What is typically included on a traditional Greek meze platter?
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"@type": "Recipe",
"name": "Classic greek Meze Platter",
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"author": {
"@type": "Person",
"name": "Mediterranean Kitchen"
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"datePublished": "2024-05-15",
"description": "A complete guide to building a classic Greek Meze Platter featuring homemade Tzatziki, Whipped Feta with Honey (Htipiti), Crispy Spanakopita Triangles, and Herb-Marinated Olives.",
"prepTime": "PT40M",
"cookTime": "PT25M",
"totalTime": "PT65M",
"recipeYield": "8 servings",
"recipeCategory": "Appetizer",
"recipeCuisine": "Greek",
"keywords": "greek meze, appetizer platter, tzatziki, whipped feta, spanakopita, party food",
"recipeIngredient":[[
"FOR THE TZATZIKI: 1 large English cucumber, 16 oz (2 cups) full-fat Greek yogurt, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tbsp fresh mint, Salt and pepper",
"FOR THE WHIPPED FETA (HTIPITI): 8 oz feta cheese, 4 oz cream cheese, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp fresh thyme, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, Black pepper",
"FOR THE SPINACH PIE TRIANGLES (SPANAKOPITA): 1 lb frozen chopped spinach, 1 large onion, 3 scallions, 1 lb feta cheese, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup fresh dill, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1 package phyllo dough, 1 cup melted butter/olive oil mix",
"FOR THE MARINATED OLIVES: 2 cups mixed olives, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 strips lemon zest, 2 sprigs rosemary, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp coriander seeds, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes",
"FOR SERVING: Warm pita bread, Sliced cucumbers, Cherry tomatoes, Dolmades (store-bought or homemade), Anchovies or whitebait (optional)"
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"recipeInstructions":[[
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"@type": "HowToStep",
"name": "Make the Tzatziki",
"text": "Grate cucumber, salt heavily, and drain in a sieve for 15 mins. Squeeze *thoroughly* dry in a clean kitchen towel.In a bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, oil, vinegar, herbs. Fold in dry cucumber. season. Chill 1+ hours."
},
{
"@type": "HowToStep",
"name": "Make the Whipped Feta (Htipiti)",
"text": "In a food processor, blend feta, cream cheese, olive oil, honey, thyme, and red pepper flakes until light and fluffy (2-3 mins). Scrape sides. Taste—add black pepper only (feta is salty). Chill."
},
{
"@type": "HowToStep",
"name": "Make the Spanakopita Filling",
"text": "thaw spinach, squeeze *completely* dry. Sauté diced onion and scallions in olive oil until soft. Cool. Mix spinach, onion mix, crumbled feta, eggs, dill, parsley, nutmeg, salt, pepper."
},
{
"@type": "HowToStep",
"name": "Assemble & Bake Spanakopita",
"text": "Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush 1 phyllo sheet with butter/oil, top with 2nd sheet. Cut into 3 strips. Place 1 tbsp filling at end, fold into triangles. Brush tops. Bake 20-25 mins until golden."
},
{
"@type": "HowToStep",
"name": "Make Marinated Olives",
"text": "Warm olive oil gently with lemon zest,rosem