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A delicious Greek mezze platter filled with pita bread, dips, fresh vegetables and cheese is the perfect way to feed a crowd and perfect for entertaining.

Greek mezze platter

hummus

Easy Greek Tzatziki

Greek meatballs with feta cheese

Dolmades

Kalamata olives

Feta cheese (Drizzled

baby cucumbers

tomatoes

pita bread

Place all the ingredients on a large platter in groups to make serving easier.

Drizzle the feta cheese with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano.

Drizzle olive oil over the hummus and top with toasted pine nuts (optional)

Add warmed pita bread and serve.

This Greek Meze Platter has all of the popular Greek spreads! It will for sure impress your guests! By adding some traditional Greek dips, veggies, and lots of pita bread, you can easily re-create this platter at home for YOUR next party!

The Ultimate Greek Meze Platter

11.6 oz Green Olives (Cento Cerignola Green Olives)

oz Marinated Artichoke Hearts (Cento Marinated Artichoke Hearts)

11.6 oz Kalamata Olives (Cento North & South Pitted Olives)

oz Pepperoncini (Cento Pepperoncini)

oz Roasted Peppers (Cento Roasted Red & Yellow Peppers)

oz Feta Block (in brine)

oz Cherry Tomatoes

5-6 Mini Seedless Cucumbers

Celery Stalks

7 oz Can Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

6-8 oz Hard Greek Cheese (Look

oz Pita Bread

Long Fresh Baguette

4.2 oz Breadsticks (Bellino Artisan Sesame)

4.2 oz Mini Bruschette (Bellino Classico Bruschette)

Tzatziki Dip

Melitzanosalata Spread

Skordalia Spread

Spicy Feta Spread

Grab a large cutting board or platter. Add the tzatziki, melitzanosalata (eggplant spread), potato spread (skordalia) and spicy feta spread to small bowls, plates OR just scoop directly onto your board.

Arrange all of the other ingredients around the spreads so the colors are nicely distributed. There is no right or wrong way to do this. Just try not to put all of your green veggies next to each other. Same for the red. Add mini spoons to each dip so your guests can spread each dip easily.

Save your breads (pita, sliced bread, bruschetta and breadsticks) for last so they don&#x27;t go stale. I like to warm my pita bread and sliced bread just before serving!

Melitzanosalata is a tasty Greek appetizer traditionally served aside meats, pita bread, and other sauces. This eggplant salad is a delicious and healthy starter, but it also a perfect ingredient for a sandwich or a Pita Gyro. I love preparing this vegan small plate along with Tzatziki sauce, Souvlaki, and Greek salad. This kind of meal remembers me my days in Greece: closing my eyes, and breathing deeply, I can still feel the flavors of the olive groves and Mediterranean sea!

Melitzanosalata - Traditional Greek Eggplant Salad Recipe

eggplants

garlic

red onion (30 g)

tbsp fresh parsley (alternatively, fresh mint)

olive oil

tsp white vinegar

sprinkle black pepper

salt

MELITZANOSALATA - traditional Greek eggplant salad recipe

First of all, preheat the oven to 390°...

First of all, preheat the oven to 390° F (200° C).

After that, rinse and dry the eggplants, then...

After that, rinse and dry the eggplants, then holes a few times the skin of the vegetables with a fork.

Place the eggplants on a tray lined with...

Place the eggplants on a tray lined with parchment paper and bake, 45 mins to 80 mins depending on the size of the eggplants, until very tender and wrinkled, flipping them a couple of times.

This step can also be done with a...

This step can also be done with a charcoal or electric grill.

Once incredibly tender, cut the eggplant still hot...

Once incredibly tender, cut the eggplant still hot into halves and scoop the pulp.

Pour the pulp into a colander, add a...

Pour the pulp into a colander, add a pinch of salt, and let it lose the vegetation water stirring and pressing with a spoon occasionally until it reaches room temperature.

While the eggplant pulp is reaching the room...

While the eggplant pulp is reaching the room temperature, combine the olive oil with red onion, garlic, black pepper, and vinegar.

Mix it all until smooth and consistent.

Now, mince the eggplant pulp with a knife,...

Now, mince the eggplant pulp with a knife, then mince the fresh parsley as well.

Finally, combine the eggplants, the parsley, and the...

Finally, combine the eggplants, the parsley, and the vinaigrette, stirring and serving along with, pita, meats, and other Greek small plates.

Combine the flavours of salty cheese and sweet honey to create a dish that’s so much more than the sum of its parts. Rich and decadent, serve with warm pitta

Baked feta with sesame & honey

tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

block feta

honey,

oregano

olive oil,

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the sesame seeds in a shallow dish and brush the block of feta all over with the honey. Carefully press the honey-coated feta into the sesame seeds, turning so that it&rsquo;s well crusted with seeds.&nbsp;

Put the feta in a baking dish (it should fit snugly), then sprinkle over the oregano and a pinch of sea salt. Drizzle with some olive oil. Bake for 15-20 mins until the feta is soft, then drizzle with a little extra honey and serve with the pitta breads on the side.

Greek Pita bread is an ingredient always present in my fridge or my freezer. This recipe is very simple to prepare and easy to store and reheat. 

I love to pair Pita with my preferred appetizers and salads, or filling it with roasted meats, or simply seasoning with olive oil, oregano and sea salt!

Whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner, every time is Pita time!

GREEK PITA BREAD RECIPE - easy and tasty!

(800 g) bread flour

2cups+2tbsp (500 ml) water

0.25 oz (7 g) dry yeast

sugar

First of all, pour the lukewarm water into...

First of all, pour the lukewarm water into a bowl, then add and dissolve the dry yeast along with the sugar.

Now, add half of the flour amount into...

Now, add half of the flour amount into the bowl, stirring, then add the salt and the extra-virgin olive oil.

Continue to add flour stirring until the mixture...

Continue to add flour stirring until the mixture becomes dense enough to be worked on a wooden board.

Knead the dough adding more flour if necessary,...

Knead the dough adding more flour if necessary, at least 10 minutes more until the Pita mixture becomes smooth and elastic. Finally, let the dough rest on the board, covered with a dampened kitchen towel a couple of hours, until double its size.

Now, divide the Pita dough into 16 to...

Now, divide the Pita dough into 16 to 24 portions, depending on the size of Pita you desire, and shape them into balls. Then, cover again the balls with the kitchen towel until they double their size (about 1 hour)

A cast iron skillet is the best choice...

A cast iron skillet is the best choice to cook Greek Pita. Place the skillet over medium heat and grease the bottom with a thin layer of extra-virgin olive oil.

After that, pour a little amount of flour...

After that, pour a little amount of flour on a board and shape the first dough ball into a circle 1/4 thick, letting the other balls covered. Once flatten, you want to cook Pita as soon as possible.

Now, place the Pita on the hot skillet...

Now, place the Pita on the hot skillet and cook about 1 minute per side. If this is the first time you prepare Pita, probably you need a couple of Pitas before guessing the right heat intensity and cook timing.

Repeat the process with the other pieces of...

Repeat the process with the other pieces of dough, and pile the cooked Pitas to maintain their moist.

If not served immediately, close the Pitas in...

If not served immediately, close the Pitas in a plastic bag and store in the fridge up to a couple of days.

Alternatively, freeze up to 3 months. Once you...

Alternatively, freeze up to 3 months. Once you need pita, just reheat in the oven a few minutes.

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