Mezze recipes
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Filo pastry
Spinach and feta filo swirl pie
Inside a crisp filo pie you'll find a moreish mix of spinach, feta, goat's cheese and dill. A centrepiece pie everyone will want a slice of.
Halloumi
Halloumi and pea falafel flatbreads with houmous and slaw
Try our easy DIY falafel flatbreads made with halloumi, peas and leeks. Then use to fill flatbreads along with dollops of houmous, coleslaw and fresh lemon.
Healthy salads
Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is a mix of bulgur wheat, tomatoes and lots of parsley. Serve is as part of a mezze feast or it also goes well alongside any grilled meat or fish.
Aubergine
Baba ghanoush
To really amp up the flavour of this Middle Eastern dip, baba ghanoush, char the aubergines on the barbecue for extra smoky flavour.
Snacks and nibbles
Green houmous with smoked almond dukkah
Our green houmous is made with petit pois and broad beans for a fresher flavour. Sprinkle over the smoked almond dukkah for extra crunch.
Fritters
Carrot fritters with spiced yogurt
Feed four for less than £4 with these healthy and budget-friendly carrot fritters. Drizzle over the spiced Greek yoghurt and enjoy for brunch or lunch.
Lamb mince
Lamb kofte with salad
Rustle up these Middle Eastern spiced lamb kofte's in half an hour, using leftover couscous and a few extra fresh ingredients
Feta cheese
Baked feta with honey, chilli and parsley
Sweet and salty baked feta with honey makes a fantastic starter that's still simple to make. Serve with the garlic flatbreads
Filo pastry
Pine nut, feta, spinach and mint börek
These crispy feta and spinach filo rolls, also known as börek, are a taste of childhood for Turkish Cypriot chef Hus Vedat
Halloumi
Halloumi fries with honey and sesame
Halloumi fries are the best type of fries. Squeaky cheese is crumbed, fried and drizzled with yogurt, honey and pomegrante molasses. Bliss.
Summer
Roasted red peppers with basil
A simple vegan starter or side. Red peppers are slow-cooked with tomato, thyme and capers until soft and sweet then served with basil.
Carrots
Carrot, butterbean and caraway dip
Mildreds have used carrot, butterbean and caraway to create a smooth dip. Top with crunchy dukkah and served with grilled flatbread.
Savoury tarts
Baba ghanoush tarts
Once you've made the aubergine mix for these smoky baba ganoush tarts, they're quick to throw together – an easy vegetarian starter.
Beetroot
Andi Oliver’s beetroot and walnut borek
Andi Oliver's vibrant beetroot and walnut-filled borek is served with refreshing cucumber, avocado and apple gazpacho. Vegetarian, too.
Aubergine
Whole roast aubergine with tahini yogurt
A whole roast aubergine is a beautiful thing. The smoky, charred skin and soft, juicy flesh, drizzled with tahini sauce, is perfect for a summer spread.
Friday night dinners
Crispy aubergines with lentil tabbouleh
Crispy spiced aubergines are served on a bed of herby lentil tabbouleh and then drizzled in an indulgently thick tahini and yoghurt dressing.
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