The Mezze Cookbook

Salma Hage, a Lebanese housewife from Mazarat Tiffah (Apple Hamlet) in the mountains of the Kadisha Valley in North Lebanon, has over fifty years’ experience cooking. Learning to cook from her mother, mother-in-law and sisters-in-law, and, helping to bring up her nine brothers and two sisters, taught her well how to cook for the whole family. She has also spent many years working professionally as a cook and is the author of The Lebanese Kitchen (to be reissued in June as The Lebanese Cookbook), The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook and most recently The Mezze Cookbook: Sharing Plates from the Middle East.

 

This title may be Salma’s most approachable to date with 140 recipes that are simply prepared and meant to be shared. Mezze is similar to tapas where dishes are prepared and presented in a manner which triggers those gathered around the table to slow down and start conversations all while experimenting with different flavors from the many offerings.

Kale and chile rolls, Cod goujons with garlic dip, and Fried potatoes with preserved lemon and mint are a few examples of the recipes you will find here. The pastries and breads chapter offer Sweet blessed buns, Halloumi-stuffed loaf, and Spinach and walnut tartlets. Salma finishes up with sweets and drinks which highlight all the flavors of the Middle East with recipes for Tahini brownies, Arabic coffee mousse, and Rose and cardamom shortbread. There is something for everyone in this stunningly photographed book.

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127 Comments

  • Dewnie  on  February 17, 2019

    The preserved lemon dressing….

  • Shelley.b  on  February 17, 2019

    Spiced pickled carrots

  • janv  on  February 17, 2019

    Chickpea and za'atar crackers

  • Kristjudy  on  February 17, 2019

    Lemon artichoke dip

  • southerncooker  on  February 17, 2019

    Roasted cauliflower with tahini and smoky paprika

  • sarahawker  on  February 17, 2019

    Potato, cauliflower, and turmeric fritters

  • tennyogirl  on  February 17, 2019

    Turmeric-pickled cauliflower

  • riley  on  February 17, 2019

    Onions roasted with orange and thyme

  • mjes  on  February 18, 2019

    Labneh with figs and candied walnuts but so many look so good

  • jr0717  on  February 18, 2019

    The roasted baby beets with za'tar labneh sounds incredible!

  • ljsimmons  on  February 18, 2019

    Chickpea and za'atar crackers

  • lean1  on  February 18, 2019

    classic hummus

  • merkusje  on  February 18, 2019

    Turmeric-pickled cauliflower

  • kmn4  on  February 18, 2019

    Fig and rose jam – so much yes!

  • popoff  on  February 18, 2019

    Roasted baby beets with za'atar labneh

  • jinni  on  February 18, 2019

    Sweet potatoes with tahini and pul bibir

  • matag  on  February 18, 2019

    Fig and rose jam

  • lgroom  on  February 18, 2019

    Turmeric pickled cauliflower

  • Ishtar  on  February 19, 2019

    Classic falafel

  • antpantsii  on  February 19, 2019

    Home made spicy lamb sausage
    actually everything sounds amazing

  • mph993  on  February 19, 2019

    Spicy lamb sausage!

  • ravensfan  on  February 19, 2019

    Spicy tahini dressing

  • DarcyVaughn  on  February 19, 2019

    Cilantro and green chile falafels

  • lindaeatsherbooks  on  February 20, 2019

    I would like to make roasted baby beets with za'atar labneh.

  • dbielick  on  February 20, 2019

    Mini flatbreads with crab and salmon

  • stigard  on  February 20, 2019

    I’d like to try the baked-farro-with-feta-herbs

  • vinochic  on  February 21, 2019

    Winter tabbouleh. Or fig and rose jam…

  • LaurenE  on  February 23, 2019

    Labneh with figs and candied walnuts

  • annieski  on  February 24, 2019

    maybe the cumin seed crackers…

  • jnavarro2019  on  February 24, 2019

    Pita Bread

  • MiMi60  on  February 24, 2019

    Fig and rose jam

  • Steben  on  February 24, 2019

    Potato, cauliflower, and turmeric fritters

  • Livia  on  February 24, 2019

    Saffron rice and vegetable fatteh!

