Jul 17 2026

Meze Trio Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves6

Pick three from: Tzatziki, Dolma, Sigara Boregi, Hummus, Babaganoush, or Shakshuka

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Ingredients

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Tzatziki

Method

Tzatziki

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cucumber

    Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and dill. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Chill

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Dolma

  1. 4

    Cook Rice

    In a pan, heat olive oil, add onion and sauté until translucent. Add rice and stir for 2 minutes. Add chopped tomato, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, then stir in parsley.

  2. 5

    Stuff Grape Leaves

    Lay grape leaves flat, place a spoonful of rice mixture at the base, fold sides over and roll tightly.

  3. 6

    Cook Dolma

    Place dolmas in a pot, cover with water, and simmer for 40 minutes until cooked.

Hummus

  1. 7

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and cumin. Blend until smooth.

  2. 8

    Adjust Consistency

    Add water if needed to reach desired consistency.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with pita bread or veggies.

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