Mezze, also spelled "meze," is an assortment of dips, spreads, vegetables, and small dishes served together and meant to be shared, family-style. It is a way of eating that originated around the Mediterranean and Middle East. Those of us who didn't grow up with or are not familiar with mezze might think of mezze as "appetizers" or "snacks," though mezze can be, and in this house often is, an entire meal in an of itself.