  • Jenamarie  on  February 24, 2019

    Fig and rose jam

  • Blackeyedsusans  on  February 25, 2019

    Fig and Rose jam

  • Pamyoungvb  on  February 26, 2019

    Preserved lemon dressing

  • thecharlah  on  February 27, 2019

    Fish shawarma

  • chiquidu  on  February 28, 2019

    Little Damascus kibbe with pine nuts

  • jennifersbrown  on  February 28, 2019

    Would love to try the spiced red lentil koftas.

  • lbguerrant  on  February 28, 2019

    Spicy pickled carrots

  • josears  on  February 28, 2019

    Spiced red lentil koftas

  • Plumbobmummy  on  February 28, 2019

    Saffron rice and vegetable fatteh

  • choppergirl  on  February 28, 2019

    Turmeric-pickled cauliflower

  • KarenGlad  on  March 1, 2019

    Spicy tahini dressing

  • eggplantolive  on  March 1, 2019

    I would love to make preserved lemons!

  • monique.potel  on  March 1, 2019

    Fava bean and artichoke tartlets
    and the smoked eggplant tartlets
    i love her first book and am looking forward to this one

  • percussion03  on  March 1, 2019

    Kale and chili rolls

  • lapsapchung  on  March 2, 2019

    Spiced chickpea popcorn

  • t.t  on  March 2, 2019

    Spiced chickpea popcorn

  • Robbinhouse3  on  March 2, 2019

    Hummus

  • Robbinhouse3  on  March 2, 2019

    Hummus

  • bopper  on  March 2, 2019

    spicy tahini dressing

  • agreaves19  on  March 2, 2019

    Potato, cauliflower, and turmeric fritters

  • clairew137  on  March 2, 2019

    Spiced red lentil koftas

  • racheybr  on  March 2, 2019

    classic falafel to start, everything looks delicious

  • sus1ecooks  on  March 2, 2019

    Chicken fatteh sounds good

  • fionajk42  on  March 2, 2019

    Little Damascus kibbeh with pine nuts

  • mhindle  on  March 3, 2019

    Little Damascus kibbeh with pine nuts

  • edyenicole  on  March 3, 2019

    fig and rose jam!

  • lselke  on  March 3, 2019

    Mini flatbreads with lamb and anchovies.

  • Sfgordon  on  March 4, 2019

    Crispy artichoke hearts with za'atar aioli

  • michelle666  on  March 4, 2019

    Spicy lamb sausage

  • hillsboroks  on  March 4, 2019

    Fig and rose jam

  • Sand9  on  March 4, 2019

    Classic falafel x

  • Gillian.Hitchen  on  March 4, 2019

    spicy tahini dressing

  • maci234  on  March 5, 2019

    Roasted cauliflower with tahini and smoky paprika

  • kennethjohngilmour  on  March 6, 2019

    spiced pickled carrots found on page 17

  • HArlow  on  March 6, 2019

    Fig and rose jam

  • RuthHarwood  on  March 7, 2019

    Chickpea and za'atar crackers

  • jamston  on  March 9, 2019

    Fig and rose jam

  • jessiecomp  on  March 9, 2019

    Chickpea and za'atar crackers would be my first to try!

  • Laura1  on  March 10, 2019

    Chickpea and za'atar crackers

  • EmilyR  on  March 11, 2019

    Anything with preserved lemon, but also Halloumi-stuffed loaf.

  • jmay42066  on  March 14, 2019

    Saffron rice and vegetable fatteh

  • Dannausc  on  March 16, 2019

    Pink pickled turnips

  • CAMcooks  on  March 16, 2019

    Tahinni Brownies

  • ExploringTheTurkishKitchen  on  March 16, 2019

    spiced pickled carrots, but the sober sounds so good, and my labneh could do some work, its a maze table I'll make so many at ones mhmm

  • zeenie  on  March 17, 2019

    Onions roasted with orange and thyme

  • leilx  on  March 20, 2019

    Spiced red lentil kofta

  • kbennall  on  March 20, 2019

    literally everything – baby beets with zaatar labneh, tomato chili relish, lamb and anchovy flatbreads, roasted cauliflower with tahini and smoked paprika…my GOD this book looks good. I was already eyeing it in the local bookstore…

  • silversand  on  March 21, 2019

    Tomato and chili relish with toasted pita chips

  • NaomiH  on  March 21, 2019

    Favorite ma'mool cookies with pistachio filling

  • Roosta  on  March 22, 2019

    Babaganoush, as I like dips because they are good for casual get togethers.

