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Middle Eastern Meze

The meze-style spread—small plates, dips, and salads meant to be shared as an appetizer course or light meal—is common throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East.

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Persian Potato Pancakes (Kookoo)
Persian Potato Pancakes (Kookoo)

(2 reviews)

Dolma (Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice)
Dolma (Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice)
Lahmacun (Flatbread with Lamb and Tomatoes)
Lahmacun (Flatbread with Lamb and Tomatoes)

(6 reviews)

Pork Kebabs with Cucumber–Mint Yogurt Sauce
Pork Kebabs with Cucumber–Mint Yogurt Sauce

(6 reviews)

Artichokes with Lemon Za'atar Dipping Sauce
Artichokes with Lemon Za'atar Dipping Sauce
Hummus Mashaushe (Galilean-Style Hummus)
Hummus Mashaushe (Galilean-Style Hummus)
Grilled Pita Bread with Za'atar
Grilled Pita Bread with Za'atar
Charred Eggplant with Chile Sauce & Tahini
Charred Eggplant with Chile Sauce & Tahini
Borani-e Bademjan (Eggplant and Yogurt Dip)
Borani-e Bademjan (Eggplant and Yogurt Dip)

(2 reviews)

Pita Bread
Pita Bread

(2 reviews)

Mast-o Khiar (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)
Mast-o Khiar (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)
Torsh-e Liteh (Eggplant and Herb Pickle)
Torsh-e Liteh (Eggplant and Herb Pickle)

(2 reviews)

Torshi-e Piaz (Red Onion and Herb Pickles)
Torshi-e Piaz (Red Onion and Herb Pickles)
Kufteh (Herb Meatballs in Tomato-Plum Sauce)
Kufteh (Herb Meatballs in Tomato-Plum Sauce)
Jujeh Kabab (Spiced Chicken and Tomato Kebabs)
Jujeh Kabab (Spiced Chicken and Tomato Kebabs)
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

(7 reviews)

Hummus with Hen of the Woods Mushrooms
Hummus with Hen of the Woods Mushrooms

(1 review)

Baba Ghannouj (Mashed Eggplant Spread)
Baba Ghannouj (Mashed Eggplant Spread)

(4 reviews)

Kibbeh (Lamb and Bulgur Wheat Croquettes)
Kibbeh (Lamb and Bulgur Wheat Croquettes)

(1 review)

Techina (Tahini Dip)
Techina (Tahini Dip)

(2 reviews)

Shirazi Salad
Shirazi Salad

(1 review)

Cipollini Onion Hummus
Cipollini Onion Hummus

(1 review)

Kafta (Lebanese Beef Kebabs)
Kafta (Lebanese Beef Kebabs)

(4 reviews)

Schug (Yemenite Chile Relish)
Schug (Yemenite Chile Relish)

(1 review)

Salata Adas (Garlicky Lentil Salad)
Salata Adas (Garlicky Lentil Salad)

(5 reviews)

Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmades)
Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmades)

(1 review)

Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh

(7 reviews)

Hummus with Tahini
Hummus with Tahini

(2 reviews)

Tomato Salad with Herbs and Pomegranate
Tomato Salad with Herbs and Pomegranate

(1 review)

Turnips with Yogurt and Tomatoes
Turnips with Yogurt and Tomatoes

(1 review)

Stuffed Grape Leaves with Apricots
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Apricots
Bulgur Wheat and Ground Beef Pie
Bulgur Wheat and Ground Beef Pie

(2 reviews)

Artichokes in Cilantro and Pomegranate Sauce
Artichokes in Cilantro and Pomegranate Sauce

(1 review)

Persian Ground Meat and Onion Kebabs
Persian Ground Meat and Onion Kebabs

(2 reviews)

Baba Ghannouj with Tahineh
Baba Ghannouj with Tahineh

(1 review)

Hot and Sweet Red Pepper Dip with Walnuts and Pomegranates
Hot and Sweet Red Pepper Dip with Walnuts and Pomegranates
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