, tomato and lemon.  It is typically served as part of a mezze (metzea) appetizer assortment, and it can be perfect in the summer as a side or a vegetarian …

Tahini Sauce

Tahini sauce

Tahini sauce is a traditional recipe from Cyprus. It is served alongside grilled meat dishes and is used in place of the typical tzatziki sauce that is used in Greece. The tahini sauce is a mixture of tahini paste (sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and water. By adjusting the amount of the water, it …

Baked Feta with Tomato and Pepper Bouyiourdi - Primal Mediterranean Gourmet

Bouyiourdi – Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Peppers

Bouyiourdi or baked feta cheese with tomatoes and peppers, is an appetizer, meze as we call it in Greek, which is made with feta cheese, onion, tomato and hot peppers. It is a different kind or cheese saganaki as this is baked and not fried. The name bouyiourdi is reminiscent of the Ottoman Empire. According …

Fish Athenian Style (Fish Athinaiki) Primal Mediterranean Gourmet

Fish Athenian Style (Fish Athinaiki)

Fish Athenian Style (Fish Athinaiki) is basically a fish salad with mayonnaise, presented exquisitely and served as a first course or at a buffet dinner. The Fish Athenian Style used to be an iconic dish of Athenian urban cooking with dozens of variations. It was very popular when entertaining several decades ago, and every good …

Grilled Oyster Mushrooms - Primal Mediterranean Gourmet

Grilled Oyster Mushrooms

Grilled Octopus Salad - Primal Mediterranean Gourmet

Grilled Octopus Salad

Zucchini Boats Stuffed With Vegetables

Zucchini Boats Stuffed With Vegetables

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Roasted Salmon with Fennel Tomatoes and Potatoes

Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Tomatoes, and Potatoes

Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Tomatoes, and Potatoes
Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip - Melitzanosalata

Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip – Melitzanosalata

Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip – Melitzanosalata
GREEK EKMEK KATAIFI (SHREDDED PHYLLO WITH SYRUP, CUSTARD AND WHIPPED CREAM)

Greek Ekmek Kataifi (Shredded phyllo with syrup, custard and whipped cream)

Greek Ekmek Kataifi (Shredded phyllo with syrup, custard and whipped cream)
Chicken with Green Olives and Capers

CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES AND CAPERS

CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES AND CAPERS
Braised Okra (Bamia) in tomato sauce - Primal Mediterranean Gourmet

Braised Okra (Bamia)

Braised Okra (Bamia)
Roasted Tomato Salsa - Primal Mediterranean Gourmet

Roasted Tomato Salsa

Roasted Tomato Salsa

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