Eggplant appetizers always have a lot in common. Whether it’s babaganoush, Greek meze, eggplant caviar, whatever, there’s likely to be garlic. So what? There are no fools. Every cuisine in the world knows that eggplant and garlic are a win-win combination. And you know another win-win combination? Roasted eggplant and cilantro. I know that there …
In Crete, Dakos is called a salad, but it sounds more like an appetizer or meze to me. It tastes and feels like Catalan bread with tomatoes (there will be a link when I get to this recipe). The salad is very summery, but I generally associate all Greek food with summer, should it be? …
Fava is a mashed peas with olive oil and lemon juice. It is one of the most popular Greek mezes. The texture is similar to hummus, and the taste is familiar. This is not surprising because both chickpeas and peas come from the same family – legumes. Fava can be prepared in two ways. Boil …
Tzatziki is a traditional Greek appetizer sauce based on yogurt with grated cucumber and garlic. It has a very fresh taste reminiscent of summer, picnics, fresh vegetables and barbecues. An interesting feature of tzatziki is that it is both a sauce and a separate dish. As a sauce, dzadiki can be served with grilled fish, …
Taramasalata is a traditional Greek appetizer of cod roe with lemon juice and vegetable oil. In Greece it is served with Kalamata olives and sliced pita. What is Taramasalata? Taramasalata is a fascinating dish that gives you a taste of the Mediterranean with every bite. It’s a traditional Greek dip made primarily from tarama, the …