Feta cheese
Savoury baked feta
Place a 200-g block of feta on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with sprigs of thyme and pepper. Bake at 350F for 20 min, then broil for 5 more min. Serve with crackers or crostini.
Greek cheese toasts
Arrange 1/2-in. slices of baguette on a baking sheet. Top each with crumbled feta. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Broil on low until golden, about 4 min.
Delicious dip Blend 8 large basil leaves with 3 sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup crumbled feta, 4 artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup Greek yogourt, 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 cup water in a blender until smooth.
Salty-sweet salad Combine 1 cup crumbled feta with 3 cups diced watermelon and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint. Drizzle with 2 tsp balsamic vinegar and 2 tbsp olive oil. Toss to coat.
The very best of Chatelaine straight to your inbox.
Chatelaine celebrates, inspires, informs and empowers. We know that Canadian women contain multitudes, and we cover all of the issues—big and small—that matter to them, from climate change to caregiving, Canadian fashion and what to cook now.
