Mezes is a selection of typical Cretan dishes (multi-course meal)

Melzanosalata (eggplant aubergine mashed and mixed with seasonings)

Souvlaki (Bite sized meat cubes (lamb is very common), grilled on a skewer over charcoal)

Stifado (Slow cooked beef stew with lots of onions, garlic, tomatoes, cinnamon, pepper and vinegar)

Gemista (Vegetables like peppers, eggplants or courgettes stuffed with rice, chopped mint, lemon juice, pepper, minced meat)

Tzatziki (Dip made from plain yogurt, chopped cucumber with finely chopped garlic and mint leaf)

Taramosalata (a fish roe dip based on cured carp fish roe, mashed potatoes and olive oil)

Fava (Split peas beans)

Choriatiki (salad made with pieces of tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, onion, green bell pepper slices, feta cheese, capers and olives, typically seasoned with salt and oregano and dressed with olive oil)