  • demomcook  on  March 22, 2019

    Orange-blossom labneh with honey and pistachios

  • antpantsii  on  March 22, 2019

    Mini flatbreads with lamb and anchovy

  • sequoia55  on  March 22, 2019

    Turmeric pickled cauliflower

  • Dendav  on  March 23, 2019

    Fig and Rose jam.

  • Foodycat  on  March 23, 2019

    Classic falafel

  • Elve56  on  March 23, 2019

    Za'atar as I ordered some of it which was already prepared over the holidays and loved it.

  • tararr  on  March 23, 2019

    Chickpea and za'atar crackers

  • RSW  on  March 24, 2019

    Preserved lemons with bay and cinnamon

  • Ren23  on  March 25, 2019

    Preserved lemon dressing

  • lizr  on  March 25, 2019

    Upside down eggplants

  • JenjiRM  on  March 25, 2019

    Zucchini and mint fritters!

  • AlessandraRingstad  on  March 25, 2019

    Crispy artichoke hearts with za'atar aioli

  • littleminxgirl  on  March 26, 2019

    I'd make the Lemon artichoke dip

  • jezpurr  on  March 27, 2019

    Large chicken kibbeh with apricots!!!^_^

  • JenE  on  March 28, 2019

    I would love to make the Homemade spicy lamb sausage for Easter Sunday breakfast

  • Zaira  on  March 29, 2019

    Harissa Sweet Potato Cakes

  • sheridarby  on  March 30, 2019

    Chickpea and za'atar crackers

  • jpv  on  March 30, 2019

    spiced pickled carrots

  • joannecc1234  on  March 31, 2019

    Stuffed peppers with quinoa

  • Sun  on  March 31, 2019

    Definitely the spiced chickpea popcorn how cool!

  • etcjm  on  March 31, 2019

    Harissa sweet potato cakes

  • djillanne  on  March 31, 2019

    Crispy eggplant with grape molasses

  • Tammyricky18  on  March 31, 2019

    Spicy lamb sausage

  • cellenly  on  April 1, 2019

    Chickpea and za'atar crackers

  • milgwimper  on  April 1, 2019

    Chickpea and za'atar crackers

  • Zephyrness  on  April 2, 2019

    harissa sweet potato cakes

  • orchidlady01  on  April 3, 2019

    Large lamb kibbeh

  • banba1  on  April 3, 2019

    Crispy artichoke hearts with za'atar aioli

  • saregama  on  April 5, 2019

    Zucchini and mint fritters

  • fayel  on  April 5, 2019

    Cod Goujons with Garlic Dip

  • portkey  on  April 5, 2019

    Spicy tahini dressing

  • impulse26  on  April 5, 2019

    Cod goujons with garlic dip

  • tashie5dug  on  April 5, 2019

    Classic hummus

  • carajanehunter  on  April 6, 2019

    Lemon artichoke dip

  • Gillian13  on  April 6, 2019

    Classic hummus

  • Karla123  on  April 6, 2019

    Rainbow beet salad with walnut pesto…sounds like a winning combination!

  • DimensionAEB  on  April 6, 2019

    I would make the Turmeric pickled cauliflower.

  • starzine  on  April 6, 2019

    Yogurt and lemon zest dressing.

  • robyn297  on  April 12, 2019

    Turmeric pickled cauliflower

  • Cokeso  on  April 12, 2019

    Crispy artichokes with za’atar aioli! p48.

  • auntietina  on  April 13, 2019

    Clementine salad with black olives (this recipe reminds me I need to find some more walnut oil, it is sooo good in homemade salad dressings)

  • Poppyjoey  on  April 13, 2019

    Chicken Fatteh

  • deanfromuk  on  April 13, 2019

    The pickled turnips, never had before and love a pickle

  • liasim  on  April 14, 2019

    Pickled peppers stuffed with feta

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