One of the many things to love about the Middle East is the central role shared food plays in its culture. Whether it’s offering hospitality to visitors or a meal with family and friends, a large part of the joy of eating is in the sharing. This is nowhere more apparent than in the tradition of mezze, small dishes enjoyed with a drink and the company of others in a leisurely fashion. It can be a few pickles and fresh vegetables with a glass of tea or arak or an elaborate spread of dips, bread and hot and cold dishes that can make a meal in itself.
Kolokithokeftedes Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Greek cooking class Inspired by Janni Kyritsis! These fritters (keftedes in Greek) are typically served as part of a mezedes, the array of snacks eaten at the start of a meal or at any time when drinking ouzo. Add some dolmades, spanakopita, Janni Kyritsis’ stuffed red capsicum […]
Stuffed Vine Leaves (Dolmades) Like this recipe? You’ll love my online cooking class Inspired by Janni Kyritsis! I enjoy rolling the filling into stuffed vine leaves, once you get started it’s quite meditative. Vine leaves come in large packs, which is just as well, as some will be too small or too large and some […]
