Simple Greek Meze Spread
January 5th 2011 17:31
Greek Meze is a time-honored tradition. Though it's tempting to think of it as an appetizer spread, that's not what it is. It is normally served in the late afternoon or at night and often accompanies alcohol.
A typical meze spread consists of several dishes all laid out. They range from simple (think olive oil and bread) to more elaborate (such as spanakopita...). I thought I would share with you one of my favorite and one of the simplest spreads.
Olive Oil and Bread
Cube the bread into small pieces and arrange on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil and some oregano and serve. Put plenty of oil so people can dip the bread in it!
Simple Marinated Feta
Cut feta cheese into cubes. Arrange on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper, oregano, and orange peel. Or, use your imagination in terms of the seasonings you want!
Assorted Olives
If you want to stick with the Greek theme, you can lay out a big bowl of Kalamata olives or those plump green olives that are also popular in Greece. Or, you can put out any olive you have on hand. You can marinate them, too - use similar seasonings as you did for the feta if you choose to go this route.
A typical meze spread consists of several dishes all laid out. They range from simple (think olive oil and bread) to more elaborate (such as spanakopita...). I thought I would share with you one of my favorite and one of the simplest spreads.
Olive Oil and Bread
Cube the bread into small pieces and arrange on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil and some oregano and serve. Put plenty of oil so people can dip the bread in it!
Simple Marinated Feta
Cut feta cheese into cubes. Arrange on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper, oregano, and orange peel. Or, use your imagination in terms of the seasonings you want!
Assorted Olives
If you want to stick with the Greek theme, you can lay out a big bowl of Kalamata olives or those plump green olives that are also popular in Greece. Or, you can put out any olive you have on hand. You can marinate them, too - use similar seasonings as you did for the feta if you choose to go this route.
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