Creamy Basil Feta Spread Food

CREAMY WHIPPED FETA DIP

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl and use a small spoon to create a swirl on the surface of the dip. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
• MAKE AHEAD: This dip can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will stiffen up in the fridge to a spread-like consistency, so be sure to let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
• To make the toasted pita wedges: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush the pita bread on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cut into wedges, then arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly toasted.
• To make the toasted sesame seeds: In a small pan over medium heat, cook the sesame seeds, stirring frequently, until golden, a few minutes. Watch carefully as they are quick to burn.

TOMATO CROSTINI WITH WHIPPED FETA

Steps:

• For the whipped feta, place the feta and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse until the cheeses are mixed. Add 1/3 cup of the olive oil, the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and process until smooth.
• For the tomatoes, up to an hour before you're serving, combine the shallots, garlic, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the tomatoes, stir gently, and set aside for 10 minutes. Stir in the basil and taste for seasonings.
• To assemble the crostini, spread each slice of bread with a generous amount of whipped feta. With a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes on top. Put the crostini on plates and scatter with the pine nuts. Sprinkle with extra basil and serve.

BASIL AND FETA CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Process basil and and chives in food processor until fine. Add feta and garlic until well mixed. Add enough olive oil to make spreadable.
• Spread on bread, crostini, or little pizzas, dollop on pasta, or add to soups or vegetables.

DILL, FETA AND GARLIC CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend cream cheese, feta cheese, garlic, and dill with an electric mixer. Cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

FETA SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, and blend well. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt or cayenne if needed.
• Refrigerate, covered, for at least an hour before serving.

FETA AND CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Blend the cream cheese and feta cheese. Mix in herbs, salt and pepper. Serve on french bread rounds or crackers. Also great as a sandwich spread, especially with veggies and sprouts.

BASIL AND FETA SPREAD

Steps:

• Process basil leaves, chives and onions in food processor until fine.
• Add feta and garlic and process until well mixed.
• Slowly add enough olive oil to make spreadable.

CREAMY FETA SALAD DRESSING AND DIP

Steps:

• With a fork, mash the cheese and buttermilk together until it resembled the consistency of cottage cheese.
• Add the remaining ingredients and blend well.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Let sit, covered, in the refrigerator at least a few hours to blend flavors.
• If it's too thick, just add a little milk until it's the texture you desire.
• This is sooo good on a salad with fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, slices of red onions, and kalamata or ripe olives.

WHIPPED FETA DIP

Steps:

• Combine feta cheese, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic in a food processor and mix until well blended and smooth. Add mint, basil, and pepper and pulse to combine.

CREAMY FETA VEGETABLE DIP

Steps:

• Combine ingredients together using a food processor, until smooth.
• Serve chilled, with chopped vegetables of choice.