Feta is one of the most popular pickled cheeses in the world, according to R.K. Robinson and A.Y. Tamine, authors of Feta and Related Cheeses.
A Greek brined cheese, it’s usually made from sheep’s milk, but goat’s milk is sometimes added in European varieties. Many U.S. brands are made from cow’s milk.
Usually associated with Mediterranean cuisine, crumbly feta may be mild or sharp, but it’s always pleasingly salty. Several organic brands are available, including Organic Valley (made from cow’s milk).
Topping a salad with organic feta is one of the best ways to introduce this cheese to your family. Also check out these culinary ideas:
- Add feta to cooked rice or pasta, top a baked potato, incorporate it into an omelet filling, or crumble it over a tomato sandwich, says Susan Westmoreland, food director for Good Housekeeping magazine and coauthor of The Supermarket Diet Cookbook.
- Mix feta with honey and freshly ground black pepper to create a spread for crackers, suggest the editors at Simple & Delicious magazine.
- Add crumbled feta and sun-dried tomatoes when preparing your favorite meat loaf, recommends Giada De Laurentiis, author of Giada’s Kitchen: New Italian Favorites and the soon-to-be-released Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California.
Get off to a good start with these recipes from our organic blog:
- Turkish Stuffed Eggplant
- Greek-Style Beet Salad
- Greek Pasta Salad
- Watermelon Salad with Thai Basil and Feta
- Feta-Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms
- Romaine, Pecan and Pear Salad
- Gazpacho Salad
As noted yesterday, chefs in restaurants nationwide are creating a study in contrasts by pairing sweet watermelon with salty cheeses like feta.
In the first of our weekend recipes, Thai basil’s subtle mint flavor adds a refreshing touch.
Prep time is 10 minutes, refrigeration time is 30 minutes, and all of the...
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’Tis the season for potluck picnics. As has become customary, let’s end the week with a great recipe featuring ingredients that are readily available at your local natural and organic food store.
Greek Pasta Salad serves 12, but you can easily cut the recipe in half if you’re cooking for the...
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Our weekend recipe features a Greek-inspired pairing of beets and shrimp. Just add some crusty bread and your favorite beverages, and you have a deliciously light lunch or dinner.
Prep time is only 15 minutes. You’ll need to chill the salad for 2 hours before serving.
All of the ingredients should be...
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Last month, I wrote about the concept of organic power salads: building a nutritious salad from the bottom up. I also posted a recipe for a delicious Salmon Niçoise Salad, composed of a salmon filet surrounded by new potatoes, fresh green beans, cherry tomatoes, pecans, olives, capers and hard-cooked eggs....
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Treat Dad to a home-cooked Father’s Day brunch on Sunday.
Today’s frittata recipe will awaken everyone’s taste buds, with the richness of eggs and cheese plus the added kick of picante sauce.
Prep time is 20 minutes, bake time is 40 minutes, and all of the ingredients should be available at a...
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