Greek Meze

Ingredients

• Chicken Souvlaki (optional)
• Grilled Octopus (optional)
• Marinated Anchovies
• Tzatziki
• Greek Eggplant Dip
• Taramasalata
• Hummus with Beets
• Greek Salad
• Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves)
• Giant Greek Beans
• Kalamata Olives
• Feta Cheese
• Saganaki Fried Greek Cheese
• Pita Bread
• Crusty loaf (sliced)
• Honey Baked Figs (optional)
• Ouzo
• Wine

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Meat and Seafood ---

2. 2

   If preparing the optional Chicken Souvlaki and Grilled Octopus, prepare in advance and cook last so it is served immediately.

3. 3

   Place Marinated Anchovies on a plate and put on the serving table.

4. 4

   --- Dips ---

5. 5

   Place the dips onto small plates and place around the table.

6. 6

   --- Vegetables ---

7. 7

   Prepare the Greek Salad. Only pour the Greek Salad dressing when you are ready to serve. This will take around 15 minutes to prepare.

8. 8

   Place the Dolmas, Greek Beans and Kalamata Olives onto small plates and place around the table.

9. 9

   --- Cheeses ---

10. 10

    Place the Feta cheese onto a plate. Drizzle with Olive Oil and sprinkle with Greek Oregano. Place Kalamata Olives around the Feta and place on the table.

11. 11

    Frying Greek Cheese (Saganaki) only takes a few minutes, and should be served immediately after frying. Fry this when your table is set and you are ready to eat. Drizzle with honey when serving.

12. 12

    --- Breads ---

13. 13

    Place warmed Pita bread and sliced crusty breads in a basket and put not he table.

14. 14

    --- Dessert ---

15. 15

    Bake Figs with honey and butter for about 8-10 minutes. Serve over vanilla ice cream.

16. 16

    --- Drinks ---

17. 17

    Serve Ouzo in a tall glass filled with ice. Pour 2 oz of Ouzo and allow the ice to start to melt before drinking.

18. 18

    Wine. Do you really need instructions how to drink wine?