These foods are as versatile as they are delicious. Any can be served as an appetizer, but they are much more than that; throughout the Mediterranean traditionally they are served as snacks anytime, or combined to make a whole meal of little dishes. So they’re perfect for both parties or sit-down dinners of any size.

They’re all here— the well-known and exotic, the curious and delicious; recipes include Spicy Fried Mussels, Gorgonzola Fritters, Egyptian Chickpeas with Lime Juice, Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Spicy Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches, Algerian Lamb Turnovers, Fried Stuffed Olives, and Puff Pastry with Sesame and Feta.