Meze Traditions

How to Assemble a Meze Platter

How to Assemble a Meze Platter

The Meze platter should offer a variety of foods, textures, colors, and flavors for people to nibble on as they enjoy wine or ouzo and the company of friends. As a general rule, ouzo and tsipouro go best with seafood meze platters, while wines are a better match for cured meats and cheeses. Vegetables...

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How to Assemble a Meze Platter

How to Assemble a Meze Platter

The Meze platter should offer a variety of foods, textures, colors, and flavors for people to nibble on as they enjoy wine or ouzo and the company of friends. As a general rule, ouzo and tsipouro go best with seafood meze platters, while wines are a better match for cured meats and cheeses. Vegetables...

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Stuffed Grape Leaves / Dolmathes

Stuffed Grape Leaves / Dolmathes

Like most Greek-Americans I have always considered dolmathes a dish that belongs exclusively to Greek culinary traditions. I have vivid memories of watching my dad, the family cook, make them and taste memories of restaurant versions, especially in the down-and-dirty Greek restaurants on Ninth Avenue in New York City where savored  many Sunday meals...

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