Appetizers (Mezze)
General Information
Greek Pites (pies)
Pites ("Pies" made w/ phyllo)
*Spanokopita (Spinach Pie made w/ phyllo)
Bourekakia - Tiropita (Feta Cheese in Phyllo)
Dips & Spreads for Toasted Pita
*Baba Ghanoush (eggplant)
*Hummus (chick peas & tahini)
Tirokafteri (feta spread w/ roasted hot peppers)
Htipiti (feta spread w/ roasted sweet red peppers)
Kopanisti Spread (feta spread w/ peperoncini to mimic Kopanisti cheese)
Labaneh w/ Za'atar (yogurt w/ Za'atar seasoning)
Tapenade (black olive spread)
Condiments & Sauces
Tzatziki (cucumber, yogurt, garlic)
Preserved Lemons (Moroccan)
Harissa Paste (North African hot pepper paste)
Yogurt
Jewish
Jewish Chopped Chicken Liver (cracker spread)
Spice Mixes
Olives, Nuts & Cheese Mezze
Kalamata Olives
Sliced Feta w/ Oregano & Olive Oil
Tirokafteri (feta spread w/ roasted hot peppers)
Saganaki: Pan-Seared Greek Cheese
Pistachio Nuts in the Shell
Other Mezze
*Cold Stuffed Grape Leaves (Domades)
Kolokithokeftedes - Greek Zucchini Fritters w/ Feta
Greek Tomato Fritters (Ntomatokeftedes)
Keftedakia (Greek Meatballs w/ Tzatziki Sauce)
Pork Keftedes (Greek Pork Meatballs)
Falafel Balls (made w/ chick peas)
Scallops Wrapped in Grape Leaves (grilled scallop kebabs)
Shrimp w/ Avgolemono Sauce
Soups, Salads & Sandwiches
Sandwiches (served in Pita bread)
Also see Kebabs below
Keftedakia (Greek Meatballs w/ Tzatziki Sauce - baked)
Pork Keftedes (Greek pork meatballs - deep-fried)
*Beef Kebabs in Pita (Souvlaki w/ tomatoes, peppers & onions)
*Ground Beef w/ Pine Nuts in Pita
Falafel in Pita (deep-fried ball made from spiced fava beans or chickpeas)
Salads
Salatet Malfouf (Lebanese Coleslaw)
Fattoush Salad (vegetable salad w/ fried pita bread)
*Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad (w/ chickpeas)
*Tabbouleh (made w/ bulgur)
Main Dishes & Sides
Kebabs
Chicken Souvlaki (grilled onion, green peppers, & tomatoes)
Greek Yogurt Chicken Skewers (basic recipe to serve in pita)
Middle Eastern Chicken Kebabs (yogurt marinade)
Moroccan Grilled Chicken Kabobs (lemon juice, spices)
*Beef Kebabs in Pita (Souvlaki w/ grilled tomatoes, peppers & onions)
Greek "Gyros" in Pita (raw tomatoes, onions, & tzatziki)
Moroccan Ground Beef Kebab (Kefta)
Marinated Lamb Kebabs (yogurt)
Moroccan Lamb Kebabs (olive oil, lemon, mint)
Poultry
Greek Homestyle Grilled Chicken
Couscous w/ Chicken, Chickpeas, & Caramelized Onions (Moroccan traditional couscous)
Sausage
Loukanika (Greek grilled sausages)
Stuffed Vegetables
Traditional Greek Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Lahanodolmades)
Sides
Also see Salads above
*Rice Pilaf (onion, garlic, parsley)
Persian Rice (raisins & pine nuts/almonds)
Mediterranean Rice Pilaf (Golden Rice)
Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice w/ herbs, lemon juice, feta cheese garnish)
Types of Couscous & Recipe Ideas
What is Couscous & How Is It Traditionally Made?
Golden Couscous (Moroccan/traditional couscous w/ slivered almonds)
Moroccan Couscous (Moroccan/traditional couscous w/ pine nuts & currants)
Patates Sto Fourno (Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes)
Beef
Lebanese Kibbeh (deep-fried stuffed cracked wheat shells)
*Baked Kibbeh (Lebanese Meatloaf)
Lamb
Moroccan Lamb Stew w/ Preserved Lemons
Moroccan Lamb Tagine w/ Honey & Apricots
Moroccan-Style Grilled Leg of Lamb w/ Couscous
Fish & Seafood
Stuffed Flounder w/ Spinach & Lemon Sauce
Lobster Pasta Greek Style "Astakomakaronada"
Casseroles & Savory Pies
*Greek Moussaka (eggplant)
Pastitsio (Greek Pasta Dish)
*Spanokopita (Spinach Pie made w/ phyllo)
Spanokopita (Spinach Pie w/ rice, made w/ pastry dough)
Breads, Pastries & Desserts
Phyllo Pastries
Middle Eastern Phyllo Pastries
Turkish Nightingale’s Nests (Baklava-type pastry)
Greek Nut & Honey Pastry Rolls - made w/ kataifi, a shredded phyllo dough (called Borma or golden bird's nest roll)
Ballourie or Ballorieh Baklava (white bird's nest squares made w/ kataifi)
Portokalopita ("orange pie")
