Ingredients
            
                    - Choose from the following: 
 
                    - Dips[/b] 
 
                    - Muhammara 
 
                    - Baba ganoush 
 
                    - Hummus 
 
                    - Labneh 
 
                    - Nibbles[/b] 
 
                    - Dolmades 
 
                    - Olives 
 
                    - Tabbouleh 
 
                    - Falafel 
 
                    - Pita bread 
 
                    - Herbs and Seasonings[/b] 
 
                    - Sumac 
 
                    - Za'atar 
 
                    - Extra virgin olive oil 
 
                    - Cook any or all of the following recipes: 
 
                    - Maqluba (Upside-Down Layered Rice) 
 
                    - Tamarind-Glazed Eggplant 
 
                    - Kofte (Turkish Meatballs) 
 
            
                 
                    
                        Directions
                        
                                
                                    - If you are preparing one or more of the suggested recipes, make them ahead of time to be ready for your mezze.
 
                                    - Half an hour before serving, plate the dips and nibbles.
 
                                    - Warm the pita bread and cut into wedges.
 
                                    - Pour olive oil in a bowl and sprinkle with za'atar or sumac, as an accompaniment.
 
                                    - Place everything on the table for your guests to enjoy.