Mezze (or meze or mezzeh) is a Middle Eastern style of eating that involves shared dishes or small plates that can make up an entire meal. A common food that is served as part of mezze is hummus, that garbanzo bean dip that Americans just can’t get enough of. I love this creamy and not-too-garlicky version from my book, Everyday Snack Tray. Don’t skip cooking the chickpeas in the baking soda—that’s what helps soften them, allowing the hummus to blend up silky smooth.
