We love this salad as a side with beef or lamb. Feta cheese varies in flavor and saltiness. Greek feta has more intensity than French feta, and both are delicious.   I love many of Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa's recipes and have adapted many…

  These meatballs have evolved over time, looking for a summer light tasting meatball to accompany Greek meze style meals. Meze or mezze means small dishes and often include Hummus, Tzatziki, Olives, Souvlaki, and Grilled Haloumi cheese. Great as a meal, appetizer, or perfect for…

The Middle Eastern dip, Hummus, is usually served at room temperature with pita and is a popular part of the “meze.”  A selection of small dishes, showing up as part of multi course meal or as an appetizer. Hummus has been around in some form…

This Tzatziki is well worth the effort. The ever-present Greek accompaniment with Souvlaki, Greek Style Meatballs, Greek Salad and Hummus. Start at least 3 hours before you want to serve it or prepare the day before. Wonderful as a dip for vegetables or with Greek…

This salad is so versatile.  Sometimes, we serve the salad alongside Souvlaki and Greek potatoes.  And other times part of a meze style meal with pitas, Hummus and Tzatziki.  

  I’ve been making this appetizer for years. It’s really good before a Greek meal. Adapted from Epicurious.com – Gourmet June 2007. Halloumi cheese has a high melting point so it’s great for grilling or broiling. The outside gets beautifully brown and when you bite…