The mezze selections were always the main event, and we would fill the table with them and share every last morsel. Over the years, as a recipe developer and food writer, I've learned how to make ...

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It might sound fancy, but this recipe is about as effortless as it gets! Preparation and equipment: You will need a cheesecloth, muslin or alternative fabric for straining (see Recipe Tip).

Throughout the Middle East, pittas are served alongside main dishes or cut into wedges and used to dip in mezze dishes such as baba ganoush and hummus. If they’re warmed for a minute or two in a ...