Feta Oregano Dip 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.

GREEK FETA DIP

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients in the food processor and process until smooth.
• Serve with store-bought pita chips and sliced cucumber garnished with chopped roasted red pepper and Kalamata olives.

BAKED FETA RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and adjust a rack in the middle.
• Arrange the onions, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes at the bottom of a ramekin or oven-safe dish. Sprinkle with 1 tsp oregano, pinch red pepper flakes, and add some of the fresh thyme. Drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil.
• Add the feta on top of the arranged veggies. Season the feta block with the remaining dried oregano, pinch of red pepper flakes and whatever remains of the fresh thyme. Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil on the feta and make sure to brush the sides with some of the oil.
• Place the baking dish on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes (and if you like, you can stick it under the broiler very briefly to add color).
• Serve with pita chips or toasted Italian bread.

MEDITERRANEAN FETA DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine feta, milk, walnuts, oregano, pepper, lemon juice and hot sauce until smooth and creamy.
• Scoop the feta dip with a spatula from the processor into a serving bowl and garnish with red pepper and olives.
• Serve with crispy flat breads, cut pitas and cucumbers for dipping.
• Enjoy! ;).

WHIPPED FETA RECIPE WITH ROASTED OLIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a baking dish add both olives, olive oil, shallots, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Set aside to slightly cool.
• Whipped Feta Dip In the food processor add all your ingredients. Pulse until smooth. Spread the dip on a plate.
• Top with roasted olives. Garnish with an extra drizzle of and extra virgin olive oil!

OREGANO-FLAVORED FETA

Steps:

• Place 1 cup feta in the work bowl of a food processor; process until fine-textured. Add cream cheese, oregano and pepper; process until smooth. Scrape into a bowl; stir in remaining feta. Transfer to a serving bowl or storage container.

ROASTED VEGETABLE FETA PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Toss vegetables with olive oil, garlic, and seasonings in a 9x13 baking dish. Nestle the block of feta into the middle of the veggies.
• Roast for 15 minutes. Stir the vegetables and roast an additional 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Broil 2-3 minutes to lightly brown the cheese.
• While the tomatoes are baking, cook pasta al dente in salted water. Drain but be sure to reserve at least 1 cup of water.
• Gently stir the feta and vegetables in the baking dish.
• Mix in pasta adding enough pasta water to make a creamy sauce.
• Stir in fresh basil, season with salt & pepper to taste, and serve.

FETA & OREGANO DIP

Steps:

• In bowl using fork, mash feta, 1/4 cup oil and oregano. Mixture should be quite loose and very yellow. If not, drizzle with more oil. Serve with pita or bread.