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Mediterranean Mezze Platter with Hummus, Tzatziki, Roasted Eggplant, Red Pepper Spreads
A vibrant, crowd‑pleasing Mediterranean appetizer platter featuring classic hummus, cool Greek tzatziki, two roasted‑eggplant dips, a silky red‑pepper spread and a smoky grilled‑pepper dip. Served with homemade focaccia, radish flowers and carrot sticks, it’s perfect for summer apéro gatherings.
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Critical Success Points
- • Blend Hummus until smooth
- • Squeeze excess water from grated cucumber for tzatziki
- • Roast vegetables until the flesh is soft and skins are charred
- • Peel roasted peppers and eggplants while still warm
- • Sauté onion and garlic before adding tomato purée for the eggplant‑tomato dip
Safety Warnings
- • Use oven mitts when handling hot trays
- • Be careful when squeezing hot cucumber to avoid burns
- • Sharp knives – keep fingers tucked while chopping
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