Small plates to relish ("relish" being the original meaning of the Persian word maza, from which the term mezze derives) include popular dips, salads, and small bites--such as hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, and falafel--as well as less familiar recipes to discover. Freshly grilled fish and seafood, served with yogurt dips flavored with spicy harissa paste or a simple coupling of mint and cucumber, are just the start of an ocean odyssey of tastes. For carnivores, chicken dishes are enhanced by all manner of spicy marinades, such as Paprika and Lemon-Infused Taouk. There's also Grilled Skewers of Beef with a Tahini-Based Tarator Sauce or--one of the greats of Levantine feasting--a Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder steeped in spices and served with a Pomegranate, Yogurt, and Pistachio Sauce. You'll want to return to these deliciously fresh and exciting dishes time and again!