Meze

The Greek and Lebanese meze is a snack served alone or before a meal, or as part of a whole meal. It can be simple - little plates of olives or feta cheese with olive oil and oregano - or more substantial, such as a delicious plate of shrimp. Recipes include dips such as cooling yogurt and cucumber Tzatziki, and Tarator with tahini and garlic. Try pint-size salads such as Tabbouleh. Meze made with beans include a superb version of Falafel. Dolmathes (stuffed vine leaves) and Zucchini Fritters are among the vegetables. Fish and meat dishes include Mussels in Saffron Lemon Sauce and Keftethes (fried meatballs).Salaman, Rena is the author of 'Meze ' with ISBN 9781845971366 and ISBN 1845971361.