Meze

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 byTurkish 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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Halloumi Fritto Misto

Halloumi, is a firm cheese with a high melting point that makes it perfect for high-heat frying. The inside becomes salty, rich, and softened without turning gooey. Alongside the halloumi, fried lemons slices, olives, and peperoncini offer a palate-cleansing hit of brine andcitrusthat will keep you coming back for more. Don't forget the cooling酸奶sauce, which keeps these halloumi fries nice and fresh.

Meze Recipes

Create a classic meze spread with these recipe ideas, including caramelized kimchi baba ghanoush, a garlicky skordalia served with salt cod fritters, lima bean hummus and more.

How to Make a 4-Course Middle Eastern Fantasy Menu

Inspired by all the great new Middle Eastern-influenced restaurants opening around the country, F&W presents a fantasy menu.

Turkish Recipes

The finest in Turkish cuisine, from ground-lamb pizzas to sweet semolina and dried-apricot pilaf.

25 Classic Mediterranean Recipes

These delicious, heart-healthy recipes include Greek-style tomato salad with mint and feta and mussel-and-squid pilaf with sweet spices and dill.

Israeli Recipes

These stunning and aromatic recipes include za'atar-spiced beet dip with goat cheese and hazelnuts and Israeli hummus with paprika and whole chickpeas.

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Greek

These fantastic recipes include staples like pork souvlaki with tzatziki and stuffed grape leaves.

Make Kate Hudson's Fig & Burrata Flatbread in Your Kitchen, Then Recreate It On Your Phone

Kate Hudson has transformed herself into a winemaking, flatbread-baking cartoon inFarmville 2: Country Escape. The mobile game now features the actor's Santa Barbara winery, Hudson Bellamy, as well as a fantastic fall dish that you can make at home.

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Tzatziki Potato Salad

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Goat-Cheese-Stuffed Grape Leaves

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Ember-Roasted Baba Ghanoush

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Circassian Chicken

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This cool chicken salad in a creamy walnut sauce supposedly got its name because its color resembles the pale complexions of the Circassian beauties in the sultan's harem during the Ottoman Empire. The mild, slightly nutty chicken is traditionally served as part of a Turkish meze assortment, and can be drizzled with red pepper oil. In this version, Turkish red pepper replaces the pepper oil.Plus:More Chicken Recipes and Tips