How feta cheese is made in Greece
Feta is made with a combination of sheep’s and goat’s milk. Depending on where you are in Greece, you’ll get a different tasting feta. The flavors range from soft and buttery to hard and tangy. Feta is made with a combination of sheep’s and goat’s milk, which gives it that […]
Not All Feta Is Created Equal
When a recipe calls for feta cheese, you may need to shop more carefully than you think to get the perfect cheese for your dish. When a recipe calls for feta cheese, we have your guide to buying the perfect kind to finish off your meal. Everyone knows feta cheese is […]
Greek Saganaki with Cherry Tomato Salsa
For the saganaki cheese Preheat a deep pan along with the olive oil over high heat. In a bowl, add the flour, the salt, and mix. Cut the cheese diagonally and put it into the bowl with the flour and then, dip it into the water. Pass it one more time through the flour, […]
A Guide to Some Notable Greek Cheeses
According to mythology, Aristaios, the son of Apollo and Cyrene, was sent by the gods to give the Greeks the gift of cheese making. It was called a “gift of everlasting value.” If the reputation of today’s Greek cheeses is anything to go by, that value has increased with age. […]
Spanakopita
This spinach-and-cheese pie is encased in super thin phyllo pastry, for an extra crispy exterior that is a wonderful contrast to the melty filling. Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 large onions, chopped 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach – thawed, drained and squeezed dry 2 tablespoons chopped fresh […]
Saganaki (Pan-seared Greek Cheese)
Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes For all the cheese lovers! A simple and beloved traditional Greek Saganaki recipe, made with only two ingredients and ready in less than 10 minutes! When preparing a Greek cheese saganaki recipe, the cheese is first dredged into flour and then pan-seared at […]
Pan-seared halloumi on a bed of lemony-garlicky yogurt
Pan-seared halloumi on a bed of lemony-garlicky yogurt, topped with lemon-dressed cucumbers, more lemon juice, olive oil, smoky urfa chili flakes + a light sprinkling of sumac. Directions Thinly slice a couple Persian cucumbers on a mandolin, toss with some kosher salt in a colander over a bowl. Set aside […]